Danielle de Pinho is a biokineticist, Pilates instructor, and sports massage therapist — combining science and movement to help you rehabilitate, strengthen, and perform. In-person and online.
Health education empowers you to make better decisions about your body. Every session includes explanation — you leave knowing why the program works, not just what to do.
Whether you need injury rehab, chronic disease management, or performance gains — treatment is built around your unique history, abilities, and goals. Never one-size-fits-all.
Your health status, movement patterns, and fitness levels are assessed scientifically. Programs are updated as you progress — always evidence-based, always specific to you.
From injury rehabilitation to Pilates to GAIT biomechanical analysis — one practice, complete care.
HPCSA-registered exercise specialist. Assessment-based, personalised programs for rehabilitation, chronic disease, and performance.
Mat and reformer Pilates for all levels — beginners to advanced. Group classes and individual sessions, in-person and online.
Workplace wellness programs to reduce absenteeism, improve performance, and support employee health. On-site or virtual.
Scientific biomechanical assessment of your walking and running patterns. Identifies movement inefficiencies and injury risk.
Therapeutic soft-tissue massage for injury prevention, muscle recovery, and performance enhancement.
Evidence-based strength programs for athletes and general population. Maximise performance, prevent injury.
Official Discovery Vitality fitness assessments counting toward your Active Rewards points and medical savings.
BestMed Multiply assessment for preventive health and member empowerment. Confirm eligibility with your plan.
Not sure where to start? Book a consultation and we'll build your program from there.
Book a consultation →Danielle de Pinho founded Bodyssey in 2021 with a clear purpose: to provide top-tier biokinetic care and wellness services grounded in science, delivered with genuine care. An accomplished biokineticist, Pilates instructor, and sports massage therapist, she brings a rare combination of skills to every patient.
Danielle works with patients across the full spectrum — from rehabilitation after injury to performance conditioning for athletes, from corporate wellness programs to online Pilates. Her approach is always the same: understand the individual, build a program that fits, and be actively present throughout.
Danielle's Pilates sessions have nothing to do with going through the motions. Every class is built around where you are, scaled to push you forward, and led with the technical knowledge of a HPCSA-registered biokineticist who understands the body in motion.
Group classes are small enough for individual attention. Individual sessions are fully personalised. All options available in-person or online — meaning wherever you are, the program doesn't stop.
"Danielle has the rare talent to make a Pilates class feel like you're having fun with a bunch of friends. Her kindness and knowledge have no limits and she keeps every class interesting. Who knew that I would be excited to attend an exercise class... even during the cold winter months!"
Three clients. Three different journeys. All from Bodyssey.
Absolutely love Danielle. She is so enthusiastic about what she does and really puts her heart and soul into helping you work on your body. She takes special in her clients, especially with me cause I've got lower back problems so she does exercises with me to help my lower back and she constantly checks that my form is good. She even did a sports massage for me and that helped a lot. Overall she is great at what she does but also makes you feel welcome
Danielle has the rare talent to make a Pilates class feel like you're having fun with a bunch of friends. You can follow along at your own pace and she's your number one supporter. Her kindness and knowledge have no limits and she keeps every Pilates class interesting. Who knew that I would be excited to attend an exercise class... even during the cold winter months!
Danielle is an amazing biokineticist. I went to see her once in person, to do an evaluation of the issues I was having (I have a bad knee), but it's been online since and I have only seen improvements. What I like the most about Danielle is that she does everything she prescribes with you (the exercises etc.). I also do online Pilates and personal fitness with her and it's a bonus since she knows the body so well, understands my limits and where my issues are.
Book your first appointment with Danielle. Walk out with a clear assessment, a tailored program, and a path forward. In-person sessions at [LOCATION TO CONFIRM] or online — your choice.
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