Meet our Team
Danielle Grobicki
danielle@inbalancephysio.co.za
Danielle is the Co-Owner of the practice. She completed her Bachelor of Science at UCT, where she graduated Cum Laude and top 4th year student. She then went on to complete her community service in Nelspruit. She worked in private practice in Johannesburg thereafter, before pursuing further study in Australia, where she obtained her Masters Degree in Manual Therapy. She worked in Australia in private practice, where she was involved with the treatment of indoor national WA netball and Australian Football Rules teams. She then spent time in the UK where she worked as an ‘Extended Scope Practitioner’ for the NHS, where she was involved with the treatment and management of complex spinal and lower limb joint pathologies.
Her special interests are in spinal and knee pathologies. Danielle also assisted on the OMT course as a senior assistant, examiner, lecturer and was the Course Leader in 2017. She is currently involved in completing her PhD study through Wits University. She is a dedicated and compassionate therapist who understands that patient care and understanding is essential to health and wellness.
She participates in Equine Show-Jumping and enjoys sharing her love of the outdoors with her young daughters and husband.
Sam Shrosbree
Sam Shrosbree is the Co-Owner of the practice, which she joined in 2012 after completing her Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) course with distinction for her research on “Referred Knee Pain”
Sam holds a degree from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), where she graduated in 2004. Following her community service in Johannesburg’s public clinics, she gained diverse experience in both private practice and working for the NHS in the UK.
Sam combines her extensive clinical background and her technical expertise into a holistic approach to healthcare. In 2014, she earned her APPI Pilates certification, and in 2017, completed her Registered Yoga Teacher Training (RYTT), followed by a Yoga Therapy certification in 2019. She now runs clinical Pilates sessions and integrates Yoga techniques into her therapeutic approach, providing patients with a holistic movement practice tailored to their individual needs. Sam’s commitment to whole-person care extends to Functional Medicine, having completed her coaching studies through the FMCA in 2024, to further expand her offerings.
In 2023, Sam introduced the “Mindful Movement” space at the practice, blending Physiotherapy, Functional Medicine, Pilates, and Yoga to provide a comprehensive approach to healing and wellness. Sam’s passion for holistic healthcare and the mind-body connection is central to her philosophy of care, helping patients achieve their most balanced and vibrant selves.
A dedicated educator, Sam has also lectured and assisted on the OMT course. She enjoys staying active through Yoga, Pilates, and running, embodying the lifestyle she encourages in her patients.
Teresa Gabriel
Teresa is a senior therapist who has been with the practice since 2007. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science at Wits, and then proceeded to obtain her OMT qualification. Teresa has also completed her dry needling course. Her special interests are spinal conditions, SIJ dysfunction and TMJ disorders. She is also a qualified Pilates Instructor running clinical Pilates sessions at the rooms.
In 2017, Teresa got her skippers licence and enjoys sailing, camping and hiking with her GP husband and their 3 gorgeous girls.
Megan Ruck (nee van Schoor)
Megan joined the practice in August 2016 with a list of qualifications to her name. She completed her BSc. Physiotherapy at UCT in 2011, before embarking on her community service year followed by a year of travel in South and North America. She then started work in private practice in Johannesburg. She has subsequently completed her OMT certificate in 2015, and now also assists and examines on the ANMS course. Megan has completed both her mat and equipment Pilates training and uses this, together with her physio to form an integrated rehabilitation program for her patients, as required. With her dance background, she has a deep insight into body mechanics. She also has a special interest in pregnancy- both for management of related symptoms as well as training during and postpartum.
Megan enjoys yoga, Pilates, running, reading and all things travel and art. She is in the process of completing her CranioSacral Therapy training.
Marié van der Westhuizen
Marié graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2002. After her community service
she worked in private practice and with University and Provincial level rugby teams as one of the team physiotherapists, as well as high level athletes from many different disciplines.
In 2009 she completed the Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT1) postgraduate certification. She is a qualified Pilates instructor. She recently did her training in Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation. Marié is dedicated to continuing her education and skills, because she believes that even after 20 years in practice there is always something new to learn.
Her interest lies in spinal conditions, TMJ and SIJ disorders, sport injuries, fertility and reproductive health, Craniosacral therapy and Visceral manipulation. She prides herself in looking at her patients holistically, as individuals and treating each one’s pain as uniquely as they are.
Marié is the proud mom of two children, one of which is a special little girl with cerebral palsy. She loves art, reading, scuba diving and swimming. And anytime she can get away to the bushveld or ocean her soul gets recharged.
Cheryl Haley
Cheryl graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2000. She completed the OMT1 postgraduate course as well as the ODNS dry needling course on which she assists teaching and examining. In 2015 she obtained her Masters Degree through Stellenbosch University cum laude, and received the award for the top thesis in the Health Sciences Faculty. She has completed her PhD through the University of the Witwatersrand.
In addition to private practice, Cheryl also treats post-operative knee patients at Linksfield Hospital. You can also book a Shockwave with Cheryl as part of your physio session. Her special interests include knee injuries, sports injuries, and spinal conditions.
Together with her husband she has a very active lifestyle, managing to podium in her age group in triathlon. Cheryl has a keen interest in bird and wildlife and loves to retreat into the beauty of nature.
Reception
Jenifer Steyn
reception@inbalancephysio.co.za
Jen is our front of house and enjoys interacting with the patients and helping the physios with their busy schedule.
She loves yoga, running, and reading in her spare time.
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