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ABOUT
Nicola Hanekom
&
Lutz van der Merwe
Nicola Hanekom is a young, driven and passionate physiotherapist from a small farming community, Klipdale in the Overberg region where she grew up on the farm.
Nicola studied BSc Physiotherapy at the University of Stellenbosch and has always shown an interest in biology and human science after having to make use of physiotherapy and rehabilitation herself due to multiple netball injuries.
Her true passion lies with working with sports injuries and rehabilitation as well as orthopaedic physiotherapy. She strives to create a comfortable environment and helping you every step of the way. Being at Paul Roos, Nicola is excited to be able to combine her love for sport, outdoors, human science and true empathy to achieve the best possible outcome in collaboration with the patient.
Growing up in Ceres, Lutz van der Merwe has always been an active person with a love for the outdoors, participating in all sports and activities provided.
After completing his BSc Physiotherapy from the University of Stellenbosch in 2019, he went to Upington to complete his Community Service year, but it was ultimately his love for sport which brought him back to the Western Cape.
The desire to help others and his love for sports, is what makes him so passionate about his work. Lutz enjoys building relationships with his patients and tailoring treatments session to fit their every need. He is a passion for orthopaedic and sports-related injuries and strives for perfection in rehabilitation to prevent conditions from re-occurring.