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BSc in Physiotherapy (Hons) at WITS 1992
AQPG APDL 2 2012
Private Practice at Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Pinelands, Western Cape
Areas of Special Interest:
Aquatic PhysiotherapyRheumatologyChronic ConditionsPain Management OrthopaedicsNeurologyOlder AdultsRehabilitation
AQPG APDL 2 2012
Private Practice at Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Pinelands, Western Cape
Areas of Special Interest:
Aquatic PhysiotherapyRheumatologyChronic ConditionsPain Management OrthopaedicsNeurologyOlder AdultsRehabilitation
Mandy Wilkinson-Thompson
Mandy Wilkinson-Thompson
Mandy qualified as a physiotherapist in 1992. She enjoyed and participated in all forms of water sport growing up and during her studies she was drawn to all aspects that involved water. She was privileged to start her first job at Princess Alice Orthopaedic Hospital which boasted two aquatic pools. She became involved with the undergraduate students, giving them aquatic training during their blocks at Princess Alice. She opened her first aquatic physiotherapy practice in Wynberg in 1995 and then moved to Pinelands in 1999. She was involved in setting up the first Hydrotherapy Interest Group in 1999 and began presenting courses on aquatic physiotherapy. She was also one of the founding members of the Aquatic Physiotherapy Group of the SASP and chaired the group for a few years. Over the past 25 years, Mandy has continued to practice in Pinelands and has attended numerous aquatic courses including completing her AQPG APDL 2 in 2012, designing 14 courses and presenting almost 50 courses to physiotherapists, biokineticists and swim instructors. She has also given numerous talks on aquatic physiotherapy to various organisations and institutions; and written several articles.
Mandy enjoys the freedom the water gives her clients to rehabilitate in an environment which is warm & comforting; takes a load off the body & mind; and is both relaxing and challenging at the same time.
Outside of work, Mandy is very involved with her family, friends and surf lifesaving. Training, competing and judging on a provincial and national level. When not at the practice in the water, Mandy is usually on the beach and in the sea.
Mandy enjoys the freedom the water gives her clients to rehabilitate in an environment which is warm & comforting; takes a load off the body & mind; and is both relaxing and challenging at the same time.
Outside of work, Mandy is very involved with her family, friends and surf lifesaving. Training, competing and judging on a provincial and national level. When not at the practice in the water, Mandy is usually on the beach and in the sea.
BSc in Physiotherapy at UWC 2020
Areas of Special Interest:
Musculoskeletal InjuriesAdolescent RehabilitationChronic ConditionsOrthopaedicsNeurologyWomen's Health
Areas of Special Interest:
Musculoskeletal InjuriesAdolescent RehabilitationChronic ConditionsOrthopaedicsNeurologyWomen's Health
Alex Heiberg
Alex Heiberg
Mandy Wilkinson Physiotherapy welcomed Alex to the team in February 2025.
Alex is a physiotherapist with a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries, adolescent rehabilitation, orthopaedic conditions, and women’s health. She graduated summa cum laude from UWC in 2020 and began her career at a rural hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, gaining broad experience across acute injuries, chronic disease, and post-operative care.She later worked in a private Cape Town hospital’s Cardiac ICU, strengthening her clinical reasoning and holistic approach to care. Alex then spent three years in London, expanding her expertise in sports injuries, chronic pain, and post-operative rehabilitation with a diverse range of patients.She enjoys helping patients return to movement and sport, and commonly treats running-related injuries, tendon and joint pain, and post-surgical orthopaedic cases. With additional training in women’s health and experience alongside men’s and women’s health physiotherapists, she also supports pelvic health concerns including post-partum recovery, pelvic floor dysfunction, and return to exercise.Alex has additional training in acupuncture, dry needling, and reformer-based Pilates, which she uses where appropriate. Her approach combines hands-on treatment with exercise-based rehabilitation, education, and a focus on long-term recovery—helping patients understand and confidently manage their bodies.Living with Type 1 Diabetes, Alex brings a personal understanding of balancing health, activity, and lifestyle. She is known for her warm, approachable manner and builds strong relationships with patients, so they feel supported and confident throughout their rehabilitation.
Alex is a physiotherapist with a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries, adolescent rehabilitation, orthopaedic conditions, and women’s health. She graduated summa cum laude from UWC in 2020 and began her career at a rural hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, gaining broad experience across acute injuries, chronic disease, and post-operative care.She later worked in a private Cape Town hospital’s Cardiac ICU, strengthening her clinical reasoning and holistic approach to care. Alex then spent three years in London, expanding her expertise in sports injuries, chronic pain, and post-operative rehabilitation with a diverse range of patients.She enjoys helping patients return to movement and sport, and commonly treats running-related injuries, tendon and joint pain, and post-surgical orthopaedic cases. With additional training in women’s health and experience alongside men’s and women’s health physiotherapists, she also supports pelvic health concerns including post-partum recovery, pelvic floor dysfunction, and return to exercise.Alex has additional training in acupuncture, dry needling, and reformer-based Pilates, which she uses where appropriate. Her approach combines hands-on treatment with exercise-based rehabilitation, education, and a focus on long-term recovery—helping patients understand and confidently manage their bodies.Living with Type 1 Diabetes, Alex brings a personal understanding of balancing health, activity, and lifestyle. She is known for her warm, approachable manner and builds strong relationships with patients, so they feel supported and confident throughout their rehabilitation.
"Aquatic Physiotherapy is for the most severely disabled patient right up to the elite Olympic athlete."
"Aquatic Physiotherapy is for the most severely disabled patient right up to the elite Olympic athlete."
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