OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Evidence-based physiotherapy interventions for a better quality of life.
Rashaad is the Owner and Director of the Sports Science Physiotherapy Centre (SSPC) and the Sports Science Massage Centre (SSMC) completed his undergraduate degree in physiotherapy at the University of the Western Cape in 2001. He furthered his studies and graduated with an MPhil (Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy) degree from the University of Cape Town.
He started working at the Sport Science Institute of South Africa in 2001 and over the years has worked with a large amount of professional and amateur athletes from a variety of different sporting codes, including a few years spent working as a physiotherapist in the UK.
Ian graduated with a BSc.(Physiotherapy) Hons. in 2001 from the University of the Western Cape (UWC). He completed his master’s degree in physiotherapy from UWC in 2013.
He has worked with several professional football teams as a head physiotherapist as well as at several multi-code sports events (World student games, Commonwealth games) before joining the SSPC team on a permanent basis in 2008.
He has a special interest in football injuries (particularly hip/groin and hamstring injuries) and currently consults with various professional football teams as well as all members of the public.
Maahir graduated from the University of the Western Cape in 2014 with a B.Sc Physiotherapy degree. He then completed his community service in 2015.
He has completed a course in dry needling and has a great passion for sports physiotherapy.
Being a former rugby player and fitness enthusiast, he developed a keen interest in the prevention and rehabilitation of sports related injuries as well as orthopaedics and neuromuscular associated injuries.
When he is not treating patients he is in the gym or partaking in various outdoor training.
Jarod graduated from University of Cape Town with a Bsc. in Physiotherapy in 2023. He then began his community service in 2024 at Mapulaneng Regional Hospital in Mpumalanga.
During this time, he gained experience treating a wide range of neuromuscular, orthopaedic, and neurological conditions. In the same year, he completed his Dry Needling Level 1 and 2 courses.
His background in judo first sparked his interest in physiotherapy, and today he has a strong passion for helping patients restore movement, improve function, and enhance their quality of life. Outside of work, Jarod enjoys running and surfing.
Zara graduated with a BSc (Physiotherapy) Hons in 2019 from the University of the Western Cape. She then completed her community service year in Cape Town in 2020.
She has completed strapping courses, a level 1 and 2 in dry needling and has been a sports massage therapist since 2006 before later studying physiotherapy.
She has always had an affinity for helping others and has always been passionate about deepening her knowledge in various aspects of life and physiotherapy.
Before joining SSPC, she worked with professional, high performance and amateur athletes in a variety of different sporting codes.
Faieda is always there to welcome patients with an enthusiastic smile and ensure that your experience is as efficient and enjoyable as possible.
Her role is to ensure that the practice runs smoothly managing appointments with your dedicated practitioner and assisting with your queries.
She loves working in the sports industry and enjoys conversing with our patients.
As one of our receptionists, Zuraida is one of the first and last staff members patients see upon entering and leaving our practice. Always friendly, professional, and courteous, both on the telephone and in person, she strives towards making your experience at the practice a great one.
She’s always giving her best to support both staff and patients. Having a history of working in the medical environment at places like the John Hill Eye Laser Centre, the well-being of patients has always been her priority.
Cililia started working at the institute in 2003 and has become an integral part of the practice during her time here.
Always happy to be of assistance, she takes great pride in ensuring that the Centre is kept presentable for our patients and clients.
