Exercise Physiology In Dodges Ferry
Finding the right support shouldn’t mean spending hours in the car driving back and forth to Hobart. At Optimum Health Solutions, we bring experienced Exercise Physiology right to the local Dodges Ferry community. We are not a loud, intimidating gym full of heavy weights and mirrors. We are a clinical health team focused on rehabilitation and helping you move better.
Who We Support With Exercise Physiology in Dodges Ferry
We don’t just treat medical conditions; we work with people who want to get back to doing what they love. You might be someone managing chronic pain who just wants to walk along the beach without stiffness, or perhaps you are recovering from a workplace injury and need a clear path back to your job. We support locals living with diabetes, arthritis, and heart conditions to manage their health through safe, guided movement. If you feel like your body is holding you back from gardening, playing with the grandkids, or just getting through the grocery shop, our team is here to help you navigate a path forward.
Diabetes management
Heart health
Chronic pain relief
Injury rehabilitation
Exercise Physiology Services Available at Dodges Ferry
Tailored Exercise Plans
Chronic Disease Management
We use movement as medicine. Support for diabetes, heart health, blood pressure, and mental wellbeing simple steps you can stick with.
Rehabilitation Programs
Health Education
We teach the “why.” Understand your body, learn pacing, and see how activity can support independence and maximize autonomy without the overwhelm.
How Exercise Physiology Works at Our Dodges Ferry Clinic
1.
Initial Assessment & Consultation
We talk about your current diet and health history. We discuss what you like to eat and what you want to change.
2.
Treatment Planning
We design a nutrition strategy. This includes setting realistic goals and simple changes to your meals.
3.
Active Treatment & Intervention
You start your new plan. We provide recipes, shopping lists, and tips to make healthy eating easy.
4.
Re-Education & Functional Training
We teach you skills for life. This includes reading food labels, cooking tips, and making smart choices when dining out.
5.
Progress Review & Outcome Measurement
We track your results. We check your energy levels, weight, or blood test results to see what is working.
6.
Maintenance & Prevention
Meet Our Dodges Ferry Exercise Physiologists
Corey Spencer
Exercise Physiologist
M.ClinExPhys (Rehab), B.HealthSci (Sport & Exercise Science)
Clancy Roberts
Exercise Physiologist
BCEP
Adam Shepherd
Exercise Physiologist
BExSc, MExPhys
Dane Bowen
Exercise Physiologist
BExSc, SEP
Clare Carroll
Exercise Physiologist
Bach Ex Sci, M Clin Ex Phys, ESSAM, AES, AEP
Sam Rundle
Regional Manager & Exercise Physiologist
BExSci, BClExPhys
Travis Griffith
Discipline Area Manager & Exercise Physiologist
BExSc&Rehab
Britney Pelle
Exercise Physiologist
BExSSc, MExPhys
Luke Caronna
Exercise Physiologist
BExSc, MExPhys
Thomas Jackson
Regional Manager & Exercise Physiologist
BExSSc, MExPhys
Liam Farla
Exercise Physiologist
BHSc (Sp&ExSc), MExPhys
Bryce Hansen
Exercise Physiologist
BExPhys
Cameron Holmes
Exercise Physiologist
M.Ex.Phys, BSc (Sports Science)
Ushan Samarasekera
Discipline Area Manager & Exercise Physiologist
B.HSc, M.ExPhys
Jacinta Fletcher
Exercise Physiologist
BClinExPhys
Zac Loewe
Exercise Physiologist
Bach Ex Sci, M Clin Ex Phys, ESSAM, AES, AEP
Nick Hooker
Exercise Physiology
BExSc&Rehab
Mark Cripps
Exercise Physiologist
Bach Ex Sci, Mast Clin Ex Phys, AEP
Shane Cassel
Clinic Director, Behaviour Support Practitioner & Exercise Physiologist
MCExPhys
Tamara Dudfield
Exercise Physiologist
BExSSc, MClExPhys
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NDIS EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY IN Dodges Ferry
Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We use a structured “Optimum Roadmap” to ensure your funding is used effectively and transparently. We start with a thorough assessment to understand your needs, then create a clear therapy plan that maps out your sessions, so you never have to worry about running out of funding unexpectedly.
Because we believe in a team approach, we also hold regular “Case Conferences.” This means your Exercise Physiologist can talk directly with our Occupational Therapists or Speech Pathologists to make sure everyone is on the same page. You won’t have to repeat your story five times to five different people. We handle the complexity of the paperwork and the planning, so you can focus entirely on your rehabilitation and building your independence.
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