Support and exercise prescription on the road to injury and illness management and recovery.

Exercise Physiology Ballarat

What Is Exercise Physiology?

This form of care focuses on transforming your health through precise assessment of joint integrity, neural function and strength capacity to then develop a plan of exercise rehabilitation tailored to your individual needs and goals. Exercise Physiologists are the highest trained professionals with exercise so can guide you safely as you develop strength and endurance factoring in any chronic disease, illness, or injury. We can share our extensive knowledge of the human body and exercise benefits to help you find pain relief, improve mobility and functionality, and manage and improve acute and chronic illnesses.

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How Does Exercise Physiology Work?

The personalised programs that our exercise physiologist develops will help in the prevention and management of a variety of issues to help you reach your goals and best possible functionality and comfort.

Exercise Physiologists include advice and education on relevant changes regarding behaviour and lifestyle, focusing on prevention of injuries and further issues while undertaking our programs. There are a range of conditions and injuries that our exercise physiologists can help with. Examples of these include:

Osteoporosis

Cardiac issues

Chronic fatigue

Diabetes

Increased falls risk

The effects of ageing

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What Are The Benefits Of Exercise Physiology?

There is a huge range of benefits that can be gained from undertaking a program developed by an exercise physiologist. These may include some of the following:

Injury recovery and prevention

Weight loss

Management of chronic and acute illnesses

Education regarding mobility and lifestyle adaptations

Post-surgery recovery

Support to prepare for a fitness or sport event

Meet Our Exercise Physiologist

Lisa Dumayne

Lisa Dumayne

Exercise Physiologist

  • Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology 
  • Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science 
  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
  • Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy
  • Clinical Pilates Trained
  • Years of experience as a movement educator in the private practice setting

Lisa is a specialist in the prescription of exercise for the management of many health conditions and injuries.

Through her extensive experience in private practice as a movement educator, Lisa has developed a strong passion for the prescription of the right exercises at the right time with the aim of providing an individualised approach for many medical and musculoskeletal conditions.

A member of Exercise and Sport Science Australia, Lisa is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to helping people improve their physical health and wellbeing. She has extensive training in Clinical Pilates allowing her to truly uncover what works when it comes to movement efficiency.

Lisa has particular interest areas in exercise for heart health, weight management, neurological conditions, chronic pain, mental health, hip and back pain and sports related injuries (just to name a few!); as well as everyday people who want to get fit and healthy. She is a strong believer in exercise as medicine. Lisa looks at all areas of someone’s lifestyle before creating a comprehensive plan to improve health and wellness.

In addition to her role as an exercise physiologist, Lisa is also a keen exerciser herself, and keeps fit through strength training, yoga, Pilates, dancing, tennis and hiking in the great outdoors. Lisa believes LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE IS… investing well in your body (food, movement, sleep, social connection) so that you can have the best quality of life…small habits lead to BIG results.

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Assessment

In an initial consultation, your physiologist will assess your needs and capabilities. They will also investigate your health background and lifestyle.

Education

Your sessions will also include education and advice so that you can learn more about your body and needs to get the most out of your program in a safe and effective manner.

Goal Setting

Our physiologist will regularly talk to you about your goals and adjust your plan as you grow.

Prescription Of Exercises

You will have a personalised plan incorporating suitable holistic and comprehensive exercises and stretches to help improve your strength, mobility, and endurance.

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FEES AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Accepting

WorkCover, NDIS, TAC and HICAPS for private health claiming is available onsite. With the exception of plan-managed NDIS participants, accounts must be paid in full on the day of the appointment and our friendly reception team will prepare the necessary information for you to claim your entitlements.

GP Health Care Plans (CDMs)

Medicare will rebate your consultation up to an amount which increases every year. For an example for the 2022-2023 financial year the rebate from Medicare was $56. We will need paperwork of your CDM prior to your appointment for the rebate to be claimed which we can do for you onsite on the day of your appointment. Your GP will usually send this directly to us but sometimes you will need to bring this to us if they give the paperwork to you.

While we provide the claiming facilities for this as an added service to our clients, eligibility for any rebates though insurance or Medicare is your responsibility to manage to ensure you can access your entitlements.

NDIS

Self-managed and plan-managed participants.

Minors

There is no age limit to treating minors. If a parent is booking in a child, there is the option to have an initial appointment without the child so the parent can discuss any issues freely.

Cancellation Policy

To avoid the consult fee, notify us at least 48 hours prior to your appointment to cancel or reschedule so we can arrange to care for another client during that time. If the required notice is not given and you can’t make your appointment but we are successfully able to fill that place, no fee will be charged.

Fees

Initial: $120
Return 30 minutes: $95
Return 45 minutes: $120

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Exercise Physiology Can Help You

Exercise physiology is an effective way to improve your quality of life. Personalised programs can target your requirements and concerns and help you safely reach your health and fitness goals.

Book your exercise physiology appointment online. We look forward to welcoming you to Modern Medicine in Ballarat soon.

Exercise Physiology Ballarat