Meet The Team

Julia Šmigelskis - Diep River
PT BSc, MSc Exerc. and Sport PT
Practice Owner, Senior Physiotherapist
Julia graduated in Austria in 2012 and started the practice in 2016, just as Bloc 11 was about to open. She has always enjoyed working with orthopaedic and sport patients and has spent the last seven years specialising in climbing- and adventure sport injuries.
Julia lives for solving the puzzle that leads to an injury and to find the tailored solution that guides her patients on their path to recovery. Her goal is that every patient leaves a session having gained an understanding of their pain or injury and a grasp of how they can help themselves getting better.
In her free time Julia spends time with her two small kids and husband, climbs, boxes and participates in Dressage riding.

Kahla Hackner - Paarden Eiland
PT BSc
Registered Physiotherapist
Kahla is a physiotherapist and avid climber who graduated from UCT in 2022. Her passion for climbing influenced her choice of career and Kahla has honed her interest in climbing-related injuries and rehabilitation since graduating.
Kahla works at Bloc North, but during winter season she heads to Rocklands to treat athletes from around the world. Having experienced climbing injuries herself, she understands the frustration of being held back from the sport you love. Helping people recover and get back to the activities they enjoy is one of the greatest joys of her work.
