3 million Australians are living with anxiety or depression
Mental health is gripping Australia with both hands. It has been one of the hardest areas for our community to talk about, yet it becomes one of the most important conversations of our generation. The difficulty comes from the fact that each case and each individual.. is just that! An individual!
If you are seeking help to manage anxious thoughts or just find it difficult to enjoy things you used to.
Exercise may be a strategy you haven’t tried to help your mental health. We know from recent research that participating in regular exercise changes the structure and function of your brain. This helps to reduce stress, clear your head, and release hormones which work in your favour.
If exercise is yet to be a part of your day, try perform a 15-20 minute walk, jog or cycle outside. If you are after a challenge go for a bushwalk and emerse yourself in the kuring-gai national park just on our doorstep. Better yet get a friend involved and make it a regular weekly event, with Spring just around the corner get out and experience the new growth in the tress and yourself.
An exercise Physiologist is trained to provide the most individualised exercise regime to be challenging yet achievable. This has been shown to be the best in increasing confidence, self esteem and general wellbeing.
Do you suffer from anxiety, depression or other mental health condition?
15% Adults do
13% Children & Young people do
Suicide is the leading cause of death in young people, with boys seeking less help than girls
Over 75% of mental health problems occur before the age of 25
Book now with one of our EP’s!
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Jess MerciecaExercise Physiologist
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William PerrettExercise Physiologist
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Deb EvenissExercise Physiologist
Jess Mercieca
Jess Mercieca
William Perrett
William Perrett
Will is an accredited Exercise Physiologist who completed his Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Technology Sydney. Through clinical placement, Will gained extensive experience in age-related conditions, working with older adults to learn the benefits of resistance training in maintaining strength and balance. Will also obtained an insight into neurological conditions as he completed a placement in a specialised clinic working with conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke and MS.
Prior to becoming an exercise physiologist, Will has worked as a learn to swim instructor and squad swimming coach where he developed his passion for teaching others. In this role, Will gained extensive experience working with children and people of all ages. Will believes that exercise is for everyone and that it’s never too late to get started. He is passionate about helping people improve their health and their lives through the power of exercise.
Outside of work, Will pursues his own goals in running, swimming, triathlon and strength training. He is always pushing towards a new personal best and looks forward to helping you reach yours.
Clinical special interest areas- Strength and conditioning, Paediatrics, Older adults.
Deb Eveniss
Deb Eveniss
Deb began her health and fitness career working as a personal trainer after obtaining her Certificate III and IV in Fitness. Here she developed a keen interest in healthy aging, falls prevention and cancer and exercise. Deb then decided to further her knowledge and experience by further study and becoming an exercise physiologist.
Deb has a keen interest in helping those with cancer, neurological conditions such as MS, HD, PD and stroke and brain injury survivors. More recently she has been researching and treating fatigue conditions including Long Covid, ME/CFS, POTS and EDS. Deb strongly believes that “movement is medicine” and wants to help people enjoy all that safe and healthy movement can bring.
In her spare time Deb is heavily involved in parkrun, soccer, trail running, hiking, kayaking and raising two very busy teenagers.