Samuel Kan DOMP, MPT BSc

Samuel Kan is an accomplished physiotherapist who embraces a forward-thinking approach to the diagnosis and treatment of somatic dysfunctions.

With a keen interest in manual therapy, he played a key role in the rehabilitation for the former Singapore National Water Polo Team and has been pivotal in educating injury prevention to artistes from the various performing arts.

While maintaining a busy practice, he is committed to keeping himself updated with the latest development in research and hopes to offer patients more options over a wider spectrum of conditions.

EXPERIENCE

OSTEOPATH | PHYSIOTHERAPIST | ROLFER® | 1999 - CURRENT BODYWORKS STUDIO | SG

Established Bodyworks Studio in 1999, a private practice which focuses on manual therapy and corrective movement in sports medicine

PHYSIOTHERAPIST | 1998 - 1999 THE PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE | SG

Clinical management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions

PHYSIOTHERAPIST | 1997 - 1998 BACK & NECK CENTRE | SG

Assisted in the set up of the clinic with application of MedX, a non-invasive computerized rehabilitation system for the spine Worked in an orthopedic outpatient environment

PHYSIOTHERAPIST | 1996 -1997 HILLHAVEN HOSPITAL | USA

Worked with a multi-disciplinary team in the clinical management of orthopedic, rheumatological and neurological rehabilitation patients

EDUCATION

DIPLOMATE IN OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE THEORY & PRACTICE | 2017 OSTEOPATHIC COLLEGE OF ONTARIO | CAN

CERTIFIED ROLFER® | 2005 ROLF INSTITUTE OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION | USA

MASTER OF PHYSICAL THERAPY | 1996 LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY | USA

BACHELOR OF LIFE SCIENCE | 1996 LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY | USA

STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD | 1996 LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY | USA

Research Presentation: A Comparative Study of Patients’ Compliance in a Home Exercise Programme

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Runs A Private Practice Within Maple Shores Health Centre, A Partner of A Multi-Disciplinary Health Clinic In Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada.

Teacher At The Osteopathic College of Ontario.

REGISTRATION

Allied Health Professions Council
Singapore Physiotherapy Association
Rolf Institute of Structural Integration
Ontario Federation of Osteopathic Professionals

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Counterstrain Technique | 2017 Steve Sanet Do | Osteopathic College of Ontario Lymphatic Activation | 2017 Steve Sanet Do | Osteopathic College of Ontario | KOR

Tecartherapy With Winback Equipments | 2016 Frederic Decacour Pt | Winback Academy | SG

World Confideration For Physical Therapy Congress | 2015 Wcpt | SG

New Manual Articular Approach: Spine & Pelvis | 2015 Jean-Pierre Barral Do | The Barral Institute | SG

Fascial Membrane Technique: Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis | 2014 Peter Schwind Rolfer® | The Munich Group | SG

Advanced Visceral Components of The Neck & Thorax | 2014 A J De Koning Do | The Barral Institute | SG

Hartman’s Master Class In Manipulative Techniques: Lower Body | 2014 Laurie Hartman Do | Cpdo | Uk

Hartman’s Master Class In Manipulative Techniques: Upper Body | 2014 Laurie Hartman Do | Cpdo | Uk

Singapore-International Physiotherapy Congress 2014: Enhancing Health Through Physiotherapy – 50 Years And Beyond Singapore Physiotherapy Association | SG

International Congress of Osteopathy: Structure & Function | 2013 Istituto Superiore Di Osteopatia & Osteopatia Milano | It

Visceral Manipulation: The Thorax (Vm4) | 2013 A J De Koning Do | The Barral Institute | SG

Visceral Manipulation 3 (Vm 3) | 2013 A J De Koning Do | The Barral Institute | SG

Neural Manipulation 4 (Nm 4) | 2013 A J De Koning Do | The Barral Institute | SG

Neural Manipulation 3 (Nm 3) | 2013 A J De Koning Do | The Barral Institute | SG

Neural Manipulation 2 (Nm 2) | 2013 A J De Koning Do | The Barral Institute | SG

Listening Techniques | 2013 A J De Koning Do | The Barral Institute | SG

Arthroscopic Surgery: Exploring New Horizons | 2013 Singapore Orthopaedic Association | SG

Lumbar & Sacroiliac Dysfunction: Diagnosis & Management With Hvla Thrust Manipulation & Exercise (Smt 3) | 2013 James Dunning Dpt Mspt Ocs | Spinal Manipulation Institute | It

Cervicothoracic Dysfunction & Cervicogenic Headaches: Diagnosis & Management With Hvla Thrust Manipulation & Exercise (Smt 2) | 2013 James Dunning Dpt Mspt Ocs | Spinal Manipulation Institute | It

Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen (Vm 2) | 2013 A J De Koning Do | The Barral Institute | SG

Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen (Vm 1) | 2012 A J De Koning Do | The Barral Institute | SG

Neural Manipulation 1 (Nm 1) | 2012 A J De Koning Do | The Barral Institute | SG

Cervicothoracic Dysfunction & Cervicogenic Headaches: Diagnosis & Management With Hvla Thrust Manipulation & Exercise (Smt 2) | 2011 James Dunning Dpt Mspt Ocs | Spinal Manipulation Institute | USA

Hvla Thrust Manipulation of Cervical, Thoracic. Lumbar & Sij (Smt 1) | 2011 James Dunning Dpt Mspt Ocs | Spinal Manipulation Institute | USA

Understanding Biomechanics For Cyclists | 2011 Daphne Wee | Elite Bicycles Asia | SG

2Nd Sports Symposium Incoporating The Inaugural Footwear Biomechanics Symposium | 2010 Postgraduate Allied Health | Institute Singapore General Hospital | SG

Diagnosis of Mechanical Neck Pain & Functional Stability Retraining | 2009 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Motor Control Assessment & Dynamic Stability Retraining of The Shoulder Girdle | 2009 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Managing Compensation Strategies & Functional Integration For The Lumbar Stability Shell | 2008 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Core Stability Training For Peak Performance: Return To Work & Return To Sport | 2008 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Muscle Imbalance & Stability Retraining For The Forearm & Hand | 2008 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Motor Control Assessment & Dynamic Stability Retraining For The Thorax | 2008 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Myofascial Trigger Point Treatment For Movement Dysfunction & Complex Pain | 2008 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Clinical Neurodynamics: Upper Quarter | 2008 Michael Shadlock Mappsc Pt | Neurodyamics Solutions | SG

Clinical Neurodynamics: Lower Quarter | 2008 Michael Shadlock Mappsc Pt | Neurodyamics Solutions | SG

Gait Analysis, Motor Control Assessment & Retraining of The Lower Leg | 2007 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Diagnosis, Classfication & Motor Control Retraining For The Hip | 2007 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Diagnosis & Mobilisation of Mechanical Dysfunction of The Sacro-Iliac Joint & Pelvis | 2007 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Functional Stability Retraining For Sacro-Iliac Joint & Pelvic Stability Dysfunction | 2007 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Explain Pain | 2006 David Butler Bpt | Neuro Orthopaedic Institute | SG

Understanding Movement & Function: Theory & Concepts | 2006 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

The Integrated Local Inner Core Cyclinder For The Lumbo-Pelvic Region | 2006 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Diagnosis of Mechanical Back Pain Sub-Groups & Global Stability Retraining | 2006 Mark Commerford Mcsp Bpt | Kinetic Control | SG

Clinical Pilates And Core Stabilisation Level 4 | 2006 Craig Philips Pt | Dance Medicine Australia | SG

Cervical Spine Course | 2006 Duncan Reid Bsc Dip Mt | Auckland University of Technology | SG

Cranial Sacral Balancing | 2005 Michael Stanborough Rolfer® | Stanborough Professional Trainings | SG

The Body As A Healing Resource: How To Modulate Activation | 2005 Karen Workman Lcp | Aus

Golf Injury And Prevention | 2005 Michael Dalgleish Pt | The Golf Athlete | SG

Neuro-Fascial Dynamics In Structural Integration | 2004 Robert Schleip Rolfer® | Australian Rolfing Association | Aus

Working With Scoliosis | 2004 Robert Schleip Rolfer® | Australian Rolfing Association | Aus

Using Client Movement To Open Restricted Joints | 2004 Michael Stanborough Rolfer® | Australian Rolfing Association | Aus

The Mulligan Concept: Upper Quarter Nag’s, Snag’s, Mwm’s & Prp’s 2004 | Kim Robinson Pt | Manual Concepts | SG

The Mulligan Concept: Lower Quarter Nag’s, Snag’s, Mwm’s & Prp’s | 2004 Kim Robinson Pt | Manual Concepts | SG

Clinical Pilates And Core Stabilisation Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | 2004 Craig Philips Pt | Dance Medicine Australia | SG

Therapeutic Relationships | 2004 Karen Workman Lcp | Aus

Myofascial Release 1 & 2 | 2002 Michael Stanborough Rolfer® | Stanborough Professional Trainings | SG

Modern Manual Therapy of The Extremities (Mt 5) | 2000 Torhild E Kvarekvaal Pt | The Ola Grimbsy Institute | SG

Cadaver Dissection | 2000 Faculty of Medicine | National University of Singapore | SG

COLLABORATION

Presentation For The Singapore Physiotherapy Association 6Th National Congress | 2006 A Myofascial Approach For Forward Head Posture | SG

Instructor For Tan Tock Seng Physiotherapy Department | 2006 Myofascial Release: Challenging Musculoskeletal Restrictions | SG

Presentation For Temasek Junior College | 2006 Self-Sports Massage For Swimmers: Release & Recover Fast | SG

Assistant Instructor For Myofascial Release | 2005 Stanborough Educational Group | SG

Interviewed For Alternative Medicine | 2005 Channel News Asia | SG

Guest Lecturer For Practice Performing Arts Centre | 2004 Anatomy & Kinesiology of Movement | SG

Instructor For Singapore Sports Council | 1998 - 2003 Basic Sports Massage | SG

Resident Physiotherapist For National Water-Polo Team | 1999 - 2003 Singapore Amateur Swimming Association | SG

Physiotherapist For National Water-Polo & Swimming Team | 2001 Xxi Sea Games | My

Physiotherapist For National Water-Polo & Swimming Team | 2000 6Th Asian Swimming Championships | KOR

Anatomy Assistant For Cadaver Laboratory | 1994 Department of Physical Therapy | Loma Linda University | USA

Interviewed For Physiotherapy Approach For Joint Restrictions | 2003 Channel 5 Mediacorp | SG

Corporate Health Talks Yahoo, National Technological Institute, Salesforce.Com, Greif, Cisco, Neslay, Bain & Company, Exxon Mobil, Sony, Mapletree Physiotherapist For The Performing Arts Performances: Saltimbanco, If There Are Seasons, Lao Jiu: The Musical, The Forbidden City Organizations: The Theatre Practice, Singapore Dance Theatre, International Salsa Festival