Chest & sinus physiotherapy · Northcliff

Chest physiotherapy in Northcliff, Johannesburg, for children and adults

A chest that stays congested long after a cold should have passed, sinus pressure that won't shift, or a little one whose breathing sounds rattly and chesty. These are worrying in different ways, but they share a common thread. Chest physiotherapy uses gentle, hands-on techniques to help clear congestion and support easier, more comfortable breathing.

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Mandy Gossip, physiotherapist offering chest physiotherapy in Northcliff, Johannesburg
Infant suction unit availableFor babies with congested chests

What's involved

What chest and sinus physiotherapy involves

Chest physiotherapy is a well-established area of practice focused on the respiratory system, helping to loosen and clear secretions, ease congestion, and support more effective breathing. It's often used alongside medical care rather than in place of it, and the right approach always depends on an individual assessment.

For sinus-related congestion, physiotherapy for sinusitis may also help ease pressure and discomfort as part of a broader plan.

Who we help

Care for adults and children

For adults

Chest congestion and sinus issues

Adults often seek help for a chest that stays heavy and congested after a respiratory illness, ongoing sinus pressure, or breathing that feels harder than it should. Chest physiotherapy can support the body's natural clearing of the airways and help you breathe more comfortably, and it's frequently used as part of care guided by your doctor. Mandy Gossip brings over 25 years of experience across general and respiratory physiotherapy, and every session is one-on-one and tailored to you.

For babies and children

Gentle, reassuring care

If your baby or child has a congested, chesty cough, it's natural to feel anxious, and you're not alone in wanting to help them feel better. Paediatric chest physiotherapy uses very gentle, child-appropriate techniques to help ease congestion and support easier breathing, always as part of care alongside your doctor or paediatrician. For babies with congested chests, the practice also has a suction unit to gently clear mucus, and little ones are seen in a warm, calm and unhurried way.

An important note for parents: if your child is struggling to breathe, breathing very fast, going blue around the lips, or is acutely unwell, please seek urgent medical attention straight away. Chest physiotherapy is a supportive therapy, not a substitute for prompt medical care when a child is in distress.

Mandy Gossip welcoming patients to her home-based physiotherapy practice in Northcliff

What to expect

What to expect at Northcliff Physiotherapy

Every visit begins with a careful assessment so that treatment is matched to the individual adult or child and coordinated with their wider healthcare, where relevant. Sessions take place in a tranquil, home-based practice designed to put both nervous grown-ups and little ones at ease.

Your physiotherapist

Mandy (Amanda) Gossip

  • BSc (Physiotherapy), UCT, 1995
  • 25+ years' experience in general & respiratory physiotherapy
  • Cardiothoracic ICU experience
  • Practice no. 7231970
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Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

What is chest physiotherapy used for?

It's used to help clear congestion, loosen secretions, and support more comfortable breathing in both adults and children. It's typically part of care alongside a doctor, and the approach is guided by an individual assessment.

Is chest physiotherapy safe for babies?

When provided by a qualified physiotherapist and coordinated with your doctor, gentle chest physiotherapy is a well-established supportive therapy for children. An assessment will determine whether it's suitable for your child.

Can physiotherapy help with sinusitis?

Physiotherapy for sinusitis may help ease sinus pressure and congestion for some people, as part of a broader management plan. It's best to be assessed so the right approach can be discussed.

Do I need a referral?

No. In South Africa, you can book a physiotherapy assessment directly, without a doctor's referral.

Do you accept medical aid?

Yes. Northcliff Physiotherapy submits claims to all medical aids.

Ready when you are

Breathe a little easier

Whether it's a stubborn adult chest, ongoing sinus congestion, or a chesty little one you'd love to see more comfortable, a gentle, thorough assessment is the best place to start. Book an appointment at Northcliff Physiotherapy, and if it's for your child, just let us know when you book.

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