Abby Yek Cheung - Physiotherapist & Partner

A British born Chinese, Abby is a UK trained Physiotherapist (Bsc (Hons) Physio) and Hong Kong trained acupuncturist (Dip. Clinical Acupuncture) who is fluent in both English and Cantonese.

After working in the UK, she moved to Hong Kong in 1998 and has worked in private practice treating a variety of clinical cases specializing in mainly musculoskeletal conditions. Her role as team physiotherapist for the Hong Kong Rugby Under 19’s team and senior physiotherapist at events such as the Hong Kong Rugby 7's, Watson's Water Tennis Challenge and the Hong Kong Golf Open highlights her abilities to treat elite athletes with expertise.

Dedicated to treating her patients skillfully and with the highest level of commitment, Abby ensures that she and the staff at PhysioMotion further develop their clinical skills using the most up to date treatment methods. This includes the use of real time ultrasound imaging techniques to view and retrain core stability muscles (Pilates).

At PhysioMotion, Abby is able to treat any musculoskeletal conditions using traditional physiotherapy techniques and acupuncture. Her special interests include: sports & spinal injuries, acupuncture, post surgery rehabilitation, lumbo-pelvic and spinal dysfunction, including chronic pain, and core stability retraining (Pilates) and exercise prescription.

To make an appointment with Abby, contact us at 2525 8168.

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Ailsa Robertson is an Australian trained Physiotherapist who arrived in Hong Kong in 2007. Her passion for sport and exercise science lead her to complete her first degree: Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) from The University of Sydney in 2002. Her ambitious nature and desire to combine health with sport lead her to complete a Master of Physiotherapy also at The University of Sydney in 2004. As part of her Master's Degree, she completed her thesis on ‘The effect of shoulder taping on active movement discrimination after anterior dislocation’. Such expert knowledge has been imperative with her role as Team Physiotherapist for the Royal Australian Air Force National Rugby Team and for Sydney's Eastwood Rugby Club.

Her role as a Senior Physiotherapist over the last three years at the Australian Defence Force has exposed Ailsa to a mixed caseload of musculoskeletal, sports & spinal, orthopaedic, pre and post-surgical, occupational and military specific injuries. With such experience and as a keen sportswoman herself, Ailsa has developed a special interest in Sports Physiotherapy including injury prevention and rehabilitation; Pilates core stability retraining; spinal dysfunction and exercise prescription from elite athletes to pre / post partum mothers.

At PhysioMotion, Ailsa is available to treat any sports or spinal related injuries and provide expert training programs from Pilate's core stability training for pre / post partum mothers to elite level athletes.

To make an appointment with Ailsa, contact us at 2525 8168.

Kirsty is an Australian Physiotherapist from Melbourne, Australia who has lived in Asia since 2000 and Hong Kong since 2004. She graduated from Melbourne University (Australia) in 1994 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (honours) and has since also completed many post graduate courses including Pilates core stability retraining. Most of her career has been in the specialized field of cardio-thoracic physiotherapy where she held the post of Senior Physiotherapist in Monash Medical Centre, Australia (1997-2000) and in Singapore at the National University Hospital (2000-2003). In addition, she was employed as a childbirth educator at the Monash Medical Centre (Australia) teaching ante & post natal classes.

Kirsty's more recent interest has been in the field of Pilates core stability rehabilitation and exercise especially for women's health issues including pre/post natal strengthening. Her background as a Physiotherapist and childbirth educator gives her unparalelled experience in this area and she will be conducting most of our ante & post natal Pilates classes. Also, her passion for tennis, outdoor activities and netball ensure that she has great understanding of core strengthening for athletes.

On request, Kirsty will also be available for specialist consults for cardio-thoracic (chest) physiotherapy particularly for children with respiratory ailments or adults also with respiratory conditions and cardiac rehabilitation.

Elissa Whittington - Myotherapist

Elissa Whittington is an Australian Myotherapist from Melbourne who has been practicing in Hong Kong since 1998. She has an Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Myotherapy) from University of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and a Level 3 Dr. Vodder Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) in manual lymphatic drainage. As a Myotherapist, she specialises in the treatment and management of soft tissue related dysfunctions including lymphatic drainage, sports massage, pre and post natal conditions, muscular imbalances associated with spinal pain, and chronic muscular tightness from poor posture. Elissa has also had extensive experience with athletes being a keen cyclist herself and having worked at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

To make an appointment with Elissa, contact us at 2525 8168.

Arlene Mackinlay joined PhysioMotion in 2009. She qualified in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines. Immediately after graduation, she practiced in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. Since living in Hong Kong, Arlene has been working as a massage therapist pending her registration as a Physiotherapist and she will continue this role at PhysioMotion. Her Physiotherapy training ensures that Arlene is able to provide the highest level of care from pregnancy related issues to muscular aches. She is able to use techniques ranging from deep sports massage, Swedish deep tissue therapy and myofascial release techniques. 

In addition, Arlene is a certified Clinical Pilates Instructor and is also available to develop a core stability and exercise program to suit your needs.

Arlene’s passion for further knowledge and expertise is evidenced by her current studies in a Master’s program in Sports Physiotherapy at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

For an appointment with Arlene, call PhysioMotion at 2525 8168.

Hannemari De Jager is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist from South Africa and came to Hong Kong in 2008. Her first degree was a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Technology (Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa). Upon graduation, she felt that her passion lay in exercise rehabilitation and she went on to do her second Bachelor of Science degree in Biokinetics also at Tshwane University of Technology. In South Africa, Hannemari worked closely with physiotherapists and biomechanists to help people regain full physical health.

At PhysioMotion, Hannemari’s role as an exercise physiologist is to help people achieve physical and nutritional health through exercise. Exercise Physiology involves prescribing specific exercise programs for people from all levels of health and fitness. This ranges from sub-acute sports injuries and post orthpopaedic surgery to elite level athletes looking for more specificity in their training regimes. In addition, Hannemari is experienced in the management of chronic disease problems such as diabetics, heart disease and obesity through exercise. She has also worked with special populations such as children, elderly and stroke patients.

Hannemari has represented South Africa as a teenager in Squash and she has competed at high levels since. Her competitive spirit and knowledge of biomechanics offers PhysioMotion clients individualized personal training, swim coaching, Pilates and hydrotherapy.

For an appointment with Hannemari, contact PhysioMotion on 2525 8168.