Meet our Expert Care Team
Koe Zi Yi
Rethinam Ganesan
Amelia Stanley
Koe Zi Yi
Physiotherapy & Cardiopulmonary
Clinical Specialities:
Acute: Vestibular Rehabilitation, Tracheostomy Care, Critical Care Rehabilitation, Pre and Post-operative Rehabilitation for Surgery, Chest Physiotherapy (Acute, Chronic & Complex), Post-Hospital Discharge Rehabilitation & Cancer Rehabilitation.
Lifestyle: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Long COVID Rehabilitation, Weight Management, Male & Female Osteoporosis Management, Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes Management, Vascular Rehabilitation, Complex Chronic Disease Management (Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension), Chronic Disease Prevention & Lifestyle Diseases Management (High Blood Pressure, Hyperlipidemia) & Geriatric Rehabilitation.
Clinical Experience
Zi Yi began his career at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), rotating through musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary specialties before choosing to specialise in cardiopulmonary care in 2016. He later completed a Master’s degree in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy (Distinction) from University College London.
He has worked extensively across inpatient and outpatient settings, covering medical critical care units, general wards, and cardiopulmonary clinics. His expertise lies in managing chronic lung diseases and supporting rehabilitation after cardiac events. In addition, he has more than eight years of experience in vestibular rehabilitation, successfully treating conditions such as vertigo and vestibular neuritis through targeted evidence-based approaches.
Leadership in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
At TTSH, Zi Yi served as the respiratory physiotherapy lead, where he managed care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions and led service improvement initiatives. In the Medical High Dependency Unit, he was instrumental in introducing early mobilisation protocols that improved recovery, reduced complications, and shortened hospital stays.
As physiotherapy lead for the Tracheostomy Workgroup, he optimised patient management and developed early weaning protocols, enabling critically ill patients to regain independent breathing and improving their quality of life. He was also one of the pioneers in expanding physiotherapy practice to include physiotherapy-led tracheostomy weaning.
Recognition
Zi Yi’s contributions have been widely recognised. In 2022, he received the Clinical Educator Award (Merit) for his commitment to education and mentorship. His work in tracheostomy management and early mobilisation has also been acknowledged institutionally as innovative and impactful in advancing acute care physiotherapy.
Professional Contributions
Beyond clinical practice, Zi Yi contributes to the development of allied health at a system level. In 2023, he was appointed co-lead for a track in the Centre for Allied Health and Pharmacy Excellence (CAPE), focusing on reinventing care for population health. He has also delivered several workshops and training sessions for multidisciplinary teams, strengthening knowledge and practice in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy.
Clinical Experience
Zi Yi began his career at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), rotating through musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary specialties before choosing to specialise in cardiopulmonary care in 2016. He later completed a Master’s degree in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy (Distinction) from University College London.
He has worked extensively across inpatient and outpatient settings, covering medical critical care units, general wards, and cardiopulmonary clinics. His expertise lies in managing chronic lung diseases and supporting rehabilitation after cardiac events. In addition, he has more than eight years of experience in vestibular rehabilitation, successfully treating conditions such as vertigo and vestibular neuritis through targeted evidence-based approaches.
Rethinam Ganesan
Physiotherapy & Cardiopulmonary
Clinical Specialities:
Acute: Pre and Post-operative Rehabilitation for Surgery, Critical Care Rehabilitation, Chest Physiotherapy (Acute, Chronic & Complex) & Post Hospital Discharge Rehabilitation
Lifestyle: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Long COVID Rehabilitation, Weight Management, Male & Female Osteoporosis Management, Pre-Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes & Diabetes Management, Vascular Rehabilitation, Complex Chronic Disease Management (Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension), Chronic Disease Prevention & Lifestyle Diseases Management (High blood pressure, Hyperlipidemia) & Corporate Talks
About
Rethinam was a Senior Physiotherapist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital with over 11 years’ experience in cardiac, metabolic, respiratory and surgical care. A recognised leader in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, he blends evidence based physiotherapy with lifestyle medicine to help patients prevent and manage chronic diseases. His interests include chronic disease prevention and management, population health, and patient empowerment, with a strong focus on shifting care from hospital to community settings to improve access and long term adherence.
Clinical Experience
Rethinam’s clinical journey began with rotations from 2014 to 2017 across orthopaedics, general surgery, geriatrics, and musculoskeletal care. Since 2017, he has specialised in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, providing extensive coverage in medical intensive care units and general wards (cardiovascular, respiratory medicine, renal, and haematology), as well as outpatient cardiopulmonary clinics.
Leadership in Outpatient Care
In 2023, Rethinam was appointed Outpatient Internal Medicine Lead, overseeing clinical tracks in osteoporosis, weight management, diabetes, and general medicine. He formulated programmes to integrate physiotherapy with lifestyle medicine, including exercise, nutrition, stress management, and behavioural coaching, to address the root causes of chronic diseases.
Research, Innovation, and Recognition
Rethinam’s contributions have been recognised with the 2025 Clinical Educator Award (Merit) for his potential as an outstanding educator and the 2021 National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medal for Heart Track™ (Best Practice in Automation, IT, and Robotics Innovation). He presented a poster at the 2023 World Physiotherapy Congress on mobile technology enabled cardiac rehabilitation, demonstrating improved adherence and outcomes in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention. As part of the Heart Track™ team (2018–2022), he helped develop and evaluate a mobile app that delivers rehabilitation anytime, anywhere, shifting care into the community and improving compliance.
Community Engagement and Population Health
From 2019 to 2021, Rethinam led the Division of Central Health’s Make It Siew Dai 2 diabetes initiative, securing a grant of SGD 16,000 and guiding a multidisciplinary team to improve participants’ dietary choices and physical activity. Since 2020, he has served as Physiotherapist Lead for both the Diabetes Programme at Ang Mo Kio Specialist Centre and the Clinical Diabetes Educators Programme at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, developing materials and training healthcare professionals on exercise principles in diabetes management.
Professional Contributions
Rethinam’s work in chronic disease management led to his role as co lead for the Obesity Track at the Singapore Health & Biomedical Congress 2024 and as one of the leads for National Healthcare Group (NHG) World Obesity Day 2023. From 2021 to 2025, he contributed to the NHG Diabetes Mellitus Education Sub Workgroup, providing key insights for diabetes education resources for healthcare professionals across the cluster
Education and Teaching
An active educator, Rethinam has delivered multiple courses and talks on chronic disease prevention and management over the years. In addition, he has supervised physiotherapy students on clinical attachments. Currently, he serves as an Associate Faculty at the Singapore Institute of Technology, where he supports the clinical exercise prescription module.
PhysioVitae
Driven by a blend of clinical expertise and innovation, Rethinam and Zi Yi founded PhysioVitae to redefine physiotherapy’s role in acute management and chronic disease prevention and management, empowering individuals to reclaim their health, embrace vitality, and thrive in a future of sustainable wellbeing
Amelia Stanley
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)
Certified in Dry Needling (AAP Education, Australia)
Certified Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation Instructor
Certified GYROTONIC® Level 1 & GYROTONIC® Applications for Dancers
Certified Progressing Ballet Technique Instructor
Certified BarreConcept Instructor (Pilates Union UK)
Neurokinetic Therapy Level 1
Master of Theological Studies, Trinity Theological College, Singapore
Annabelle Johnson
Annabelle Johnson
Annabelle Johnson is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Nutritionist, as well as a member of the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA). She combines a strong clinical foundation with a genuine passion for food to provide evidence-based, personalised nutrition care.
Her approach embraces a whole-foods, anti-diet philosophy, empowering clients to build a balanced and sustainable relationship with food. Annabelle’s key areas of interest include preventative health, chronic disease management, women’s health, and paediatrics. Beyond her clinical practice, she is an active advocate for health education, leveraging social media and corporate wellness talks to improve public understanding of nutrition and overall wellbeing.