Westmead · Parramatta
Exercise Physiologist in Westmead
Sydney Exercise Medicine's Westmead clinic and gym is at 113 Hawkesbury Road, close to the Westmead hospitals. If you're looking for an exercise physiologist in Westmead, our team runs supervised programmes for chronic conditions, injuries, disability and recovery after a hospital stay. We open early and late on weekdays and on Saturday mornings. We're a registered NDIS provider and also see Medicare, private health, DVA and self-funded clients.
Our Westmead clinic
Our Westmead Clinic and Gym
- 113 Hawkesbury Road, Westmead NSW 2145
- Phone: 0452 464 040
- Hours: Monday to Friday 6am–8pm, Saturday 8am–12pm, Sunday closed
- Email: admin@sydneyexercisemedicine.com.au
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park
Westmead is our specialised clinic, set up with modern clinical equipment and a gym for supervised sessions. Weekday appointments run from 6am to 8pm, so sessions can fit around work, school or hospital appointments.
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Our team
Your Westmead Team
At Westmead you'll work with our accredited exercise physiologists and registered occupational therapists, led by founder and clinical exercise physiologist Christopher Kondos. Our occupational therapists, including Joshua and Kit, work with children and adults on everyday tasks, school and home set-up. You can read about the whole team on our about page.
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Exercise Physiology Services in Westmead
Each programme begins with an initial assessment, followed by one-on-one sessions, progress reviews and exercises to do between visits.
Chronic Conditions and Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and lung conditions such as COPD and asthma are common reasons for a referral. Programmes usually mix aerobic and resistance training, and your exercise physiologist checks symptoms, heart rate and effort during each session. With your consent, we keep your GP or treating team updated. Learn more about our chronic medical conditions programmes and managing diabetes with exercise.
Injury, Pain and Recovery After Surgery
Back pain, joint pain, sports injuries and recovery after surgery bring many clients to our Westmead gym. Rehab aims to rebuild strength, range of motion and confidence, then works towards the tasks you need for work, sport or daily life. For persistent pain, graded exercise starts at a level you can manage and builds slowly. See how our exercise physiology for injury programmes work.
NDIS Participants
Many Westmead clients use their plan for NDIS exercise physiology. As a registered NDIS provider, we help you link exercise to your plan goals and prepare the reports your plan reviews need. Sessions can also run through our mobile service at home, school or in the community.
Children and Teenagers
Families leaving the Children's Hospital at Westmead can continue care close by. Our paediatric exercise physiology programmes are built around play and each child's goals, with parents or carers involved in every session.
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapy team supports independence at home, at school and in the community, and writes NDIS-ready reports. Occupational therapists and exercise physiologists work together when a client needs both.
Older Adults, Mobile Visits and Telehealth
Our aged care programmes focus on balance, strength and falls prevention, in the clinic, at home or in residential care. Mobile visits cover Western Sydney, and telehealth sessions suit clients who prefer to train from home.
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After hospital
From Westmead Hospital to Community Care
Rehabilitation often starts during a hospital stay and needs to carry on once you're home. Many patients leave Westmead Hospital or the Children's Hospital at Westmead told to keep exercising, without a clear plan for how or where.
Services Australia states that hospital in-patients can't use the Medicare allied health items, so community exercise physiology usually starts after discharge. Book a GP appointment soon after you leave hospital and ask whether a chronic condition management plan suits you. Bring your discharge summary to your first session so we can pick up where your inpatient rehab left off.
Your first visit
Your First Appointment
Your first visit is an initial assessment in three parts:
Health and lifestyle review
We ask about your medical history, medications, symptoms, work and daily routine. Bring any referral, care plan, test results or discharge summary.
Physical assessment
Tests of strength, balance, mobility and endurance, chosen to suit your condition and comfort level.
Your personalised programme
You leave with clear goals, a session plan and exercises to start at home, and we explain how each exercise links to your goals.
Funding
Funding and Referrals
Ask us about session fees, cancellation policy and any travel charges for mobile visits. Call 0452 464 040 if you're not sure which option applies.
Medicare
Eligible patients with a GP chronic condition management plan can claim up to five allied health sessions a year. GPs can refer through our referral page and choose Westmead.
NDIS
Exercise physiology and occupational therapy can be funded as therapy supports when they fit your plan goals. Please check with your plan manager or support coordinator.
Private health insurance
Many extras policies include exercise physiology. Check your rebate with your fund.
DVA
DVA Gold and White Card holders may be covered for eligible treatment. Ask us how DVA referrals work.
Aged care
We work with aged-care funding.
Self-funded
Book directly, no referral needed.
Areas we cover
Exercise Physiology Near Parramatta
Westmead sits right next to Parramatta, and our clinic is a short trip from the Parramatta CBD, Harris Park and Granville. Clients also come from Northmead, Wentworthville, North Parramatta, Greystanes, Seven Hills, Prospect, Blacktown and Winston Hills. Mobile visits are available across Western Sydney.
- Westmead
- Parramatta
- Northmead
- Wentworthville
- North Parramatta
- Greystanes
- Seven Hills
- Blacktown
Live in the Hills District? Our Castle Hill clinic on Gladstone Road may be closer.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Take the first step
Book at Our Westmead Clinic
Have a referral or a question about funding? Contact the Westmead team to book an initial assessment.