Marika obtained her BSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Stellenbosch in 2007. She gained valuable experience by working in Paarl in 2008 at a rehabilitation centre for musculoskeletal - and neurological injuries. She then worked at a practice at Panorama Medi Clinic from 2009 until 2014 which included practice and hospital work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Marika has been an integral part of our team for over 10 years and has developed a special interest in the rehabilitation of the post surgical shoulder.  Her love to help people motivates her and she enjoys working with any musculo-skeletal, neurological and or respiratory problem to improve a person’s quality of life. Being a mother herself she also loves working with children. Marika is a general sports lover and enjoys running. She also played hockey at school and university.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. Physiotherapy (Stellenbosch)

Post-graduated courses completed

• Going Global: Ultimate Upper Quarter Course (Neck & Shoulder) - Tanya Bell
• Evaluation and treatment of the shoulder complex - Joanne Sklaar
• Basic life support courses
• Whiplash management and rehabilitation
• Management of Cervical Nerve root Syndrome - Katie Schoeman
• Lumbar spine, SIJ and Hip course - Dr Ina Diener and Francia de Witt
• Foot and ankle workshop - Helen Simpson
• Introduction to Dynamic Tape
• Upper Quadrant Masterclass - Tanya Bell-Jenje
• Lower Quarter Masterclass: integrated clinical patient management - Tanya Bell-Jenje
• Headsmart Concussion Management - Ryan Kohler
• Tackling Concussion Head On - Megyn Robertson
• Utilizing nutrition to get the best out of life - Emile Weitz
• ODNS Dry Needling
• Elbow Assessment & Treatment (Tanya Bell)

Physiotherapist at:

• MTBS
• Stellenberg vs Durbanville Interschools
• SA Baseball Senior ITP
• Cape Town Cycle Tour 
• Coronation Double Century 
• Part of the Sunshine Tour Physio Unit since 2019