Every PhysioVitae physiotherapist is a specialist, hand picked for clinical depth and hospital trained rigour. Our team brings over three decades of combined experience across Singapore’s leading hospitals, including Tan Tock Seng Hospital, with advanced postgraduate training at University College London and certifications from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Together we cover the full breadth of physiotherapy Singapore needs, from cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation to musculoskeletal care, vestibular rehabilitation, and chronic disease management. What unites us is a shared conviction: physiotherapy should do more than relieve symptoms, it should protect long term health. Read more about our philosophy of care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 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.
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.
Across inpatient and outpatient settings, from critical care units to cardiopulmonary clinics, he has built deep expertise in managing chronic lung disease and supporting recovery after major cardiac events. He additionally carries over eight years of experience in vestibular rehabilitation, successfully treating vertigo and vestibular neuritis through targeted, evidence based protocols.
At TTSH, Zi Yi served as the respiratory physiotherapy lead, managing care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions and leading service improvement initiatives. In the Medical High Dependency Unit, he was instrumental in introducing early mobilisation protocols that measurably improved recovery times and shortened hospital stays.
As physiotherapy lead for the Tracheostomy Workgroup, he helped optimise patient management and develop early weaning protocols, enabling critically ill patients to regain independent breathing earlier. He was among the pioneers who expanded physiotherapy practice to include physiotherapy led tracheostomy weaning.
In 2022, Zi Yi received the Clinical Educator Award (Merit) for his commitment to education and mentorship. His work in tracheostomy management and early mobilisation has been institutionally recognised as innovative and impactful in advancing acute care physiotherapy.
Beyond clinical practice, Zi Yi contributes to the development of allied health at system level. In 2023, he was appointed co lead for a track in the Centre for Health and Pharmacy Excellence (CAPE), focusing on reinventing care for population health. He has also delivered workshops and training sessions for multidisciplinary teams, strengthening cardiopulmonary physiotherapy knowledge and practice nationally.
Rethinam brings over a decade of clinical physiotherapy experience across Singapore’s leading hospitals, with particular depth in outpatient musculoskeletal care and chronic disease management. He completed his Master’s in Advanced Physiotherapy — Cardiopulmonary (Distinction) at University College London, and is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner (ASLM).
His patient focused approach combines hands on manual therapy with evidence based exercise prescription and lifestyle medicine principles, enabling him to treat everything from acute injuries to long term metabolic and cardiovascular conditions.
Rethinam led outpatient physiotherapy services in a major hospital setting, developing protocols that bridged acute rehabilitation with community based lifestyle programmes. He championed multidisciplinary coordination, bringing together physiotherapists, dietitians, and specialist doctors around a shared patient record.
Rethinam has contributed to clinical research in chronic disease rehabilitation and has been recognised for service innovation in outpatient physiotherapy workflows. His work influenced early intervention pathways that are now used across allied health teams.
Beyond the clinic, Rethinam is active in population health advocacy, speaking at community health forums and leading workshops for underserved groups on the prevention of lifestyle related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome.
Rethinam contributes to the continuing education of the physiotherapy profession through guest lectures, supervising student placements, and participating in working groups that shape outpatient physiotherapy standards in Singapore.
He regularly mentors junior physiotherapists and delivers masterclasses on integrating lifestyle medicine into clinical physiotherapy, a cornerstone of the PhysioVitae approach.
As co founder of PhysioVitae, Rethinam helped design the clinic’s self care model and its four pillar approach, ensuring that every patient’s care plan reflects coordinated, holistic, precision based, and partnership driven principles.
Amelia is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with specialist training in performing arts medicine. Her clinical work spans musculoskeletal rehabilitation, women’s health, and the unique physical demands placed on dancers, musicians, and performing artists.
She has treated a wide range of patients, from recreational movers to professional performers, and integrates biomechanical analysis with lifestyle medicine principles to support both acute recovery and long term performance longevity.
As Chairperson of Dance in Asia at IADMS, Amelia leads advocacy, research, and education initiatives around dancer health across the region. She is a recognised voice in the field of performing arts medicine and collaborates with dance schools, companies, and international practitioners.
Amelia is regularly invited to speak at international conferences on performing arts medicine and contributes to educational programmes that train the next generation of physiotherapists working with performing artists.
Amelia works closely with Singapore’s dance and performing arts community to build sustainable injury prevention programmes, blending clinical physiotherapy with lifestyle medicine principles for long term physical health and career longevity.
Keith is a Principal Physiotherapist with specialised expertise in geriatric rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, heart failure, and chronic disease management. He has extensive experience managing patients with acute and complex medical conditions.
Keith has delivered rehabilitation across the full continuum of care, from acute inpatient settings to community-based rehabilitation.
He was also part of a team that supported day rehabilitation centres in strengthening the management of patients with cardiac and respiratory conditions. His experience enables him to support seamless transitions between hospital, community, and long-term rehabilitation settings.
Keith was a founding member of the High-Risk Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he supported older adults with heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions.
He has a particular interest in heart failure rehabilitation and the management of older adults with multiple or complex medical needs.
Keith is passionate about developing the next generation of physiotherapists. As an Associate Faculty member at the Singapore Institute of Technology, he contributes actively to clinical teaching and physiotherapy education.
His commitment to education and mentorship was recognised with the Tan Tock Seng Hospital Clinical Educator Award in 2021.
