What is Exercise Physiology?
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence
An Accredited Exercise Physiologist is a university qualified health allied professional that delivers tailored assessment, exercise plans, and supervision to improve health, mobility, and function for people with chronic disease, injury, or disability. Services include functional and cardiovascular testing, individualised exercise programs, self-management and lifestyle education, progress monitoring and adjustments, and collaboration with other health professionals for safe, effective rehabilitation and prevention.
How might exercise physiology help you?
At New Leaf Health, our Accredited Exercise Physiologists design tailored exercise programs that help you move better, feel stronger and reduce pain — whether you’re recovering from injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply want more energy for everyday life.
What we do for you
Personal assessment: we listen to your goals, assess movement and fitness, and build a plan around your needs and lifestyle.
Safe, evidence-based programs: targeted exercises improve strength, balance, endurance and flexibility while reducing symptoms from conditions such as arthritis, type 2 diabetes, back pain, heart disease and long COVID.
Progress that fits your life: we start where you are and progress at a pace that suits you, with home and clinic options, one-on-one sessions or guided group classes.
Practical tools: education, simple self-management strategies and exercises you can keep doing independently to stay well long-term.
The benefits you’ll notice
Less pain and fewer flare-ups
Better mobility and balance to move confidently
More energy and improved mood
Reduced risk of future injury and complications
Why choose New Leaf Health
Accredited Exercise Physiologists with clinical experience
Personalised care focused on real-life results
Support to help you maintain gains long after treatment ends
Ready to feel stronger and more capable? Book a free initial chat with New Leaf Health and start a plan tailored to you.
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Exercise physiology helps manage and prevent injuries by assessing movement patterns, muscular imbalances and cardiovascular capacity to design individualised exercise programmes that restore function and reduce re-injury risk. Through targeted strength training, flexibility work and neuromuscular re-education, exercise physiologists correct faulty biomechanics and improve joint stability, while progressive loading strategies rebuild tissue tolerance safely. They also incorporate conditioning, balance and sport-specific drills to address functional demands, and educate clients on pacing, recovery and ergonomics to minimise aggravating factors. Monitoring progress with objective measures and adjusting programmes ensures safe return to activity and long-term injury prevention.
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New Leaf Health provide clinical exercise physiology services for NDIS participants across Ballina and the Northern Rivers region, helping people to improve function, reduce pain, increase independence and achieve personal goals through individually tailored exercise programs, education and ongoing monitoring. Our university qualified Accredited Exercise Physiologists assess physical capacity, design safe progressive plans that address mobility, strength, cardiovascular fitness and balance, adapt activities for equipment or accessibility needs, support return-to-work or community participation, manage chronic conditions and medications, reduce falls risk, and collaborate with therapists, GPs and carers to integrate exercise into broader NDIS supports.
Common conditions and needs supported by New Leaf Health
Acquired brain injury (including stroke, traumatic brain injury)
Cerebral palsy
Spinal cord injury
Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
Muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders
Amputation and limb difference
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We provide targeted exercise physiology services to safely manage osteoporosis and osteopenia in Ballina and the Northern Rivers. Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists design clinical, bone-building programs focusing on progressive resistance training, impact-loading, and balance. By applying safe mechanical stress to stimulate bone density and reduce falls risk, we help you protect your joints, build strength, and move with confidence.
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We provide evidence-based exercise physiology services to support blood glucose management and diabetes care in Ballina and the Northern Rivers. Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists design clinical exercise plans tailored to manage type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and insulin resistance. By combining structured aerobic and resistance training to naturally improve insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular health, we give you the practical tools to take control of your health and feel your best.
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We provide clinical exercise physiology services to support heart health and cardiovascular recovery in Ballina and the Northern Rivers. Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists design safe, structured exercise programs for managing coronary heart disease, hypertension, chronic heart failure, and high cholesterol. By combining carefully monitored aerobic conditioning and strength training, we help you improve cardiovascular efficiency, boost stamina, and manage your health safely.
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We provide evidence-based exercise physiology services to support mental health and emotional well-being in Ballina and the Northern Rivers. Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists design safe, personalized exercise programs to help manage symptoms of clinically diagnosed conditions, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. By using physical activity to naturally boost mood-regulating chemicals, improve sleep quality, and reduce tension, we support your mind and body on your path to wellness.
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Compensable Schemes & Funding
NDIS
We support both self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Our accredited clinical services are structured to align directly with your Capacity Building funding, helping you use your package effectively to improve your physical independence.
Medicare
We accept Medicare Chronic Condition Management Plans (CCMP) referred by your GP. Eligible individuals can access Medicare-subsidised exercise physiology sessions to help manage chronic conditions and support your ongoing rehabilitation goals.
DVA
We support eligible veterans with DVA Gold or White Cards under the DVA Treatment Cycle. With a GP referral, cardholders can access fully funded, clinical exercise physiology sessions designed to manage pain, improve physical function, and support your independent recovery goals.
Private Health
We offer on-the-spot private health insurance rebates via HICAPS. Most Australian health funds provide coverage for Accredited Exercise Physiology under their Extras cover, allowing you to claim a rebate immediately following your session depending on your policy limits.