Kaitlyn Wong

Hi, my name is Kaitlyn and I am one of the physiotherapists at South Island Physiotherapy.

Too often during my sessions people share with me that activity avoidance is recommended by their medical professionals to avoid pain or symptoms. This may be temporarily effective but it is my experience that life is too short to compromise on what you enjoy. I believe there is always to get back to creating a happy and fulfilling life.

My job is to help you bridge the gap between what you can do now and what you want to be doing. With careful testing, planning, tolerance building, retesting and a bit of patience and persistence we can work to return to your preferred activities. Your job is to come with a goal, ask questions and put in some work!

One of my main professional interests is the female athlete through her lifespan. I have taken post-graduate courses in pelvic health including incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain conditions and pregnancy and postpartum exercise focused on fitness athletes. I have also taken courses in spinal manipulation, functional dry needling and pain science. I like to do Crossfit and weightlifting in my spare time and incorporate these principles into my practice which means that active rehabilitation is a big part of my treatments.

So whether you are struggling with shoulder pain during snatches, peeing with skipping, wanting to learn how to brace appropriately for weightlifting, or have questions about what you can do for an active and safe pregnancy and postpartum, I am here to help you!