Frequently Asked Questions
An Exercise Physiologist is a university qualified allied health professional. Our study focuses on the interaction of physical activity and different medical conditions or medications. Our goal is to help clients choose appropriate exercises and activities that will work towards their specific goals and the healthy recommendations for physical activity.
In your initial appointment we will discuss your medical history, reason for your visit, medications, as well as your goals for physical activity. We may get you to complete some short assessments and take some measurements to help guide our exercise programming. We will set you up with an appropriate program or course of action from what we have assessed.
Wear clothes that you are comfortable to move in. We may go through some assessments as well as movements and exercises.
We are both university trained allied health professionals. You would generally see a Physiotherapist for an acute or new injury or flare up of a condition with requires assessment, diagnosis, immediate management and potentially some hands on treatment. You would see an Exercise Physiologist for appropriate exercises if you are unable to complete your normal exercise routine due to injury OR if you have had a chronic or ongoing condition and need an appropriate, tailored exercise program.
Personal Trainers do not complete a university degree and their study does not include in-depth medical conditions and medications. They will generally work with clients who have no serious medical conditions or medical conditions that are very stable. Some Personal Trainers may specialise in certain areas and can work to manage a program set up by an Exercise Physiologist.
You do not need a GP referral to access private services. However, if you have an Enhanced Primary Careplan from your GP the referral will need to be provided prior to your initial consultation and a small gap fee will apply.
No, you will need to have an initial consultation prior to any group services, if you have been away for sometime or there has been a change in your medical status.
Private Initial Assessment: $80.00 (prior to Private Health Rebates) -45mins
Medicare Initial Assessment: $20 gap payment - 45mins
Type 2 Diabetes Group Service Initial Assessment: $10 gap payment - 45mins
NDIS Initial Assessment: $120 - 60mins
Private Subsequent Session: $55 - 30mins (or $80 for 45mins)
Medicare Subsequent Session: $5 gap payment - 20-30mins
Gym Group Class: $13.00 (prior to Private Health) - 60mins
Hydrotherapy Group Class: $20.00 (prior to Private Health) - 45mins

*HYDRO is at State Swim Unley