Arthur Codsi is a senior osteopath and clinical director at City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy in Singapore. Paris-born, he qualified with a Master’s degree in osteopathy from the British School of Osteopathy in London and has worked as an osteopath in the UK, India, Hong Kong and Singapore.
His practice centres on structural osteopathy, with a particular interest in sports injuries and biomechanical issues. He has worked with athletes and rugby teams and continues to work with a rugby club in Singapore.
He is registered with the General Osteopathic Council in the UK and serves as President of the Osteopathic Association of Singapore, a voluntary body. The clinic blends osteopathy with physiotherapy.
Clinical focus
Sports osteopathy.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
Master of Osteopathy, British School of Osteopathy (London, UK).
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy (see our clinic listing) — CBD (Robinson Road)
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): General Osteopathic Council (UK); President, Osteopathic Association of Singapore
Getting to the clinic
Arthur Codsi is a senior osteopath and clinical director at City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy, practising at its CBD clinic on Robinson Road. Robinson Road runs through the heart of Singapore’s financial district, which is one of the best-connected parts of the island. The nearest MRT stations are Tanjong Pagar (EW15) and Raffles Place (EW14/NS26) on the East-West and North-South lines, with Telok Ayer (DT18) on the Downtown Line and Shenton Way (TE19) and Maxwell (TE18) on the Thomson-East Coast Line all within a short, largely sheltered walk through the office district.
The area is densely served by buses running along Robinson Road, Cecil Street and Shenton Way, so a bus connection is usually easy from most parts of the city. Taxi and ride-hailing drop-off at the office-tower entrances along Robinson Road is straightforward, though kerbside space can be tight during weekday peak hours, when the financial district is busiest. If you are driving, the commercial buildings here provide paid visitor parking, but carparks and the surrounding roads fill up during office hours, so allow extra time at the start and end of the working day. As the practice runs more than one location in Singapore, confirm that your appointment is at the Robinson Road CBD clinic, and check the exact building, unit and best drop-off point with City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy when you book.
What sports osteopathy covers
Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine concerned with how the joints, muscles and connective tissues move and bear load. Arthur Codsi’s practice centres on structural osteopathy, with a particular interest in sports injuries and biomechanical issues, informed by his work with athletes and rugby teams. Sports-focused osteopathy commonly addresses strains, sprains, overuse injuries and the mechanical problems that arise from training and competition, as well as the back, joint and soft-tissue complaints that affect active people.
A biomechanical approach looks not only at the painful area but at how the whole chain of movement is functioning, since a problem in one region can place strain on another. Treatment is typically combined with advice on training load, movement and rehabilitation exercises. Osteopathy of this kind is generally aimed at mechanical and soft-tissue injuries rather than at medical conditions; where an injury may involve a fracture, serious ligament rupture or another problem needing imaging or a surgical opinion, a referral on to a doctor is appropriate.
What to expect at a consultation
A first visit usually begins with a detailed discussion of your injury or complaint, your sport and training routine, how the problem started and what aggravates or eases it, along with your relevant medical history. A physical examination follows, in which the osteopath watches how you move, tests the affected area and assesses the surrounding biomechanics. From this the osteopath explains what they think is contributing to the problem and discusses a plan, which often combines hands-on treatment with rehabilitation exercises and advice on managing training load. You should feel free to ask what is being done and why.
Preparing for your appointment
To get the most from the visit, it helps to bring:
- Photo identification and any GP, polyclinic or specialist referral letter.
- Relevant previous records, scans or imaging of the injured area.
- A current list of medications and supplements.
- A written list of symptoms and questions.
- For sports injuries, details of your training routine and, if relevant, your usual footwear or equipment, which can help when assessing biomechanics.
Wear or bring comfortable sportswear that allows free movement and access to the area being assessed.
After your consultation and follow-up
After the session you will usually be given a rehabilitation plan, which may include exercises and advice on returning to training gradually, and told whether further visits are recommended. Sports and overuse injuries often improve over a series of reviewed sessions as load is managed. Your osteopath should refer you on if your injury may need imaging or a medical or surgical opinion, and you can seek a second opinion if you are unsure about a plan. Seek prompt medical attention for severe injuries, suspected fractures, joint instability, significant swelling or any loss of function.
Booking, referrals and fees
You do not generally need a referral to see a private osteopath in Singapore and can usually book directly. A GP or polyclinic referral may still help if you also need investigations or subsidised care in the public system. Osteopathy is a private, out-of-pocket service and is not covered by MediSave or MediShield Life, which apply to defined medical procedures; some private or employer insurance plans include allied-health benefits, so it is worth checking your policy. As fees vary by clinic and session, confirm current charges with City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy when you book.
Common questions
What does sports osteopathy help with?
It commonly addresses sports and overuse injuries, strains and sprains, and the biomechanical issues that affect active people, combined with rehabilitation advice.
Do I need imaging first?
Not necessarily. The osteopath will assess your injury and, if imaging or a medical opinion is needed, advise you to arrange it.
Is osteopathy regulated in Singapore?
It is not statutorily regulated here and there is no government register. Reputable practitioners hold recognised overseas qualifications and may be registered with bodies such as the UK General Osteopathic Council.
How soon can I return to sport?
This depends on the injury and how it responds. Your osteopath will usually guide a gradual return as part of the rehabilitation plan.
Related guides
See also: our editorial directory of osteopaths in Singapore and our shortlist of osteopathy clinics.
This is an independent, factual profile compiled from the public sources listed above — not a paid listing, advertisement or endorsement. Note: osteopathy is not a statutorily regulated profession in Singapore (there is no government register); reputable osteopaths hold recognised overseas qualifications (e.g. from the UK or Australia) and may be registered with bodies such as the UK General Osteopathic Council. Where “Dr” is shown it is a courtesy title, not a medical degree. Confirm qualifications directly with the clinic. This page is general information, not medical advice. See our editorial policy.
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