Tim has provided physio services for the HKFC Rugby section for over 17 years. He now operates and manages CoreOFit, providing a comprehensive set of physio services ranging from sprain & strain rehabilitation, post-op rehabilitation, office ergonomic assessments, chronic and acute neck & back pain treatments, to running gait analysis & retraining, orthotics, core assessment & strengthening using Real Time Ultrasound Imaging.
Tim adopts a team approach, working cohesively with family doctors, surgeons, coaches, trainers and family to expedite patient’s recovery from injury.
He is a registered physiotherapist with a keen interest in sports injuries, as well as running gait & core analysis. He has extensive experience working with athletes from a variety of sports (skiing & snowboarding, running, rugby league, rugby union, ice hockey, field hockey, tennis, squash, soccer, kayaking, swimming, triathlon, adventure racing & ultramarathon), providing treatment and training programs at all levels from novice to elite professional/ Olympian.
Tim has also spent several years working in the industrial sector in Canada, gaining a wealth of experience in ergonomic assessment and occupational rehabilitation. He has an in-depth knowledge of office/workplace ergonomics and strategies to prevent chronic neck, back & upper limb overuse injuries.
Tim is an active sportsman who has held records and achieved many podium finishes in trail running, marathons, adventure racing and ultramarathons, both locally and internationally.
He has reached high levels of proficiency in several other sports, including whitewater kayaking, snowboarding and skiing (instructor – Canada). He also enjoys flying aeroplanes, kiteboarding, tennis, golf and anything that looks like fun! His younger days saw him represent N.S.W. in tertiary Rugby League.
Omel Rueda
BPE
Massage Therapist
Omel has over 7 years experience in Massage Therapy in Hong Kong. He graduated with a Bachelor of Physical Education degree, and taught for 2 years prior to continuing his education to be a physical trainer.
Omel’s passion to help people prompted his career in Massage Therapy. He attended the Chiva Som International Academy, where he graduated with a diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology, with emphasis on massage. Omel focuses on manual techniques for active individuals, ranging from stretching and improving range of motion to sports massage.
Omel is an outgoing person. His hobbies include various outdoor activities, spending time with family, traveling and catching up with friends from all over the world.