Franzelle is a highly experienced physiotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience across hospital and private practice settings. She relocated from South Africa to Sydney with her family in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping patients achieve their best possible outcomes.
Franzelle has a special interest in women’s health and has been working in this field since 2005. She enjoys supporting women through all stages of life, with a focus on pelvic floor conditions including incontinence and pelvic pain, as well as antenatal and postnatal care, breastfeeding-related conditions, breast cancer rehabilitation and menopause.
She is passionate about empowering her patients with the knowledge and tools they need to feel confident in their bodies and to return to the things they love. Franzelle takes a holistic, individualised approach to treatment and values working collaboratively with other health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for her patients.
Since moving to Australia, Franzelle has continued to further her training in pelvic health physiotherapy to ensure her care reflects current best practice.
Outside of work, Franzelle enjoys photography, baking, and spending time at the beach with her family and attending her local church.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy), Stellenbosch University (2002)
- WHAT Advanced Pelvic Organ Prolapse/ Stress Incontinence
- Lactation for health care professionals, Level 1 and 2
Areas of Specialism
- Musculoskeletal conditions: acute, chronic and post operative – neck, thoracic, lumbar, upper limb and lower limb
- Pelvic floor physiotherapy: bladder and bowel dysfunction and pelvic pain
- Ante and post-natal conditions: Thoracic pain, pelvic girdle pain, Carpal Tunnel, diastasis of Rectus Abdominus.
- Breastfeeding-related conditions: engorgement, cracked nipples, mastitis
- Breast cancer rehabilitation: post lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction and scar management
- Peri menopause and menopause related conditions
Professional Memberships
- Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
- APA Women’s, Men’s & Pelvic Health Group
