About Us
A Legacy of Excellence in Physiotherapy Care Since 1990
Poulter-Simon Physiotherapy was established in 1990 and underwent a name change in 2014 when Michela Poulter bought the practice.
Poulter-Simon Physiotherapy employs multiple skilled and talented physiotherapists and administrative staff committed to delivering exceptional service to our patients. All our physiotherapists are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). In addition, they have done postgraduate courses and most have completed the orthopaedic and manipulative therapy (OMT) course currently known as the advance neuromuscular skeletal course
“I have been with Poulter-Simon since my surgery last year September (broken fibula and torn ligaments which needed a plate and screws put in). The staff at PS physio make you feel so welcome and cheer you on with every step you take.“
Britny Roux
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About The Team
Meet the Poulter-Simon Physio Team
Practice Owner and Physiotherapist
Michela Poulter
Michela graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a BSc Physiotherapy cum laude in 2008. While completing community service at Kalafong in Atteridgeville, her passion for orthopaedic rehabilitation grew.
Practice Manager and Physiotherapist
Taylor Franz (Golach)
Taylor graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2013. She completed her community service in Chiawelo Clinic with the Johannesburg metro rehabilitation team.
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Physiotherapist
Lauren Burrows
Lauren graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2020 with a BSc in Physiotherapy. She completed her community service year at South Rand Hospital, where she gained experience in the different areas of physiotherapy.
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Our Practices
- Our primary practice is located in Wilgeheuwel Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, near our referral base.
- We have recently opened our second practice in the Northcliff Medical Centre at the Johannesburg Surgical Hospital. This practice is also near our referral base.
- We provide in-hospital and outpatient care through holistic and comprehensive rehabilitation services for various conditions, working closely with several orthopaedic and neurosurgeons.
Practice Manager and Physiotherapist
Meggan Dresselhaus
Meggan graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 2008. She completed her community service year at a clinic in Midrand and decided to stay in the government sector, where she was promoted to senior physiotherapist at Hillbrow Clinic.
Physiotherapist
Leanne Wilson
Leanne graduated with distinction from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2018. She returned to Johannesburg to complete her community service at Helen Joseph Hospital, where she found her passion for orthopaedic rehabilitation.
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Physiotherapist
Kelly Twine
Kelly graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2021. She completed her community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath and gained experience treating different conditions.
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Physiotherapist
Suzette Crause
Suzette graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2022 with a BSc in Physiotherapy. She completed her community service year at Tshwane District Hospital, where she gained experience in different areas of physiotherapy.
Our Services
Browse the services we offer and our equipment
Our Services
Browse the services we offer and our equipment
Our ServicesWe offer a comprehensive range of physiotherapy services with a special interest in:
- Full musculoskeletal and orthopaedic assessments and treatments
- Individual hydrotherapy – beneficial for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), fibromyalgia, and chronic pain
- Patient and sports-specific rehab
- Manual therapy
- Dry needling
- Electrotherapy
- Therapeutic exercise
- Taping/strapping
- Cardiopulmonary treatments
Our Equipment
Our state-of-the-art equipment includes:
- Sensabalance software and board for balance re-education
- HUMAC balance programme to assess and treat balance and proprioception
- Ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and inferential current therapy (IFT) machines
- Pressure Air Biofeedback programme for quantifiable strength testing
- BlazePod for dynamic balance, proprioception, and strength training
- Groovi movements to personalise home exercise programmes
- Hydrotherapy pool with chair hoist
- Hypervolt
- Normatec
- Electromyogram (EMG)
- Therapeutic exercise
- Physiotools software to personalise home exercise programmes
- Low level laser - the laser is used for stimulating healing, helping with decreasing scar tissue, pain relief and decreasing inflammation.
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Discover expert physiotherapy and personalised care at Poulter-Simon.
Our team of experienced physiotherapists is dedicated to helping you regain your mobility, alleviate pain, and improve your overall quality of life.