Spinal Manual Therapy
Hands-on assessment and treatment of the spine to relieve pain, restore mobility and get the joint moving properly again. For back pain, neck stiffness and disc-related conditions.
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Physiotherapy · Cape Town City Bowl
Move like it
Move like it
never hurt.
We assess what is actually causing the pain, treat it with our hands, and build the rehab that stops it coming back. One physiotherapist, one hour, your full attention.
Medical aid
Claims handled for you
HPCSA registered
All major medical aids
Dry needling & shockwave certified
45 Bree Street, City Bowl
Our services
Treatment that is chosen, not defaulted to.
Every condition gets assessed before anything is treated. What follows is picked because it suits your injury — not because it is what the room happens to have.
Sport Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation for athletes at every level — from acute injury through to a structured return-to-sport programme that gets you competing again safely.
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Exercise Rehabilitation
A progressive programme built around your body and your goals. This is the part that makes the result last once the hands-on work has done its job.
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Pre & Post-Operative Care
Prehab before surgery so you go in stronger, and a staged recovery afterwards that follows your surgeon's protocol without losing time.
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Fine needles into the trigger point itself to release muscle tension, restore range of movement and speed up recovery where stretching alone has not worked.
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Shockwave Therapy
Non-invasive acoustic waves for stubborn tendinopathies, heel spurs and calcific conditions — the ones that have not responded to anything else.
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About the practice
Helping Cape Town move better.
Carla Thorne Physio was built on a simple idea: treat the cause, not just the sore spot. We take the time to work out why the pain started, then build a plan that deals with it properly.
Over fifteen years of clinical experience across sport, musculoskeletal and post-operative rehabilitation — expert hands and genuine care in every session.
- Evidence-based treatment protocols
- Fully equipped private treatment rooms
- Personalised rehabilitation programmes
- Registered with all major medical aids
Conditions we treat
What has stopped you.
From sports injuries and chronic back pain through to post-surgical recovery — if it is keeping you from moving the way you want to, bring it in.
Back & neck pain
Shoulder injuries
Knee & hip pain
Sports injuries
Plantar fasciitis
Tendinopathy
Post-surgical rehab
Chronic pain
Why this practice
Physiotherapy that actually works.
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HPCSA-registered therapists
Every therapist here is fully registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, with ongoing specialist training and CPD compliance behind them.
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One-on-one appointments
You get your physiotherapist's full attention for the whole session. No sharing time across three beds, no rushing you out to make the next slot.
03
Medical aid handled
We are registered with all major South African medical aids, and our admin team deals with the pre-authorisation and claims so you can focus on getting better.
Meet the team
Your specialists in motion.
Specialist knowledge, genuine care, and a commitment to getting you the result you came in for.
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Carla Thorne
Founder & Senior Physiotherapist
BSc Physiotherapy (UCT), 15+ years of clinical experience. Specialist in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation. HPCSA registered. Dry needling and shockwave certified.
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Sarah Andrews
Physiotherapist
BSc Physiotherapy (Stellenbosch), 8 years of experience. Focused on spinal rehabilitation, pre- and post-operative care, and chronic pain management.
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Liam Martin
Sport Physiotherapist
BSc Physiotherapy (UWC), former team physiotherapist for Cape Town FC. Specialist in sport injury, performance rehab and return-to-sport programming.
What patients say
Real results, real people.
“After months of debilitating back pain I was starting to lose hope. Within six sessions I was back to hiking. The assessment was thorough and the plan made total sense.”
DKDavid K.Back pain patient
“Liam treated my ACL post-surgery and got me back on the pitch two months ahead of schedule. Structured, progressive, and built around my return-to-sport goals.”
NVNadia V.Sport rehab patient
“Two years of heel pain and I had tried everything short of surgery. Five shockwave sessions later I can walk the dog in the morning without limping.”
TRThabo R.Shockwave therapy patient
Take the first step
Ready to move without pain?
Book an initial consultation. We will assess the condition, explain your options in plain language, and give you a realistic plan to get back to the life you want.
Contact us
Book your appointment.
Fill in the form and we will come back to you within one business day to confirm. Or call and speak to someone directly — often quicker.
Address45 Bree Street, Cape Town City Bowl, 8001
Phone & WhatsApp021 555 0142 · 082 555 0142
HoursMon–Fri 07:30–18:00 · Sat 08:00–13:00