Hi, I am Hiro Friend, the founder of Refit.
I used to be a professional tennis player
and then a sports writer for a newspaper
and magazine in Tokyo.
I moved to Singapore with my family in
2008 and in 2010 I established my remedial
therapy practice, Refit, located in Tanglin
shopping centre.
Sports & Remedial Therapist
Certified Remedial Therapist
(Acquired Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT50307 in Australia)
Acquired Certificate in "Physiotherapy & Exercise" at Chiva-
Som Academy in Bangkok, accredited by CIBTAC and approved
by the Thai Ministry of Education.
Certified Therapy Fitness Trainer (USA)
Former Pro Tennis Player
Started tennis at the age of seven and won junior titles in Japan
in three years. Selected for World Junior Championships (Florida)
at 11 years old. Traveled overseas 3-4 months every year with
national top players from 10 till 18 years old. Played junior
division of Grand Slams and also played in World Youth Cup for
Japan and won the Bronze medal. Became a pro at 19 but
retired right after graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University
due to injuries.