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Ms Elmari Pieterse

Physiotherapy AE

Ms Elmari Pieterse

3 years of experience

7,868+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Elmari Pieterse at a glance

Ms Elmari Pieterse is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Europe, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2019).

About

Elmari Pieterse is a highly experienced Physiotherapist at Dubai Physiotherapy and Family Medicine Clinic with over 35 years of experience. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Physiotherapy from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 1989. With a wealth of experience, Elmari has practiced in both private and hospital settings in South Africa before embarking on her journey to Dubai 16 years ago. 
She began practicing at Dubai Physiotherapy and Family Medicine Clinic in 2002 where she stayed for five years before relocating to Australia to work for a year. Elmari returned to Dubai in 2008 and has worked at Dubai Physiotherapy and Family Medicine Clinic ever since. Elmari has specialist expertise in Dry Needling, Pilates, and Hand Therapy.
Passionate about providing comprehensive care, Elmari takes pleasure in treating a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Her special interest lies in hand therapy, including overuse injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Ms Elmari Pieterse

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona (AE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Physiotherapy
    UAB Barcelona (AE)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-806366 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-FA97B573 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,383
Annual physical exam 99395 97
Vaccination administration 90471 1,433
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 102

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Elmari Pieterse
HEADSHOT
Elmari Pieterse in consultation
IN OFFICE
Elmari Pieterse with the team
WITH TEAM
Elmari Pieterse at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 103s
Meet Elmari Pieterse

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Elmari Pieterse, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1010/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38870310 · cited by 23
  2. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Elmari Pieterse, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8862/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33310179 · cited by 61
  3. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Elmari Pieterse, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7428/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32390739 · cited by 59

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Physiotherapy European Annual Congress (Physiotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Physiotherapy National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · elmari.pieterse@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Ms Elmari Pieterse's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Elmari Pieterse treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Elmari Pieterse speaks English.

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