Exercise Physiologists Brisbane
At Habitual Health Collective, we believe that movement is a gateway to new beginnings, and we’re passionate about helping you achieve your health-related goals through our specialised Exercise Physiology services in Brisbane. Whether you're interested in Pilates-based therapy or seeking treatment for a long-term illness, our team of expert exercise physiologists is ready to support you on your movement journey.
Meet Our Exercise Physiologists
Georgia Hardy
DIRECTOR/ SENIOR EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Pilates Mat Work & Reformer Qualified, Yoga Teacher (250 hr RTT), Certified Breath Coach (YACEP-15)
Georgia believes that movement and education can be a gateway to new beginnings in regards to a person’s physical and mental wellbeing. She listens to your body and understands your limits, further employing movement as a modality for the treatment of long-term health conditions across all stages; prevention, acute therapy, and on-going management.
Areas of interest: Persistent pain, mental health, return to running, musculoskeletal (muscle & joint), clinical pilates and breath work.
Mackenzie Fennell
CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Mackenzieis a Clinical Exercise Physiologist who brings a wealth of experience in managing a diverse range of health conditions and supporting clients to achieve their health and wellness goals.
Mackenzie creates an enjoyable, motivating and supportive exercise environment. She strives to empower individuals with a holistic approach to wellness that fosters connection to self and long-term vitality.
Mackenzie’s background includes working in clinical settings and multidisciplinary teams, conducting research into Womens health and metabolic conditions, and lecturing in Exercise Science. Her areas of interest include healthy ageing, lower back pain and neurological conditions, including Parkinsons, Stroke and MS.
Nic Araya
SENIOR EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Nicolas is a highly qualified Exercise Physiologist, Accredited Exercise Scientist, and Personal Trainer, boasting over a decade of expertise in the field. His comprehensive background spans clinical practice within hospital and private clinic settings, focusing on Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cardiovascular rehabilitation, and metabolic conditions. Notably, Nicolas specializes in utilizing Progressive Resistance Training (PRT) for effectively treating and managing Osteoporosis.
With a passion for strength and conditioning cultivated over 15 years in the Health and Fitness Industry, Nicolas prioritises resistance training and energy systems training to optimise health and performance. His dedication extends beyond conventional fitness methods, as evidenced by his immersion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the past decade. This unique pursuit has enriched his understanding of movement, training, and rehabilitation, offering insights from self-defense to competitive sport and movement art.
Nic’s holistic approach to movement therapy integrates elements from Yoga, Pilates, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu flow, providing clients with a dynamic and comprehensive approach to achieving their fitness and rehabilitation goals.
Gym-Based Prehab & Rehabilitation
Individualised movement and education sessions post your initial assessment. Your exercise program is tailored to your needs, health conditions and designed to improve your quality of life. These sessions can be supervised in the clinic or completed independently with a follow up review of your own timeline. These sessions may utilise weights, bands, bodyweight or hydrotherapy, with monitoring of blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels and heart rate if required.
A typical client may request:
- Strength program to pre hip replacement
- Strength and/or cardio program for chronic disease management (Enhanced Primary Care Plan)
- Cardio-based program to improve cardiovascular fitness and weight loss
- Exercises to help repair injured muscles, tendons or joints
- Strength program post knee surgery
- Exercises to improve posture and relieve joint pain
- Exercise program to promote healthy ageing
Clinical Reformer Pilates
Clinical pilates is a form of pilates that focuses on posture, core strengthening, focus, balance, control, strength, breathing, and flexibility. It is often used in combination with exercise physiology to help you recover from injuries, prehabilitate for surgery, or manage pain post-surgery. It is particularly effective in reducing persistent musculoskeletal pain by strengthening and retraining your muscles to support your joints.
Our EP’s offer initial consults, 1/1's and 2-6 PAX classes on reformers or mats.
Home/ Gym Programming
Home exercise programs can be prescribed with or without an initial consultation in clinic. You may choose to book an initial in clinic, online or email consultation, then expect to receive a tailored exercise program where you are able to communicate with our exercise physiologists via messages about each exercise. Your home programming may be designed in a 4, 6 or 8 week cycle, with a review and reprogramming at the end of each cycle. If you attend a local gym, our exercise physiologists can attend your first gym session to ensure you are comfortable using the equipment and ensure proper technique.
Group Strength
This class is designed for anyone seeking; a tailored program to work on their goals, injury management, health condition management, or just looking for more exercise independence and assistance with form. ‘Initial consultation’ required prior to attending.
What is the process?
- Assessment with one of our fully qualified Exercise Physiologists..
- Receive an individually tailored program from our EP.
- Attend 1-2 of our weekly group gym sessions led by an EP (4 PAX)
- Review and assessment after 6-8 weeks
- Return to independent training or continue for another cycle.
Four and Six week packages, and casual payment options available. Amount of sessions and cycle timeline can be adjusted depending on injury or availability.
Return to Running & Running Performance
Exercise physiology-led running gait, training load, and/or strength assessments, followed by training programs. Our exercise physiologists have strong running backgrounds and have completed further courses to ensure your safe return to running or to improve your run performance! Our Run Training Programs may include:
- Return to Run
- 5km, 10km, Half & Full Marathons
- Strength Program (6-8 week cycle - Run Specific)
Our Exercise Physiologists have been registered NDIS providers for several years and have a special interest working in this field. Exercise Physiology services can be accessed under the ‘Improved Health and Wellbeing’ category which falls under a participant’s Capacity Building funding. If you are an NDIS client or you are considering your plan and want to know more, get in contact with us to discuss how an Exercise Physiologist can assist with your goals. Both clinics are wheelchair accessible including wheelchair accessible toilets and parking.
Our Exercise Physiologists are WorkCover approved Exercise Physiologists who treat work related injuries and motor vehicle accidents by providing active exercise therapy to enhance your recovery time and capacity to return to work. They encourage injured workers to take an active role in their rehabilitation program by providing all the education and tools necessary to achieve self management of injury and activities. Early return to work forms a crucial role in the recovery of her patients and reduces loss of function and long term disability.
Our EP’s are also certified and experienced with working with DVA clientele.
Breath Work
A 4 week 1-on-1 exercise physiology-led course, giving you the tools to master your breath and do tailored daily breath exercises independently! Our exercise physiologists use a simple, science-based approach that can help you relieve stress and anxiety, boost digestion and mental focus, balance energy and improve your sleep! Start with a FREE breathwork discovery session with one of our exercise physiologists to see if this is for you.
Telehealth & Home Visits
We are offering Telehealth and home visit exercise physiology services to those of you who are within 10-15 minutes of Brunswick St, and are unable to access our exercise physiology clinic. Our qualified exercise physiologists can help you achieve your health and fitness goals from the comfort of your own home. Please call our clinic phone to find out more about these convenient exercise physiology services.
Brisbane Exercise Physiology Pricing & Packages
Initial Consult
45min / $160
Screening, assessment & programming.
Follow Up
45min / $120
Supervised program or review.
Follow Up
30min / $90
Supervised program or review.
Group Strength Assessment
30min/ FREE Physical Assessment, medical history and programming prior to group strength.
Group Strength
45min / $45 each
Performing independent program in group setting with EP supervision.
Duo Exercise Physiology
45min / $60 each
Move with your friend, family or partner for a strength, cardio or pilates session.
4 Pack Exercise Physiology
45min / $440
4 x 45 minute Exercise Physiology Led Sessions
6 Pack Exercise Physiology
45min / $660
6 x 45 minute Exercise Physiology Led Sessions
Initial & Follow Up
$220
1 x 45min Initial Assessment plus 1 x 45min 1-on-1 EP Session.
Receive a personalised program & movement/lifestyle education
*Initial consultation booking required prior to follow up appointment.
*Amount of sessions and cycle timeline can be adjusted depending on injury or availability. Enquire via email or call 0481 988 706 for further package options.
*Medicare rebates through EPC (Enhanced Primary Care Plans) and Private Health Fund rebates accepted.
Let's Talk!
608 Brunswick St, New Farm, QLD
contactus@habitualhealthcollective.com
m: 0481 988 706 | t: 07 3523 4005
