Chantelle is born and bred in Johannesburg, and attended Wits University where she did a year BSc and then completed her degree in physiotherapy. In 2012 she completed the SPT course, aimed at progressing the knowledge and skills in the sports physiotherapy field, covering field side management to end stage rehabilitation.

Chantelle founded Pretto Physiotherapy in 2016 in Dowerglen, and has had the opportunity to expand a second practice at Holy Rosary School due to growing strong networks and reputation within the local community. She is a member of The South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) and regularly attends the Johannesburg Orthoapedic Sports-Medicince Institute (JOSI) evening discussions.

When not working, she enjoys being outdoors and lives an active lifestyle, being a firm believer in a work-life balance. Trail running, hiking and the gym are places you might often find her when she isn’t working, but sometime she might just be relaxing and enjoying a good book.

Mark grew up and went to school in Kwa-Zulu-Natal and then completed his studies at Wits University before going to Kroonstad in the Free State for his Comm Serve year. Afterwards, he returned to KZN , where he gained valuable experience working at a practice similar to Pretto Physio.

With a special interest in sports injuries, orthopaedics, post-surgical rehabilitation, and concussion management, he is passionate about helping his patients recover and reach their full potential so that they can get back to doing what they love and enjoy.

Outside of the practice, he is an enthusiastic sports fan, especially when it comes to soccer, rugby and golf. He enjoys hiking, being outdoors and spending quality time with his family.

Jessica joined Pretto Physio in 2019 and is the front face of the practice. She is always bubbly and eager to assist every patient that walks in. She also handles and ensure that all medical aid queries and bookings are addressed timeously to ease the process for our patients.

She has an 8 year old son that she loves spending time with. She also loves the kitchen, and enjoys cooking . She has a newfound interest in engaging in outdoor activities that she finds very therapeutic and relaxing.

I am a hardworking and friendly Physiotherapist with an enthusiasm for the profession, a passion for the rehabilitation of people and a will to learn. I graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2023 and I have just completed my community service in Mahikeng.

I have a passion for sports and orthopaedic related injuries. Seeing patients get better and back to their optimum level of function gives me great joy as I have gone through the experience myself and this is where my love and passion for the profession comes.

Outside of the profession I have a wide variety of interests including gym, playing and watching sports, reading, music and solving/building puzzles.