Exercise Physiology

Available at:

  • Keilor East Leisure Centre
  • Ascot Vale Leisure Centre

Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiologists deliver you safe and effective exercise interventions to help you reach your optimal health. Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university qualified, allied health professionals with the knowledge, skills and competencies to serve those with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities.

With the philosophy of exercise is medicine, our one-on-one or group membership programs provide an individual tailored exercise treatment plan for everyone who joins. We firmly believe that a ‘one size fits all’ approach does not work when managing illnesses and injuries.

If you have Private Health insurance or you're currently under WorkCover, TAC, DVA or NDIS funding streams you may qualify for rebates under these compensable schemes.

Conditions and areas our team can provide expert support, guidance and advice with:

  • Intellectual, physical and neurological conditions (NDIS)
  • Kidney health
  • Cancers
  • Metabolic conditions
  • Neurological conditions
  • Musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation
  • Respiratory/pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Mental health
  • Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis
  • Return to work / life function (Workcover, motor accident)

Exercise Physiologist bookings

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Exercise Physiology Group Program

The Exercise Physiology Group Program is available to members on our MOVE Gold membership.

We take into account your specific health concerns, needs and goals within each group session, and apply an evidence-based approach to treatment in a socially welcoming approach. You will exercise alongside likeminded people with the support of an accredited Exercise Physiologist to support you along the way.

With our Exercise Physiology Group Program, you’ll enjoy:

  • Personalised exercise plans designed by our Exercise Physiologists.
  • Access to a dedicated Exercise Physiology Group timetable with gym, Hydrotherapy and Reformer classes led by our Exercise Physiology team.
  • Initial assessment and quarterly progress and program reviews to keep you on track.
  • All the benefits of our MOVE Gold memberships including access to our health club and aquatic areas, group exercise classes, Reformer Pilates and B Active Functional Training classes.
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Our team

Learn more about each of our Exercise Physiology team by viewing their profiles below.

  • Photo of Tara Harrington

    Tara

    Passionate about women’s health and neurological conditions, Tara empowers individuals through exercise to improve both mental and physical wellbeing.

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  • Photo of Adrian Dobraszkiewicz

    Adrian

    Adrian specialises in clinical exercise for chronic conditions, using tailored movement to restore function, manage pain and improve wellbeing.

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  • Photo of Claudia Cosoleto

    Claudia

    Claudia is passionate about women’s health, believing in movement as medicine to help individuals lead stronger, happier and healthier lives.

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  • Photo of Caitlin Priestley

    Caitlin

    Caitlin empowers individuals to regain strength, confidence and resilience through tailored exercise, fostering wellbeing, enjoyment and long-term quality of life.

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  • Photo of Manuella Ribeiro

    Manuella

    Manuella designs supportive, personalised programs blending exercise science and Pilates, helping people move with purpose, restore strength and build lasting confidence.

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Exercise Physiology FAQs

Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are recognised and registered by the Australian Government as allied health professionals. Specialising in the prescription of exercise to treat and manage acute, sub-acute and chronic medical conditions, musculoskeletal injuries or disabilities.

With university degree education, an exercise physiologist can work with patients from post-surgery in hospital settings to return to work/sport at community level in private practice. Exercise physiologists can also assist with athletic development and work in elite sport.

You don’t need a referral unless you're being treated by one of our AEP’s through the following compensable schemes:

  • WorkCover/WorkSafe
  • Medicare
  • TAC (Transport Accident Commission)
  • NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
  • DVA  (Department of Veterans Affairs)

Exercise Physiology is for people who a have high risk of developing or diagnosed with:

  • Cardiovascular conditions
    • Coronary heart disease
    • Stroke
    • Hypertension
    • Peripheral artery disease
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
    • Muscle strains/tears
    • Back pain
    • Joint pain
    • Arthritis/Osteoarthritis/Osteoporosis
  • Respiratory conditions
    • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
    • Asthma
    • Emphysema
  • Post-surgery rehabilitation
    • Knee or hip replacement
    • Arthroscopes 
    • Laminectomy/discectomy/spinal fusion
  • Neurological conditions
    • MS
    • Parkinson's
    • SCI
  • Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
  • Cancers
  • Mental health
  • Obesity

Exercise Physiologists can also work with general populations to assist them to optimise their health and fitness goals, leading to improved function and ability to complete activities of daily living.

Exercise physiologists are qualified to prescribe exercise for health, rehabilitation and fitness. The skills and knowledge of an exercise physiologist are developed over five years of university education which enables them to treat proficiently in a variety of settings.

This includes land-based exercise, water-based exercise (warm water therapy) and through education via individualised health counselling and facilitated group programs.

Fees and charges for individual sessions are below (current as of 01/07/2025, and subject to change).

Scheme Type
Duration
Fee
Medicare 
60mins
$61.80 rebate available
WorkCover
30mins
Fully rebated
TAC
60mins
Fully rebated
NDIS
60 mins
Fully rebated
DVA
60 mins
Fully rebated
Private Health Insurance
60 mins
Dependent on coverage
Standard Consultation (60mins)
 60 mins
$104.00 - $166.99
Standard Consultation (45mins)
45 mins
$78.00 - $125.24
Standard Consultation (30mins)
 30 mins
$67.60 - $86.32

Exercise Physiology Group Program FAQs

The Exercise Physiology Program is included within the MOVE Gold Membership and is an opt-in program.

If you are a MOVE Gold member and would like to join the Exercise Physiology Program please let us know via the enquiry form and we can get you started. If you would like to upgrade to MOVE Gold and join the Exercise Physiology Group Program we can also help with that.

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If you are already a MOVE Gold member, you can book in your 60minute Initial Assessment using the below buttons:

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Yes absolutely, however this would be in addition to the Membership fee and aligned to our Exercise Physiology fees and charges. If you have access to compensable funding like Medicare or Department of Veteran Affairs then we can use that to support the cost.

Read more information about the fees and charges in the Exercise Physiology FAQ section.

No, you can self-refer into the Exercise Physiology Program.

If during the initial assessment the Exercise Physiologist would like to get some feedback or discuss with your GP they will talk to you directly about this and obtain the right consent to do so.

Once signing up or upgrading your current membership to the MOVE Gold membership, you will have an initial assessment with the Exercise Physiologist.

They will work with you to go through the current Exercise Physiology Group Program timetable and find regular sessions that suit your schedule.

You will be able to book into ongoing group sessions via the Active World App.

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Become a MOVE Gold Member to unlock access to our Group Exercise Physiology program and all the full access benefits.

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