Our Team

Professional Qualifications:

• PhD (HK PolyU)
• M. App.Sc. in Health Science (Curtin)
• Grad. Dip in Sports Physiotherapy (Curtin)
• Prof. Dip. in Physiotherapy (HK PolyU)

Profile:

Dr. Lai graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Physiotherapy programme. Since then, he has worked in different hospitals and rehabilitation centres in Hong Kong including Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Kowloon Hospital. In 1985, he went to Australia to pursue his Master degrees in Sports and Orthopaedics Rehabilitation. Then, Dr. Lai started his own private clinic in Australia, specializing in sports injuries and work rehabilitation, in 1989. During this period, Dr. Lai served both the state and national baseball teams of Australia. In addition, he acted as a consultant for occupational health and safety and work ergonomics. In late 1990s, Dr. Lai returned to Hong Kong and was employed by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as the Rehabilitation Clinic Manager. He also worked as a Physiotherapy clinic manager of Union Hospital. In 2008, he obtained his PhD degree from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research focuses on work rehabilitation and psychology of the injured workers. He has published research papers in internationally renowned journals.

Dr. Lai is the founder of Prime Rehabilitation Services with the vision to provide quality and holistic rehabilitation services to the Hong Kong community. He is interested in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, ergonomic assessment and work rehabilitation. Dr. Lai believes that a holistic approach combining hand-on techniques, Chinese acupuncture as well as tailor-made therapeutic exercises can provide better outcomes for patients.

Professional Qualifications:

• Registered physiotherapist
• Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy (HK PolyU)
• Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physiotherapy (HK PolyU)
• Professional Development Diploma in Acupuncture for physiotherapist (HKBU)

Clinic Location:

• Tuen Mun

Profile:

Ms. Kwok graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and obtained her Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy. She furthered her studies and obtained a professional diploma in Acupuncture from the Hong Kong Baptist University. Ms. Kwok is specialized in acupuncture, manual therapy, prescribing therapeutic exercises and post-operative rehabilitation.

Ms. Kwok has learned a wide variety of treatment techniques including positional release technique and sports injury management. She is also an instructor of clinical pilates, which is very effective in training back and neck stabilization muscles as well as treating chronic spinal problems. Ms. Kwok had also been an on-field physiotherapist for Oxfam Trail Walker.

Professional Qualifications:

• Registered physiotherapist
• Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine ( HKU)
• Prof. Dip. in Physiotherapy (HK PolyU)

Clinic Location:

• Mong Kok

Profile:

Mr. Chan is a registered physiotherapist, graduating from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1982. He has been working as a physiotherapist for more than 36 years and has been active in professional and voluntary services in Hong Kong. He had worked in public hospital and non-government organization, serving elderly and people with physical or mental disabilities . He graduated as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner in 2008 and is a member of the Hong Kong Association for Integration of Chinese-Western Medicine. Starting from 2014, he has been invited as the guest lecturer of various programmes. It includes courses on Pain, Stress management and SEN (Special Education needs) clients offered by Hong Kong Society of Professionals Training as well as courses organized by The World Young Women’s Christian Association and Employees Retraining Board.

His major areas of expertise are musculoskeletal pain management, Chinese Medicine for emotional sickness, anti-aging management and health cultivation.

Professional Qualifications:

• Registered Physiotherapist in Hong Kong
• Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy (HK PolyU)
• Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physiotherapy (HKPU)
• Accredited Acupuncture Practitioner

Clinic Location:

• Kwun Tong

Profile:

Mr. Dennis Chan joined Prime Rehabilitation Services in 2018. Prior to Prime, Dennis worked in public hospital settings for several years where he gained experience in rehabilitation services in various specialties.

Dennis is a registered physiotherapist and an accredited acupuncture practitioner. He graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy.

Since obtaining professional qualification, Dennis has completed different physiotherapy courses on acupuncture, taping etc. He is also determined to polish his manual techniques through participating in various certificate courses. Together with the skills, Dennis will make endeavour with his heart to provide comprehensive treatments to every client.

Outside of his professional life, Dennis enjoys staying active and embraces the outdoors, often hiking to unwind and maintain his own well-being.

Professional Qualifications:

• Registered Physiotherapist in Hong Kong
• MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physiotherapy (HK PolyU)

Clinic Location:

• Mong Kok
• Tsuen Wan

Profile:

Mr. Ares Shum graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy. He joined Prime Rehabilitation Services in 2022 and prior to Prime, Ares worked in public hospital and community settings for several years, having myriads of experience in orthopedics, medical, surgery, sports rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation accompanied with an array of on-field experience with different sports ranging from rugby to basketball.

Ares is also a registered physiotherapist accredited in acupuncture and manual therapy. He is currently studying for a Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy to further enhance his clinical manual technique and is eager to further ameliorate his clinical skills through different courses.

Ares thrives on digging deep to investigate the source of your musculoskeletal issues, combining different techniques including manual therapy, dry needling and myriads of equipment to help alleviate your symptoms while designing specific exercise for you to recover and prevent further injuries.

Professional Qualifications:

• Registered Physiotherapist in Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physiotherapy (HK PolyU)

Clinic Location:

• Tseung Kwan O

Profile:

Miss Sylvia Lee graduated from BSc Science (Hons) in physiotherapy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She worked in a private clinic after her graduation, with experience in managing different acute and chronic pain situations, as well as sports injury. To provide a wider variety of treatment choices, she has studied sports taping courses and is currently studying modern acupuncture courses. She has also worked on-field to provide physiotherapy service for rugby players.

She aims to improve clients’ long-term well-being through therapeutic exercises and daily life adjustments. She strongly believes that rehabilitation isn’t limited to clinic sessions and stresses the importance of consistent exercise and follow-up at home. Therefore, she actively guides patients on how to integrate exercises into their daily routines for lasting recovery.

Outside of work, Sylvia is passionate about sports. She enjoys practicing yoga and is also a karate enthusiast.

Professional Qualifications:

• Registered Physiotherapist in Hong Kong
• MSc in Sports Medicine and Health Science (CUHK)
• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (HKPU)
• Diploma in Modern Acupuncture (HKPA Accredited)

Clinic Location:

• Wan Chai
• Tseung Kwan O

Profile:

Mr. Tony Chow graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physiotherapy. He has been working with the Hospital Authority for more than 8 years, gaining extensive clinical experience in orthopaedics, pain management, and neurological rehabilitation. During his years of practice, Mr. Chow further enhanced his clinical knowledge by completing various courses, including a Master of Sports Medicine (CUHK), Modern Acupuncture, Kinesio-taping, musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound, fascia blade techniques, and integrated kinetic neurology approaches.

Mr. Chow excels in employing manual skills and acupuncture for pain and symptom relief. He is also an expert in motion and biomechanical analysis, which allows him to identify root causes and design tailor-made rehabilitation programs for his clients.

The mission of Mr. Chow’s rehabilitation practice is to help his clients regain body strength and capacity, enabling them to return to their meaningful daily activities with enjoyment and pleasure.

Professional Qualifications:

• Registered Physiotherapist in Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physiotherapy (HK PolyU)
• Accredited Acupuncture Practitioner

Clinic Location:

• Mong Kok

Profile:

Mr. Addison Ip graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy. With years of experience working in public hospitals, he has developed expertise across multiple disciplines, including orthopedics, neurology, internal medicine, and surgery. He possesses extensive clinical experience in pain management, neurological/stroke rehabilitation, and post-operative recovery.

Committed to professional development, Mr. Ip has obtained certifications in various advanced treatment techniques, such as modern acupuncture and manual therapy. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Sports Medicine and Health Science to further enhance his skills.

Mr. Ip specializes in integrating manual therapy, acupuncture, and electrotherapy to alleviate symptoms effectively. He also designs personalized exercises and rehabilitation programs to address underlying conditions and prevent future injuries.

Professional Qualifications:

• Registered Physiotherapist in Hong Kong
• Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physiotherapy (HK PolyU)

Clinic Location:

• Tuen Mun

Profile:

Mr. Keith Lau graduated from Hong Kong Tung Wah College with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) degree. After graduation, Mr. Lau worked in public hospitals, gaining experience in various areas such as orthopedics, medicine, intensive care, and neurological rehabilitation, treating patients with pain, post-operative conditions, and neurological rehabilitation.

During his practice, he continued his education and obtained certificates in various therapeutic courses, including Kinesio-taping, manual therapy, and Bobath concepts. He aims to provide comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients by utilizing multiple treatment methods.

Keith incorporates manual techniques, acupuncture, and electrical modalities to alleviate various pain conditions, while also incorporating tailor-made exercises to achieve comprehensive treatment effect.

Professional Qualifications:

• Registered Physiotherapist in Hong Kong
• MSc Sports PT (PolyU)
• Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physiotherapy (HK PolyU)
• Accredited Acupuncture Practitioner

Clinic Location:

• Wan Chai
• Tseung Kwan O

Profile:

Mr Tong Yiu Hin graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in which he earned his Bachelor of Science (honors) in Physiotherapy. After his graduation, Mr Tong served as a physiotherapist in Hospital Authority and the Physiotherapy Department of University Health Service, The university of Hong Kong. He accumulated rich experience in treating different patients from orthopaedics, medicine, neurological rehabilitation, pain management and post-surgical. He also had deep interest in sports physiotherapy and acquired his Master Degree in Sports Physiotherapy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

During Mr Tong’s service in The University of Hong Kong, he treated many young and athletic patients suffering from sport injuries. He also served in the Hong Kong Sports Institute and physiotherapy clinic in Australia. In which he provided on-field physiotherapy services for elite athletes.

Mr Tong is professional in Musculoskeletal Diagnosis, Postural Assessment and Adjustment, Ergonomics Assessment, Exercise Therapy, Manual therapy, Acupuncture and the use of Electrophysical Therapy Modalities. He will establish a tailor-made selection of assessments and treatment programs to optimize the effects of the treatments.