Hi, I'm Kiyoko!

Yes, Kiyoko is my real name but no, I am not Japanese. I am Singaporean.

I enjoy working with adults of all ages, particularly those with back pain, knee and ankle injuries, and football-related injuries. I want every patient to leave each session understanding what we are doing, why it matters, and how it will help them achieve their goals.

I have been a physiotherapist since graduating in 2011, although my journey really began much earlier. Recovering from a slipped disc during secondary school sparked my fascination with rehabilitation and inspired me to become a physiotherapist.

Over the years, I have worked in both public and private hospitals, completed a Master's in Public Health, and spent four years at the Ministry of Health, including serving through the COVID-19 pandemic. Those experiences gave me a broader perspective on healthcare, but they also reminded me how much I value working one-on-one with people.

Curiosity has always been one of the biggest drivers in my career. I enjoy learning, asking questions, and adding new tools to my toolbox so I can tailor my treatment to the person in front of me. My approach may include exercise rehabilitation, hands-on therapy, spinal mobilisation and manipulation, dry needling, visceral manipulation, sports taping, or simply helping someone make sense of what their body is telling them. Every patient is different, so every treatment plan should be too.

Sport has always been a big part of my life. I played competitive floorball and table tennis in school, and football at both club and national level. I am also a certified football coach (FAS/AFC 'C' Diploma), which has given me a deeper appreciation of the physical and mental demands of training, competition, and returning from injury.

Recovering from foot surgery and open abdominal surgery has also shaped the way I practise. It reminded me that rehabilitation is about more than healing an injury. It is about working through setbacks, rebuilding trust in your body, and returning to the things that matter most.

Patients often tell me they appreciate that I take the time to listen, explain things clearly, and help them feel reassured throughout the process. My goal is for every patient to leave with greater confidence, a clearer understanding of their condition, and a practical plan to keep moving towards their goals.