Lize is currently unavailable for bookings as she is on maternity leave and will be returning in Summer 2025.
Lize Nel has more than 15 years of experience, having qualified as a physiotherapist in 2006 in South Africa. She has worked in both the UK and South Africa in private practice, government health systems and with sport teams providing her with a wide breadth of exposure to different people and injuries.
Lize specialises in diagnosing and treating muscle, joint and nerve pain with a focus on finding out the cause. Through addressing the cause, not only the symptoms, she ensures that you will not just receive short-term pain relief but lasting effects to prevent the pain from reoccurring. Her skill set is ideal for treating chronic and complex injuries.
She has undergone further training & specialised in Women’s / Pelvic Health, which adds to her vast experience as a physiotherapist. Her passion and supportive nature will be in full swing as she restores your body back to normal function and help you achieve your goals to function. Lize achieves this through a blend of a tailored exercise programs and specific cues to help activate the right pelvic muscles.
You will also see her in the Pilates studio taking classes or 1-2-1 sessions. If she was not busy enough, she also forms an integral part of our Running Coaching team and has had extensive training in running technique analysis and retraining.
Outside of work, Lize enjoys triathlons and has completed multiple Ironman 70.3 events. Running has always been her main love, she has participated in multiple local and international marathons, as well as ultra marathons, with a sub 3:30 marathon PB (blink and you might miss her!).
She loves travelling the world, and if there is tasty food and coffee around, you will find her there.
Q&A
Some interesting insights from Lize
Seeing people improve and reaching their goals, I think I get as happy / relieved / excited as they do when things go in the right direction 🙂 being able to help others along their journey to get better is just an amazing feeling
“Sunshine day” somewhere in the end Jan / beginning Feb when it is grey & dark – somehow get the weather gods to give us 1 day of sunshine & we can all enjoy it outside without having to work
you can never control what any other person does or says, but you can control your own response / action.
am I only allowed to choose 1?! Japan, Canada, Patagonia are all high on my list at the moment
Exercise / reading / cooking
teleportation – see more of the world without the time constraint of regular travel
Patients Stories
Dana Jamieson2022-11-17I have been attending Move Physio for a few months, initially for physio with Lucy in relation to a knee injury, and then for Pilates (an assessment, then 3 x one to one sessions, and now classes twice a week). Lucy is an excellent physio and I couldn’t rate her more highly in terms of her expertise, knowledge, treatment methods and approach. And she is lovely as well! The Pilates sessions have been amazing and have been so good for my CrossFit training (which has improved considerable since I started doing them) and general mobility and well being. The space is also lovely and very welcoming, and with a maximum of four in a class there is so much individual attention. So pleased I started coming to Move!Damian Tillson2022-10-27Great physio practice, from the lovely reception staff through to the very knowledgeable and professional practitioners. I've been seeing Lucy for rehab following a neck injury and not only did each session make a noticeable difference, but the detailed exercises she gave me are really helping me get back to full fitness, and beyond (I hope!) Each exercise emailed with instructions and examples so I know I'm doing them correctly. Hopefully I won't need to go there again, but I highly recommend them if you do.Taryn Druce2022-10-26Outstanding physiotherapy, I tried another one previously but got nowhere with my injuries, I wouldn't bother going anywhere but here again! Lize created a totally tailored program which fixed my issues and now I'm back running long distances which I didn't think was possible - so thank you Lize! This calibre of physio is life-changing, I've already recommended to a family member and would 100% recommend to any one!vanita kanda2022-10-19Highly recommend the centre as it helped with my recovery which no other physio centre has. Lucy is really an amazing Physiotherapist.Dan Lever2022-10-16I had an ACDF surgery back in May this year. Patrick has been essential in facilitating my recovery though a combination of treatment, strength building and advice, helping me get back to being pain-free after over 2 years issues. I'm now back to running and lifting weights again just 5 months after the neck fusion surgery and I could not be more delighted with my progress. I'm lucky I discovered Move Physio and would thoroughly recommend them! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼Andrew Gallagher2022-10-15These guys have been brilliant. Having a bad ankle injury and prolonged problems, surgery was then followed by rigorous physio over months. I did as directed and, whilst before I feared I would not be able to play my favourite sports again, I am now back running, playing squash, cricket, golf ,etc. From Patrick to Arran and team, many thanks. Also, and not forgetting, the wonderful front office team, including, amongst others, Paula. Always friendly and encouraging, efficient and responsive Paula and the front office set the tone for a professional, helpful, thoroughly positive experience. Thank you everyone. I am now a regular and feel 15 years younger, at least. AndrewSandra Sabbatino2022-10-11I injured my right leg over summer, I was really struggling and thought it was my meniscus and that I had put myself out of running in the Half Parks. I booked in to see Mike Delbridge at Move Physio and I’m so glad I did, the massage and strengthening exercises got me up and running again after the first treatment.I had a few treatments and can honestly say that without this treatment and advice I wouldn’t have been able to run let alone complete the half marathon in 2h 20min !Very knowledgeable advice and just all round great service and a friendly atmosphere, highly recommend !Louw van Buuren2022-10-07I've been to Move for various injuries/niggles over the past few years. The entire Move team & and specifically Lize who treated me - have been excellent. They not only help to heal the injury, but also educate you on underlying causes and how to fix faulty movement patterns or inflexibility that lead to the issues. Highly recommended!natasha settelen2022-10-06I have been attending move physio for nearly three years. I am a wheelchair user and move have been exceptional at catering to my needs. Specifically, Emer who has helped to improve my mobility. Move has helped me lead a more comfortable and happier life which I am very grateful for.Giovanni Berto2022-10-05On top of the thorough and incredible deep tissue massage I got from Emer, her knowledge, ability to assess and provide additional exercises for specific forgotten muscles were the main reason for fixing my posture. Emer perfectly represents the whole staff’s comrade and communication to where you feel like a regular even though it’s your first time! Thanks so much Emer and the team at Move !