Meet Your Physio
physiotherapist
(fiz-ee-oh-THER-uh-pist)
noun
A wizard of wellness, armed with resistance bands and a deep understanding of the human kinetic chain. See also: movement maestro, muscle magician.
(colloquial, often used affectionately) A human Q-10 can, a posture pixie, a joint jiggler, or a flexibility fairy.
Juli-Ann Riley is the founder of this practice and is still actively involved in the running of the practice, staff mentoring and training and providing physiotherapy herself.
The main branch is located at The Gillitts Medical Centre, Durban, KwaZulu Natal. There are also rooms in Kloof (Femina Health) and Hillcrest (Le Domaine Health). Additionally, consultations are provided in all nursing homes and private homes in the upper highway, for those that cannot come to us. We make physiotherapy accessible and provide the personal touch.
We are a small team that can offer this personalised treatment, but are large enough to offer an accessible and comprehensive physiotherapy service, with expertise, additional training and experience across the various physiotherapy fields.
Juli-Ann Riley
Teneil Ramauttar
Beth Cairns
Warren Moodley
Bianca Hiestermann
Gareth Mack
Juli-Ann Riley
Juli-Ann has a passion for providing quality physiotherapy care and has 25-years’ experience in the field. She has special interests in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, sports physiotherapy, chronic pain management, women’s health and “complicated conditions.” Juli has run a physiotherapy practice since 2003 and presented lectures to physiotherapists on manual therapy, orthopaedic conditions, practice management and ethical issues. Juli was the Physiotherapy Private Practitioners representative for many years and has also been the KZN Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Chairman and the Animal Physiotherapy Chairman. She completed her postgraduate Orthopaedic Manual Therapy course with distinction and was awarded the prize for the top student. She also had a research paper on “pinched nerves” published and presented at a National Physiotherapy congress. Juli was also chosen and trained as an IASP (International Association for the Study of Pain) Pain Ambassador and has provided training to various healthcare practitioners throughout the province. In her off-time, Juli is usually outdoors in nature or in the sea and loves staying active, scuba diving, bodyboarding and, most recently, paddling, having completed 2 solo Dusis. She currently has 5 rescue dogs and is driven in her pursuit to relieve suffering, in both animals and people.
Teneil Ramauttar
Teneil is a vibrant physiotherapist with a passion for helping people and making sure they achieve their physical rehabilitation goals. She has a wealth of experience in assisting people with mobility challenges, whether it be from neurological conditions, orthopaedic conditions or post-surgery. Her other experience and special interests include respiratory and cardiac conditions, managing the medically unwell patient, elderly care, and musculoskeletal conditions, where she is proficient in dry needling. Teneil also has a special interest in the treatment of our paediatric patients and is currently completing her Paediatric Physiotherapy and Cerebral Palsy courses. Teneil’s patients adore her for her gentle, patient, kind and caring manner. Outside of work responsibilities, she is a keen reader and has immense love for animals. She loves the outdoors and visiting new places, trying new cuisines and spending time with friends and family.
Beth Cairns
Beth is an American Physiotherapist who received her Master’s in Physical Therapy from Washington University Medical School in 1994. She also completed a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training at Illinois State University. Since graduating, Beth has worked in both hospital and out-patient private physiotherapy practices in the USA and South Africa.
Beth has extensive experience treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries as well as post-operative rehabilitation. In addition to treating the general public, Beth has worked with many professional athletes in the NBA (National Basketball Association), WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association), NHL (National Hockey League), MLB (Major League Baseball) and NFL (National Football League).
Beth is still an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) in the US as well as a licensed member of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
As an avid runner and cyclist, Beth has participated in numerous events both here in SA and in the USA. She also enjoys playing volleyball, hiking and reading. Her biggest achievements include a 6-day, 500 mile Minneapolis to Chicago AIDS charity ride and summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Bianca Hiestermann
Bianca is a dedicated physiotherapist who is passionate about helping people recover from injuries, manage pain and optimise their physical performance. She has experience in treating a wide variety of post-surgical conditions, respiratory conditions and neurological conditions, in both adults and children. She also has a special interest in the treatment of older patients, with their unique mobility challenges and conditions. Bianca is certified in dry needling and sports strapping. Outside of her professional practice, Bianca is an avid horse rider, soccer player and gym enthusiast. This gives her a unique perspective on the physical demands and challenges faced by active individuals. She is empathetic and strives to guide patients back to being able to do the activities they love.
Warren Moodley
Warren graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of Stellenbosch in 2019. He has 5 years’ experience working with a wide range of patients, including those recovering from surgery, dealing with chronic pain, musculoskeletal and sports injuries, and respiratory conditions. Warren has worked at both Hillcrest and Westville hospitals, outpatient practices, home visits and with sports teams. One of his greatest passions is working with the elderly. He also loves helping children and those with injuries. For him, physiotherapy is a calling. He is deeply committed to helping people feel better, recover, and live their lives with more ease and confidence.
Outside of work, Warren is an avid sports lover, both watching and playing! He regularly plays golf, soccer, and padel and likes to keep fit.
Gareth Mack
Gareth has a strong IT background and a keen eye for efficiency, Gareth plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the practice. His technical expertise allows him to optimise workflows, implement innovative solutions, and enhance both patient care and administrative processes. Dedicated to excellence, he takes pride in creating a well-organised, patient-focused environment. Beyond the office, Gareth is a passionate soccer and Formula 1 enthusiast, always keeping up with the latest matches and races. However, his greatest joy comes from spending quality time with his daughter, who is the true driving force behind everything he does.
