Chrisan van der Merwe established her private practice in 2015 in Welkom, Free State. Her practice is known for treating all orthopaedic and sports-related injuries and surgeries, as well as providing rehab afterwards to prevent the injury from occurring again. The practice is a warm, friendly and compassionate environment that provides the comprehensive and holistic treatment.

She acquired her BSc in Physiotherapy at Stellenbosch University in 2010 and her OMPTG in 2013.

Chrisan is a keen sportsperson who participates in marathons, ultra-marathons trail runs and mountain bike events. She completed a half and gruelling full Iron Man in 2019 and several other marathons and ultra-marathons from 2019 to 2022.

Growing up in the beautiful Karoo, in grade 10, Chrisan decided to become a physiotherapist, as she had a real passion for all sport and sportspeople in all age groups. Later her focus shifted to helping all people with pain and injuries, although she still has the same passion for sportspeople and injuries.

Chrisan chose to work in private practice as she felt more opportunities for personal growth. Private practice allows her to diagnose and treat patients holistically with the necessary equipment and resources available and provide high-quality physiotherapy care in a timely fashion.