Exercise Physiology Melbourne
Move better.Feel stronger.Live the life you want.
Evidence-based exercise physiology for pain, chronic conditions, injury rehabilitation and long-term health. Personalised support so you can move with confidence, now and in the future.
- Manage pain
& chronic conditions - Rehabilitate
& rebuild - Improve
movement & strength - Live a healthier,
more active life
- Kew and Oakleigh clinics
- No referral needed*
- Medicare, private health, TAC, DVA & NDIS
*No referral needed unless claiming through Medicare.
in Kew & Oakleigh
health, TAC, DVA & NDIS
compassionate care
more active you
The first appointment is 45 minutes and costs $156.55: what happens in it?
You get 45 minutes with Chloe Trace, and most of it is spent watching you move rather than talking about it. She takes the history, asks what you are trying to get back to, then tests how you currently load the joint or the system that is bothering you. You leave with a program you have already practised in the room, not a printout of exercises you have never done.
Follow-up appointments are 30 minutes and cost $135.00. You book one at a time. Nothing on this site signs you on to a package.
What does an exercise physiologist do that a gym program does not?
Exercise physiology is exercise prescribed as treatment, for people whose bodies have a reason not to tolerate a general program. That covers three groups.
- Injury and pain. A back, knee, shoulder or hip that has settled enough to move but not enough to load normally. The work is graded loading, not rest.
- Chronic conditions. Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and the long tail of conditions where exercise is part of the medical management rather than a lifestyle extra.
- Return to sport and performance. Getting back to the actual demands of your sport, tested against them rather than against a generic milestone.
If you are not sure whether your problem belongs here or with a physiotherapist, we wrote a plain comparison: what an exercise physiologist does, and how it differs from physiotherapy.
Who will you see?
One exercise physiologist across both Melbourne clinics, so the person who assesses you is the person who progresses you.
Chloe Trace, Exercise Physiologist, Kew and Oakleigh. Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Queensland University of Technology. She works with the medical team at South Melbourne FC, and came to AlignHC after five years in clinical Pilates, specialising in women's health and post-surgical rehabilitation. Her stated areas of interest are athletic development, sports injuries and cardiac rehabilitation.
Which Melbourne clinic suits you?
Exercise physiology runs in person at two of the five Align Health Collective clinics, both in Melbourne. Telehealth is available to patients at any of the five.
- Kew. Shop 1, 56 Cotham Road, Kew VIC 3101. Closest if you are in Hawthorn, Balwyn, Camberwell or Richmond. Kew exercise physiology
- Oakleigh. 37-41 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Closest if you are in Glen Waverley, Clayton, Chadstone or Hughesdale. Oakleigh exercise physiology
What can we help you with?
Explore support for returning to sport, persistent back pain, type 2 diabetes and NDIS goals.
- Sports exercise physiology. Returning to training and competition after injury, and the load that got you there. Sports exercise physiology
- Type 2 diabetes. A Medicare-referred assessment and a small group program, six people at most. Diabetes exercise program
- Lower back pain. Graded loading for a back that has stopped tolerating normal days. Exercise physiology for back pain
- NDIS participants. Self-managed and plan-managed plans, at the Kew and Oakleigh clinics. NDIS exercise physiology
What will it cost, and what will your fund pay?
The fee is stated on this site rather than after a phone call. What comes back to you depends on how you are funded, and only your fund or your GP can confirm your own situation.
| First appointment | Follow-up | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Fee | $156.55 | $135.00 |
Medicare care plans, private health extras, WorkCover, TAC, DVA and NDIS are all accepted. The fees and rebates page sets out what each one covers and what you need to bring.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see an exercise physiologist?
Not for a private appointment. You need a referral from your GP only if you are claiming a Medicare rebate through a GP chronic condition management plan, or if your care is being funded through WorkCover, TAC or DVA.
Where in Melbourne can I see an exercise physiologist at Align Health Collective?
In person at Kew, Shop 1, 56 Cotham Road, and at Oakleigh, 37-41 Warrigal Road. Telehealth appointments are available to patients at all five AlignHC clinics.
How much does the first appointment cost?
$156.55 for 45 minutes. Follow-up appointments are $135.00 for 30 minutes. Rebates through Medicare, private health extras, WorkCover, TAC, DVA or NDIS may reduce what you pay on the day.
What is the difference between an exercise physiologist and a physiotherapist?
Broadly, a physiotherapist is usually the first person you see for a new or acute injury, including hands-on treatment. An exercise physiologist takes over when the answer is loading the tissue or the system again, and for chronic conditions where exercise is part of the medical management. Many people see both.
Can I claim exercise physiology on private health insurance?
Most funds pay a benefit for exercise physiology under extras cover. What you get back depends on your level of cover and how much of your annual limit is left, which only your fund can tell you.
Do you see NDIS participants?
Yes, for self-managed and plan-managed plans at the Kew and Oakleigh clinics.
Exercise Physiologist Melbourne
Book the 45 minute first appointment, or call (03) 9072 1377 and describe what is going on. Live diary, no account needed.