What is cardiac rehabilitation? Together with vascular rehabilitation, it is a structured, medically guided programme that helps you recover safely after a cardiac event, heart surgery, or a diagnosis affecting your blood vessels. Many patients simply know it as heart rehabilitation. Either way, it brings together supervised exercise, education, and risk factor management, so your heart and circulation are strengthened under close clinical oversight rather than through generic exercise advice.
At PhysioVitae, this cardiac rehabilitation programme is built on lifestyle medicine principles. Alongside your physiotherapy sessions, we look at the daily habits that influence your cardiovascular health, from activity levels to stress and recovery, and help you build routines that support your heart over the long term. Whether you are newly discharged from hospital or managing an ongoing vascular condition, the goal is the same, a safe return to the activities that matter to you, with your risk of future events reduced.
Structured rehabilitation to rebuild strength and confidence after a heart attack, under close clinical supervision.
Guided recovery after bypass, valve repair, or valve replacement surgery, supporting a safe return to daily life.
Supervised exercise and monitoring to support recovery following angioplasty or stent placement.
Ongoing, medically guided exercise and lifestyle support to help you manage heart failure and stay active.
Exercise therapy and lifestyle coaching to help manage blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Targeted vascular rehabilitation to improve circulation and mobility for peripheral vascular and artery disease.
Cardio-Vitae is designed for anyone recovering from a cardiac event or surgery, living with a diagnosed heart or vascular condition, or managing risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol under medical guidance.
Structured, supervised rehabilitation reduces the risk of future cardiac events, rebuilds physical confidence safely, and helps you return to daily activities with your heart health closely monitored throughout.
Our cardiac rehabilitation physiotherapy in Singapore is led by Koe Zi Yi, our cardiopulmonary specialist, and grounded in lifestyle medicine principles rather than exercise alone, so your recovery plan addresses your habits and risk factors as well as your physical symptoms.
You will begin with a detailed consultation and clinical assessment, followed by a personalised, supervised exercise and lifestyle programme with regular reassessment as your recovery progresses.
Your Cardio-Vitae programme may draw on a combination of the following, tailored to your condition and recovery stage:
Supervised exercise therapy and cardiac conditioning
Vital signs and clinical monitoring during every session
Risk factor education, covering activity, diet, and lifestyle habits
Graded, progressive return to daily activity and exercise
Searching for cardiac rehab in Singapore? Cardio-Vitae is suited to anyone who has recently experienced a heart attack, undergone cardiac or vascular surgery, or been diagnosed with a heart or circulatory condition that would benefit from supervised, structured rehabilitation. It is also a fit for those looking to manage cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history of heart disease, under close clinical guidance.
This depends on your individual recovery and medical clearance. Many patients begin structured rehabilitation within a few weeks of discharge, following assessment and, where needed, clearance from your cardiologist or surgeon.
Yes. Every programme begins with a detailed clinical assessment, and your exercise plan is tailored and closely monitored to suit your age, condition, and any other health concerns.
Programme length varies by individual, and is guided by your condition and progress. Your physiotherapist will discuss an expected timeline with you after your initial assessment.
Yes, all sessions are supervised by our physiotherapists, with vital signs and clinical progress monitored throughout.
Structured cardiac rehabilitation is associated with improved long term heart health and a reduced risk of future cardiac events, alongside the lifestyle changes it supports.
Coverage varies by insurer and plan. We recommend checking with your insurance provider directly, and our team is happy to help you understand what documentation you may need.
At PhysioVitae, we adopt a lifestyle medicine-based approach to physiotherapy, integrating evidence-based strategies for primary prevention (promoting wellness to avert health issues), secondary prevention (early identification and intervention), and tertiary prevention (managing conditions to minimise complications and foster sustained health).
Our structured process is designed to address your needs holistically, combining clinical expertise with personalised lifestyle modifications.
We begin with a detailed discussion to understand your health history, symptoms, and goals. This involves collaboration with specialist physiotherapists and, where indicated, other healthcare professionals in their fields of expertise.
Physiotherapy experts conduct thorough evaluations, supported by data and advanced technology, to identify root causes and develop a personalised plan aligned with lifestyle medicine principles.
We implement a targeted therapy plan that may include manual techniques, a tailored exercise programme, and diet modifications, all reinforced by behaviour change strategies to manage the acute issues and support prevention.
Progress is tracked using health technology and with regular in-clinic follow-ups to ensure ongoing effectiveness and adaptation.
We will equip you with personalised exercises, our specially curated evidence-based programmes for chronic disease management, comprehensive lifestyle recommendations, and innovative digital tools. These resources are designed to empower you in maintaining long-term health and preventing future issues across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
Meet the principal physiotherapists behind Singapore’s first integrated physiotherapy and lifestyle medicine clinic.
MSc Advanced Physiotherapy – Cardiopulmonary (Distinction) from University College London
BSc Physiotherapy (Hons) from Singapore Institute of Technology – Trinity College Dublin
Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner (ASLM)
[With over 10 years of clinical physiotherapist experience]
MSc Advanced Physiotherapy – Cardiopulmonary (Distinction) from University College London
BSc Physiotherapy (Hons) from Singapore Institute of Technology – Trinity College Dublin
Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner (ASLM)
[With over 10 years of clinical physiotherapist experience]
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University, USA
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Graduate Certificate in Performing Arts Medicine, Shenandoah University, USA
Singapore Allied Health Professions Council – Fully Registered Physiotherapist
Chairperson, Dance in Asia – International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS)
