"I focus on long-term solutions — not short-term relief"
Meet Melanie Ossip
Physiotherapist, Ergonomics Specialist, Movement & Wellness Advocate
Melanie Ossip is an award-winning physiotherapist and certified ergonomics assessment specialist, dedicated to helping people move better, live pain-free, and work productively. Melanie is highly experienced. She combines evidence-based physiotherapy with workplace wellness solutions to support both individuals and organisations.
Trained directly by Geoff Maitland, a world leader in spinal and peripheral mobilisation, Melanie has also completed extensive postgraduate education in the USA, UK, Switzerland.
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BSc. Physiotherapy, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
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Postgraduate training with Geoff Maitland, pioneer in spinal and peripheral mobilisation (Switzerland)
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Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, Back School, Atlanta, Georgia (2011)
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HSE London & ACPOHE (UK) Ergonomics (DSE) Certification
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Specialist in Chronic Pain Management, Sports Medicine & Cardiac Rehabilitation
Expert-led wellness that works!
Expertise:
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Spinal & Peripheral Joint Mobilisation
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Acute & Chronic Pain Management
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Back School
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Exercise Program Design & Gym Guidance
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Sports Injury Treatment & Rehabilitation
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Computer Ergonomics & Workplace Assessments
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Wellness Program Development for Teams & Organisations
Melanie runs a thriving physiotherapy and ergonomics practice in Morningside, Johannesburg, trusted by patients of all ages and leading organisations. She has consulted for global companies, banks, and law firms — including Goldman Sachs — to create healthy, productive workplaces. Appointed by 3M to manage their TENS pain-relief program, she earned international recognition at 3M’s headquarters in Minnesota.
Her Mission:
To promote movement, prevent pain, and help people thrive — whether recovering from injury, staying active, or building healthier workplaces.