About Me

Hi – I am Belinda Kotze. I am a highly specialised and skilled chartered physiotherapist based in Canterbury, who has been working exclusively with babies, children and teenagers for over 20 years. I have worked in the NHS across a broad range of paediatric specialities and have led a children’s physio team based in London. I have also worked in a variety of private settings in the UK, Australia and South Africa.

The focus of my intervention is always to help each individual child maximise their own personal physical potential – and to partner with you, parents and family, as you support your child in achieving their personal physical goals.

I work with many children and teenagers with musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain and sports injuries. I have a rehabilitative focus and will partner strategically with you and your child to develop an individual and graduated program, and to work towards their physical goals and/or safe return to sport.

I have special interests in providing early intervention to babies and infants, as well as supporting children with developmental conditions such as cerebral palsy or neuromuscular conditions. I use individual therapy and play to promote participation, enhance gross motor skills and support the development of your baby or child. I will equip you to best support them at home too.

I have completed NDT training and Advanced Bobath trainings, as well as numerous courses in the treatment and management of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, sports injuries, orthopaedic and developmental conditions. I have also conducted training for therapists and support staff on motor learning and cerebral palsy in the UK and in Kenya, Africa.

Being a wife and mum of three has helped to shape me as a therapist as we have journeyed through the stages of development and various sporting interests. I am also very much aware of the stresses of a busy family life and will work with you to find an effective approach that fits your family.

Friends & Associations

I am a member of the APCP (Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists) https://apcp.csp.org.uk/content/information-parents

I am a member of the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) https://www.csp.org.uk/public-patient

I am a member of  the Kids Back 2 Sport register