Judith Anne Gould completed her Physiotherapy qualifications at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia in 1987. She completed an Honours degree the following year where her research thesis investigated the relationship between muscle length and patello-femoral pain.

After working in hospitals and private practices in various States and Territories of Australia, Judith travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While there she established a rehabilitation exercise programme for pre and post ACL knee joint reconstructions.

In 1994 she arrived in Hong Kong and after several years in private practice she completed her B.E.T. Pilates training. For the next eleven years at the B.E.T Centre she was involved in clinical management, staff and course training, monitoring of evidence-based outcomes and research projects.

In 2001 she completed a research Masters in Philosophy at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University where the title of her thesis was “Three-Dimensional Measurement of Posture and Movements of the Neck, Shoulder and Scapula”.

Judith provides a detailed individual assessment, diagnosis and explanation of the presenting postural problems and how they contribute to pain, discomfort or stiffness. She then uses Pilates-based rehabilitation exercise to restore and improve movement and to prevent reoccurrences. She has a particular interest in the treatment of scoliosis, neck and shoulder pain, and is currently pursuing further study in the area of Ergonomics and Occupational Health.

Judith’s mission is to continue learning, to promote evidence-based practice and improve client treatment outcomes.

Amie Moriarty qualified as a Physical Therapist from Barry University, Florida, USA in 1996. Throughout her career she has worked in outpatient sports and orthopedic settings as well as in acute care rehabilitation units.

Prior to relocating to Hong Kong in 2006, she was the Director of the USA Triathlon National Training Center in Clermont, Florida. Amie gained extensive Physiotherapy experience working with elite sports teams both on a local and national level. One of the highlights of her career was working with the USA 2004 and 2008 Olympic Triathlon, Track and Field athletes.

Amie has continued her special interest in this area in Hong Kong by working closely with local triathletes, enabling them to return to their sport and remain injury free. She also works closely with regional orthopedic surgeons on post-surgical protocol design and rehabilitation.

Amie utilises a large array of manual techniques including joint mobilisation, soft tissue release, dry needling, biomechanical evaluation and she is also a certified acupuncturist.

Amie believes that education plays a vital role in the treatment and prevention of injury. She uses functional movement and motion analysis in her approach to treatment and program design for clients.

In her spare time, Amie enjoys trail running in Hong Kong and practicing yoga daily.

Amie’s mission is to return clients to a pain-free active lifestyle, helping them to enjoy life and stay injury-free.

Sophie von Burg graduated from University College London and The Middlesex Hospital School of Physiotherapy in 1995 with a first class honours B.Sc. in Physiotherapy.

After completing her junior out-patients rotations in London Sophie moved to Hong Kong and joined the physiotherapy team at The Matilda Hospital. She spent a year gaining invaluable knowledge of ante and post-natal physiotherapy and well as general out-patients. During this time she attended a series of postgraduate courses in the UK about the identification and treatment of movement dysfunction. It was then that she decided to specialize in this field.

To this end she completed her B.E.T. Pilates training and has worked with this modality for the last 23 years in Switzerland and Hong Kong. Whilst using this technique she has acted as a clinician in clinical trials exploring the efficacy of exercise rehabilitation and has completed post graduate courses in all areas of movement dysfunction. She has more recently developed a keen interest in chronic pain education and the building of physical robustness through strength based exercise rehabilitation.

Sophie assesses an individual’s movement patterns (identifying any areas of uncontrolled or restricted movement) and physical capacity. She then plans an exercise based treatment programme using Pilates, strength based interventions and other movement techniques to teach, correct and facilitate normal movement, build capacity and alleviate pain.

Sophie also provides walking and running clinical assessments in the great outdoors.

Sophie is a keen triathlete and regularly participates in trail races around Hong Kong.

Sophie’s mission is the use of evidence based physiotherapeutic exercise to build self efficacy, robustness and the ability to weather the storm!

Sylvia Chen completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University, Australia, graduating in 2000. Since then, she has worked in a range of settings in Melbourne, in both clinical and administrative roles. Her early career focus was acute trauma/accident care, particularly rehabilitation post-surgery/injury.

In 2010, she moved to Hong Kong where she commenced work at an international hospital, attending to clients in the Maternity and Orthopaedic wards. She provided manual therapy for clients with musculoskeletal issues, in addition to conducting Pilates training for a range of clients. These included antenatal and postnatal women, individuals affected by orthopaedic or soft tissue injuries and patients recovering post-surgery. Sylvia enjoys team sports and having played competitive volleyball for 10 years in Australia, she has a thorough knowledge of a variety of sports injuries. Her approach to rehabilitation is empathetic, with the ultimate aim being the return to full activity.

Sylvia also has a special interest in Ergonomic evaluation and education and has conducted posture assessments for executives. Having worked as a physiotherapist in both clinical and office settings, she has a special appreciation of common workplace injuries and prevention strategies.

Sylvia has completed numerous courses over her 15 year career. Specifically, she has completed Pilates training with Polestar Pilates, is certified in Dry Needling and Infant Massage Instruction. To expand her skills in the area of Women’s Health, she has completed post-graduate training in Sydney. She is fluent in both English and Cantonese.

In her free time, Sylvia enjoys various water sports and on holidays, she can often be found indulging her passion for scuba diving around Southeast Asia.

Sylvia embraces the values of Client-Centered Care, empowering clients to manage their condition, by taking the time to explain their diagnosis, potential treatment and help them develop healthy behaviours.

Natalie Fogg is a registered physiotherapist who graduated in 2010 from Keele University, UK where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree with honours, in Physiotherapy. Shortly after, she completed a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy where she was able to gain further skills including movement analysis and retraining, dynamic ultrasound and acupuncture. Her research project for this degree was based on the use of acupuncture in neck pain. In 2015, Natalie began further part-time studies through the University of St. Augustine, Florida, USA. Following completion of this, along with the National Physical Therapy Exam, she achieved her license to practice physical therapy in the state of Florida. During her physiotherapy career, Natalie has worked in a number of different clinical areas in the UK, predominately within the National Health Service. She has worked across a variety of acute care and rehabilitation settings and understands the difficulties that people face when dealing with acute injuries and pain. Natalie also has a keen interest in exercise and after completing her qualifications, she also worked part-time teaching various group fitness classes to children and adults of all ages. She believes that exercise and education play a key part in the recovery process post-injury and Natalie has recently completed her Level 1 Pilates training at Posture Plus. She is now eagerly undergoing further Pilates training to develop her knowledge and skills in this area. After relocating to Hong Kong in 2019, Natalie has maintained her active lifestyle, enjoying group fitness classes and exploring the Hong Kong hiking trails. She also has a passion for travel and loves to explore new places where possible.

Natalie’s mission is to understand each client on a personal level and motivate them to ultimately self-manage their condition.

Agnes graduated as a Physiotherapist from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom in 2001. She has worked extensively in both public and private hospitals as well as clinical settings. In order to further her special interest in the areas of musculoskeletal and sports injury,

Agnes attained a Master’s degree with distinction in Sports Physiotherapy from the Polytechnic University, Hong Kong in 2009. Upon completion of her Masters degree she was invited to join the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) where her major project was to promote the use of Pilates exercise in injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance enhancement for elite athletes.

Agnes gained extensive on-field Physiotherapy experience working with elite sports teams both locally and overseas. She was a member of the Hong Kong Medical Team for the Vietnam Asia Indoor Games 2009, Hong Kong East Asian Games 2009, Guangzhou Asian Games 2010 and London Olympic Games in 2012.

Agnes believes that exercise therapy and education play vital roles in post-injury rehabilitation. She is fascinated by the use of different exercise approaches to normalise the altered muscle recruitment patterns commonly found in clients with musculo-skeletal disorders. She is a certified Pilates instructor from Polestar Pilates (Rehab), USA and DMA Pilates, Aust. and has been teaching Rehabilitation and Conditioning Pilates for 7 years. Agnes is also a Hong Kong certified acupuncturist.

In her spare time, Agnes enjoys running, swimming, scuba diving and traveling. She is a native Cantonese speaker who also speaks fluent English.

Agnes’s mission is to implement the appropriate exercise program for clients with musculoskeletal conditions. Her passion is to help her client to enjoy life, to stay pain free and injury free. 

Darek Wyrzykowski has practiced as a sports massage therapist in London since 2009. His professional pursuit commenced with his City and Guild Level 3 Diploma studies in Body Massage Therapies at Morley College of London. He then completed the BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage and Sports Treatments programme. Darek is currently a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (UK).

As a manual therapist, Darek is inspired by the work of Ida Rolf and Tom Meyers on the web of fascia and the myofascial meridians, which led him to further in-depth study of kinesiology and structural integration. This has not only enhanced his massage techniques, but also given him a deeper understanding of chronic pain conditions and postural dysfunctions. He has utilised these techniques extensively when he volunteered at the University College London Hospital, where he helped clients through their often very complicated rehabilitation process.

Darek’s treatment specialities include soft tissue and positional release, myofascial, muscle energy and neuromuscular techniques. As well as working in a clinical setting, he also provides pre and post-event massage, including “pitch-side” support at sporting events. Darek aims to excel at both remedial and therapeutic treatment, working with athletes and sports enthusiasts, as well as individuals who suffer from common work-related postural complaints.

Darek is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys climbing, cycling, Judo and Systema Kadochnikova: a Russian form of Martial Art. This extensive sport involvement nurtures his interest in body science, nutrition and sports coaching methods, as well as strengthening his skills in analysing biomechanics and human physiology.

Darek’s mission is to provide the best possible care to his clients: improve their health, boost their performance, keep them injury-free and prolong an active lifestyle.

Heather Chu was born in Hong Kong but grew up in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Heather started her career as a personal trainer, fitness instructor and registered Kinesiologist with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia. She taught a variety of fitness classes including indoor spinning, specific sports conditioning, circuit training and cardiac rehabilitation along with one on one personal training sessions in private gyms. As a registered Kinesiologist she also provided rehabilitation to people suffering from traumatic brain injury, chronic pain and work-related injuries.

Her passion for rehabilitation led Heather to return to Hong Kong and further her qualifications in the field of Physiotherapy. She completed a Bachelor’s degree of Science Physiotherapy with Honors at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2014.

Heather has worked as a registered Physiotherapist in both private hospital and clinical settings. She combines manual therapy and Pilates rehabilitation and conditioning exercise for a range of conditions. These include antenatal and postnatal women, individuals affected by joint or soft tissue injuries and pre and post-surgery.

Heather is an accredited acupuncturist and Pilates Instructor and continues to further her study of advanced manual techniques at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Heather enjoys a wide range of sports -running, yoga and Pilates. Heather’s special interest is to combine her knowledge and previous experience in health and fitness with Physiotherapy techniques to help her clients to achieve optimal health.

Heather embraces the values of Client-Centered Care, empowering clients to self-manage their condition by taking the time to assess, explain their diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan and help them develop healthy behaviours.