Exercise Physiology
At Evolve, we believe that movement is medicine and that anyone can improve their physical, mental, and emotional health through physical activity and exercise.
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.
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Have you been having some health issues?
Are you keen to get back into exercise post-injury?
Are you unsure of how to start an exercise program?
Are you concerned about your risk of falling?
Do you like exercising in groups or under the guidance of a trained eye?
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If you've answered yes to any of these questions, get in touch to book an initial consultation. Our Exercise Physiologist's at Evolve Health Illawarra will work with you to understand your individual health goals and will create an individualised program or set you up in a group class to get you on your way to being a fitter, stronger, safer version of you.
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Become empowered to improve your health and change your life.
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Live smart. Evolve.
WHO IS EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY SUITABLE FOR?
Exercise Physiologists work with people living with a range of medical conditions which may include:
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Cardiovascular disease (e.g. hypertension, coronary heart disease)
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Respiratory diseases
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Metabolic disease (e.g. diabetes, prediabetes)
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Neurological disease (e.g. MS, Parkinsons, stroke)
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Musculoskeletal disease (e.g. arthritis, osteoporosis, lower back pain, sarcopenia)
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Depression and other mental health conditions
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High risk of falls
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Cancer
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Persistent pain
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Obesity
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Recovery from illness, injury or operations
WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT EVOLVE?
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Small Group Exercise Therapy (individualised programs in a group setting)
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Individual 1-1 exercise sessions with an Exercise Physiologist
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Falls Prevention Classes for older adults
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Stronger for Longer Women’s Over 55s Exercise Class
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Staying Active Men’s Over 55’s Exercise Class
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Chronic Disease Management programs
Who is Exercise Physiology suitable for?
Exercise Physiologists work with people living with a range of medical conditions which may include:
Our team
At Evolve Health, our exercise physiologists bring diverse expertise and a passion for helping clients achieve their fitness, rehabilitation, and performance goals.
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JULIE KINSEY
Exercise Physiologist
Julie is originally from the UK and has been involved in the health, sports and fitness industry for over 30 years. She taught Physical Education for 15 years before completing a Masters in Exercise and Health Science. This led to a change in career path and she created a gym offering personalised exercise programs and group classes. She ran the gym for 8 years before moving to Australia.
Recognising the benefit of exercise in treating illness and restoring and maintaining health, Julie completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation at the University of Wollongong. After graduating she worked as an Exercise Physiologist in Kiama before joining Evolve Health. She is also a certified therapist for the LSVT BIG® program, an intensive 4-week physical therapy intervention to help people at all stages of Parkinson's Disease.
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Julie is passionate about the value of exercise as medicine and has experience prescribing evidence-based exercise to people of all ages, fitness level and needs.
JESSE LANGBIEN
Exercise Physiologist
Jesse is an exercise physiologist who graduated in 2023 completing his masters degree with a focus on elite swimming testing protocols. He has enjoyed coaching in the Illawarra for the past ten years with strong focusses in CrossFit, weightlifting, running and rugby league in both competitive and non-competitive populations.
With a history both in clinic and as a rehabilitation consultant, Jesse is excited to build his clientele at Evolve with highly motivated clients who want to achieve higher levels of performance and return from injury better than ever.
