Special Interests
Thina is passionate about diabetic foot care and wound management. She believes in the power of early intervention and education to prevent serious complications and is dedicated to supporting patients throughout the healing process. For her, seeing progress and helping individuals restore comfort and mobility is deeply rewarding. Thina also has a strong interest in biomechanics and gait analysis. She values understanding how people move and how this contributes to pain or injury, as it enables her to offer personalised solutions that enhance everyday life.
Education and experience
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry, University of Johannesburg
Hobbies
Thina loves discovering new music and watching movies or series that spark emotion or deep thought. She also enjoys traveling and exploring new places, sometimes solo, because it pushes her out of her comfort zone and teaches her more about herself.
Favourite Quote
“And here you are, living, despite it all.” — Rupi Kaur
Meet the Barmera team
Please read our COVID-19 guidelines before attending an appointment.
We thank you for your cooperation and support.
Meet the team
Irina Mannella
Physiotherapist
Adriel Maranan
Physiotherapist
Juvi Alicabo
Physiotherapist
Keana Balverde
Occupational Therapist
Thina Nokwali
Podiatrist
Kalsey-Anne Fear
Practice Manager
Meet the Barmera team
FAQs
At your first appointment you can expect a thorough examination from our expert physio, they will ask you a number of questions regarding your condition as well as conduct a physical evaluation in order to determine the best course of treatment for you. After this, the remainder of the session will be dedicated to providing the most appropriate treatment and therapy for your condition.
Upon evaluation, our physio will provide you with an in-depth treatment plan that details the exact steps necessary for your recovery and an approximate timeframe.
Plentiful on-site parking is available at our Barmera clinic.
Yes. All our therapists are AHPRA registered and invest their time to complete post-graduate education yearly to further strengthen their education and knowledge.
Yes, you can. All our clinics are equipped with on-the-spot Hicaps payment and claims processing.
All Health First Group physiotherapists are registered NDIS providers, meaning they are able to treat self-managed, agency (NDIA) managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
No, a doctor’s referral is not necessary.
Find your nearest clinic
With 18 clinics nationwide and many more on the way, there's bound to be one near you
Discover our locations