A PHYSIO CLINIC
JOLENE TAN (PHYSIOTHERAPIST).

Jolene is a graduate from the SIT-TCD programme, and a registered AHPC physiotherapist since 2015. She used to work at Singapore Sports School/National Youth Sports Institute (2015-2017) and National University Hospital (2018-2023).

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In the initial years at SSP/NYSI, Jolene had the opportunity to journey with budding athletes during their rehabilitation process, provide sports coverage at the National School Games, ASEAN Schools Games and South East Asia Games, conduct injury management and prevention workshops to student-athletes all over Singapore, as well as provide musculoskeletal screening for injury risk detection in high-risk sports. 

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At NUH, Jolene treated clients in the acute setting, mainly in Cardiothoracic, Orthopaedic, and Paediatric departments. She had also provided special outpatient services in weight management, scoliosis treatment, pulmonary rehabilitation for congenital neuromuscular conditions. Jolene was also an SIT Clinical Educator, and she enjoys spreading her passion in Physiotherapy to her juniors.

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What sparked her interest in physiotherapy was her own rehabilitation journey when she sustained an injury as an athlete in rhythmic gymnastics. As time passed and with the experiences gained, she has learned that that the role of physiotherapy extends beyond the physical body and outside of the wards/clinic. Regardless of the age and type of client, Jolene highly believes that understanding the biopsychosocial background of an individual is equally important as their condition to ensure that appropriate, relevant, and holistic care is delivered. Also a firm advocator of health through movement, she would be more than happy to share tips on ensuring a sustainable, active lifestyle.

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The most fulfilling part of being a physiotherapist is to see her clients gain or regain their ability and confidence to perform their daily activities, as well as participate better in their hobbies, sports, or play.