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
Andries Coetzer
Clinician
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
CLINICIAN
Andries Coetzer
Andries Coetzer is a dedicated and caring clinician who brings nearly a decade of experience to the Yad-Marpe Physiotherapist team. Since graduating from the University of the Western Cape in 2016, he has treated a diverse array of conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological, geriatric, paediatric, post-operative, cardiopulmonary and oncological rehabilitation. Known for his deeply empathetic approach, Andries values genuine connection just as much as clinical excellence, always striving for the best quality of life and outcomes for his patients. Outside the clinic, he is an avid outdoorsman, a passionate home cook and treasures valuable time spent with his family.
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