Meet our team
Our experienced team of Accredited Exercise Physiologists is dedicated to helping clients improve their health through personalised, evidence-based exercise. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, inclusive environment where people of all ages and abilities feel welcome and empowered to achieve their health and wellness goals.
Alex Douglas
Director | Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Alex is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a strong focus on using exercise as a rehabilitation tool for chronic conditions, including musculoskeletal, metabolic and neurological disorders.
He is particularly interested in spinal and joint issues, as well as enhancing athletic performance and managing sports injuries.
Alex is passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. He takes great pride in building strong relationships with his clients and finds it especially rewarding to see them achieve meaningful improvements in their health and wellbeing through personalised exercise programs.
Qualifications and accreditations:
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)
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Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation)
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Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist (ESSA)
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Clinical Pilates Instructor
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Level 2 First Aid and CPR
Outside of his professional role, Alex enjoys playing football, staying active, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Lauren Pipicella
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Lauren is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who enjoys the variety and complexity of working with a broad range of medical conditions.
She is passionate about conducting detailed assessments to understand her clients' movement, strength, balance and cardiovascular fitness, and finds it highly rewarding when clients achieve positive health outcomes through her tailored programs.
As a mother, Lauren has developed a strong passion for prescribing safe and effective exercise programs for women during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Qualifications and accreditations:
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Bachelor of Health Sciences (Exercise Science & Nutrition)
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Graduate Diploma of Exercise for Rehabilitation
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Master of Applied Science (Exercise Rehabilitation)
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Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ESSA)
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Clinical Mat Pilates Instructor
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Pregnancy Pilates Instructor
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Licensed Functional Capacity Evaluator
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Level 2 First Aid and CPR
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.