Can my teenager see an exercise physiologist for a sport injury from Run-O-Waters?

Yes. Exercise physiologists build return-to-sport strength programs for teenagers and adults alike. A GP referral isn't required to book, though one under a Chronic Disease Management plan can add a Medicare rebate if it applies.

How often would someone from Run-O-Waters need to come in?

With around an 18-minute drive, weekly sessions are realistic for most people here, especially early in a program. We taper to fortnightly as strength builds and home exercises take over more of the work.

How is an exercise physiologist different from a personal trainer?

An accredited exercise physiologist is a four-year university-trained clinician registered with ESSA, qualified to assess and prescribe exercise for diagnosed medical conditions, injuries, and chronic disease. Personal training is an unregulated industry credential. EP is the recognised discipline for medical exercise, and it's claimable under Medicare, NDIS, WorkCover, and DVA where a trainer isn't.

Can I claim exercise physiology on Medicare?

Yes, with a GP Chronic Disease Management plan, which covers up to five rebated allied-health visits a year across all disciplines. EP is also funded through NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, and DVA, or you can book privately without any referral. Bring your plan or referral to the first appointment.

18 minutes from Run-O-Waters

Exercise physiology in Run-O-Waters.

Name: Goulburn Health Therapy
Address: 37 Ross Street, Goulburn, NSW, 2580, AU
Telephone: (02) 4822 0144
Price range: $$

We treat Run-O-Waters residents from our Goulburn clinic — about 18 minutes and 12 km away.

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Local care

Exercise physiology for Run-O-Waters residents.

Families on the acreage blocks around Run-O-Waters juggle a lot — school runs, weekend sport, and the physical work that comes with a bigger property. Exercise physiology fits into that mix well, particularly for teenagers building strength safely after a sport injury, and for parents managing lower back or knee pain that flares up during mowing, fencing, or hauling water tanks around.

At around 12 kilometres and an 18-minute drive to our Goulburn clinic, Run-O-Waters is one of the closer suburbs we see regularly, which makes weekly sessions realistic rather than a stretch. We also use exercise as part of mental-health support plans for people managing stress or low mood, working alongside a GP care plan.

Medicare, private, and NDIS funding are all available depending on your situation.

Getting here

The drive in from Run-O-Waters.

Run-O-Waters sits on Goulburn's western fringe, about 12 km from the clinic and roughly 18 minutes away via the local roads west of Goulburn. Our clinic is at 37 Ross Street in the centre of Goulburn, with parking on site — an easy trip for a first assessment or a standing block of appointments.

What we treat

What Run-O-Waters patients see us for.

Exercise physiology is exercise prescribed like medicine. Our EPs are ESSA-accredited and four-year university trained, and they're the right call for chronic disease, cancer recovery, getting strong again after surgery, and the longer rehab arcs that don't fit inside a physio block.

Chronic conditionstype 2 diabetes, heart disease, COPD
Building strength safely for back, knee, and hip pain
Rehab after injury or surgery
Cancer rehabduring and after treatment
Falls prevention and strength for older adults
Exercise as part of a mental-health plan

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Who you'll see

Your exercise physiology team.

Shae Phipps

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

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Funding

Ways to pay.

Run-O-Waters residents can use any of these pathways for exercise physiology, subject to eligibility and the right referral or plan.

Medicare
Private health
WorkCover
CTP
DVA
NDIS

Common questions

Questions we get asked a lot.

Can my teenager see an exercise physiologist for a sport injury from Run-O-Waters?
Yes. Exercise physiologists build return-to-sport strength programs for teenagers and adults alike. A GP referral isn't required to book, though one under a Chronic Disease Management plan can add a Medicare rebate if it applies.
How often would someone from Run-O-Waters need to come in?
With around an 18-minute drive, weekly sessions are realistic for most people here, especially early in a program. We taper to fortnightly as strength builds and home exercises take over more of the work.
How is an exercise physiologist different from a personal trainer?
An accredited exercise physiologist is a four-year university-trained clinician registered with ESSA, qualified to assess and prescribe exercise for diagnosed medical conditions, injuries, and chronic disease. Personal training is an unregulated industry credential. EP is the recognised discipline for medical exercise, and it's claimable under Medicare, NDIS, WorkCover, and DVA where a trainer isn't.
Can I claim exercise physiology on Medicare?
Yes, with a GP Chronic Disease Management plan, which covers up to five rebated allied-health visits a year across all disciplines. EP is also funded through NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, and DVA, or you can book privately without any referral. Bring your plan or referral to the first appointment.