RISE Physio is a private physiotherapy practice at Rise Studios in Bergvliet, Cape Town. We help you recover from injury and surgery, rebuild your strength and keep moving well for the long term. Alex Heiberg is an HPCSA-registered physiotherapist with a special interest in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation and women's health. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of the Western Cape and has worked in hospitals and private practices in South Africa and London, alongside orthopaedic consultants and specialist pelvic health physiotherapists. Alex has completed further training in women's health physiotherapy, acupuncture, dry needling, and both mat and reformer Pilates. As a Type 1 diabetic, Alex knows first-hand the value of staying strong and active through every stage of life. Her approach is hands-on, rehab-focused, and evidence-based: no quick fixes, just steady progress that lasts.