About

A physiotherapy practice for the whole body

A boutique practice in Melrose North, Johannesburg, treating women and men of all ages — with special interests in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy and women's & pelvic health, supported by extensive postgraduate training.

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Meet the team

The physiotherapists you'll be treated by

One-on-one care from physiotherapists who share one philosophy: assess thoroughly, explain clearly, plan around you.

Talya Chemel

Practice Director & Lead Physiotherapist

Talya founded the practice to offer physiotherapy that treats the whole person: unhurried one-to-one appointments, a comprehensive assessment, and a plan built around your body rather than a protocol.

She treats women and men of all ages — back, neck and joint pain, sports and running injuries, jaw pain and headaches — with special interests in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy and women's & pelvic health.

OMT trained and postgraduate trained in pelvic health, fertility and TMJ rehabilitation, dry needling and taping. A marathon runner, wife and mother to three young daughters.

Women's & pelvic health physiotherapy
Pregnancy, postpartum & fertility physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal, sports & running rehabilitation
TMJ, headache & facial pain
OMT manual therapy
Dry needling, taping & strapping

Ellen Van Der Walt

Physiotherapist

Ellen brings warmth and real energy to the treatment room. Patients tend to notice two things quickly: how carefully she listens, and how confident she is about getting them back to what they love doing.

She treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, with training in neuromusculoskeletal and women's health physiotherapy. Her assessments are thorough and her explanations refreshingly clear.

A qualified yoga instructor and keen runner, skilled in dry needling, taping and strapping — and committed to the same evidence-based, one-on-one care.

Musculoskeletal & sports injury rehabilitation
Neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy
Women's health physiotherapy training
Qualified yoga instructor
Running, fitness & return-to-sport care
Dry needling, taping & strapping

Talya Chemel, physiotherapist in Johannesburg

Talya Chemel · Practice Director & Lead Physiotherapist

A career that grew in one clear direction

I began with a special interest in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy and Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy. As my career progressed, that grew to include extensive postgraduate education in women's and pelvic health.

My early clinical focus was neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy and Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy — back, neck and joint pain, sports and running injuries, and exercise rehabilitation for women and men of every activity level.

As my career progressed I pursued extensive postgraduate education in women's health, pelvic health, pregnancy, postpartum rehabilitation, fertility physiotherapy and TMJ rehabilitation — the natural evolution of my interests, and part of an ongoing commitment to evidence-based care.

Clinical experience

Eight years of clinical physiotherapy practice

Women and men of all ages and activity levels

Special interests

Neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy and OMT

Women's & pelvic health physiotherapy

Postgraduate training

OMT (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy) trained

Pelvic health, fertility and TMJ rehabilitation

Dry needling, therapeutic taping and strapping

Professional development

A commitment to lifelong learning

Postgraduate training chosen to raise the standard of care in the practice — not to collect certificates.

Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT)

Advanced manual therapy for the spine, pelvis and peripheral joints — the foundation of my neuromusculoskeletal practice.

Pelvic & Women's Health Physiotherapy

Postgraduate training in the pelvic floor, bladder and bowel function, pelvic pain and women's health through every life stage.

Advanced Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Further training in complex presentations: persistent pelvic pain, prolapse and pelvic floor rehabilitation under load.

Advanced Fertility Physiotherapy

Supportive care through fertility investigation and treatment — pelvic and abdominal mobility, breathing and stress physiology.

TMJ Rehabilitation

Assessment and treatment of jaw pain, clicking and clenching, and the headache and neck patterns that accompany them.

Dry Needling

For muscular pain, trigger points and movement restriction, used alongside manual therapy and rehabilitation.

Therapeutic Taping & Strapping

Injury support and offloading of painful structures, so training can often continue safely.

Ongoing Professional Development

Continual postgraduate education, so your care reflects current evidence rather than old habit.

Treatment philosophy

Personalised, collaborative and empowering

Physiotherapy works best done with you rather than to you — listened to, properly understood, and involved in every decision.

One-on-one, every session

A private room and your full appointment, start to finish.

A thorough assessment

Your full story, then a careful examination — accurate treatment needs an accurate picture.

Hands-on where it helps

Manual therapy, dry needling and taping when clinically indicated, alongside active rehabilitation.

Individualised rehabilitation

Built around your body, your history and the demands of work, sport and family.

Exercise matched to your goals

Short, specific and progressive — aimed at what you actually want to do again.

Education that empowers

You'll understand what's happening and why, so the gains last.

A little about me

Beyond the treatment room

Marathon runner, wife and mother to three young daughters — much of what I treat, I've also lived.

Running has taught me what my patients live through: long training blocks, injuries arriving at the worst possible time, and the mental side of performance that rarely gets discussed.

Three pregnancies and three postpartum recoveries shaped my clinical work too — I know what it is to rebuild strength while caring for small children, and how much it matters to be taken seriously.

Marathon running as part of an active, healthy life

Patient testimonials

In their words

Verified Google reviews, shared with initials only.

“Talya has been so much more than a physiotherapist throughout my journey with interstitial cystitis. From my very first appointment, she created a space where I felt completely safe, heard and understood. She is incredibly professional, compassionate and knowledgeable, always tailoring her care to what I needed… Her kindness, empathy and unwavering support made a lasting difference in my life. If you’re looking for a physiotherapist who genuinely cares about your wellbeing, I couldn’t recommend Talya more highly.”

— K.R. Verified Google review

“Talya is an exceptional physiotherapist—highly skilled, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely compassionate. She has supported me through a number of injuries with expertise and care, and I've confidently referred many patients to her, all of whom have had outstanding experiences. I wholeheartedly recommend Talya to anyone in need of a dedicated and highly competent physio!”

— L.B. Verified Google review

“Talya is an incredible physio who takes the time to understand the issue and treat accordingly. Her practice is very clean and a safe environment. I can't recommend a better physio.”

— S.A. Verified Google review

“Talya is a brilliant physiotherapist! She helped me so much during my pregnancy and is so diligent and thorough. An amazing practice to go to.”

— S.S. Verified Google review

“Talya is the most incredible physio—compassionate, professional, and incredibly skilled in what she does. I highly recommend her to anyone needing physiotherapy for either acute or chronic conditions.”

— D.R. Verified Google review

8+Years of experience

ThousandsOf patients helped

100%One-on-one appointments

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Appointments

Let's get you moving again

A pelvic health concern, a stubborn back, a jaw that won't settle or a running injury — book an appointment and we'll work out the clearest way forward.

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