Valerie Lai

About Valerie

- Over 25 years of experience as a physiotherapist across hospital and private settings, not forgetting to maintain work-life balance by spending time with her family in casual outdoor activities.

- Embraces an active lifestyle, not missing out on any opportunities to hike as long as the weather is sunny.

- Finds it pleasurable to collaborate with clients in the development of progressive health goals.

Professional Experience

Valerie is a Senior physiotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Manipulative Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne. She is also a titled member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia.

Valerie is a specialist in manipulative physiotherapy, dry needling, and client-centered exercise prescriptions. She has supported numerous clients, particularly in neuro-musculoskeletal areas, ranging from acute injuries to long-term rehabilitation in workplace and sports settings.

After relocating to Adelaide, Valerie has actively contributed to the Living Well with Persistent Pain Program, providing top-notch service to clients with chronic pain, those covered under NDIS, and residents of aged care facilities. She is a customer favourite at TU2 Physio & Remedial Massage, often fully booked throughout the week.

Interventions

- In-depth and extensive musculoskeletal assessments and treatment

- Advanced manipulative physiotherapy techniques

- Dry needling

- Client-centered exercise intervention for prevention and rehabilitation

- Workplace and sports injuries support

- NDIS and aged care orientations in physiotherapy practice

- Education on relaxation and pain management techniques for sustained health and wellbeing