Leah Kieffer

Physiotherapy
Physio active
Singapore

Biography

 From Canada, Leah graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. Her professional career began in Vancouver where she worked in orthopedics and post surgical rehab. During her time there, Leah joined a team of Physicians for Peace volunteering in Haiti to assist in the rehabilitation of amputees caused by the 2010 earthquake. 

Research Intrest

  Leaving Canada and moving to Malaysia, Leah led a team of physiotherapists at a prominent sports physiotherapy clinic in Kuala Lumpur until her eventual departure to Singapore in 2014. Before joining PhysioActive, she worked in Ang Mo Kio Thye Hua Kwan Hospital where she developed the musculoskeletal outpatient programme. Whilst working with the hospital, Leah attended training in Australia where she furthered her studies in the specialist treatment of pre and post-natal conditions. Throughout the course of her career, Leah has taken on the role of clinical instructor to students in Canada, Malaysia and Singapore, receiving awards for her quality of service and patient care. She is certified in Kinesiotaping, and specialises in manual therapy, sports, and women's health. Outside the clinic, Leah's passions are ice hockey, swimming, and exploring with her young daughter.