Audrey is a physiotherapist with extensive experience in rehabilitating medically complex and functionally challenged individuals as they transition from hospital to everyday life, with a focus on restoring function, confidence, and independence.
Registered to practise in both Singapore and Australia, Audrey brings a broad, internationally informed perspective to her work. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with First Class Honours from the University of Queensland (2013) and a Master’s degree with Distinction from University College London (2019).
Her clinical experience centres on early mobilisation and rehabilitation following serious illness, particularly for individuals recovering from critical care. Audrey has a special interest in ventilatory weaning, tracheostomy management, and the rehabilitation of patients with multiple comorbidities and risk factors. She is well versed in the use of various forms of oxygen therapy, and has contributed to the development of programmes aimed at improving the delivery and continuity of home oxygen therapy. She is deeply committed to bridging care from intensive care through to the community, ensuring patients experience a seamless rehabilitation journey.
Audrey is also experienced in managing neurological and geriatric patients, adopting a holistic approach to support mobility, function, and quality of life across different stages of recovery.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Audrey played a key leadership role as lead for physiotherapy services, overseeing care delivery during a period of significant healthcare demand. She also developed local guidelines for the physiotherapy management of COVID-19 patients across hospital and community settings, including care for individuals recovering from COVID-19 and post COVID-19 conditions. This includes persistent symptoms such as chronic fatigue, deconditioning, and autonomic dysfunction. In recognition of her contributions, she received two national awards.
Beyond clinical practice, Audrey contributes to the profession through education and leadership. She is an associate faculty member and a qualified examiner at the Singapore Institute of Technology, and her contributions to clinical education have been recognised with the National Healthcare Group Senior Educator Award. She has also been awarded the National Healthcare Group Budding Researcher Award for her work in research and quality improvement.
Audrey is engaged in professional development at both regional and international levels and has delivered talks on respiratory disease management across a range of platforms. She has held key leadership roles, including serving on critical care committees and contributing to organisation wide initiatives to improve patient care.
Outside of her professional role, Audrey is committed to giving back to the community. She volunteers with TriGen Youth Volunteers and participates in community initiatives, reflecting her belief in service beyond the clinical setting.