Kenny Yu Physio

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About Kenny Yu

BSc (Hons) Physio, Pgd (Mani Physio), MPhty (Otago) Consultant Physiotherapist, Clinical Educator & Founder of FMT

Meet Your Educator & Clinician

Thank you for visiting. If you dive into my background, you’ll see the diverse path I’ve walked since beginning my practice as a registered physiotherapist. Over a career spanning more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of experiencing healthcare from almost every angle—as a student, clinician, researcher, manager, educator, and speaker.

Today, I am based in Dunedin, New Zealand, serving as a Consultant Physiotherapist and Clinical Educator at A+ Physio, where I manage a heavy caseload of complex, chronic musculoskeletal pain. Across all of my roles, my core focus has never changed: to serve the community by making the best use of non-pharmaceutical interventions, ultimately helping to decrease overall medical system costs and transform how society approaches long-term health.

鄙人為香港及紐西蘭註冊物理治療師，醉心物理治療工作二十載，過往主要於香港診治，推廣業界課程及診所經營。相信透過各種交流與運動、傳媒、教育、保險、醫學界、政府部門及市民大眾一起提升醫療質素及有效控制成本。亦聯繫各國精英為本港物理治療發展及技術提供培訓選項。曾為香港野外定向隊隨隊治療師。獲香港理工大學物理治療學一級榮譽學士。曾於伊利沙伯醫院的深切治療部，急症室，骨科與內科病房等部門工作。於廣州中山大學醫學院完成物理治療針灸文憑，也是澳洲臨床普拉提導師(Clinical Pilates instructor)，及後於新西蘭奧塔哥大學物理治療修讀碩士課程，其關於普拉提運動科研將刊登國際醫學期刊。於新西蘭奧塔哥大學物理治療修讀碩士課程，其關於普拉提運動科研將刊登國際醫學期刊。同時小弟聯合創辦適啟醫療集團，同事數十合作無間，診所靈活運作。及後淡出管理工作，移居海外，繼續專注診症及業內培訓、顧問等工作。醉心研發筋膜提拉法近十年，簡單方便的物理治療方法可以助人助己。

A Global Clinical Journey

My clinical roots began with rigorous training and practice in Hong Kong and Australia, including formative years at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Working across diverse non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private hospitals, and eventually establishing my own successful private practice gave me a deep understanding of varied healthcare systems.

Driven to continually push the boundaries of manual therapy, I pursued advanced knowledge in New Zealand, completing a Master’s degree in Manipulative Physiotherapy at the University of Otago. It was here that mastering movement pattern analysis became a core pillar of my diagnostic framework.

Innovation: Fascial Mobilisation Therapy (FMT)

Throughout my career, I have looked for ways to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern science. Early training in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) inspired me to look at traditional cupping through a critical, evidence-informed lens.

This exploration led me to develop the Modern Cupping Method (MCM) in 2016, which has since evolved into my signature workshop and treatment framework: Fascial Mobilisation Therapy (FMT).

I designed FMT to directly solve a dual crisis in modern physical therapy:

For the Patient: The critical need for rapid, safe, and lasting objective results.
For the Therapist: The urgent requirement to protect the physical longevity and joint health of clinicians performing repetitive manual work.

Beyond FMT, innovation remains central to my practice. I am proud to have been the pioneer to introduce the foundational framework of Movement Based Classification for (MBC) in DMA Clinical Pilates - model a terminology and systematic approach that was later adapted into the widely recognized MBCT model.

Kenny Physio Modern Cupping Method Back Demo.PNG

International Education & Research

I believe the best way to revolutionize healthcare is to share knowledge globally. As a published researcher and international educator, I regularly design and deliver intensive postgraduate workshops. My on going schedule includes bringing these advanced clinical frameworks to physiotherapists across New Zealand, Hong Kong and other places in near future.

Community Leadership & Culture

For me, health and movement extend far beyond the clinic walls. True wellness is built within the community.

Outside of my clinical and teaching practice, I lead and manage our local traditional (Otago-Southland Chinese Association) lion dance troupe here in Dunedin. Mentoring a team of more than 20 young performers (ages 8 to 30) allows me to combine my passion for cultural heritage with active, community-level health promotion. It keeps me deeply rooted in the community I serve and reminds me daily of the joy, strength, and connection that movement brings to people's lives.

A Snapshot of Impact

I believe in consistent, deliberate action. To give you an idea of the scope of my current work, in a typical year I balance:

Over 1,000 one-on-one clinical sessions helping local patients recover and thrive.
Leading and executing 30+ community cultural performances and youth workshops.
Conducting multiple intensive postgraduate workshops to advance the skills of fellow clinicians worldwide.

physiotherapy training

Physiotherapy Training

Master of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, New Zealand
Postgraduate Diploma of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, New Zealand
Diploma on Acupuncture for Physiotherapists; Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Medical School, Sun Yat-Sen University
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Certified DMA Clinical Pilates Instructor
Certified lecturer of World Balance Taping Medical Association
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
Senior Sports First Aid Instructor
Qigong Baduanjin Rehabilitation Instructor; Hong Kong Health Qigong Club Chinese Hong Kong Health Qigong Limited
On-field Sports Physiotherapy Certificate- Level 1 and 2; The Accident & Emergency Training Centre, Hospital Authority
Male Erectile Dysfunction Masterclass; Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Pelivc Floor physiotherapy certificate course; Hemax
Anatomy Train Myofascial Meridians; Kinesis
Muscle Energy Technique for Sacrum; Therapeutic Systems Incorporated
Craniosacral Therapy Approach CST-1; Acorn Seminars, Inc
Lower Limb Biomechanics Module 1 & 2; Internation College of Biomechanics
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of Lumbar Spine;The McKenzie Institute International
Muscle Energy Technique for Pelvis; Therapeutic Systems Incorporated
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging in Physiotherapy Practice:PolyU
Brian Mulligan’s Concepts Mobilizations With Movement, NAGS ETC. – upper Quadrant: HKPA
Acupuncture Using Myofascial Trigger point approach; Cosmo integrated Healthcare centre
Segmental Acupuncture on Clinical Practice; Acupuncture Specialty Group, HKPA
龍氏治脊療法(入門班);Manual Therapy Specialty Group,HKPA
醫手法治療頸椎相關疾病；;廣東省中醫藥科技發展交流中心
經筋療法研習班; 環宇綜合健康中心
手法治療四肢關節骨盆旋移相關疾病;廣東省中醫藥科技發展交流中心

Sports- related experiences

Sports

Team Physiotherapist for Rugby League Team of University of Otago
Team-Physiotherapist for Hong Kong Orienteering team in Junior World Orienteering Championships
Team-Physiotherapist for Hong Kong Orienteering team in the 2nd Asian Orienteering Championships 2010
On-site physiotherapist for Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
On-site physiotherapist for Oxfam Trailwalker
On-site physiotherapist for East Asian Game 2009
On-site physiotherapist for Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup
Medical assistant for Hong Kong Seven Rugby Tournament
On-site physiotherapist for China Coast Marathon
On-site physiotherapist for Local Orienteering Team
On-site physiotherapist for Green Power Hike
On-site physiotherapist for International Sandbeach Handball and Volleyball Tournament

Publication

publication

Yu, Kwan Kenny, Evelyn Tulloch, and Paul Hendrick. "Interrater reliability of a Pilates movement-based classification system." Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2015).
Speaker in Australia Physiotherapy Conference 2013