Carine Pieters Physiotherapy

Carine Pieters Physiotherapy Orthopaedic, sports & pain management practice with a focus on osteopathic alignment, craniosacral t Do you suffer with acute or chronic pain?

Have you been to many physiotherapists? Do you take anti-inflammatories regularly? Have you tried everything? What do I do differently? Firstly, each person is an individual. And each condition can present and respond differently. I use an array of tools and treatments to assess and treat the individual. What are some of these treatments?

1. Osteopathy
A manipulative assessment and treatment of the spinal, pelvic and other joints of the body. We treat dysfunction not just the pain. For example a restricted ankle from an ankle sprain, even years ago, could be limiting your hip/glute and placing pressure on your lower back.

2. Myofascial release, fascial releases and muscle activation
The superficial fascia is like a second skin and the deep fascia covers your organs and muscles. It is continuous, therefore restriction/tension in one area could again be causing pain in another area. For example the scar tissue after an appendix surgery could be related to hip or even neck pain. Muscle activation releases and “wakes” up muscles to activate effectively.

3. Craniosacral therapy (CST)
A gentle manipulative treatment to release tension in the craniosacral system, which is comprised of the membranes and fluid around the brain and spinal cord. This enhances the nervous system and various other systems such as the cardiovascular and endocrine systems allowing the body to heal itself. Even emotional traumas can be embedded in the body and CST can release this. Also very effective for babies with colic, night terrors in children, headaches, TMJ conditions etc.

4. Visceral manipulation (VM) and Neural Manipulation (NM)
Specific techniques to release tensions/restrictions/scar tissue in and around the various organs which have developed from illness, surgery, traumas etc. Many postural adaptations (eg. Slouched shoulders or scoliosis etc.) have developed because of visceral restrictions. Often chronic pain conditions can be effectively relieved with visceral manipulation. NM is a gentle manipulation of the nerves of the body, helpful for conditions like sciatica and carpal tunnel etc.

5. Postural Integration (PI)
Although I am not a PI therapist I have attended a number of workshops. PI integrates fascial tissue work, emotional release work and energy techniques to treat various problems.

6. Pilates and rehabilitation
I am a qualified Pilates instructor but encourage patients to find an exercise regime that works for the individual. I like to spend enough time with each patient. The first consultation will include a thorough examination and a shorter treatment. Follow ups will depend on how many areas are being treated. I charge Discovery rates. First consult: (1 hour): R700
Follow ups: (1 area, half hr, eg. Knee) R460
(1 ½ areas, 45 min, eg. Lower back & sciatica) R600
(2 areas or more, 1 hour, eg. Neck, shoulder, pelvis) R730

Pensioner discounts of 10 % apply for retired patients 65 years and over.

11/09/2019

Patients, friends and colleagues, please review my practice and the treatment you've received. Thank you.

Sister Heather Carroll is the absolute best. For all your mom, baby and toddler needs!
30/07/2019

Sister Heather Carroll is the absolute best. For all your mom, baby and toddler needs!

I've moved premises from Parktown North to my home in Morningside! I have an online booking system in place, so please click on the link (https://heatherc.setmore.com) to book. I hope to see many of you there.

Why I believe fascial treatments, visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapy are so effective for healing and pain r...
22/07/2019

Why I believe fascial treatments, visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapy are so effective for healing and pain relief.

Research is showing that Fascia acts as its own Nervous System.

04/07/2019

Debbie Andrews is a great pilates instructor now available in Rivonia!

21/05/2019

Question: What do you expect from a physiotherapy session or a healing session?

27/04/2019

SOON YOU WILL RISE LIKE A PHOENIX!

One of the most dangerous myths we have inherited from our superficial culture is that healing is always supposed to 'feel good'.

No. Sometimes our discomfort actually intensifies as darkness emerges into light, as unconscious material makes its way into present awareness, as our old illusions burn up in a fever of healing.

Perhaps our discomfort is not wrong, a mistake, or a sign that we have lost our healing path.

Remember, the presence of pain today may actually indicate that our healing process is intensifying, not stalling; that we are actually more awake and sensitive than ever now, less numb, less willing to turn away, more in touch with our sacred vulnerability.

There is such a tendency in our culture to avoid discomfort of any kind, distract ourselves from it, label it as 'wrong' or 'negative' or even ‘unspiritual’, meditate or medicate it away. Much of our Western medicine is geared towards the removal of symptoms, the silencing of disruption, the numbing of chaos and the journey towards some socially acceptable 'normality'.

But sometimes, friends, we no longer have any interest in 'returning to normal'! The 'normal' was the problem, not the solution! The status quo needed to shift. It was unstable and false. Our old conception of reality was keeping us trapped and we needed to break free! Sometimes a deadening and soul-destroying 'normality' needs to shatter into chaos and crisis; our pain and sorrow, frustration, exhaustion, fear and doubts need to be felt more fully than ever before, and the heart needs to break open more completely.

So let the winds blow, let the tempests rage, let all that is false be purified, let all that is dead remain dead, let life explode where you are! You are only being invited now to a deeper healing, friend, even though it feels like you're getting 'worse', even though the heart is tender and raw, even though you cannot yet feel your tomorrows!

Soon you will rise like a phoenix!

- Jeff Foster

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07/02/2019

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Had to share this!! 😂

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02/02/2018

Does your body violently complain when you eat certain foods? Do you get bloated or feel sleepy after a meal? Food is one of the biggest factors contributing to a healthy body and mind. Being so crucial, you would think there would be some kind of agreement amongst experts. Unfortunately there isn.....

Hi patients, Madelein Harmse, will be available to see patients at my practice on either Monday the 19th Feb or Mon 26 F...
01/02/2018

Hi patients, Madelein Harmse, will be available to see patients at my practice on either Monday the 19th Feb or Mon 26 Feb. She is the most amazing kinesiologist, she also does NOT (Neural organisational technique), core regeneration, reiki and readings. Kinesiology R500 for an hour, readings R700. Please see her website for more info www.innerpeacewellness.co.za
Contact me to make a booking on 0829284822.
My own son responded so well with concentration and emotional issues I cannot tell you the difference it made!

Inner Peace Wellness - Your holistic haven. We specialize in natural therapies to facilitate complete health and wellness. Live your best life!

15/12/2017

My mobile phone has been stolen, please contact me on my landline 011 2346679 or message me on Facebook/Messenger or email me on carinepieters@gmail.com

16/11/2017

Popular heartburn medications taken by millions of Canadians could lead to long-term kidney damage without any warning, a new study suggests.

Squatting, excellent conditioning for the joints..
13/11/2017

Squatting, excellent conditioning for the joints..

Westerners have forgotten how to squat, and it's causing health problems.

Health is more than the absence of symptoms; it is the presence of robust vitality in the physical body, emotional freed...
06/09/2017

Health is more than the absence of symptoms; it is the presence of robust vitality in the physical body, emotional freedom, mental clarity, and an inner connection to something sacred. - Dr. DH Schusterman

Good explanation and tips to help manage Adrenal fatigue.
02/08/2017

Good explanation and tips to help manage Adrenal fatigue.

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32 Penelope Avenue
Linden
2194

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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