Exercise physiology
Choose To Move’s accredited exercise physiologists help you reap the rewards of exercise and improve your wellbeing.
- Improve sport performance
- Overcome sporting injuries
- Fix musculoskeletal concerns
- Improve wellbeing
- Injury prevention and treatment
- Chronic disease management
- Health and fitness
- Conditioning
What is Exercise Physiology?
Our mantra at Choose To Move is that exercise is medicine. You’ll often hear us talk about prescribing exercise just as your doctor talks about prescribing medicine.
So, what do we mean?
Your body is built to move. Exercise Physiology focuses on creating tailored exercise programs to help prevent, treat and manage injuries, and chronic pain and conditions. It’s also beneficial for athletes and high-performing workers who need help balancing the load on their body.
Exercise improves your
- Mood
- Circulation
- Blood pressure and blood glucose
- Muscle strength
- Bone and joint health
Exercise Physiology is a great first-line treatment for many chronic conditions, including osteoarthritis, back or knee pain, diabetes and weight-management, mental health conditions and cardiovascular disease.
An exercise prescription is a personally tailored plan to improve your overall health and fitness. Our accredited Exercise Physiologists work collaboratively with you to set certain goals, then outline the type, frequency and intensity of exercises you should do each week to reach those goals. Your exercise physiologist creates your exercise plan after listening to your medical history and examining you thoroughly. They may work with our Physiotherapists to help assess movement and function, especially after injury.
Why see an exercise physiologist ?
You need expert advice you can trust and support on how to exercise well.
Accredited Exercise Physiologists
Are university qualified
Must meet strict accreditation requirements
Are recognised by Medicare, DVA, WorkCover and private health insurers
Focus on exercise prescription and self-management strategies
It can be hard to get back into exercise if you’ve been sedentary for a while or if you’ve had an injury and are worried about hurting yourself again. That’s why you need someone in your corner.
An exercise physiologist will:
- Analyse your health, fitness and movement patterns
- Develop a tailored plan to help you reach your goals
- Show you the right technique for each exercise
- Support and encourage you as you seek to develop a healthier lifestyle
- Monitor your progress and increase your exercises when you’re ready
- Advise you on other aspects of a healthy lifestyle
- Use behavioural coaching and other techniques to help you develop healthy habits.
Who benefits from seeing an exercise physiologist?
Anyone can benefit from seeing an accredited Exercise Physiologist, particularly if you’re dealing with an injury, chronic pain or a chronic condition, are an athlete working to enhance your performance, or are someone looking to gain mobility and independence.
What can I expect?
At Choose To Move, our Exercise Physiologists are here to help you perform your best, at every life stage. Working collaboratively as a team, we aim to make you feel comfortable and at ease throughout your time with us, helping you to build your confidence and get back to movement.
- Initial assessment
- Data analysis
- Personalised exercise plan
- Exercise in our purpose-built studio
- Ongoing monitoring and support
- Progression to the next stage of your exercise plan
Choose 2 Move
Our private studio in Bowen Hills has been designed with plenty of space for you to learn how to move well. We show you the correct technique for your exercises and give you time to practice each one so that you can perform them at home throughout the week. Our Rosewood Clinic also offers private and semi-private Exercise Physiology sessions, with a full gym floor and equipment for use during our sessions.
You can book in for a personalised 1:1 session with our experienced Exercise Physiologist.
You can also join a semi-private group exercise classes.
You can also join our group exercise classes for additional support and motivation.
Meet our accredited exercise physiologists
Robyn McArthur
DPT AEP AES ESSAM
Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist
Doctor of Physiotherapy, BSc (ClinExPhys), BClinExPhys (Hons)
Obtaining qualifications as both an Exercise Physiologist and Physiotherapist, Robyn sees exercise as a powerful tool in the treatment of various health conditions. She has extensive experience in working with both recreational and performance athletes as well as chronic disease management. She has special interest areas in musculoskeletal and chronic pain.
Dean Todd
AEP AES ESSAM S&C
Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist, Strength & Conditioning Coach
Coming from an extensive background of muay Thai and powerlifting, Dean is keen to help you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life through appropriate exercise prescription.
Georgia Chapman
AEP AES ESSAM S&C
Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist - AEP AES ESSAM
Georgia is an accredited Exercise Physiologist who recently graduated from a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honors) at The University of Queensland. She completed placements across multiple private clinics in Brisbane, the UQ Health Clinic as well as a placement here at Choose To Move. Georgia brings a strong understanding of movement and health to her work, supporting clients through their rehabilitation journey or ongoing management of chronic conditions.
Gabrielle Van Rijn
AEP AES ESSAM S&C
Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist - AEP AES ESSAM
Gabby is an ESSA-accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist, with experience supporting clients across oncology, cardiac, pulmonary and chronic health settings. She graduated from The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honors) and has a strong interest in oncology rehabilitation, supporting people through all stages of their health journey with care, empathy and evidence-based exercise.
Andrew Cirsky
AEP AES ESSAM
Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist
Andrew has a passion for exercise rehabilitation and a client-focused approach to helping to achieve an individuals goals. Andrew has a background in soccer and further completed a placement during his studies with the Brisbane Roar.
Lindsey Kiliwniks
AEP AES ESSAM
Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist
Lindsey has a strong interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and is passionate about helping clients feel confident and in control of their exercise journey. With a background in high-level sport and experience across cardiac, mental health, and older adult populations, she brings a well-rounded approach to exercise prescription and recovery.
Dana Harper
Exercise Physiologist (ESSA Accredited)
Dana blends Pilates and strength training to support clients through injury recovery, chronic pain, and long-term health conditions. With further training in Pilates and Strength & Conditioning, she designs tailored, goal-driven programs based on comprehensive assessments and a client-first approach.
Disclaimer
All information is general and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Choose to Move can consult with you to confirm if this a particular treatment is right for you.