Karen Shamin Ann So is an internationally credentialed Senior Physiotherapist with over 13 years of clinical experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Perpetual Help – Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University in the Philippines. Throughout her career, Ms. So has specialized in the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and non-invasive management of complex musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, and neurological conditions, delivering personalized and compassionate care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Ms. So designs individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique functional goals. Her clinical methodology combines targeted pain management protocols, progressive flexibility and conditioning exercises, and therapeutic strength training. Emphasizing long-term recovery and injury prevention, she integrates personalized ergonomic and postural guidance to optimize physical performance during both daily activities and occupational tasks.

In addition to preventive care and acute injury management, Ms. So possesses extensive expertise in preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation for patients undergoing major procedures, including:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
• Total Hip Replacement (THR)
• Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
• Shoulder Arthroscopy & Rotator Cuff Repair

Licensures & Global Credentials

She holds active global credentials as a dual board-certified physiotherapist in both the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates, with international registration under the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom and the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (PBNZ).

Certifications:

• Certified Practitioner, International Schroth Three-Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy
• Certified Dry Needling Therapist
• Certified Dry Cupping Therapist
• Advanced Kinesiotaping, Muscle Taping & Sports Taping Practitioner