Frequently Asked Questions

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    • They are university qualified

    • They undertake strict accreditation requirements

    • They have to complete mandatory professional development each year

    • They are eligible to register with Medicare Australia, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and WorkCover and are recognised by most private health insurers

    • They can treat and work with all types of people, those who want to improve their health and wellbeing to those suffering from a chronic illness

    AEPs are different by the possession of extensive knowledge, skills and experience in clinical exercise delivery and their ability to provide health modification counselling for people with chronic disease and injury.

  • AEPs are university trained and have undertaken extensive training to treat clients with chronic conditions and musculoskeletal concerns.

    AEPs do however treat those without any known conditions or current symptoms and help map out long term plans that help to achieve better health, improve movement patterns and prevent conditions such as diabetes and cancer.

    They have an extensive toolkit of skills and the ultimate knowledge to help you use exercise effectively.

  • Accredited Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists are both allied health professionals, however AEPs primary focus is to use active therapy to prevent, manage and treat complex medical conditions, rather than passive therapy like massage or manipulation.

    AEPs and other manual therapists like physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and acupuncturists often work together to aid a patient or clients rehabilitation and return to health.

    AEPs are the experts in exercise rehabilitation and are qualified to work from acute rehabilitation all the way through to return to competitive sport.

  • We run a twice-weekly group Strength and Conditioning and a once-weekly group Balance class.

    We recommend attending 1-2 initial consultations with one of our Exercise Physiologists to assess suitability for our group classes. During these appointments, we will discuss group class participation, including how to sign-up.

  • Yes, all our services are eligible for private health rebates, including group classes. We have a HICAPS terminal, please bring your health insurance card with you to your appointment.

  • You don't need a GP referral to see any of our Exercise Physiologists.

    However, you may be eligible for Medicare support toward Exercise Physiology services. Through a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP), your GP can provide a referral for up to 5 Medicare-subsidised Exercise Physiology sessions. These rebates help reduce the out-of-pocket cost of your sessions.

  • On your initial visit, your Exercise Physiologist will help you understand your current state of health, the lifestyle behaviours and risk factors which may be affecting you and the goals you wish to achieve.

    In addition to completing a movement assessment, you’ll undertake relevant exercise, strength or function testing using state-of-the-art VALD equipment. You’ll also be guided safely through supervised and structured exercises.

    Your Exercise Physiologist will then formulate an action plan specific to your needs, which will include homework! This will include a tailored exercise program based on evidence based practice. We use an exercise prescription software (a free download for IOS & Android) for ease of understanding and monitoring of adherence and pain levels.

  • We recommend wearing clothing suitable for the gym, with closed in footwear like trainers. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a small sweat towel.

What People Are Saying

“As a Vietnam Veteran, I have been referred to Atrium for a physical assessment and ongoing management for my chronic conditions, which are a result of my military service. The team at Atrium are very motivated, extremely helpful, patient and communicate clearly. They have been focussing on my spinal mobility and improving both my posture and core strength. I would highly recommend Atrium to help anyone who would like to improve their physical well-being and take positive steps towards achieving their health and fitness goals.”

— David C.

“I was referred to Atrium by my doctor and I have not looked back. I have multiple sclerosis and I was at a low ebb at the time, trying to juggle work and family and failing miserably. I decided to take my life in hand and Atrium tailored a program to meet my health goals and needs that fitted into my lifestyle perfectly. The week I began the programme I put my back out at work and he immediately emailed me a series of exercises that relieved the pain. On top of that, the team are great and are extremely encouraging and supportive. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

— Sue W.

“Atrium has been guiding me through my remedial training sessions for over a year now and I am extremely happy with his management. The team have an almost limitless repertoire of exercises and has always been able to find a way around my back, knee and shoulder injuries. I am now able to maintain a better than average level of overall fitness. They are very cognisant of my needs, monitor me closely and never push me too far. I highly recommend Atrium for anyone who has physical injuries and for anyone who thinks he is getting too old to exercise safely.”

— John T.