Hands-on care, grounded in science.
A trusted physiotherapist guiding patients in Potchefstroom back to movement, strength and confidence.
Meet Anita
Anita van der Lingen is a registered physiotherapist based in Potchefstroom, South Africa. She combines a deep understanding of biomechanics with compassionate, hands-on care to deliver lasting recovery — not just temporary relief.
Her approach is collaborative: every treatment plan is shaped around your goals, your lifestyle and your unique body. Whether you are a competitive athlete, recovering from surgery or simply tired of living with pain, you'll be met with the same care and clinical rigour.
Patients describe Anita as calm, attentive and refreshingly practical — someone who explains clearly, listens carefully and helps you take ownership of your recovery.
Trusted by elite athletes and everyday patients alike.
Nearly two decades of clinical experience across South African and international sport — from Olympians and Currie Cup squads to community patients in Potchefstroom.
Physiotherapist for high-profile track and field athletes, including Caster Semenya.
Physiotherapist for the NWU-Puk Varsity Athletics team.
Physiotherapist for the NWU-Puk Cricket team.
Physiotherapist for the NWU-Puk Athletics team.
Owner of private physiotherapy practice in Potchefstroom.
Physiotherapist for NWU-Puk Netball.
Physiotherapist for the Riaan Venter Tennis Academy, Potchefstroom.
Physiotherapist for RVTA ITF (International Tennis Federation) tournaments hosted in Potchefstroom.
Physiotherapist for international athletes training in Potchefstroom — Zuzana Hejnova, Vítězslav Veselý, Jenny Meadows, Christina Obergföll, Bogdan Bondarenko, Denisa Rosolová, Léa Sprunger, Kariem Hussein and others.
M.Sc Clinical Sport Physiotherapy — University of the Free State.
Physiotherapist for the U/18 Blue Bulls Craven Week rugby team.
Physiotherapist for ATP and WTA Tennis Future Tournaments in Potchefstroom.
Physiotherapist for the Austrian javelin champion preparing for the London Olympic Games in Austria.
NWU-Puk Varsity Cup Young Guns team physiotherapist.
Leopards Vodacom team physiotherapist.
Physiotherapist for Leopards U/19 and U/21 rugby Currie Cup teams.