What is Exercise Physiology?

Exercise Physiologists use exercise as a treatment to improve health and wellbeing and specialise in developing personalised exercise programs to prevent and manage chronic conditions or injury.

The Exercise Physiologist will assess your needs and requirements and develop a program in line with your current management or treatment plans from other health professionals, to assist you with reaching your goals as soon as possible.

Benefits of Exercise Strengthen muscles and bones

Develop endurance and physical fitness

Improve posture

Improve quality of life

Increase confidence

Improve blood pressure control

Reduce stress

Positive mood effect

Improve management of chronic conditions

Improve sleep quality

Weight management

Assist in diabetes management

Wellness Gym

- Exercise that’s right for you -

The Wellness Gym group is lead by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Prior to entering the group, an assessment will be completed. We then develop an exercise program that’s right for you. This program is tailored to suit your condition and current fitness, keeping in mind health goals.

This group aims to enable one to improve function, fitness, health and wellbeing.

Wellness Gym Fees —$45 per month

Tuesday & Thursday

60 minute gym sessions

* Attendance to Wellness Gym max 6 months. Opportunity to Transition to Staywell Gym is available.

Services available Assessment for readiness to exercise

Physical activity goal setting

Individualised exercise

programs

1:1 sessions of exercise

Wellness Gym (EP lead gym)

Review of exercise program

Health coaching

Education, advice and support to enhance health and well being

Exercise prescription at home

Referral to suitable exercise groups

MBS Exercise Physiology services

Cardiovascular disease

Diabetes

Osteoporosis

Depression

Arthritis

COPD

Chronic Pain

Exercise Physiologists work with people living with a range of medical conditions which may include:

Referral: A GP referral is not required to see

the Exercise Physiologist, however, to attend the Wellness Gym we request a Medical Clearance from a GP to ensure safety.

All age groups are eligible for Exercise Physiology services.

How to find us

Carrington Health respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which our work takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and future, and commit to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in our community.

Tel (03) 9890 2220

Exercise for Wellness Exercise Physiology

Tel (03) 9890 2220

If you would like to speak to someone about accessing our services, please phone us on:

Our staff will speak with you about your needs and work out how our services can be of help to you or your family.

FEES We offer private and publicly funded health care options. Our fees are structured on a sliding scare and are designed to support varying incomes and payment options including MBS.

INTERPRETERS

If you need an interpreter, we will provide one for you free of charge.

Carrington Health receives funding from Australian and Victorian Governments

How to access a service

HELP SUPPORT CARRINGTON HEALTH We’re often asked by clients and patients how they can show their appreciation for the care they have received.

One of those ways is by making a donation. The donations we receive enable us to purchase vital equipment, support and expand programs, and continue to innovate and improve services.

Your donations, big or small, will make a difference and will help improve the health and wellbeing of others in the community.

To donate call 8843 2323 or donate online at www.carringtonhealth.org.au. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

43 Carrington Road

Box Hill

VIC 3128

www.carringtonhealth.org.au www.facebook.com/carringtonhealth

info@carringtonhealth.org.au ABN 95 67 344 0273

We are located close to Box Hill Train Station. Ample parking is available across

the road at Box Hill Centro Shopping Centre.