Our Physio Team
​Meet the team behind our studio – dedicated professionals who bring expertise, care, and passion to every session. Here you’ll get to know the people who guide your Pilates journey, each with their own strengths, personalities and approach to movement and rehabilitation
Simone Burgesmeier
Carla Mowat
Louise de Jonge
Cheryl Moolman
Simone Burgesmeier
Carla Mowat
B.Sc. Physio (Wits)   Simone Burgesmeir is passionate about Physiotherapy and has special interests in Spinal and Sports Physiotherapy rehabilitation. Simone loves sports and played Springbok Indoor Volleyball from the age of 17.  She was awarded a four-year scholarship at Vanguard University in California and completed a degree in Marketing in 1995. Subsequently she played Beach Volleyball for South Africa and overcame numerous injuries.  Simone decided to study Physiotherapy full time at the age of 35 and graduated with a BSc Degree at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2005.     Simone established her own Physiotherapy Practice in Johannesburg working closely with a Sport Physician. She also passed a one year specialisation course in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) and participated in extended Sports Physiotherapy Courses. Simone relocated from Johannesburg to Cape Town in January 2017 and if you do not find her working as a Physiotherapist in Constantia, you will see her either on the mountain, walking her dog or on a bicycle.
BPhysT (University of Pretoria, 2014) , OMT course (2016), Lymphoedema Management (2022) Carla Mowat studied at the University of Pretoria, graduating in 2014. Carla subsequently worked 5 years in Private Practice in Pretoria in the areas of cardiothoracic postsurgical rehab in hospital, sports injuries, general hospital rehabilitation and lung physio. During this time, Carla did the OMT qualification, a year-long course on the treatment of spinal conditions, as well as dry needling and courses on chronic pain conditions. During Covid, Carla and her husband, Sean, decided to move their little family down to Cape town. Carla initially worked 3 years in an out-patient based private practice focusing on back and neck pain, foot surgical rehab and general sports injuries. She also did a specialization in Lymphoedema Management as well as a Pilates teacher course. Over the last 14 years, Carla has discovered a love of running. Her enthusiasm doesn’t only lie in her own running, but also in learning about the mechanics, training and education surrounding the running sport. She has developed a passion for the rehabilitation of the foot and ankle. When she is not running or working, you can find Carla exploring the green belts, forests and mountains with Sean and their 2 little busy boys Aiden and Tristan. ​
Louise de Jonge
Cheryl Moolman
B.Sc. Physio (UOVS) , MA Physio (Wits) Louise de Jonge – Physiotherapist in Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy, Chronic Pain Management, and Holistic RehabilitationI graduated from the University of the Orange Free State (UOVS) in 1989 and completed a Master's degree in Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS). She also holds a diploma in Interdisciplinary Chronic Pain Management, allowing her to provide a well-rounded approach to pain relief and functional recovery. With a strong focus on spinal conditions, shoulders, knees, and hips, her practice integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including dry needling, manual therapy, and Pilates. She utilizes these techniques to promote healing, enhance mobility, and support long-term wellness. Passionate about encouraging movement, she believes in the power of an active lifestyle as a cornerstone of health. She enjoy running, hiking, and cycling, which informs her holistic approach to patient care. She strives to empower her patients to stay active and engaged in their recovery through personalized treatment plans, education, and supportive guidance.
Cheryl Moolman graduated with a B.Sc. Physiotherapy from the University of Cape Town in 1982 . She worked locally in hospitals before moving abroad to Canada in 1989. She continued to train and gain experience in the musculoskeletal field and also certified as a hand therapist. In 1996, Cheryl moved to the UK . Whilst in the UK, Cheryl trained as a Certified Pilates instructor. In 2005, back in South Africa, she began working with well-respected physiotherapist, Shari Rosenberg where she shaped her interest in spinal work. It is with Shari that Cheryl became interested in working with chronic pain and Mindfulness. Cheryl eventually branched out on her own opening a studio in Constantia Cape Town. She has kept a loyal following of patients and her exercise classes have grown from strength to strength. More recently and through personal interest, Cheryl started exploring Mindfulness Interventions and has subsequently completed a two year certification as a teacher of Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI). This form of practice is very helpful in treating stress, anxiety and chronic pain. Cheryl is still passionate about the outdoors and can be found mountain biking across the wilds on weekends