Seungwon (Kris) Seo
Training & Qualifications
Kris Seo holds a Master’s of Physical Therapy from the University of Manitoba’s faculty of Medical Rehabilitation. He has completed post-graduate training in relieving TMJ (jaw) pain and dysfunction.
Kris also holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology, with a minor in psychology.
Kris' Approach
“Clients get the best results when they feel empowered and are active participants in their treatment plan. I do this by making sure my clients understand their injuries.”
“I also like to focus on finding the cause of the injury, not just on treating the symptoms. Knowing the cause is crucial for preventing the injury from happening again, or for resolving long-standing injuries.”
Unique Service Offerings
Kris Seo is bilingual and can provide physiotherapy services in both English and Korean.
Kris also has extensive experience prescribing therapeutic exercise, drawing on his graduate-level training, his previous work as a personal trainer and his various roles leading group exercise sessions.
More About Kris
Tell us the story of why you became a physiotherapist.
“I always wanted a job that would let me meet new people and have a positive impact on their lives.
“I shadowed several different professions when I was young, and physiotherapy seemed like the best match for me. I liked the social nature of the job, and I was captivated by the analytical aspects of the assessment process and the complexity of human anatomy and physiology.”
What do you like about being a physiotherapist?
“I like being able to see the progress my clients make in their rehab and training. And I love that the nature of my job requires me to learn more about each person in order to help.”
What do you like best about working at River East Physiotherapy?
“I love the work environment. The physios and massage therapists at River East Physiotherapy are driven by curiosity and a desire to help their clients get better.
I’m always learning when I’m at work, and that’s a great privilege.”
What are some compliments you’ve received from patients?
“Clients have told me they feel supported and listened to during our appointments.”
What’s something you’re proud of?
“I’m proud of my ability to speak another language. So much of what we do in physiotherapy relies on good communication. So by providing physiotherapy in Korean and in English, I can help more people access quality physiotherapy services.”
Are there any particular clinical challenges you’re passionate about solving?
“Everything! I’m infinitely curious.”
Is there a clinical area you’re particularly interested in?
“Pain science. I want to learn even more about the mechanisms of pain and the best ways to treat it. Reducing pain can significantly improve a person’s quality of life.
“I’m also interested in maximizing performance and functional abilities for my clients. That means getting athletes to perform at their best, or getting people back to their activities of daily living.”
“I really enjoy assessing shoulder injuries as well!”
What do you like to do in your spare time?
“In my spare time, I like to invent new dishes to share with my friends and family. I also like listening to podcasts about research, and to audiobooks about self-improvement – I’m a huge nerd.
“I also enjoy learning new songs on my guitar.”
What’s something that few people know about you?
“I used to play basketball, football, rugby, and wrestling in school. I like to volunteer and try new things, and I’ve served in more than seven different long-term volunteer positions throughout my life.”
Someone who knows you well would describe you as…
“A friendly nerd who’s always happy to help!”
What do you love about Winnipeg?
“I love the friendliness of Winnipeggers. I often get a ‘hello’ or ‘good morning’ from strangers, and it always makes me smile.”
