Onika Van Ryneveld
Physiotherapist/Pilates Instructor
Johannesburg
Summary
Focused Physiotherapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with other practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions. Passionate about people and holistic care. Qualified BASI Pilates instructor and sports enthusiast.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications
Work History
Physiotherapist
Richard Feher Physiotherapy & Associates
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted clinical assessments and evaluations to determine patient needs.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to exchange information about patients.
- Worked in a hospital, gym and clinic setting.
- Patients/clients varied from ICU/acute care to sports injuries and lifestyle modifications.
Community Service Physiotherapist
Free State Department of Health
Free State
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Assessed patients for appropriate adaptive equipment for ambulation.
- Educated patient on best ways to self-manage condition and family members on best ways to help patients.
- Delivered manual therapy, training of proper techniques for movements and body mechanics and pain management strategies.
- Documented patients' daily treatment in detail following accepted practice guidelines.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Assessed patient needs through physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
- Provided physical therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Coordinated local clinic patients and monthly check-ups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of The Free State
South Africa 01.2016 - 12.2019
Skills
Record keeping
Patient-focused therapy
Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
Time management skills
CPR and First Aid Certified
Interpersonal skills
Team work
BASI Pilates Mat instructor
Communication skills
Detail orientated
Certification
ODNS Dry Needling Level 1 & 2
Timeline
Physioplus: Achilles Tendon Rupture Management
12-2022
Physioplus: Ankle Fractures
12-2022
Physioplus: Ankle Sprains
12-2022
Physioplus: Introduction to Plantar Heel Pain
12-2022
Physioplus: Lateral Ankle Sprains
12-2022
Physioplus: Paradigm Shift in the rehabilitation of the Ankle
12-2022
BASI Pilates Mat Program
10-2022
Physioplus: Applied Ethical Reasoning
01-2022
Physioplus: Exploring Ethical Issues
01-2022
Emergency First Response with AED
11-2021
Physioplus: Subacromial Space Impingement- Space Invaders
07-2021
Physioplus: Frozen Shoulder - Do We Have The Cold, Hard Facts?
06-2021
Physiotherapist
Richard Feher Physiotherapy & Associates
01.2021 - 12.2022
ODNS Dry Needling Level 1 & 2
02-2020
Community Service Physiotherapist
Free State Department of Health
01.2020 - 12.2020
Physioplus: Clinical Presentations of Shoulder Pain
04-2019
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of The Free State
01.2016 - 12.2019
ER24 First Aid Level 1-3
04-2014