Thalente Ntshakala
Thalente is a physiotherapist from Hlabisa, a rural area in northern KwaZulu-Natal. She earned her BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2014 and began her professional career with community service at Estcourt Provincial Hospital, where she developed a broad clinical foundation.
She went on to work at Westville Hospital for three years, gaining valuable experience in post-operative rehabilitation. In 2019, she completed the Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (OMT) course, further advancing her expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Thalente joined the practice in May 2019 and is accredited with Workability, where she supports patients managing chronic back and neck pain. Her approach focuses on building confidence in self-management and promoting functional independence.
Outside of her professional role, Thalente enjoys spending time with family, exploring new places, and experimenting with new recipes. While reserved by nature, she values meaningful interactions and brings a calm, patient-centred presence to her work.