TJ graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy and started his physio career at a widely-renowned physiotherapy clinic, Kinetics Whangaparaoa, in early 2023. In the first 2 years of his career, he developed great communication skills, diagnostic skills for musculokeletal injuries, and evidence-based treatment.

From all the learning, training, and support at Kinetics, TJ found his own physiotherapy clinic in North Shore. He is highly passionate about sports medicine, strength & conditioning, exercise-based rehabilitation, and injury prevention with functional restoration.

TJ has also been working with sports teams:

• Auckland United Football Club 2020 – 2021
• North Shore Rugby Football Club (U-21) 2023 – 2024
• North Shore Rugby Football Club (Women) 2025 – Current

TJ was born and raised in South Korea, speaks native Korean and now lives on North Shore with his wife and son. TJ has trained Taekwondo and played football in his younger age and is now more passionate about helping people get back to their desired functions.