A Multi-disciplinary practice

Who we are

Meet the team

We give you the treatment you need and the care you deserve.

Physiotherapists

Innis Erasmus

Physiotherapist and Practice owner of ProFisio Incorporated (since 2002)

  • B.Sc. (Physio) at UFS in 2000
  • MBA at NMMU in Change Management
  • Physiotherapist for the Eagles Rugby Team from 2001 to 2016
  • Physiotherapist for the Stormers Rugby Team in 2004
  • Physiotherapist for SA Rugby from 2005 to 2007
  • 2008 USN Transformation Challenge Winner
  • Completed the Ironman in 2009
  • SA Rugby SWD Academy physio 2013-2015
  • Guiness PRO14 Head Physiotherapist at Southern Kings 2017-2018
  • Head Physiotherapist Namibia Rugby 2018-2020
  • Attended 2019 RWC Rugby World Cup in Japan as head team Physiotherapist for the national side

Innis has a special interest in the treatment, management and rehabilitation of sport injuries. He enjoys cross training as well as strength training. His passion and biggest challenge is to transform individuals and groups by advising and assisting patients and athletes to strive for a better physical, mental and total well-being.

Dalene Erasmus

Physiotherapist (with ProFisio for over 20 years)

  • Studied at the University of Pretoria
  • Orthopaedic Manual Therapy course at Stellenbosch University

Dalene has a great approach to Orthopaedic Physiotherapy with a special interest in peripheral joints, especially shoulder problems. She enjoys cycling, gym, reading and cooking.

Chantel Claassen

Physiotherapist (in private practice for 14 years)

  • Cum laude in B.Sc. (Physio) at UFS in 2003
  • Worked with the SA U21 Men’s Hockey team
  • Provincial colours in cross country running at school level

Chantel has experience in musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries as well as orthopaedic injuries and conditions, to name but a few. She also enjoys road running.

Wessel Mienie

Physiotherapist (joined ProFisio in 2017)

  • B.Sc. Honours (Physio) at UFS in 2015
  • Kovsies (UFS) First Aid 2012 to 2015
  • North-West University Physio from 2015 to 2016
  • Rhino’s National Rugby League Physiotherapist between 2016 and 2017
  • Current Physiotherapist to the SWD Eagles Under-20 team and Outeniqua High School
  • Represented SA in match fishing in 2010
  • Part of the Eden Freshwater Team 2018-2021
  • Currently a Pro-Angler for Supercast

Wessel especially enjoys working with in-hospital and ICU patients, as well as treating sports related injuries. He is a keen Southern Cape freshwater angler and also an avid Photographer.

Marene Strauss

Marenè Strauss

Marené studied her degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Stellenbosch and graduated in 2021.

She completed her Community Services year at the George Regional Hospital and started her career in Private Practice in 2023 at Pro Physio.

She has a special interest in Musculoskeletal Conditions, Sport Injuries and in-hospital treatments. She is currently the Physio attending to the SWD Eagirls Rugby team.

Marené enjoys long distance road running and a half marathon enthusiast. She participated and achieved Provincial Colours in Athletics and gymnastics at school level.

Administration

Jeanne Erasmus

Jeanne Erasmus

Financial Manager and Creditors Clerk

Jeanne joined her husband (and owner of the practice) in 2004. She qualified from the Teacher Training College in Bloemfontein and worked as a teacher in Sandton for a few years. She is great at multi-tasking and ensures the smooth running of the practice. Her interests are writing, reading, cycling and the outdoors.

Regiena Benadie

Regiena Benadie

General Office Assistant

Regiena has been with ProFisio Incorporated for the past 9 years. She is responsible for keeping the practice tidy and in order. She is also in charge of all patient files and practice stock requirements. Regiena has a pleasant disposition and is always willing to assist us with tasks. She enjoys a good laugh and shows great interest in the wellbeing of others.