Discover safe post-operative exercises and expert tips from a physiotherapist. Watch this 15-minute podcast interview to learn what to do—and avoid—after surgery.
Read MoreLesley Meyer
Physiotherapist, Extraordinary Lecturer, Researcher and Author
Help me COPE
Mission statement
My vision for the future is to share my knowledge with complex patients by increasing my knowledge in different online platforms. I am passionate about what I do and enjoy educating all my patients, as education is the key factor to improving your health. With this in mind I will work towards creating these online information platforms to enable all people access to valuable information to enable healing even when they are unable to attend treatment. Healing chronic pain is a journey that starts with the first step. Are you prepared to take this journey with me?
Contact details
- 1004 Rabie Road, Eldoraigne, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
+27-0825510388 - Physiotherapist- cope.saphysio@gmail.com
- M-F 7am-1pm S 7am-10am
As a physiotherapist, I do not sit behind a desk with access to my emails. I am hands-on with patients and respond to a phone call. If you have time to wait, I will answer WhatsApp when my hands are clean and I am not busy with a patient, while emails are checked less frequently.
Lesley's Different Hats
Hats of Lesley: Physiotherapist
Listen to the Ashes to Ashes podcast by Lesley, a physiotherapist and trauma-informed healer. Discover how chronic illness, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression often stem from unresolved trauma, and how hands-on physiotherapy and emotional support can unlock true, long-term healing.
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Improve your mental health and environment by planting indigenous gardens. Lesley Meyer’s Clubview Post Office project shows how small efforts can spark community transformation and support local biodiversity.
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Prevent neck and back pain while working from home with simple ergonomic tips. Support your spine, align your posture, elevate your screen, and take frequent movement breaks to stay pain-free and productive.
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In this empowering article from Mooikloof News, Lesley Meyer unpacks six foundational habits—Thinking, Breathing, Water Intake, Food Intake, Exercise, and Sleep—that quietly shape our health over time. Learn how small daily decisions and emotional healing practices like EFT can help you reclaim your vitality, break free from limiting beliefs, and live a life of lasting wellbeing. 📍 Featured in Mooikloof News | Written by Lesley Meyer, Physiotherapist & Lifestyle Coach
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What are the 5 things that you can do to help your back pain and degeneration, so you can age quietly?
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Our posture while sitting or sleeping is very important to help prevent pain. We must maintain a neutral posture at all times and break regularly to change our position.
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Bilharzia can cause severe chronic pain including, migraines, body pain, poor concentration, gut pain with bloating, diarrhea or constipation, severe fatigue and poor concentration. It can be tested with blood, urine or stool analysis and is treatable. Bilharzia is absorbed through the skin if you are exposed to it through fishing, swimming in dams, being exposed to dirty, infected water. It can live for longer than 30 years in your body. Most water supplies in SA are contaminated.
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Every year we vow to change our habits and become healthier. New years resolutions should be done differently. It is more about setting goals of things we would like to do or have and focusing on achieving those instead of doing something we find difficult to stick with. It's the little changes that make a difference.
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Lesley Meyer, Physiotherapist special interested Chronic pain reflects on National Physiotherapy Back Week and on dealing with back pain, back injuries, spinal surgery and recovery process.
Read MoreLesley's laugh is the best medicine - Funny reviews that will leave you in stitches
Discover gut-busting funny product reviews and hilarious storytelling on “Laughter is the Best Medicine.” Featuring Lesley Meyer’s contagious laugh and viral comedy like the legendary Haribo sugar-free gummy bear incidents!
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Listen to a gut-busting, real-life review of Veet for Men that went epically wrong. One man's grooming surprise turns into freezer-food mayhem in this hilarious audio clip, part of the “Laughter Is the Best Medicine” series.
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Lesley’s Laughter Is the Best Medicine is a podcast that turns the messiness of life into moments of comedy gold. From passive-aggressive partner pranks to outrageous parenting fails, each episode delivers honesty, hilarity, and a healthy dose of cheek. Whether you're a long-suffering spouse, a fan of awkward humour, or just here for the gizzard gossip, this show is for you.
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Lesley’s Laughter Is the Best Medicine is not just a podcast, it’s a prescription for joy. Each episode brings outrageous true stories to life through Lesley’s utterly contagious laugh and vivid narration. If you’ve got a twisted sense of humour and a soft spot for people who learn things the hard way... welcome home.
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Lesley’s Laughter Is the Best Medicine is your weekly hit of hilarious real-life storytelling, served up by Lesley’s completely contagious laugh and deadpan delivery. If you like your humour observational, relatable, and just a little bit unhinged, welcome to your happy place.
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Lesley’s Laughter Is the Best Medicine brings real-life stories, unfiltered product reviews, and delicious disasters to life through Lesley’s one-of-a-kind laugh. If you like your comedy honest, off-beat, and slightly unhinged, hit play and join the chaos.
Read MoreHats of Lesley: Author
Listen to the interview about “Tom the Tenacious Tortoise”, a true story of resilience, friendship, and a tortoise who wouldn’t give up.
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Follow Dawie the Dassie as he sets off on a wild adventure through gardens, roads, and friendships in this charming South African children’s book by Lesley Meyer. A story for all ages — brave, funny, and full of heart.
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Discover the magical world of Tails of the Menagerie, a whimsical children’s book series featuring lovable animals who teach kindness, bravery, and the joy of being different. Join us as we explore the adventures of Dawie the Dassie, Sir Niles the Easter Bunny, Tom the Tenacious Tortoise, and friends in this fun, heartwarming podcast.
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A powerful guide for those emotionally and physically exhausted from life’s demands. Tired of Being Tired explores the meaning of “gatvol” and gives real strategies to regain strength, clarity, and purpose. Part of the Help Me Cope series by Lesley Meyer.
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Discover the Help Me Cope series—engaging, educational books and podcasts designed to teach children essential life skills, emotional resilience, and positive behavior through fun stories and activities. Empower your child’s wellbeing today!
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Animals Can Be Bullies Too! is a heartfelt children’s book that teaches important lessons about bullying, kindness, and emotional learning. Using real photos of dogs and cats, this unique animal story helps kids understand different types of bullying and how to cope with bullies. Perfect for emotional learning at home or as a school counseling resource, this picture book encourages empathy and social skills in a fun and engaging way.
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A children’s guide linking medieval Knight training to modern education and life. Teaches integrity, respect, and responsibility with fun activities to help kids develop good behaviour and life skills. Part of the Help Me Cope series.
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A warm, photo-rich guide that teaches children how to care for pets responsibly while building empathy, awareness, and lifelong respect for animals and their environment.
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A fun, motivating guide to help kids (and adults) set goals, boost confidence, and improve their self-image. With photos, clear steps, and reflection activities, it's a must-have tool for personal growth.
Read MoreHats of Lesley: Researcher
A powerful exposé on how South African physiotherapists are being unfairly targeted by forensic audits. Lesley Meyer reveals how Section 59.3 is causing professional and personal harm through unchecked systems.
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Radio 702 interview with Lesley Meyer exposing the human impact of unchecked forensic audits on South African physiotherapists. A must-hear for healthcare professionals and policymakers.
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Lesley Meyer shares her World Physiotherapy Congress 2025 presentation on the psychological and professional toll of forensic audits on South African physiotherapists. Listen to the interview and view the impactful research poster.
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Lesley Meyer presents research on the emotional toll of unfair forensic audits at the World Physiotherapy Congress 2024 in Cape Town. Hear the powerful interview and discover how silence turned to solidarity.
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Lesley Meyer presents findings on physiotherapists’ experiences of unfair forensic audits by SA medical schemes at UP Faculty Day. Watch the full research session and discover what’s hidden behind the numbers.
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Podcast unpacking the six key emotional and ethical themes from a study on forensic audits targeting South African physiotherapists.
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Podcast and artistic video exploring the psychological impact of forensic audits on South African physiotherapists. Based on real research and powered by AI.
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Audit Agony is a haunting visual and musical depiction of physiotherapists’ experiences of forensic audits in South Africa, based on real research findings. This artistic reflection highlights six emotional themes of trauma, powerlessness, and resilience.
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Auditmares is a creative musical piece based on a Master’s study of South African physiotherapists’ experiences with medical scheme forensic audits.
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A parody song exposing the struggles of South African physiotherapists facing forensic audits by medical schemes, inspired by Section 59.3 report findings and the findings from the study on physiotherapists' experiences of these audits.
Read MoreHats of Lesley: Community activities
Instead of complaining about the things that are wrong in your life, why don't you be part of the change to make things right?
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Lesley provided a motivational speech via zoom for Eskom for Women's day. The theme: "Filling our love tanks and finding balance"
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Before you apply at universities, it is important to be sure that the profession you want to do is suitable for you and will make you happy.
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23 April, World book day, Lesley Meyer was invited to launch her books she had written during lockdown. her books in the "Help Me Cope series" was well depicted in their collage. The launch was via a virtual platform where she could share her books with other authors and LIASA.
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Lesley offers online seminars as well as motivational talks. Eskom has been one of the companies who have used her skills to educate their people.
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My books from the series "Help Me COPE" was delivered to the National Library of SA in June 2021 to become part of the books shared to those who frequent their library.
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