About Michelle
I qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1982, graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Sciences degree, majoring in Physiotherapy. Thereafter a year-long Post Graduate Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy course was completed. I have not stopped studying since I qualified, and have travelled internationally to improve my skills, including studying Chinese Acupuncture in China (and South Africa) and Milan, Italy. I have studied with Dr Michael Mixon-Livi (NST) in Milan, Italy and have attended a coaching course in the USA with Michael Neil (Innate Health).
I have attended numerous short courses, including: Mulligan, McKenzie, Tom Myers, Upledger, Maitland, Feldenkreis, Peter Wells, David Butler, Dr Baldry,Travell and Kinesiotapy Therapy.
I follow a three pronged approach in my practice and I focus on how my patients move, nourish themselves and create helpful thinking patterns. My goals are to initially assist my patients with musculoskeletal problems to become symptom free in the short term and continue helping them to be the best they can be, physically and emotionally, in the long term.
“Your biography becomes your biology"
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“I was referred to Michelle, shortly after relocating to Cape Town. I needed post surgery Physio after a bad break to my right ankle a few months earlier. When I first saw Michelle, my ankle was swollen and I was struggling to walk and find balance. In addition I was dealing with daily discomfort caused by inflammation and pain in several of my joints. I was feeling depressed, concerned and struggling with feelings of loss of vitality. What I value most is Michelle’s depth of knowledge, breadth of experience, professionalism, compassion and holistic approach to healing. This includes a range of Physio approaches as well as referring me to other professionals in support of my overall well being. She treats me as a whole person and understands the impact my injury has had on my way of living as well as my mobility. After 8 treatments with Michelle, I have full range mobility and my ankle no longer prevents me from any activity I feel like doing. She is helping me understand important aspects of woman’s health and in particular the role hormones play in healing and joint inflammation. I recommend Michelle wholeheartedly.”
Kate Bradford
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“I have been a patient of Michelle’s for 10 years now and she has been consistently efficient, professional helpful and goes the extra mile for her patients. Her healing hands have healed many injuries of mine from tennis elbow, neck spasms, frozen shoulder, planter fasciitis and back spasm just to mention a few. She approaches her therapy with a healing hands and a functional medicine approach and is always attending workshops to learn new techniques and approaches to the body and alignment. She doesn’t waste time with unproductive sessions and if something she has tried doesn’t work she always changes her approach and gets to the bottom of my injuries. Very grateful for all her kindness empathy and healing hands - thank you Michelle !!”
Debbie Bagg
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“Michelle Boiskin is a fantastic physiotherapist who treats her patients with great empathy and understanding. She is knowledgeable and intuitive, and her multifaceted approach ensures you receive the best and most appropriate treatment for any injury, aches or pains. Michelle constantly seeks to learn more about the body and well-being, cares deeply and always makes one feel better.”
Dr Jeunesse Park
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“Brilliant Treatment . Thanks again . Few Humans left like you”
Richard Butt
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“You are the best Michelle . Not only are you excellent at what you do ; I always feel great inside and out after being with you”
Gorgina Franks
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“Michelle is a gifted practitioner and healer. She has a depth of experience and knowledge about the body and cares deeply about her clients and their well-being.”
Linda Kantor