Exercise Physiology
Provided by Accredited Exercise Physiologists
We Specialise In…
What is Exercise Physiology?
Exercise Physiology is an Allied Health service that is performed by an ESSA accredited professional called an Exercise Physiologist. An Exercise Physiologist is a University trained professional who specialises in using exercise to treat and manage a large array of conditions, including sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries, and disabilities.
Their knowledge allows them to design and deliver safe and effective exercise programs for all people, based on the practitioner's individual scope. This means you may find a professional who specialises in a specific area/pathology such as; cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, musculoskeletal, metabolic, cancer, kidney, or mental health domains, or you may find practitioners who are more generalised and are able to work broadly across these categories.
What can we help with?
Exercise Physiology has been proven to help people of all ages and health status's improve their physical and mental health as well as their quality of life. If you currently suffer from a sub-acute/chronic condition, disability, or injury, it may be worthwhile looking into our services to slow or prevent the decline in your function and health. We will ensure to design and implement a program that suits your needs, wants and current level of ability so that you can achieve your goals in a way that is meaningful to you and create a long lasting change.
If you have a personal or family history of conditions such as Diabetes, Osteoporosis, or Heart conditions, Exercise Physiology can create programs with the purpose of preventing the progression to, or the diagnosis of, these conditions, allowing you to start or continue to lead a healthy lifestyle.
If you are in perfect medical health but feel that you could be healthier still, we are equipped to help you achieve your fitness and lifestyle change goals.
Do I need a referral?
Referrals are not always necessary to gain access to this service.
Exercise Physiologists can be seen through:
NDIS funding
Private funding
Private Health Funds (if eligible)
Medicare (if eligible, referral needed)
Department of Veterans Affairs (if eligible, referral needed)
Workers Compensation
Our Service Types
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Home Visits
Need therapy but have no way to get there? Never fear, home visits are here! If you or your loved one needs therapy in the home for whatever reason, WHAM can come visit you.
Both Exercise Physiology and Dietetics services are available.
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Gym Based Services
For people who are looking to join a gym or require more progressed training, we offer gym based with our Exercise Physiologists at participating gyms.
Here we can explore your body's potential and increase your health and independence.
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Hydrotherapy
Sometimes we need to switch up the scenery! WHAM offers hydrotherapy services at your local pools in Nowra, Bomaderry and Vincentia, if land based exercise isn’t helping you achieve your goals or if water is going to be of better benefit to your health!
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Telehealth
WHAM provides telehealth to accommodate individuals who are unable to engage in therapies face to face. Please contact us here to set up your preferred method of telecommunication and schedule a time.
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Community Based Therapy
One of the perks of being mobile is the fact that we can utilise spaces in the community for your therapy. This means if your goals are to confidently walk on the beach or to improve your golf swing, we can go to locations appropriate to pursue these goals.
Our Locations
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Gym Location
Anytime Fitness Vincentia
8 Moona Creek Road, Vincentia New South Wales 2540, AustraliaAvailable by appointment only on Thursdays and Fridays
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Nowra Dietitian Clinic
Shoalhaven Allied Health
29-31 Kinghorne Street, Nowra New South Wales 2541, Australia(Located on level 2 of the Holt centre within the SOT office)
Our Dietitian is only available via appointment fortnightly on Thursdays.