Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiologists are university trained exercise and movement specialists.
They use movement as medicine to treat a vide variety of chronic and acute health conditions.

Our exercise Physiologists are extremely experienced and well qualified
to help you manage your health needs through appropriate exercise therapy.

You may be eligible for free exercise therapy via Medicare and DVA benefits.
Health fund rebates may also be available.
No referral is needed for private sessions.

Exercise therapy involves:

• Individual health and fitness assessment
• Individual exercise program tailored to your personal health needs based on your assessment
• One-on-one personal exercise sessions working on your clinical needs

Exercise physiology may help you improve:

• Strength
• Aerobic fitness
• Exercise technique
• Posture
• Weight loss, weight management, body composition
• Mobility and balance

Exercise physiology is suitable for those with:

• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Rehabilitation from injury
• Rehabilitation post surgery
• No exercise experience

Services offered by our Exercise Physiologists include:

• Individualised one-on-one exercise programs
• Health checks
• Group exercise classes

Move with a mate:
Our experienced exercise physiologist will lead you and a friend through a personalised exercise session tailored to your health needs, injuries and movement dysfunctions.

Be smart, move well!

• Jess Mercieca

  Exercise Physiologist

  
• William Perrett

  Exercise Physiologist

  
• Deb Eveniss

  Exercise Physiologist

  

Jess Mercieca

Exercise Physiologist

Jess Mercieca

Exercise Physiologist

Jess is an accredited Exercise Physiologist who has completed her Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of New South Wales. Through clinical placement Jess gained experience in private practice seeing a range of conditions with a special interest in Parkinson’s disease, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy. Jess gained further experience working in a private hosp​ital, seeing p​​atients post-operatively and assisting in their recovery through a combination of gym-based exercise and hydrotherapy. Furthermore, Jess treated patients with chronic pain, muscle atrophy and cancer. Jess ensures each client is treated as an individual with consideration of the various lifestyle and psychological factors that interplay with recovery. Her focus is to empower people through exercise and guide them towards self management. Outside of work Jess is interested in strength training, swimming and hiking and enjoys the beach nearby her home.

William Perrett

Exercise Physiologist

William Perrett

Exercise Physiologist

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

Exercise Physiologist

Deb Eveniss

Exercise Physiologist

Deb is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and a Master of Clinic Exercise Physiology.

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.