EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

What is an Exercise Physiologist?

Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university qualified allied health professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities.

    • Significantly reduce the amount of fatal heart attacks

    • Help you recover from cancer treatment quicker

    • Improve the breathing of those with lung disease

    • Help with postpartum recovery

    • Help manage your chronic pain

    • Help combat depression and the effects of medication

    • Improve recovery rate after surgery

    • Reduce the pain and increase movement of those with osteoarthritis

    • Reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes

    • AEPs are university qualified

    • AEPs have the skills and experience to prescribe exercise for chronic disease and injury

    • AEPs undertake strict accreditation requirements

    • AEPs are eligible to register with Medicare Australia, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and WorkCover and are recognised by most private health insurers

    • To improve your quality of care

    • To improve your quality of life

    • To support you to increase your physical activity levels in a safe way

What to expect at your appointments …

Semi-Private Group

Want a little more independence or maybe you like to be a little social? Semi-private sessions are practitioner small group studio sessions, with each person working on their tailored program that is developed in the initial assessment and subsequent consultations.

Initial Assessment

The best way to start is with a comprehensive examination where we hear your story, explore your movement and work together towards your goals whether they be in relation to an injury, sports performance, starting your Pilates journey or just to keep fit in a way that is individualised to you.

Prior to your first appointment, you’ll need to complete a new patient form. This should be in your emails after booking!

Please read the Terms and Conditions for your appointment prior to attending.

Bookings for initial consultations are available by calling, or using the Book Now function on the website menu.

1:1 Consultations

Work 1:1 with our Exercise Physiologist and Pilates practitioners utilising the full range the studio has to offer from Pilates apparatus (Reformer, trapeze table, wunda chair, ladder barrel) to suspension trainers and free weights. You are taken through a fully individualised program based on goals set in your assessment.

Our Extended Consultations run for one hour, although we like to give you the time you need to work through a full program; we realise that a 30 minute consult may be all that is required.

Terms and Conditions

Our Services & Programs

  • If you have been injured in a transport accident and are interested in seeing an Exercise Physiologist - we’ll need a letter from your referring doctor or specialist stating that you require Exercise Physiology as part of your TAC plan.

    We also require a Certificate of Capacity, your TAC claim number and accident date.

  • If you have been involved with an accident at work, are eligible for cover and interested in seeing an Exercise Physiologist - we’ll need a letter from your referring doctor or specialist stating that you require Exercise Physiology as part of your WorkCover plan.

    We also require a Certificate of Capacity, your WorkCover provider details and reference number.

  • There are two care plans that we accept under Medicare, and we’ll require a referral from your GP for either;

    Chronic Disease Management Plan for individuals who require Allied Health Services to assist in managing their chronic medical condition or complex needs.

    Group Allied Health Services referral for patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

    Please note with either plans there is a gap payment. Please enquire with us for more information.

  • If you have access to NDIS funding - UPR welcome self managed or plan managed clients!

    If you are a referrer - please include the client’s NDIS plan number, plan start and end dates and approval information.

  • If you’re eligible for services and payments under the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and would like to see an Exercise Physiologist - we’ll need a referral from your GP or specialist, and it will need to state your condition and specify that Exercise Physiology is required for that condition.

    We’ll also need to take a copy of your DVA card at your appointment.

We accept Private Health Insurance

Please note that it depends on many different factors whether you are covered for certain appointments, and should be discussed with both UPR and your private health provider prior to your appointment if you’re expecting to claim.