Maryke Rossouw Physiotherapy

26/04/2023

And so the last day has arrived...
Ironically the day just before Freedom Day 😂
Thanks to everybody who made this journey so special. I will forever be grateful 💙

16/03/2023

Ok I am putting this all out there. If anybody knows an attorney that deals with small healthcare practices being audited by Discovery, please refer me to them. (I am not an SASP member so would need someone private).

I have been in this process for about two months now, where they found an alleged "billing code error", dating back three years, and came back with an amount so incredulous, it will no doubt close my practice's doors. I never shy away from responsibility but I know I am not wrong here.

I have reached out to colleagues who have all been a great help, but unfortunately the lawyers are all either on leave, out of the country or not responding.

It saddens me to think we are in a "healthcare system" where the good, honest, hard-working, people-serving, small healthcare practices are not being fought FOR, but against.

I am not going to share my whole 17 year story of dedication to this profession here. But I will fight for what is fair and good and right.
And I KNOW I'm not just speaking for myself here, there are masses out there in the same situation.

So please guide, refer or advise if you know anybody.

Thanks in advance!

04/03/2023

Dear patients, I'm taking a quick breather out of the city and into the wild. Starting the Otter Hike tomorrow! 🦦
Just had to stop at the Valley of Desolation first 😍

Please contact Shaun at 0645382586 for any appointments this week as he is taking over the reigns 💪
I'll see you soon! 🪷

14/02/2023

Happy Valentine's day!

10/02/2023

Our beanbags are here!
With rainy season and old injuries or arthritis reminding you they were once there..., one of the greatest things you can do for yourself is to apply some HEAT.
🔥Helps with circulation
🔥Helps with pain
🔥Helps with mobility

They are easy to use, small and compact (you can put it in your handbag or sports bag), and easy to clean as you can take the sleeve off and just wash it quickly.

Only R120 per baggie (excl delivery)

27/01/2023

When your long-term patient (who is a carpenter and emigrating soon), gives you his CrossFit box which he made himself, because he "needed this box to go to a good home" 😂🙈💪🏋🏼
Gotta love it! A good home indeed and I will love it and take care of it and I shall call it Boxie 😂

24/01/2023

Affirmation Tuesday 🪷🌛💫🌞

21/01/2023

Out with the old, in with the new. Ain't it pretty? 😍🤍

New energy calls for new business cards 😊
They remind me of the ocean. And my business has been like that with its own ebb and flow. Only difference is I've realized to appreciate both as one is needed for the other to occur.

Let's go 2023!

17/01/2023

We are a full house and ready for you!!! 🎉🦾💫
With our joined forces we serve a very wide variety of ailments with precision and care for every individual need.
Don't postpone, contact us now 🤍
📞: 0645382586/ 0116081235
⌨️: maryke@marykephysio.co.za
🌐: www.marykephysio.co.za

(Trading hours: mon-fri 7:30 to 17:00 and sat: 8:00 to 11:00)

16/01/2023

I had a nice chat with my CrossFit coach over the weekend. He mentioned that no one wakes up super motivated every single day. Their success lies more in the fact that they show up despite not feeling motivated. They are purely just dedicated. Dedication ties in with consistency and you can only really achieve that if you have set goals and wish to attain them.
I really liked that! It takes the pressure off of having to feel amped and motivated and positive and optimistic allll the time.

How badly do you want to achieve your goals? Don't worry if you are not motivated today. Just show up and do your thing.

11/01/2023

Whether it is your physical rehab after an injury, your mental wellbeing, your spiritual health or your financial goals, PROGRESS IS NOT LINEAR.
It is okay to have ups and downs (in fact, it is a guarantee). Just know that one day will look down and realize you are on top of that mountain. ⛰️⛰️⛰️
You got this!! Now go get 'em 💫

10/01/2023

Is it just me or is there an underlying theme of GRATITUDE in the air? 🌛💫🙏
From my closest people to patients have all mentioned something in the last few days they are grateful for.
It is such a vibrant energy to bring into the year and I hope it stays. It really sets the tone for positivity, humility and joy, and believe me it will bring about abundance into your life!

What are you grateful for today?
List 3 things every morning and see how your life changes for the better 🪷🤍

Today I am grateful for:
❤️ My people
❤️ My job
❤️ My health

Tell me your story. Comment below or DM me 🧑‍💻

03/01/2023

At the start of the new year, it might be hectic with the rush of getting back into the swing of things. Sometimes you can't get to all your appointments, and I don't want you to miss your physio sessions!
So I bring my expertise to you in the comfort of your own home, now also in Pretoria East 😊🎉👐

01/01/2023

May your 2023 be everything you hope it would be, because in a world filled with chaos, we will always have hope.
Claim it and make it yours!
#2023

23/12/2022

Hey guys! Let's be honest. This time of year could be equally happy and sad. Sometimes more of the latter than the former. Festivities, family gatherings and the hunt for gifts and food can emphasize who or what we miss the most. Instead of feeling "festive", we feel lonely. We remember people and traditions that are maybe no longer with us. If this is not a happy time of year for you, there is nothing wrong with you! And you are not alone.

About three years ago, life as we knew it has changed forever, and impacted some more than others, with some form of loss. Whether that was your income, a loved one, an animal, your job or your health.

Just know, it is okay to feel this way. Let the emotion come, feel it, and then let it go. Reach out to someone who might be feeling the same way. Take this time to rest, to reflect, to heal. Make new traditions, do what YOU want to do for Christmas for a change. Do what makes YOU happy 😊

Feel free to connect and let me know what you are doing for yourself over the next couple of days! Let's get recharged for a new year and new opportunities 🎉

12/12/2022

😊

Doing something creative stimulates active flow which floods your brain with dopamine (that feel-good hormone!).

I have seen very stressed and anxious patients lately, where their back and neck pain just won't go away. And what I've realized is they all have one thing in common: they have not done a hobby or created anything in a long time, and they yearn for it!

I could (and probably should!) write a book on the relationship between lack of creative energy and manifestation of physical pain.

I have also seen major change in behaviour and self-confidence in kids when presented with an opportunity to create. They would draw something, we would do a 6 week rehab protocol of a certain injury, and they would draw a picture again, showing more fluidity in lines, concentration and perspective.

Do your mind, spirit and body a favour and do something creative this festive time 🧑‍🎤🧑‍🎨🧑‍🍳🧑‍💻🧑‍🔬🧑‍🔧🧑‍🏭🧑‍🌾. It can be anything you like (and it doesn't have to be showcased anywhere if you don't want it to!).

Let me know if you need any guidance with this! Call or WhatsApp 0645382586

12/12/2022

Doing something creative stimulates active flow which floods your brain with dopamine (that feel-good hormone!).

I have seen very stressed and anxious patients lately, where their back and neck pain just won't go away. And what I've realized is they all have one thing in common: they have not done a hobby or created anything in a long time, and they yearn for it!

I could (and probably should!) write a book on the relationship between lack of creative energy and manifestation of physical pain.

I have also seen major change in behaviour and self-confidence in kids when presented with an opportunity to create. They would draw something, we would do a 6 week rehab protocol of a certain injury, and they would draw a picture again, showing more fluidity in lines, concentration and perspective.

Do your mind, spirit and body a favour and do something creative this festive time 🧑‍🎤🧑‍🎨🧑‍🍳🧑‍💻🧑‍🔬🧑‍🔧🧑‍🏭🧑‍🌾. It can be anything you like (and it doesn't have to be showcased anywhere if you don't want it to!).

Let me know if you need any guidance with this! Call or WhatsApp 0645382586

05/12/2022

🤍 For those who need treatment sessions into the festive season, we will be open until 23 December and re-open 3 January. If you have an emergency during the closed time, we will also accommodate that, just let us know 🤍

01/12/2022

What are your December plans?
Come and visit us before you leave :)
We are open until 23 December and will re-open on 3 January 👐

22/11/2022

Cupping cupping cupping!
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Even though we use cupping as just one of our treatment modalities, lately is has shown significant improvement in musculoskeletal conditions.
(If used in the right manner).

We use silicone cups, it is softer on the skin, easy to use, environmentally friendly and easy to clean. ☺️🥳

Benefits of cupping:
🔹 releases painful trigger points
🔹 releases scar tissue
🔹 improves circulation (blood and lymph)
🔹 relieves pain from muscle tension
🔹 decreases toxins
🔹 improves mobility and promotes range of motion
🔹 it is non-invasive
🤲👐

It is so easy to use by yourself as well, so stop by for a quick lesson and educational session and come get your own 😊 (or we can do this all online and deliver your program and set of cups to you). Easy as that!

Contact maryke@marykephysio.co.za
Or on 0645382586

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18/11/2022

The stock is here!! Watch this space for some exciting new treatment modalities 😊🤩

In the interim, feel free to place your order with me for your rehab packs 🥳

🔵massage balls (hard, medium or memory foam)-choose your colour, they are so cute!

🟦massage cubes (for lymph drainage)

📊resistance bands (hard to easy)

◻️lumbar pillows (for your car, your desk chair or your bed, but most importantly- your back!)

🎞strapping (just the best)

DM me for prices and delivery costs ☺️🤝
Schedule an online consult if you don’t know how to use them. My details are in my bio. Programs to follow 🔜

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17/11/2022

Last night I had the privilege to present my ideas for a better future on our final day of 7 weeks of FPYHP course from in front of my class (online 😜). Not just for my practice, but hopefully all allieds and other healthcare professionals.

This course was one for the books! (Mind the pun). It has changed the way I do business forever 😊
I can highly recommend it!! Do check out their next one, (cohort 6), you won’t regret it. Whether you’re in healthcare, admin, accounting or practice management, this is for you! DM me for more details and let me know if you want to sign up!

Thank you and everyone involved, this was epic!! 🤩🥳🤲🤝👐

🔵If you want to collaborate with me on changing the structure of your practice, let me know
🔵If you want to do online sessions and you are not sure how to go about it, I can help!
🔵Reach out if you need advice, starting your practice, or trying to futureproof it going forward! We are all in this together 🤝

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16/11/2022

List of things I am currently handling well:
1. Coffee.

Haha! Is it just me or is this year getting long? Hang in there peeps, the best is yet to come.
Come visit for a cuppa joe or a chat or a treatment, I promise I will be better after this cup! 😉💪

15/11/2022

“Maybe this is why we read, and why in moments of darkness we return to books: to find words for what we already know.” -Alberto Manguel.

These are the books that stood out for me this year. They were entertaining, thought-provoking and completely changed my perspective on life, business, what’s important, who I am, who I want to be, and what I want to do.

Which of these have you read? What other books can you recommend? I need new stock for 2023 please 🙋🏼‍♀️😁💙

11/11/2022

In the rush to get more, faster, better, and the “I will only be happy IF I get this and that” narrative… just remember there was a time you really wanted something, and you have it now. It is good to reach for the stars, of course, but it is good to reflect and celebrate the small wins along the way too 😊

Stay grateful, stay humble and ALWAYS stay true to yourself.

10/11/2022

Did my first presentation in front of a crew of about 40 of our dearest in the retirement village about cramping, how to prevent it and what to do once they occur!

For the full slideshow visit my webpage or see link in bio!

Ever onward 👐

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07/11/2022

Hey you! 🚹🚺 Yes you at home, you at work, you who do not have enough time to come and see us but you know you need it…
Yes, you heard right 😁
We now do online physio sessions!! 👾🎧
What?! Physio online?? How does THAT work?

🔵See these 5 easy steps:

🔹Step 1: your first visit will be face to face to do a full eval
🔹Step 2: you and your practitioner decide what is best for you specifically (qualifying process)
🔹Step 3: we go through exercises in the room together to make sure you know what to do at home
🔹Step 4: I equip you with all you would need to do your therapy at home (your own rehab kit specially made for you!)
🔹Step 5: we schedule our first zoom call and your next sessions will be guided by me while you are on the other end.

🔵Benefits: (yay!)
⬇️Less petrol
⬆️More time
🤲Putting your health in your own hands
🤝You get to choose!
If we find you are not coping, just come back in, and whala, easy as that!

To find out more, visit https://marykephysio.co.za/
Or call me at 0645382586 💙

Watch this space for some exciting new things 🔜

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01/11/2022

Happy November!
This month we are celebrating
NO-vember, where we learn to say
💙no to things that don’t serve us
💙no to things that are toxic
💙no to things that infringe on our personal boundaries
💙no to things that implicate our health in a negative way

What will you say NO to this month?

31/10/2022

When your goals and dreams seem to float just beyond your reach, remember who you truly are, and go get ‘em! Don’t give up, the year is not over yet 💙

28/10/2022

We are proud to announce some changes and growth 🙏🥰 Check it out here:
https://marykephysio.co.za/

21/10/2022

Hey you!!
Just a reminder… with your almost supernatural reserve of inner strength and will power, you can achieve ANYTHING you put you mind to!
Happy Friday lovelies 😊

19/10/2022

What are your goals for the rest of this week?
No matter how small they might seem, write them down, and tick them off. Then reward yourself for achieving them. Don’t procrastinate! Just do it 💪👊

Is there a way we can help you achieve your goals?
0645382586 for appointments 💙

17/10/2022

Congrats to all our CT marathon runners!! For any post run pains and niggles, call 0645382586 to make your booking 😁👐💪

14/10/2022

Did you know that?
Your mind is the most powerful tool you’ll ever possess. If you tell someone to NOT think of the colour yellow, the first colour they will think about, is yellow…

The universe works in the same way. It doesn’t differentiate between negative or positive, good or bad. It doesn’t act on negating. It just is. If you think you don’t want to be something, it just hears that you want to be that something.

So, think BIG, think GOOD, think HEALTH, think HAPPINESS. The power is in your mind!

Happy weekend lovelies! Go think some good thoughts 🤍

13/10/2022

Whether it is for yourself, or for somebody else, do something that makes you feel GOOD 🤍💙

10/10/2022

Happy Monday busy bodies!

06/10/2022

The year is storming to an end and there is a sense of fatigue in the air… don’t give up, now is the time to persevere. You don’t need motivation, you just need dedication… you don’t need inspiration, you just need consistency… Keep your dreams and goals in mind and keep going!

THE BEST IS YET TO COME.

3 months left of 2022. Make them count 🤩💪

Swing by our practice for a cup of ice cold water and a chat if you need some encouragement 💙

To make your booking phone 0645382586 👊👐

29/09/2022

Ever wondered why you keep postponing and procrastinating your healing?
It is a coping mechanism in order to make you feel safe and less vulnerable.
But that defies feeling healthy and happy!! There is no time like the present.

Come visit us to get those niggles sorted, especially when they are keeping you from doing the things you love…

26/09/2022

Our physio family is growing!!!
We are excited to announce that Shaun will be joining us from 3 October 😎

Shaun specialises in treating patients in terms of rehab, strengthening and return to sport. He also loves acute, post-op orthopaedic, lung and cardiothoracic conditions. Come in to meet him soon!

Welcome, Shaun!! 👐👊

To make your booking, call or whatsapp 0645382586

29/05/2022

Experiencing signs of asthma such as a cough, wheeze, or dyspnoea is something many of us face after exercise. 😓 But done correctly, exercise can improve your lung health and reduce the symptoms. 💪 If you find yourself experiencing asthma symptoms after exercise, try these:

👉 Avoid exercising in cold or dry air. ❄
👉 Avoid endurance sports. Do short bursts of exercise. ❄🏃‍♂️
👉 Swimming is great. But pools with high levels of chorine can trigger symptoms. 🏊‍♀️
👉 Exercise indoors when there are high pollen counts or other irritants such as smoke. 🌼

Asthmatic people can still excel at sports! 🔥 The secret is to find what works for you and avoid triggering factors. 🙌

Do you experience any symptoms after exercise? What works for you? And what doesn't? 🤔