Julia is a South African Physiotherapist specialising in Paediatrics and Women’s Health. She strives to see her patients holistically, providing comprehensive, patient-centred care with compassion and empathy.

After graduating with a BSC Physiotherapy, Julia devoted herself to paediatrics as a special interest and passion. Her expertise includes treating children with respiratory illnesses, developmental delays, neurological impairments and congenital and genetic conditions.

In 2016 Julia gave birth to her daughter which inspired her to become an advocate for maternal and child health. With her expertise in paediatrics, pelvic floor care and lactation, she hopes to empower women to make informed choices about the healthcare of themselves and their babies.

Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy 2013, University of Cape Town.
• Clinical matwork pilates (APPI).
• Antenatal and postnatal matwork pilates (APPI).
• Breastfeeding Education Programme (RN, RL Jean Ridler).
• Breastfeeding and Newborn Behaviour. (Louise Goosen).
• Treating the lactating patient (South African Society of Physiotherapy)
• Women’s Health postgraduate training (South African Society of Physiotherapy).
• Clinically reasoning Pelvic pain, ano-rectal examination, Practical pain science (Physio Skills).
• Paediatric bowel & bladder dysfunction (Lulu Becker).
• Bobath/Neurodevelopmental Therapy  (SANDTA).
• Basic and intermediate wheelchair seating (WCRC).
• Assessment and treatment of children with Down Syndrome  (DRSP).