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.
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
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
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.
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
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