Exercise Physiology in Blackburn
Our Exercise Physiologists in Blackburn are fully qualified and accredited allied health practitioners. Exercise Physiologists are trained to prescribe and deliver exercise programs to people who are injured or have disease. They teach people to ‘Exercise Right’ under supervision.
Exercise Physiologists can also help with joint and muscle injuries, prehab and post operative rehabilitation. They can work in conjunction with your surgeon, GP, physiotherapist or osteopath to get you back to what you love doing.
They will assess your overall health, strength and exercise capabilities and work with you to create a program to meet your goals. Your Exercise Physiologist may recommend weekly sessions with them, or they may create a gym or home program for you to achieve your goals.
Watch this short video tour of our clinic to see how our care is centered around your health goals, empowering you throughout your journey.
Our Blackburn Exercise Physiologists may help with
Cardiovascular, Pulmonary & metabolic Disease
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Women’s Health
Mental Health Disorders
Neurological Conditions
Spina Bifida
Invisible Illness
Autism Spectrum
Down Syndrome
Cancer
Our Exercise Physiology Blackburn may help with
Pre & post-surgical rehabilitation:
Helping you build strength before surgery and guiding a safe structured return to full function after — so recovery is faster and more complete.
Sports injuries:
Whether you're managing a niggling injury or chasing a personal best our EPs design evidence-based programs to keep Blackburn's active community moving at their best.
Chronic pain management
Living with ongoing pain changes everything. Our exercise physiologists work with you to reduce its impact rebuild capacity and help you reclaim a life that isn't defined by pain.
Cancer rehabilitation
Exercise during and after cancer treatment is proven to reduce fatigue improve treatment tolerance and support recovery. Our EPs work with your oncology team to build a safe evidence-based program around where you're at.
Arthritis:
Tailored exercise programs for osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis — designed to reduce joint pain maintain function and keep you doing the things that matter most.
Diabetes & metabolic health
Exercise is one of the most powerful tools for managing Type 2 diabetes pre-diabetes and metabolic conditions. We design programs that improve insulin sensitivity blood sugar control and overall energy.
Cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation
Supporting people living with heart disease high blood pressure or respiratory conditions with supervised exercise programs that improve cardiovascular fitness and reduce risk of future events.
Bone health & osteoporosis (Onero Program)
Our Onero Program is an evidence-based clinician-led strength program proven to improve bone density and reduce fracture risk — safe progressive and specifically designed for osteopenia and osteoporosis.
POTS hypermobility & complex chronic conditions
For people living with POTS hypermobility spectrum disorders chronic fatigue or other complex conditions we offer careful graded programs that build capacity without triggering flares — working with your body not against it.
Mental health & wellbeing
The evidence is clear — exercise is medicine for mental health. We work alongside your broader care team to build a program that supports mood reduces anxiety and improves resilience.
Meet the Move Beyond Blackburn Exercise Physiology Team
Chloe Thatcher
Exercise Physiologist
Clinical interests in heart & bone health, disability, chronic hip, knee & bone conditions
Jo Matthews
Exercise Physiologist
Clinical interests in Invisible conditions &
Women’s health.
Holly Eckert
Exercise Physiologist
Clinical interests in heart & bone health, disability, chronic hip, knee & bone conditions
Beyond Blackburn Exercise Physiology Clinic Contact Details
Shop 1/10 Main St, Blackburn VIC 3130
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7am–8pm
Friday: 7am–6:30pm
Saturday: 8am–1pm
Sunday: Closed
Online Exercise Physiology Booking
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FAQs
What should I expect at my appointment?
Initial assessment 60 minutes, this includes a medical and physical assessment, treatment and the provision of a management plan.
Almost all clients will need a 30 minute follow up consult to help shape their management program and check diagnosis and progress to ensure we help you achieve your goals.
Wear comfortable clothes to your first appointment.
Do you offer rebates?
We accept DVA, TAC, Work Cover, and EPC Medicare programs plus Private Health rebates are available.
You can claim Private Health and Medicare rebate on the day of your appointment if required.
Where are you located?
We are located conveniently at 10 Main Street Blackburn a short walk to the Blackburn train station. There are plenty of 2 and 4 hour car parking spaces out the front and opposite the clinic.
When are you open?
We are open Monday-Saturday and have plenty of after hours appointments for your convenience.
Payment
We are a cashless business, payment may be made via credit card (Visa & Master Card). We do not normally offer credit on account payment. HICAPS facilities are available for private health insurance claims. Patients may be eligible for a rebate from Medicare under the Chronic Disease Management (CDM), however this must be in place and initiated by a GP before treatment commences.
Parking
There is plenty of free car parking out the front and directly across the road from the clinic that varies from one to three hours.
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