Meet Gillian
Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Pilates Instructor
What is Exercise Physiology?
Exercise physiology is the scientific study of the body, how it works and how it responds to exercise.
I clinically assess your current physical activity and functional capacity so that I can prescribe effective exercise programs to achieve your health goals. Your goals may include rehabilitation of injuries, relief from persistent pain, chronic health conditions, mental health and general wellbeing. I also have a special interest in women's health issues.
Who could it benefit?
Anyone who would like to improve and better manage issues with:
• heart health, mental health and chronic kidney disease
• weight loss and diabetes
• cancer recovery and treatments
• neurological conditions including MS and stroke recovery
• respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD
• joint and muscle pain including arthritis and injuries
How can it help you?
I treat each client as a unique individual and prescribe exercise that clinically meets their needs, abilities and health and wellbeing goals. I understand the challenges in changing behaviours and forming new habits. I work closely with you to find the activities that meet your clinical requirements and support you to confidently manage these changes to meet your wellbeing goals.
About Me
After having 4 children, I decided it was time to find and follow my passion. I returned to university and qualified as an Exercise Physiologist at the University of Canberra. During this time I worked at the Curves Gym as a circuit and weight loss coach and had so much fun teaching group exercise. I also studied Pilates during this time and now teach group sessions every week. I am amazed at how often I use the Pilates techniques in my exercise prescription for rehabilitation.
I currently see my Exercise Physiology Clients at Forrest Chiropractic, a local private practice and I can help you book in. I can also provide Telehealth sessions if that is more convenient for you.
My Special Interest is Women's Health including ...
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exercising with a prolapse
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breast cancer treatment recovery
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improving pelvic floor
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exercise before, during and after preganancy
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exercise before, during and after menopause
My Vision
My vision is to empower my clients with the skills, knowledge and confidence to actively manage their own health and well being. I know from experience that you need to find the activity you love and do more of that. I also know that sometimes it is hard to know what to do. That is where I can help you stay safe and achieve your goals with the right exercises at the right intensity and volume. Book in for a free 10 minute consultation if you need more information.
