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Lucy Ferrao Physiotherapist tokai southern suburbs cape town

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Welcome to Tokai Physio

Tokai Physio is based in the Tokai Medicross which serves patients of all ages across the southern suburbs of Cape Town. Secure parking is available off street and is wheelchair accessible. Our practice adopts a holistic biopsychosocial approach, using up-to-date evidence-based physiotherapy research for the treatment of musculoskeletal complaints, sports injuries, neck & back pain, muscle pain and spasm, chronic pain or chest conditions. Exercise rehabilitation is also a big part of our approach, combining physical rehabilitation with mind-body techniques and mental health support to improve mood, reduce anxiety and depression, and foster functional independence and well-being. We are contracted in to medical aids and charge medical aid rates. With us you’re in good hands!

ABOUT LUCY

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Offerings

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Temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain.
Sports injuries
Post-surgery rehabilitation
Chronic conditions like arthritis and disorders affecting mobility.
Age-related decline in mobility, flexibility, and function.
Musculoskeletal pain: Back pain, neck pain, headaches, and limited range of motion.
Improving physical performance: Athletes or individuals seeking to enhance fitness and prevent injury.
Mental wellness: Health body – healthy mind

Mental Health Support

Depression and Anxiety: Physiotherapy reduces chronic pain and physical limitations that often contribute to depression and anxiety. Exercise programs prescribed by physiotherapists stimulate endorphin release, improve mood, reduce stress hormones, and enhance sleep and cognitive function. Techniques like relaxation exercises, deep breathing, and mindfulness also help manage anxiety symptoms and promote emotional regulation.

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Lucy has been my physio for about 12 years. She is fantastic! She listens to my concerns, tries different ways of I’m struggling with pain that is not budging and her treatments are extremely effective. She is always willing to fit me in, even at the last minute.She works from a holisic perspective and is always mindful of the mind-body connection. She’s going to be hard to replace!

Gabbi Anuchin

Lucy Ferrao has been attending to my lower back injury for over two years, which has prevented me from unnecessary lower back surgery. Lucy was always professional, punctual, extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. Lucy was a pleasure to deal with and I wish her every success in Cape Town.

Bev McConnochie

Lucy Ferrao is one of the best physiotherapists ever. I came across her after my terrible car accident that impacted the left side arm and neck clavicle bones. After I was out of the rehabilitation I continued to see her as she assisted me with her great sessions. She offered a very open and relaxing space and always made sure that I am comfortable and addressed all issues that I would have. Lucy gave lovely & thoughtful advice too with anything I’d ask her about and also with regards to exercises and stretches that I would need to do. She was also very willing to even do exercise videos for me when I asked. Lucy helped me understand and explained my condition to me very well and things I should avoid doing at gym. She took very good care of me as her client, I’d always feel so much lighter and refreshed after her sessions even when at times acupuncture would be needed. Lucy is very kind, warm-hearted and caring and is very knowledgeable within her field of work. I would definitely give her 10 out of 5 star ratings for her work.

Nangamso Mzimba

I was treated by Lucy Ferrao as Life Riverfield Lodge Hospital Physiotherapist since November 2023 as a mental health patient. Lucy was so excellent in her work, showed professionalism and excellent work ethic during my stay in the hospital. Due to her excellent service I have continued to use her service outside the hospital and she even treated my son Vusumuzi Jnr (17 years) with back injury suffered from basketball games which he participated while attending St John’s College. I will recommend Lucy to anyone who want to use her services.

Vusumuzi Mahlasela

I have been a patient of Lucy’s for over 20 years and have found her to be professional, knowledgeable and helpful. she has treated myself, my two sons and husband for various problems over the years: Chest infections, knee rehab after ACL repair for myself, dislocated knee on several occasions for my oldest son and a torn meniscus repair for my youngest son and shoulder rehab for my husband after a b-cep tear as well as various other sports injuries, foot and back injuries. The most signifacant for me was the ongoing treatment of severe whiplash and shoulder injury following a vehicle accident. Through this treatment I have been able to avoid other medical intervention and taking of medication. I was saddened by her moving to Cape Town and wish her every success.

Gail Mcloughlin

Make an appointment

team@tokaiphysio.co.za

+27 83 260 3247

Location

Tokai Medicross
Cnr Tokai Rd & Keyse River Dr
Dreyersdal
Cape Town
7945