Sylvie is from New Zealand (NZ) but spent most of her life living and growing up overseas in Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Hong Kong. Sylvie graduated in physiotherapy in 2011 and went on to complete a postgraduate qualification specialising in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2019. In 2021 Sylvie completed Watson Headache training through the Watson Headache® Institute and was mentored for 18 months in the effective delivery of headache and migraine treatment.
With an extensive background in sports physiotherapy, Sylvie has worked with various sports codes such as the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union Women’s XV, Women’s 7s, and Age Grades; Hong Kong Football Club Hockey; NZ Under 20’s Rugby; NZ Men’s La Crosse, and several international sporting events.
Sylvie believes the combination of a holistic and evidence-based approach best serves her patients in injury recovery. She utilises experience and skills in dry needling, ergonomics and communication to deliver the best outcomes for her patients.
In 2021 Sylvie successfully completed training in the Watson Headache and Migraine approach, which offers a ground-breaking and successful treatment option for sufferers of head pain, from tension headaches to migraine with aura. Sylvie developed a clinical interest in this area and was offered a mentorship in the effective delivery of this treatment protocol.
In her own time, Sylvie loves languages and culture, having experienced both Asian and Pacific lifestyles. She has had many sporting interests of her own including swim coaching, surf lifeguarding, equestrian, rugby, netball and sailing.
Get to know Sylvie:
Qualified From:
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Past Employment:
Based initially in Hong Kong in private practice and contracted to the HKRFU – I was lucky to experience the 7s circuit. I spent many years working at club rugby level up to reps and North Harbour. I returned to NZ in 2014 and have been contracting in private practice since while offering some team support in junior development and school boys rugby. I recently supported Singapore in the World Cup Hockey Masters in Auckland, NZ.
What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job?
I think my positivity and empathy. I would consider myself holistic. I love a good diagnostic challenge, and I love people.
Favourite Conditions to Treat
Necks, backs and shoulders!
What are you happiest doing when you’re not working?
I’m new to Singapore so I’m really happy exploring the city at the moment and walking everywhere. I love to cook and entertain in my spare time!
What would be your personal motto?
Be like water.
Who is someone you admire and why?
My dad. Hunter, gatherer and ever the optimist.
Your most outstanding achievement:
Changing my career out of corporate to become a Physio! It was a leap to take, and I have never looked back!
