About us
Performing Arts Physio – a subsidiary of Physio Asia Therapy Centre, is a practice led by Pooja Verma. This is the first physiotherapy practice in Singapore that is solely dedicated to offering specialised care to performing artists.
Our team
About Pooja Verma
Passion for the Arts
With over a decade of passion for the Arts, Pooja’s Masters in Performing Arts Medicine (UCL) enabled her to merge professional and personal interests. She engages in local and international Physiotherapy and Performing Arts Medicine communities, contributing to its advancement through presentations and advocacy worldwide.
Professional work
Performing arts expertise
Pooja, part-time lecturer at LASALLE, teaches Performance Training to BA Musical Theatre students. She has guest lectured for NUS Masters of Theatre Practice and UCL MSc Performing Arts Medicine.
Recent talks
London
Workshop on Aerialist Rehab 2024 with Dr. Emily Scherb & Prof. Lynette Khoo-Summers
PAMA conference 2024
Singapore
The Healthy Singer’s Toolbox – Techniques for Optimal Vocal Health
The Voice Company
Global
Circus Health: Learn how to Juggle your Artists
PAMA webinar on Circus Health in 2024
Seoul
Vocal Physiotherapy
International Exchange Symposium, Sahmyook University
Singapore
Vocal Physiotherapy
The Voice Company
Singapore
Injury prevention for performing artists
Lasalle College of the Arts
Global
Conversation about Vocal Physiotherapy
Podcast TVS
Singapore
Vocal Physiotherapy
PAM SIG
London
Vocal Physiotherapy
UCL PAM Day
Global
Hosted the Asian segment 2023
PAMAthon webinar
New York
The Health & Well-being of Circus Artists – A biopsychosocial Perspective
PAMA Conference
Global
Injury Profiling in Circus Artists
ASPAH Conference
Featured in
“Growing interest in specialised therapies for dancers and singers, patients and doctors”
“Growing interest in specialised therapies for dancers and singers, patients and doctors”
“Performing arts medicine: Strengthening the minds and bodies of performers”
“Performing arts medicine: Strengthening the minds and bodies of performers”
Worked with artists from
About Wei Ling
Wei Ling is a seasoned pole instructor and performer, which elevates her ability as a performing arts physiotherapist. Aside from pole, she also enjoys (and finds new ways to torture herself with) yoga, aerial hammock, calisthenics, and running.
Passion for the Arts
Wei combines a keen ability to analyse complex movement patterns, with certification from the Performing Arts Medicine Association and mentorship by Dr. Emily Scherb in Circus Medicine, which positions her as a rising expert in this unique field. Having worked with dancers at the Royal Ballet School and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, she possesses industry-relevant experience to support highly skilled artists.
Recent talks
London
Workshop on Aerialist Rehab 2024 with Dr. Emily Scherb & Prof. Lynette Khoo-Summers
PAMA conference 2024
Singapore
The Healthy Singer’s Toolbox – Techniques for Optimal Vocal Health
The Voice Company
Global
Circus Health: Learn how to Juggle your Artists
PAMA webinar on Circus Health in 2024
Seoul
Vocal Physiotherapy
International Exchange Symposium, Sahmyook University
Singapore
Vocal Physiotherapy
The Voice Company
Singapore
Injury prevention for performing artists
Lasalle College of the Arts
Global
Conversation about Vocal Physiotherapy
Podcast TVS
Singapore
Vocal Physiotherapy
PAM SIG
London
Vocal Physiotherapy
UCL PAM Day
Global
Hosted the Asian segment 2023
PAMAthon webinar
New York
The Health & Well-being of Circus Artists – A biopsychosocial Perspective
PAMA Conference
Global
Injury Profiling in Circus Artists
ASPAH Conference
Worked with artists from