Exercise
Physiology
Melbourne
Clinical exercise prescription for long-term health conditions and rehabilitation. Exercise as medicine — prescribed by an accredited expert who understands your body.
Exercise Prescribed
With Clinical Precision
Exercise physiology is the clinical application of exercise as medicine. Our accredited exercise physiologist Emily designs individualised exercise programmes for people with chronic health conditions, injuries, and those seeking to optimise their physical performance and long-term health.
Unlike a personal trainer, an exercise physiologist is a university-qualified allied health professional who can assess, diagnose, and prescribe exercise for complex health conditions — including those covered by Medicare, DVA, and private health insurance.
- Clinically prescribed, individualised exercise programmes
- Management of chronic health conditions through exercise
- Post-injury and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Strength and conditioning for performance and healthy ageing
- Medicare, DVA, and private health insurance rebates available
- Coordination with our physio, osteo, and myotherapy team
Emily
Accredited Exercise Physiologist & Myotherapist · Injury Active Clinic Melbourne
Emily is our accredited exercise physiologist and myotherapist, specialising in clinical exercise prescription for chronic health conditions, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation. Her dual qualification means she can treat your pain and design the exercise programme to keep it away.
Whether you're managing a chronic condition, recovering from surgery, or simply want to move and feel better as you age, Emily will design a programme that's specific to your body, your goals, and your lifestyle.
Book With EmilyExercise Physiology Is Perfect For
Chronic Health Conditions
Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and other long-term conditions managed with clinically prescribed exercise — covered by Medicare and DVA.
Post-Injury Rehabilitation
Structured exercise rehabilitation following injury or surgery — progressing you safely from recovery to full function and beyond.
Cancer Rehabilitation
Exercise during and after cancer treatment to manage fatigue, maintain strength, and improve quality of life — with Medicare rebates available.
Healthy Ageing
Maintaining muscle mass, bone density, balance, and mobility as you age — with evidence-based exercise that's sustainable and enjoyable.
Mental Health
Exercise prescription for depression, anxiety, and stress — using structured physical activity as a clinically proven mental health intervention.
Weight Management
Clinical exercise programming for obesity and metabolic conditions — combined with lifestyle coaching for lasting, sustainable results.
What We Can Help With
Strength-based rehab, movement retraining, chronic pain
Patellofemoral pain, OA knee, post-surgical rehab
Hip OA, labral tears, strength and mobility programs
OA, RA — structured exercise to reduce pain and protect joints
Return-to-sport programming, strength and conditioning
Load management, strength training, gait retraining
Tissue capacity building, movement coaching, desk pain
Tendon loading programs, Achilles, patellar, elbow
Lifting technique, progressive loading, injury prevention
Disc bulge, herniation, nerve compression
Tears, tendinopathy, shoulder impingement
Lateral knee pain, runner's knee, ITB
Medicare, NDIS & Private Health
Exercise physiology is covered under a range of funding schemes, making it accessible for patients managing chronic health conditions.
- Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan — up to 5 sessions per year with a GP referral
- NDIS — available for eligible participants
- Private health insurance — most major funds provide rebates for exercise physiology
- WorkCover and TAC — covered for eligible workplace and transport accident claims
- DVA — fully covered for eligible veterans
Common Questions About Exercise Physiology
What is an exercise physiologist?
An exercise physiologist (EP) is a university-qualified allied health professional who specialises in clinical exercise prescription for people with chronic health conditions, injuries, and disabilities. Unlike a personal trainer, an EP can assess, diagnose, and prescribe exercise for complex medical conditions — and is recognised by Medicare, DVA, and private health insurance.
What is the difference between an exercise physiologist and a personal trainer?
A personal trainer focuses on fitness, weight loss, and performance for generally healthy individuals. An exercise physiologist is a registered allied health professional who works with people managing chronic conditions, recovering from injury or surgery, or dealing with complex health issues. EPs can claim Medicare, DVA, and private health rebates — personal trainers cannot.
Is exercise physiology covered by Medicare?
Yes. Exercise physiology is covered under the Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan, which provides up to 5 rebated sessions per year with a GP referral. DVA fully covers exercise physiology for eligible veterans. Most private health insurance funds also provide rebates under extras cover.
Where is your exercise physiologist based in Melbourne?
Our exercise physiologist Emily is based at our Ravenhall clinic (38 Panamax Rd) and our Tarneit clinic (412 Derrimut Rd, inside MyClinic Tarneit). Same-day appointments are often available.
What conditions can an exercise physiologist help with?
Exercise physiologists work with a wide range of conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, obesity, cancer rehabilitation, chronic pain, neurological conditions, mental health conditions, and musculoskeletal injuries. If you are unsure whether exercise physiology is right for you, call us and we will advise you.
Ready to Move Better, Live Better?
Book an exercise physiology appointment at our Ravenhall or Tarneit clinic. Same-day appointments often available.
Book an AppointmentAlso Consider
Combine your exercise physiology with our gym or personal training for a fully supervised, progressive training programme.