PERSONALISED COACHING FOR CHRONIC PAIN AND INJURY RECOVERY - BIOKINETICIST JOHANNESBURG

OUT OF PAIN

INTO STRENGTH

Most programmes treat the symptom. ShiftMethod finds the story behind it. Your history, your movement, your nervous system — and builds a body you can trust again.

ShiftMethod is a Biokineticist practice in Northcliff, Johannesburg, helping you move out of chronic pain and injury into strength. Assessment-led, personalised rehabilitation with registered Biokineticist Dani de Wet. In person and remote.

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A woman practicing yoga, performing a backbend stretch on a mat in a studio.
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More than movement. This is the method.

WHEN PAIN KEEPS RETURNING

It's rarely random.

If you've been dealing with pain for a while, this probably feels familiar.

You do the exercises. You follow the advice. You try to stay positive. But nobody has taken the time to figure out why it keeps coming back.

So you manage it. Work around it. Avoid certain movements. Hope it settles — until the next flare-up.

Here, the goal is never temporary.

We assess how your body is really moving, identify what's driving the issue, and connect the pieces that get overlooked.

That means honest conversations, detailed assessments, and a process that requires commitment. No sugar-coating. Just clear answers.

YOUR JOURNEY

FOUR PHASES.

ONE CLIMB.

Every phase is earned, not assigned. These timelines are guides, and where you are right now is exactly where we start.

Text on a background with a gradient of orange shades, reading 'PHASE 01 1-3 WKS' and 'ASSESS' in large white letters. A partial sentence at the bottom says, 'Understand your body exactly as it is right now.'
Text on a background with a gradient of orange shades, reading 'PHASE 01 1-3 WKS' and 'ASSESS' in large white letters. A partial sentence at the bottom says, 'Understand your body exactly as it is right now.'
A digital graphic with orange and red horizontal stripes, featuring the word "DEVELOP" in large white letters and the phrase "Build a foundation of confident, capable movement" underneath.
A digital graphic with orange and red horizontal stripes, featuring the word "DEVELOP" in large white letters and the phrase "Build a foundation of confident, capable movement" underneath.
A digital graphic with orange and brown horizontal striped background and large white text that reads "ASCEND." Smaller text below says "Express autonomy — apply what you've built." Additionally, there are faint, slightly visible text elements near the top with numbers and words, suggesting phases or steps, including "PHASE 03 26 52 WKS."
A digital graphic with orange and brown horizontal striped background and large white text that reads "ASCEND." Smaller text below says "Express autonomy — apply what you've built." Additionally, there are faint, slightly visible text elements near the top with numbers and words, suggesting phases or steps, including "PHASE 03 26 52 WKS."
A graphic with a gradient background of orange and red horizontal stripes, featuring the text "PHASE 04 - ONGOING" at the top, the large word "FREEDOM" in the center, and the phrase "Live actively, without pain running the show." at the bottom.
A graphic with a gradient background of orange and red horizontal stripes, featuring the text "PHASE 04 - ONGOING" at the top, the large word "FREEDOM" in the center, and the phrase "Live actively, without pain running the show." at the bottom.

WHAT WE DO

SERVICES

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ASSESSMENT

A joint-by-joint movement screen, competency and tolerance testing, and a goal-setting interview. Everyone starts here.

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A woman practicing physical therapy or massage therapy on another person lying on a bed by a window.

1:1 SESSIONS

Custom programming at your cadence. Corrective work, strength, and education — you leave knowing more about your body.

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A woman lifting a barbell with weights while lying on a bench in a gym.

SMALL GROUP + HYBRID

Individualised programming in a small group setting, or a mix of 1:1 and group. We decide together when you're ready.

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A woman with dark hair in a bun sits at a desk, writing in a notebook, with a laptop, mouse, and water bottle on the desk, in a room with framed artwork on the wall.

REMOTE SESSIONS

Individualised programming in a small group setting, or a mix of 1:1 and group. We decide together when you're ready.

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YOU ARE THE SHIFT

Testimonials

I have been training with Daniélle since April 2024. What an absolute pleasure. Daniélle is a knowledgeable and competent Biokineticist. She listens and is able to adjust her training programs to her clients' needs. Daniélle is also an experienced pilates instructor. She uses her biokinetic skills to help her clients achieve their fitness goals. I feel safe and in good hands training with Daniélle. I highly recommend Daniélle as a biokinetic practitioner.

Jandri van den Berg

I have been seeing Dani for the past year as a biokinetisit and pilates instructor. She has made such a difference in my mobility and general well-being. I would highly recommend her! She is a super star!

Yvonne Schnetler

We started training with Danielle de Wet during the height of COVID-19. At that time both my wife and I were unfit and I was overweight. Through Danielle’s motivation, dedication and input into our training programme, there was a remarkable difference in our lifestyle. She presents a very high level of professionalism and the way she approaches her training programme makes it fun! Danielle is highly recommendable!

Jannie & Alicia Lombard

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

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