Joanna Lim

  • Hand Occupational Therapy

Joanna’s primary specialization and passion is in hand therapy and upper limb rehabilitation, having more than 10 years of experience in this field.

Joanna obtained her Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Merit) from Nanyang Polytechnic in 2006. Under the MOH Health Science Scholarship, she graduated from La Trobe University, Australia, with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (1st class Honors) the following year. Upon graduation, she worked in Changi General Hospital and Sengkang General Hospital.

  • She has worked with hand and orthopedic surgeons in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing quality therapy services for clients with a variety of hand and upper limb conditions, including fractures, sprains/strains, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, repetitive strain disorders and complex trauma injuries.
  • During her tenures at CGH and SKGH, Joanna was a Senior Occupational Therapist and held the role of Hand Therapy and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Unit Leader. She was in charge of clinical supervision and management of staff, manpower planning, and daily operations of the unit.

  • In 2015, Joanna pursued her post-graduate studies in ergonomics and was awarded a Master of Science in Health Ergonomics (Merit) from University of Derby, UK. As the leader of the Ergonomics Workgroup in CGH, she has been extensively involved in the provision of ergonomics consultancy and workplace evaluation services, as well as the delivery of ergonomics talks, workshops and forums to corporate and public sectors.
  • Joanna is a firm believer in building good rapport with her clients and enjoys engaging with individuals from all walks of life. She is a proponent of client-centered care and advocacy, striving to ensure that her treatment plans are customised to the needs of each unique individual. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, reading and travelling.

 

Our Values & Mission

Spire Hand & Upper Limb Centre provides high quality clinical, surgical and rehabilitation services to help with patients managing sports injuries, arthritis, trauma, joint replacements and soft tissue reconstruction.

Our team of surgeons, clinicians and therapists are committed to understanding your needs as we strive to:

  • Provide accurate diagnosis and treatment,
  • Inspire and restore your active working and sporting life,
  • Walk the journey of recovery with you.
S
upportive Care
P
hysical Health
I
ntellectual Engagement
R
elational Empathy
E
motional Support

Our Clinic Locations

Spire Hand & Upper Limb Centre 3 Mount Elizabeth, #07-10
Singapore 228510

Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 6.00 pm
Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Sunday & PH: CLOSED

Spire Orthopaedic Physiotherapy & Rehab Centre 101 Irrawaddy Road, #18-03
Singapore 329565

Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 6.00 pm
Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Sunday & PH: CLOSED

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