Frequently Asked Question's
What is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and how can you help me?
An Exercise Physiologist provides evidence-based exercise programs to help you:
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Reduce pain
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Recover from injury
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Improve strength and mobility
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Return to work or daily activities
Every program is tailored specifically to your goals, condition, and current ability.
Do I need a referral to book an appointment?
No referral is required to get started.
However, you may be eligible for rebates with a referral through:
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Medicare (EPC/Chronic Disease Management Plan)
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WorkCover
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NDIS
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Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
What happens in the first session?
Your first session is all about understanding you.
We’ll cover:
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Your injury or health history
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Current limitations and goals
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Movement and strength assessment
From there, you’ll receive a clear plan and your first tailored exercises.
Can you help if I am in pain?
Yes—this is exactly what we specialise in.
Your program will be designed to:
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Work within your pain limits
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Gradually build strength and confidence
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Avoid flare-ups while still progressing
What types of conditions do you treat?
We work with a wide range of conditions, including:
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Musculoskeletal injuries (back, neck, shoulder, knee)
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Workplace injuries
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Post-surgical rehabilitation
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Chronic pain conditions
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Eating disorders and over exercising behaviours
What if I haven't exercise in years?
That’s completely fine.
Programs are built to match your starting point—whether you’re:
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Returning from injury
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New to exercise
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Lacking confidence
We focus on progression at your pace.
Do you work with WorkCover clients?
Yes.
We provide structured rehabilitation programs to:
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Support recovery from workplace injuries
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Improve functional capacity
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Assist with safe and sustainable return to work
We also communicate with relevant stakeholders (e.g. case managers, employers) where required.
Can you help me return to work after injury?
Absolutely.
Your program will focus on:
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Building job-specific strength and capacity
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Improving tolerance to work tasks
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Gradual return-to-work planning
Do you work with NDIS participants?
Yes, we support NDIS participants with tailored exercise programs aimed at:
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Improving independence
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Increasing physical capacity
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Enhancing quality of life
How long does it take to see results?
This depends on your condition and consistency, but most people notice:
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Improved movement and confidence within the first few weeks
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Strength and functional improvements over 4–8 weeks
How often should I attend sessions?
This varies depending on your goals and needs.
Most clients start with:
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1–2 sessions per week
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Then transition to more independent training as they progress.