Exercise Physiology
Build confidence, capacity and strength through movement that adapts to your body and life.
Exercise physiology is a tertiary-qualified profession that studies the response of physical activity and exercise on the mind and body. Upheld by the belief that movement is medicine, exercise physiology can be supportive in the early stages of an injury or diagnosis and for anyone who experiences ongoing disharmony, dysfunction or disability.
At Zebras Australia, our exercise physiologists understand the nuances of caring for those with chronic illness including the importance of collaborating with your Zebras team and wider circle of care to ensure your needs are met.
Imagine having the freedom to focus on what matters most to you.
Picture yourself going about your day with confidence, supported by care thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs.
At Zebras Australia, our team work with you to expand your capacity and move towards a life that feels big, full and bright.
Picture yourself going about your day with confidence, supported by care thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs.
At Zebras Australia, our team work with you to expand your capacity and move towards a life that feels big, full and bright.
More than healthcare
We are Australian healthcare organisation supporting people with chronic and complex conditions through allied health services, community events and practitioner education.
We’ve supported thousands of people on their journey, and we would be honoured to do the same for you.
We’ve supported thousands of people on their journey, and we would be honoured to do the same for you.
Compassionate care that values your experience.
Feel seen, heard and supported
A different approach
Many of the people who come to Zebras are navigating a constellation of symptoms, fluctuating capacity and a long search for answers. Our approach is designed to help people feel more understood, informed and connected.
Support from practitioners who understand complexity.
Support designed around your goals and changing needs.
Deep expertise
Care that adapts
- Flexible pathways
- Virtual and in-person options
- Community and connection
- Chronic and complex presentations
- Interdisciplinary thinking
- Grounded in science
- Relationships built on trust
- Collaborative decision-making
- Support that honours your capacity
Build a team who is knowledgeable in rare, chronic and complex conditions — all under one roof.
Experience industry-leading care that honours you as the whole and wonderful person you are.
Access truly integrated support from practitioners who work in partnership — with you and each other.
Experience industry-leading care that honours you as the whole and wonderful person you are.
Access truly integrated support from practitioners who work in partnership — with you and each other.
Wrap yourself in support
Compassionate care that values your experience.
Feel seen, heard and supported
A different approach
Many of the people who come to Zebras are navigating a constellation of symptoms, fluctuating capacity and a long search for answers. Our approach is designed to help people feel more understood, informed and connected.
Support from practitioners who understand complexity.
Support designed around your goals and changing needs.
Deep expertise
Care that adapts
- Flexible pathways
- Virtual and in-person options
- Community and connection
- Chronic and complex presentations
- Interdisciplinary thinking
- Grounded in science
- Relationships built on trust
- Collaborative decision-making
- Support that honours your capacity
Build a team who is knowledgeable in rare, chronic and complex conditions — all under one roof.
Experience industry-leading care that honours you as the whole and wonderful person you are.
Access truly integrated support from practitioners who work in partnership — with you and each other.
Experience industry-leading care that honours you as the whole and wonderful person you are.
Access truly integrated support from practitioners who work in partnership — with you and each other.
Wrap yourself in support
Someone with chronic and complex conditions or multiple systems involved in their presentation
Someone more recently diagnosed or at the beginning of their Zebras journey who is seeking further clarification and explanation
Someone who needs or wants extra consideration around the delivery of their care and at the same time has the capacity for a fifty minute consultation
Someone more recently diagnosed or at the beginning of their Zebras journey who is seeking further clarification and explanation
Someone who needs or wants extra consideration around the delivery of their care and at the same time has the capacity for a fifty minute consultation
This is for...
May include...
- Mindful check-in and grounding
- Reflection on current strategies
- Co-creation of an agenda for the session
- In-depth discussion and learning (one or more topics)
- Embodied practices including movement
- Relevant physical assessment
- Treatment planning for upcoming sessions
- An optional email summary of the main points of discussion including any home-based tasks and movement program updates
- Compliance with medicolegal documentation requirements
- Dedicated time to collaborate with your circle of care and make new referrals as required
Long consultation (50 minutes face-to-face)
Medium consultation
Plus...
Someone who has a reasonable level of understanding around their condition/s
Someone who has basic strategies for managing their ongoing symptoms from having working with experienced health professionals
Someone who would find a long consultation duration challenging for energy management and concentration
Someone who has basic strategies for managing their ongoing symptoms from having working with experienced health professionals
Someone who would find a long consultation duration challenging for energy management and concentration
This is for...
May include...
- Mindful check-in and grounding
- Brief reflection on current strategies
- Co-creation of an agenda for the session
- Brief discussion and learning (one topic at a high level)
- Embodied practices including movement
- Relevant physical assessment
- Treatment planning for upcoming sessions
- An optional email summary of the main points of discussion including any home-based tasks and movement program updates
- Compliance with medicolegal documentation requirements
- Collaboration with your circle of care at semi-regular intervals
Medium consultation (40 minutes face-to-face)
Short Consultation
Long Consultation
Plus...
Someone in need of a movement program review
Someone who has an established level of understanding around their condition/s
Someone who has integrated a number of strategies for managing their ongoing symptoms
Someone who would find a medium consultation duration challenging for energy management and concentration
Someone who has an established level of understanding around their condition/s
Someone who has integrated a number of strategies for managing their ongoing symptoms
Someone who would find a medium consultation duration challenging for energy management and concentration
This is for...
May include...
- Mindful check-in and progress review
- Relevant physical assessment
- Embodied practices including movement
- Treatment planning for upcoming sessions
- Movement program updates
- Compliance with medicolegal documentation requirements
- Collaboration with your circle of care as required
Short consultation (25 minutes face-to-face)
Plus...
Medium Consultation
Please note, our team is not currently able to provide the following specialist services: home, workplace or community-based consultations.
Zebras Australia is a private clinic and a fee for service applies. The following sessions are available in-person or virtually:
Experienced exercise physiologists - Evi and Nick
Emerging exercise physiologist - Daisy
Experienced exercise physiologists - Evi and Nick
- Initial Exercise Physiology Consultation (50 minutes) $220.00
- Long Exercise Physiology Consultation (50 minutes) $210.00
- Medium Exercise Physiology Consultation (40 minutes) $155.00
- Short Exercise Physiology Consultation (25 minutes) $105.00
Emerging exercise physiologist - Daisy
- Initial Exercise Physiology Consultation (50 minutes) $210.00
- Long Exercise Physiology Consultation (50 minutes) $200.00
- Medium Exercise Physiology Consultation (40 minutes) $150.00
- Short Exercise Physiology Consultation (25 minutes) $100.00
Fees
Exercise physiologists and physiotherapists work closely as both are tertiary-qualified, evidence-based allied health professionals who consider you as a whole person, can meet you where at and design a tailored plan to address your concerns and enhance your quality of life.
Exercise physiology…
Physiotherapy…
Exercise physiology…
- Is concerned with rehabilitation, capacity building and lifestyle change
- Can analyse movement patterns and prescribe programs based on a diagnosis
- Focuses and specialises in active therapies
Physiotherapy…
- Is concerned with restoring movement and function
- Can assess, diagnose and offer insights and treatment for acute injuries
- Utilises hands-on therapies and rehabilitation where appropriate
Exercise physiologists and personal trainers can both prescribe exercise to address a wide range of concerns.
Exercise physiology is a tertiary-qualified profession that has ongoing accreditation requirements and is recognised by Medicare, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Workcover, NDIS and most private health insurers.
Exercise physiologists have extensive training, skills and experience in delivering exercise in clinical settings and to those at a higher risk than the general population.
Exercise physiology is a tertiary-qualified profession that has ongoing accreditation requirements and is recognised by Medicare, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Workcover, NDIS and most private health insurers.
Exercise physiologists have extensive training, skills and experience in delivering exercise in clinical settings and to those at a higher risk than the general population.
Our first consultation together is about getting to know you as a person, your journey, your current limitations and movement history.
We’ll take some time to settle into the virtual space before asking you some questions. The information we gather in this encounter is invaluable for creating context for your concerns and helping us to work out how we can best support you.
Your exercise physiologist will then conduct a physical assessment, including observing your breathing, postural alignment, mobility, strength and movement patterns as well as anything else specific to your rehabilitation goals.
Our exercise physiologists are trained and competent in standing blood pressure testing and screening for generalised hypermobility using the Beighton Score. We will discuss the relevance of these with you and be guided by your capacity.
We can talk about your results, explore your goals or aspirations and answer any questions you might have.
Our intention is to answer these questions and more, so that you know what to expect during your time at Zebras. We’re even happy to summarise this information for you in an email following your session.
Once you’re happy with the plan we’ve created, and with your permission, we’ll schedule time to write to your circle of care to let them know we’ve joined your team.
With your intake complete, it’s now time to start working on your first steps towards a life that is big, full and bright.
We’ll take some time to settle into the virtual space before asking you some questions. The information we gather in this encounter is invaluable for creating context for your concerns and helping us to work out how we can best support you.
Your exercise physiologist will then conduct a physical assessment, including observing your breathing, postural alignment, mobility, strength and movement patterns as well as anything else specific to your rehabilitation goals.
Our exercise physiologists are trained and competent in standing blood pressure testing and screening for generalised hypermobility using the Beighton Score. We will discuss the relevance of these with you and be guided by your capacity.
We can talk about your results, explore your goals or aspirations and answer any questions you might have.
- What type of sessions should I book with you?
- What can I expect from my sessions with you?
- What do you expect of me in between sessions?
- When can I get moving or start classes with you?
- How often will I see you?
- For how long will I see you?
- Do you have any extra resources for me?
- Is there anyone else I should book with?
Our intention is to answer these questions and more, so that you know what to expect during your time at Zebras. We’re even happy to summarise this information for you in an email following your session.
Once you’re happy with the plan we’ve created, and with your permission, we’ll schedule time to write to your circle of care to let them know we’ve joined your team.
With your intake complete, it’s now time to start working on your first steps towards a life that is big, full and bright.
Services provided by our exercise physiologists may be covered by private health insurance, attract a Medicare rebate or be funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Please see Fees and Funding for more details.
Please see Fees and Funding for more details.
Due to the demand for our offerings, we have a priority care list for all new enquiries.
If you are interested in accessing care at Zebras Australia, please complete this enquiry and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your treatment.
Our intake process involves an initial consultation - consisting of 50 minutes face-to-face and 1o minutes non-face-to-face time - booked with the physiotherapist most closely aligned to you and your needs. This can be in-person if you’re local to us, otherwise modern technology allows us to connect and care for you from the comfort of your own home.
After listening to the feedback from our community, we are mindful that your capacity to engage for long periods may be limited. For this reason, we have found this length of time to be spacious enough to balance a high level of care with minimal after effects but please reach out if you have any concerns around this.
If you are interested in accessing care at Zebras Australia, please complete this enquiry and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your treatment.
Our intake process involves an initial consultation - consisting of 50 minutes face-to-face and 1o minutes non-face-to-face time - booked with the physiotherapist most closely aligned to you and your needs. This can be in-person if you’re local to us, otherwise modern technology allows us to connect and care for you from the comfort of your own home.
After listening to the feedback from our community, we are mindful that your capacity to engage for long periods may be limited. For this reason, we have found this length of time to be spacious enough to balance a high level of care with minimal after effects but please reach out if you have any concerns around this.
