Meet Our Team
A physiotherapist is a healthcare professional who specializes in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of physical conditions and injuries. They use therapeutic techniques to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall function, helping individuals recover and maintain an active lifestyle.
Joy Braaf
Founder & Physiotherapist
Wayne Damons
MD & Partner
Liam Fabrik
Physiotherapist
Chelsea Powell
Physiotherapist
Managing owner & physiotherapist
Joy Braaf
Joy founded Yad-Marpe (Hebrew, for God’s healing hands) in September 2010. She graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2006, with her Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Physiotherapy. In 2014, She completed a Post Graduate course in Orthopaedic and Manipulative Therapy and more recently another Post Graduate course specialising in Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
She has been registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa since 2006. She is also an accredited member of the South African Society of Physiotherapy.
In her ten years’ experience she has worked with both in- and out-patients of the SANDF, at the Air Force Base Langebaanweg, South African Air Force (2007), Alta Smit Physiotherapy unit based at N1 City Hospital (2008-2009), as well as the Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital (2009-2010). In 2010 though, she made the bold decision to start her own private practice.
She believes in providing a caring and effective physiotherapy service. Her human-centered approach to her work, combined with her passion and technical skill, has lead to her professional and business success. Seeing people healed, living happy and whole lives, is what she thrives on.
Her physiotherapy skills cover a broad spectrum of conditions including: neurological, respiratory conditions, strokes, sport injuries, neuro-musculoskeletal strain injuries, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation, paediatrics, geriatrics, manipulative therapy, electrotherapy modalities, lymph oedema management and pre-and-post natal conditions.
Joy loves outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. She travels occasionally for leisure and learning, and also fancies herself an accomplished squash player and soon-to-be-accomplished golfer.
Qualified: 2006
Interest Field:
- Geriatrics (Aged)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Women’s Health
- Musculoskeletal Evaluations
Role & Function:
- Practice Owner & Visionary
- N1 City Hospital & OPD in Goodwood
- Milnerton OPD in Cape Town
- Oshakati & Ongwediva in Namibia
- Remote Clinic in Ondjiva, Angola
MD & Partner
Wayne Damons
Wayne M Damons has more than 25 years experience as a physiotherapist. One of the few who have worked at both the Fifa Soccer World Cup and Rugby World Cup for different teams.
His main focus is mentoring and teaching young physiotherapists, clinical reasoning and diagnostics. He loves gospel and classical music, learning foreign languages and thinks he is a steak braai master to the detriment of his family.
Qualified: 1991
Interest Field:
- Sport’s Medicine
- Complex Musculoskeletal Evaluation & Joint Manipulations
- Rehabilitation & Return to Play
- Pediatrics, Child Development
- Delays & Cerebral Palsy Children
Role & Function:
- Manages Cape Town & Africa Branches (Namibia, Angola, RSA)
- Mentoring & Clinical Supervision
- EMPLOYED BY FIFA (2010 Soccer World Cup & Women’s Soccer African Nations Cup)
- Team Namibia 2014 World Rugby 2014
- Team Namibia World Cup 2015
- Teams Egypt & Pakistan
- Squash World Cup 2014
- Licensed to practice in USA, UAE/Arabian Gulf, NAMIBIA, RSA
Physiotherapist
Liam Fabrik
Liam Fabrik is a new member of the Yad-Marpe team as of July 2023. He graduated from the University of the Western Cape in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy. He then went on to complete his community service in Kuruman, Northern Cape, in 2021.
Liam is completing his Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health at the University of Pretoria and has a great passion for health promotion at a community level. His other interests include orthopaedic and neuromuscular injuries as well as intensive care.
He is currently an active member of the Old Apostolic Youth where he is involved in many outreach activities within the Parow community. His role involves creating fundraisers to gather funds and also spiritual upliftment of the community.
Physiotherapist
Chelsea Powell
Chelsea Powell is a skilled Physiotherapist with experience in hospital and private practice settings. She graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts Sports Science degree and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Physiotherapy in 2021 from the University of the Western Cape. She combines academic knowledge with clinical expertise.
Chelsea specializes in acute and inpatient rehabilitation, trauma recovery, and post-surgical care in hospitals. In private practice, she focuses on chronic pain management, sports injuries, and preventive rehabilitation, using evidence-based methods tailored to each patient.
Committed to ongoing use empowers individuals to manage their health effectively. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active, exploring nature, and practicing mindfulness. Chelsea is passionate about helping her patients achieve their health goals.
Patient Testimonials
I just came back from an amazing session. After my cesarean my back has been in constant pain. This help sorted it out!! Will definitely book weekly or once a month. I feel like my back is out of my neck lol. Really wonderful!!!
Patient
Easy to find. Friendly staff at reception. Michelle was very attentive to my pain levels while busy with my back muscle injury. All considered incl Covid precautions and the improvement I've had since first session, I would recommend when in need of a physio.
Patient
Had terrible back pain and muscle spasm. They made a way to see me the same day and 2 sessions later I was way better and didn't need more than that. Great staff and very professional.
Patient
This is an excellent physio therapy practice - From the receptionist to the therapists themselves. I highly recommend them.
Najuwa Hamza-Phillips
Patient