Nikki's Charity Fundraising

Join the Cause

Animals have held a special place in my heart for as long as I can remember, and I’ve always believed in using my love of running to make a difference where I can.

Over the weekend of 5–6 April 2025, I took on one of my craziest challenges yet — running BOTH the Two Oceans 56km Ultra Marathon and the 21km Half Marathon the very next day!

The campaign, “An Epic Challenge with One Goal: Running to end Animal Cruelty,” was all in support of the SPCA, helping to care for and protect animals in need.

A few months later, on 5 October 2025, I joined the AfriPaw Half Marathon (21km) to raise funds for AfriPaw Animal Welfare, an incredible organisation improving the lives of pets and people in underserved communities.

Thanks to the kindness and generosity of so many supporters, both fundraising goals were reached — and together, we’ve helped make a real difference in the lives of countless animals. 🐾

Should you wish to read about how both races and fundraisers unfolded, please click on the links below.

Two Oceans Fundraiser

AfriPaw Fundraiser

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ABOUT

Sports and general Physio practice based in Observatory, Cape Town.

Since young, Nikki has always been passionate about two topics: anything medical and sports. The combination of the two was inevitable. She graduated as a Physiotherapist, cum laude, from UCT in 2002. After completing her community service year in the Northern Cape, she returned to Cape Town to further her career.

She worked for a number of years in a private hospital serving in and out-patient care. While working in an out-patient practice, Nikki returned to her studies, completing multiple post-graduate courses including OMT1 (2008), dry needling and treatment of the TMJ. It is here that her interest in neck-related injuries sparked, completing her OMT thesis in the study and spinal treatment of Dizziness in Cervicogenic Patients.

Nikki last worked for the better of almost 4 years at the UCT Sports Injuries Centre with the esteemed physio, Helene Simpson. After the sad closure of the UCT practice in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nikki began operating from physio rooms in her home suburb of Observatory (fondly aka "Obs").

A keen long-distance runner herself, having competed in multiple trail and ultra-marathon road events, she enjoys diagnosing and treating runners to return them to the road and trails again. Nikki enjoys helping and empowering others improve their quality of life through exercise and is a stern believer in functional strength training.

Nikki is the South African Disabled Golf Association’s National Eligibility Assessor since 2015. She is involved in the assessment of disabled golfers and classification for World Rankings as per the EDGA (European Disabled Golf Association) guidelines. She was invited as one of two South African delegates to attend the International Eligibility Conferences in the UK and Portugal. And again have been invited as the sole South African representative for the 2025 International Eligibility Conference in Portugal later this year.

Nikki is her happiest outdoors, on a mountain, whether it be trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing or hiking. She has a keen interest in photography and design.

TREATMENTS

Joint & Muscle Injuries

Back/Neck Pain
Headaches
Muscle Sprains
TMJ/Jaw Pain
Hip/Knee/Shoulder Pain
Fibromyalgia

Rehab

Return to Sport
Strengthening
Functional Training
Ergonomics
Posture
Post-illness
Sports Massage

Fractures &
Post-Surgery

Fractures/Broken Bones
Arthroscopy
Joint Replacement
Ligament Repairs

Sports Injuries

Ankle Sprains
Muscle Tears
Tendon Injuries
Ligament Injuries
Running Injuries

If you are unsure whether your ailment/injury can be treated, please enquire below.

In South Africa, you do not need a Doctor's referral to attend Physio.

Some Medical Aids however, do require a pre-authorisation before attending Physiotherapy. If you are unsure, contact your Medical Aid provider prior to attending an appointment.

RATES | PAYMENT

Accounts to be settled at the time of the consultation.

Physio treatments are to be settled on the same day of your consultation.

RSA Medical Aid rates are charged for all treatments. A statement with the relevant ICD-10 and procedure codes will be emailed to you. You can submit this to your relevant insurance for reimbursement. Unfortunately accounts are NOT submitted electronically to your Medical Aid.

PAYMENT TYPES ACCEPTED