Karen Yu

Senior Physiotherapist

Special interest:

• Lower limb injuries
• Foot and Ankle injuries
• Low back pain
• Sports-related injuries & Rehabilitation
• Pre- & post-operative rehabilitation
• Clinical Pilates (APPI trained – matwork, reformer, pre-/post-natal)
• GLA:D certified for hip and knee osteoarthritis management
• Speaks Cantonese & Mandarin

Karen graduated from the Doctor of Physiotherapy program at the University of Melbourne. Prior to that, she completed her Honours Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Toronto in Canada in 2016.

During her physiotherapy degree, Karen had the opportunities to work in various clinical settings, including public and private hospitals, private clinic, community rehabilitation and home visits . She also worked alongside the Stanford University Sports Medicine team in USA for management of sport injuries in different sports team.

Karen had worked as a sports trainer in local footy clubs and rugby teams both locally and internationally, and has a keen interest in managing sporting injuries and improving performance.

Karen also enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions and assisting her clients in achieving their goals through manual therapy, and exercise rehabilitation. She is passionate about educating clients on injury prevention and management, as well as facilitating them to live an active lifestyle. 

Karen enjoys running, climbing, travelling, hiking and anything outdoorsy – she recently completed the Camino from Portugal to Spain! Outside of clinic, you will also find Karen exploring Melbourne.