5 Best Physical Therapists in Johannesburg (2026)

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By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

A locked jaw or a knee that won't bend properly rarely waits for a convenient time. Johannesburg's physical therapists on this page have logged 448 Google reviews between them, and every one of them sits at 4.9 or above, so picking well here comes down to matching the practice's focus to what actually hurts.

Short answer: The TMJ Centre (Micaela Weinberg Physiotherapy) leads with a perfect 5.0 across 208 Google reviews, the most on this page, and specialises in jaw pain, headaches and whiplash. Hyde Park Physiotherapy (5.0, 84 reviews) focuses on active professionals and sports injuries in Sandton, while Debbie Cohen Physiotherapy (4.9, 73 reviews) is known for paediatric chest physio and holistic care in Rouxville.

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How Johannesburg's top physical therapists compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	The TMJ Centre \| Micaela Weinberg Physiotherapy and Associates	5.0 ★	208	Jaw pain, TMJ and headaches	View ›
2	Hyde Park Physiotherapy	5.0 ★	84	Sports injuries and active professionals	View ›
3	Debbie Cohen Physiotherapy Rouxville	4.9 ★	73	Paediatric and holistic physiotherapy	View ›
4	Evolve Physiotherapy	5.0 ★	42	Same-day appointments in Cyrildene	View ›
5	Nasreen Dursot Physiotherapy	5.0 ★	41	Long-standing individual practice	View ›

5 Best Physical Therapists in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The TMJ Centre | Micaela Weinberg Physiotherapy and Associates

5.0208 Google reviews

The TMJ Centre, run by Micaela Weinberg Physiotherapy and Associates in Fairmount, specialises in jaw and spinal pain, temporomandibular disorders, headaches, tinnitus, whiplash and migraines, alongside sports injury and post-surgery rehabilitation. Sessions run 45 minutes and the practice's own site notes each is charged according to the techniques used. It carries the most reviews of any physical therapist on this page.

What people praise

Reviewers describe long-standing TMJ and jaw pain resolving within a few months of sessions
Therapists explain what's happening and why during each appointment
Reception handles medical aid claims directly for patients
Multiple named therapists on staff, easing scheduling

Worth knowing

Limited hours on Thursday and Friday compared to earlier in the week

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume208 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed and highest-rated pick on this page, and the clear specialist choice for anyone dealing with jaw pain, TMJ or related headaches rather than a general muscle strain.

Website +27674190725 Directions

27 Fairmount Ave, Fairmount, Johannesburg, 2192

#2🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Hyde Park Physiotherapy

5.084 Google reviews

Hyde Park Physiotherapy, based in Sandton and now home to Carmen Baier Physiotherapy, focuses on treatment for busy, active professionals, covering sports injury rehab, shoulder pain, post-surgical and orthopaedic recovery. Carmen Baier is HPCSA-registered with over 15 years' experience, and the practice combines hands-on treatment with movement analysis and evidence-based rehab plans.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight home exercise plans that make a real difference between sessions
Therapist stays available for follow-up questions outside appointments
Referrals from orthopaedic surgeons feature in multiple reviews
Online booking available

Worth knowing

Closed Mondays, unlike some others on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume84 · 91th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for sports injuries or a job that keeps you sitting or on your feet all day, with a therapist reviewers describe as genuinely invested in long-term recovery, not just the single session.

Website Book now +27113254134 Directions

Suite 404, 4th floor, South Wing, Office Towers Hyde Park Corner Shopping Centre, 6th Rd, Hyde Park, Sandton, 2196

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Debbie Cohen Physiotherapy Rouxville

4.973 Google reviews

Debbie Cohen Physiotherapy operates out of Rouxville, offering general physiotherapy with a stated holistic approach that looks at contributing factors rather than treating symptoms in isolation. Reviews describe both adult and paediatric care, including chest physiotherapy for a hospitalised infant. It's open seven days a week, including weekend mornings.

What people praise

Reviewers describe consistent, warm follow-up after appointments
Paediatric chest physio handled gently, per one detailed review
Weekend appointment availability, unusual for the category
Holistic explanation of conditions, not just symptom treatment

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the top two names on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume73 · 85th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth calling if a child needs physio or you want a practice open on weekends, with reviewers consistently describing genuine follow-through after each visit.

Website +27825611806 Directions

8 Kyrhin St, Rouxville, Johannesburg, 2192

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Evolve Physiotherapy

5.042 Google reviews

Evolve Physiotherapy in Cyrildene offers general physiotherapy with same-day appointments, covering muscle and joint pain relief, chronic pain management and lower back pain. The practice's own site emphasises tailored rehabilitation programmes built around patient education, exercises and strengthening. It holds a perfect 5.0 rating.

What people praise

Same-day appointments genuinely available, per its site and reviews
Reviewers describe noticeable recovery progress from knee and shoulder injuries
Dry needling offered alongside standard physio
Saturday morning hours

Worth knowing

Fewer reviews than the larger practices on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume42 · 79th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid choice when timing matters more than anything else, given the genuine same-day booking and a perfect rating, though its review base is still building.

Website +27639064238 Directions

5 Friedland Ave, Cyrildene, Johannesburg, 2198

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Nasreen Dursot Physiotherapy

5.041 Google reviews

Nasreen Dursot Physiotherapy is an individual practice in Houghton Estate offering general physiotherapy, with reviews describing knee injury recovery, ACL reconstruction rehab and plantar fasciitis treatment. Several reviews specifically mention referrals from orthopaedic surgeons and treatment described as combining physiotherapy with a broader, whole-body approach.

What people praise

Referred to by orthopaedic surgeons, per multiple reviewers
Reviewers describe fast, noticeable improvement after ACL and knee surgery
Praised for a calm, reassuring manner with anxious patients
Perfect 5.0 rating

Worth knowing

No website, so call ahead to confirm hours and availability
Some of the most detailed reviews are several years old

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume41 · 74th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 years ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A trusted, established individual practice, especially for post-surgical knee rehab, though the lack of a website means a phone call is the best way to confirm current availability.

+27835566702 Directions

53 2nd Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated them, ranked against other Johannesburg physical therapists. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from 200 reviewers counts for more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does physical therapy cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Session pricing in Johannesburg typically depends on the techniques used and whether the practice bills medical aid directly. The TMJ Centre’s own site notes sessions run 45 minutes and are charged by technique rather than a flat rate, but none of the businesses on this page publish a specific price list we could verify, so confirm cost and medical aid billing directly with the practice.

Serving all of Johannesburg

The physical therapists above cover Johannesburg and the northern suburbs, including Fairmount, Sandton, Rouxville, Cyrildene and Houghton Estate. Searching for a physical therapist near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a physical therapist

Are you HPCSA-registered, and can I see your registration number?
Do you bill my medical aid directly, or do I pay upfront and claim back?
How many sessions do you typically expect for a condition like mine?
Do you offer same-day or weekend appointments if something flares up?
Will I get a home exercise plan alongside in-clinic treatment?
Do you treat children, or is this practice adults-only?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these physical therapists?

We started from every physical therapist in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do any of these Johannesburg physiotherapists treat TMJ or jaw pain specifically?

The TMJ Centre, run by Micaela Weinberg Physiotherapy and Associates, specialises in TMJ, jaw pain and related headaches, and it’s the most-reviewed practice on this page.

Can I get physiotherapy on weekends in Johannesburg?

Debbie Cohen Physiotherapy lists Saturday and Sunday morning hours, and Evolve Physiotherapy also offers Saturday hours. Confirm exact weekend availability when you call, as hours can shift.

The bottom line

The TMJ Centre is the safe default given its review volume and rating, especially for jaw or headache pain, while Hyde Park Physiotherapy stands out for sports injuries and active professionals. Whoever you choose, confirm medical aid billing and expected session count before your first visit.

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