Meet the Team Behind Your Movement
At Traverse Health, our expert biokineticists combine clinical knowledge with a passion for progress. Jodie Vermeulen and Francois Janse van Rensburg bring a personalised, data-driven approach to every client’s journey—whether it’s recovery, performance, or prevention. With a commitment to measurable outcomes and long-term results, they guide you every step of the way toward better movement and better living.
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Restoring movement one step at a time
The journey to recovery can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, it becomes a manageable and empowering process. At Traverse Health, we specialise in creating bespoke rehabilitation plans designed to fit your unique needs.
We believe in the principle, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” That’s why we use measurable outcomes to track progress and ensure that every session gets you closer to your goals. Whether you’re seeking to recover from an injury, improve your mobility, or prepare for a performance goal, we’ve got the expertise and tools to make it happen.
Jodie Vermeulen
Jodie grew up in Bloemfontein and graduated from the University of the Free State. She has a passion for helping people achieve their best through rehabilitation and performance improvement. Jodie is also our social media guru.
Her areas of expertise include:
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- High-performance conditioning
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Online Rehabilitation
Jodie thrives on data, using outcome testing to provide the most effective treatment plans. When she’s not in the practice, you’ll find her in the gym or spending time with family and friends.
Francois Janse van Rensburg
Francois grew up on a farm outside Kakamas in the Northern Cape and graduated with degrees in Human Molecular Biology (UFS), Sport Science, and an Honors degree in Biokinetics from Stellenbosch University.
His approach to rehabilitation is practical and straightforward, focusing on collaboration with other healthcare providers and consistency from clients. He does not believe in a specific time frame based on textbooks but rather base his programming on client progress.
His key interests include:
- Prehabilitation and strength maintenance
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Sport specific high-performance training
- Running coaching focused on biomechanics
Francois believes that recovery and success require patience and persistence. When he’s not in the practice, you’ll find him running trails or enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Elata Fourie
Elata grew up in Durbanville Cape Town, and studied BSc hons physiotherapy at the University of the Western Cape. Though a true “Cape-Tonian” at heart, she fell in love with KZN and its outdoor sporty lifestyle.
She likes assisting people in their journeys and meeting them where they are with an enthusiastic and goal orientated approach. She is passionate about all things rehab and believes that her clients can reach their full potential when both parties bring their best self.
Her areas of interest are in orthopaedic, neuromusculoskeletal and neurological disorders. She is planning to complete her women’s health course in 2026.
Elata is an outdoorswoman and always chasing a thrill somewhere in the ocean or mountains. Her background in sport gives her an edge above most when understanding what each athlete or patient needs.
Abby Simms
Abby grew up on a game farm in Mpumalanga where she developed her love for nature and being outdoors. She received her undergraduate degree in Sports Science at Stellenbosch University before completing her honours in Biokientics at Wits university.
Abby then spent some time traveling while working on a sailing boat, which led her to completing her Reformer Pilates instructors certificate in London, UK. Abby has a passion for movement, especially Pilates and running.
Her area of exercise include:
• Refomer Pilates
• running strength & injuries
• geriatric rehabilitation
Abby thrives off working with people, helping them achieve their goals when it comes to any form of movement.
