Sophia Chan
Sophia is a UK-trained Registered Physiotherapist in Hong Kong, United Kingdom and Australia. She recently completed an Masters of Science in Musculoskeletal Healthcare and Rehabilitation at University College London (UCL) researching - graduating with Distinction and Dean’s List recognition. Having also worked in a private hospital setting, she has experience across musculoskeletal, surgical, neurological, paediatric and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
Sophia has a strong interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, sports injuries, exercise-based therapy and injury prevention. Her treatment approach combines detailed clinical assessment, hands-on therapy, exercise rehabilitation, patient education and long-term injury prevention strategies. She believes in identifying the root cause of a patient’s symptoms rather than simply treating the pain.
Areas of Expertise
Musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain management
Sports injury assessment and rehabilitation
Joint pain and injuries: shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot conditions
Pre-operative assessment and post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation
Spinal conditions: lower back pain, sciatica, neck pain, cervical headaches, and postural dysfunction
Exercise rehabilitation and strength & conditioning programmes
Neurological rehabilitation and mobility restoration
Respiratory physiotherapy and chest clearance techniques
Falls prevention and rehabilitation for older adults
Languages
English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Qualifications
MSc Physical Therapy in Musculoskeletal Healthcare and Rehabilitation, University College London (UCL), United Kingdom (2025) – Distinction, Dean’s List
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, United Kingdom (2021)
Accredited Acupuncture Physiotherapist (HKPA) (2025)
Postgraduate Diploma in Modern Acupuncture for Rehabilitation, Hong Kong University School of Professional and Continuing Education (2022)
Hong Kong, United Kingdom and Australia Registered Physiotherapist
Achievements & Experience
During her Master’s program, Sophia researched return-to-running readiness following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, exploring running biomechanics and functional performance testing to support safer rehabilitation and return-to-running decision-making. Her postgraduate training enables her to integrate the latest research evidence into clinical practice – especially for runners with injuries wanting to return to peak performance.
Outside of clinical practice, Sophia enjoys horse riding. Horse riding has enhanced her understanding of posture, balance, coordination, core stability because of the complex interaction between rider and horse movement. Through riding, she has developed strong observational skills and ability to analyse movement patterns, helping her identify compensatory strategies, biomechanical inefficiencies, injury prevention and performance optimisation – skills she brings to her patient care.
Committed to lifelong learning, Sophia regularly pursues continuing professional development and has undertaken additional training in modern acupuncture, ballet-bone stress injury management and movement-based rehabilitation to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for her patients.
