Ashley May Physiotherapy Pinelands

Ashley May Physiotherapy – Paediatric Physiotherapy in Pinelands

About Us

At Ashley May Physiotherapy, we are dedicated to offering exceptional paediatric care, helping children of all ages achieve their developmental milestones and reach their full potential. Established in 2020 by Ashley May, a highly skilled physiotherapist with a special interest in paediatrics, our clinic is committed to providing evidence-based, family-centred treatment.

Ashley holds a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Cape Town, where she received the prestigious Jannes Karl Wilhelm Binnewald Trophy for the best final-year student in Clinical Physiotherapy. After completing her Community Service year at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Ashley’s passion for paediatric physiotherapy grew. The experiences she gained at Red Cross shaped her approach to care, emphasising a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach, and she aims to continue advancing her knowledge through further studies in Neurodevelopment Therapy (NDT) and Movement Analysis Education Strategies (MAES).

With Ashley’s vast experience and passion for paediatrics, she offers a therapy approach that is not only effective but also fun and engaging for children. Therapy sessions are play-based to ensure that each child enjoys their treatment while making progress in their development.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of physiotherapy services for children, addressing both developmental concerns and medical conditions. Below are the common conditions we treat and the services we provide.

Conditions We Treat

• Delayed Development or Milestones: Assisting children who are not reaching developmental milestones on time, such as rolling, crawling, standing, and walking.
• Low Tone (Floppy Babies): Treating babies with hypotonia (low muscle tone) to improve motor function.
• Coordination and Balance Difficulties: Helping children with balance and coordination issues that may affect activities such as handwriting and play.
• Postural Difficulties: Providing therapy to improve posture, especially for children who complain of muscle pain or have poor posture.
• Syndromes and Genetic Disorders: Treating conditions such as Down’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other genetic disorders.
• Congenital Conditions: Providing treatment for congenital conditions that may affect a child’s development.
• Neurological Conditions: Therapy for children with conditions such as cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury.
• Orthopaedic Conditions: Treating musculoskeletal issues, including rehabilitation after fractures or injuries.
• High-Risk Infants: Screening and treatment for infants born prematurely or with a history of complications, such as NICU stays or frequent hospitalisations.
• Asperger’s/Autism: Addressing the needs of children with autism and related conditions.

Our Services

• Developmental Assessment and Therapy: Helping children reach key developmental milestones such as crawling, standing, and walking.
• Screening for High-Risk Infants: Assessing infants at risk for motor or developmental delays due to factors such as prematurity, NICU stays, or complicated births.
• Therapeutic Treatment for Low-Toned Babies: Offering specialised therapy to support babies with hypotonia.
• Balance, Coordination, and Posture Therapy: Addressing challenges in balance, coordination, and posture to improve overall function and reduce clumsiness.
• Orthopaedic and Rheumatological Rehabilitation: Providing therapy for musculoskeletal conditions and rehabilitation after fractures.
• Neurological Condition Therapy: Specialised treatment for children with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological conditions.
• Genetic Condition Therapy: Supporting children with genetic conditions such as Down’s Syndrome through tailored therapy approaches.
• Telehealth Physiotherapy: As an approved service by the Health Professions Council of South Africa, we offer telehealth physiotherapy sessions for convenience and safety, particularly in the current climate.

Additional Information

At Ashley May Physiotherapy, we believe in the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. We work closely with other healthcare professionals involved in your child’s care, including paediatricians, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to ensure the best outcomes for your child.

Therapy at our clinic is fun, engaging, and designed to fit the individual needs of each child. Ashley’s goal is to help children not only achieve their developmental milestones but also enjoy the process of therapy. Through a combination of play-based techniques and evidence-based methods, children experience improvements in their physical abilities and gain the confidence to try new things.

Whether your child is struggling with delayed milestones, coordination issues, or recovering from surgery, Ashley May Physiotherapy provides the expert care and attention needed to help them thrive.