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.

From a young age, Nikki has been passionate about two things: healthcare and sport. Combining the two felt like a natural path. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BSc Physiotherapy) from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2002. After completing her community service year in the Northern Cape, Nikki returned to Cape Town to continue building her career as a physiotherapist.

Nikki spent several years working in a private hospital, providing both in-patient and out-patient physiotherapy care. While practising in an out-patient setting, she returned to her studies and completed multiple postgraduate courses, including OMT1/Neuro-Musculo Skeletal (2008), dry needling, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) assessment and treatment.

During this time, her interest in neck-related injuries developed, leading her to complete her OMT thesis on the assessment and spinal treatment of dizziness in patients with cervicogenic origins. Nikki remains committed to continuous, evidence-based professional development. Her special interests include sports injuries, as well as neck, back, and nerve-related conditions.

Nikki most recently spent nearly four years at the UCT Sports Injuries Centre, working alongside esteemed physiotherapist Helene Simpson. Following the unfortunate closure of the UCT practice in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nikki established her practice in physiotherapy rooms within her home suburb of Observatory (fondly known as “Obs”).

A keen long-distance runner herself, Nikki has competed in multiple trail races and ultra-marathon road events. This personal experience allows her to diagnose and treat running-related injuries, helping runners safely return to both the road and the trails. She is passionate about empowering people to improve their quality of life through movement and exercise and is a strong advocate for functional strength training.

Since 2015, Nikki has served as the National Eligibility Assessor for the South African Disabled Golf Association. Her role involves assessing disabled golfers and classifying athletes for World Rankings in line with European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA) guidelines. She was invited as one of two South African delegates to attend the International Eligibility Conference in the UK and has since represented both South Africa and Africa as the sole delegate at the 2023 and 2025 International Eligibility Conferences in Portugal.

Outside of the clinic, Nikki is happiest outdoors, on the mountain - whether trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing, or hiking. She has a keen interest in photography, design, and functional strength training.

TREATMENTS

Joint & Muscle Injuries

Back/Neck Pain
Headaches
Muscle Sprains
TMJ/Jaw Pain
Hip/Knee/Shoulder Pain
Fibromyalgia
Nerve-related conditions

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.

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