Our Team.
Gerhard Shaw
Gerhard Shaw is a passionate physiotherapist dedicated to helping patients recover from injury, overcome pain, and return to the activities they enjoy most. With a strong focus on personalised care, he combines clinical expertise, hands-on treatment techniques, and evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to achieve meaningful and lasting results.
Gerhard has a particular interest in musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries, orthopaedic rehabilitation, and movement optimisation. He believes that understanding each patient’s unique circumstances is essential to successful treatment and works closely with patients to develop practical, goal-oriented rehabilitation plans.
Known for his approachable nature and commitment to patient education, Gerhard strives to ensure that every patient understands their condition and feels confident throughout the recovery process. His goal is not only to relieve pain but to help patients build strength, resilience, and long-term physical wellbeing.
Hielde Marais
Hielde Marais is a dedicated physiotherapist who is passionate about helping patients achieve their optimal level of health, movement, and function. She takes a patient-centred approach to care, focusing on understanding each individual’s needs and creating treatment plans that support both recovery and long-term wellness.
Hielde enjoys working with a diverse range of patients and conditions, providing evidence-based treatment that combines hands-on therapy, rehabilitation exercise, and education. She is committed to helping patients understand their injuries and empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed to prevent future problems.
With a warm, professional approach and a genuine commitment to patient wellbeing, Hielde aims to create a positive treatment experience while helping patients return to the activities that matter most to them.
ABOUT US
At Gerhard Shaw Physiotherapy, we are committed to helping people move better, recover faster, and live healthier, more active lives. Based in Pretoria East, our practice provides evidence-based physiotherapy tailored to the unique needs of every patient.
We believe that effective physiotherapy goes beyond treating symptoms. By combining thorough assessment, hands-on treatment, rehabilitation exercise, and patient education, we aim to identify the root cause of pain and dysfunction while empowering our patients to take control of their recovery.
Our practice offers comprehensive physiotherapy services for a wide range of conditions, including sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, joint and muscle pain, and movement-related dysfunction. Whether you are an athlete striving to return to peak performance, recovering from surgery, or simply looking to move without pain, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
At Gerhard Shaw Physiotherapy, every treatment plan is designed around the individual. We pride ourselves on providing professional, compassionate care in a welcoming environment where patients of all ages can feel supported throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Our mission is simple: to restore movement, reduce pain, and improve quality of life through exceptional physiotherapy care.
Medical-aid
We accept most Medical-aid plans.
At Gerhard Shaw Physiotherapists, we understand that healthcare can be expensive. That's why we accept most major medical-aids. If you're not sure whether we accept your medical-aid, please give us a call and we'll be happy to assist you.