Chris Anastasios Exercise Physiology

Chris is an ESSA accredited exercise physiologist. He specialises in exercise interventions to improve the functional outcome of people who have sustained an acute or sub-acute injury, suffer from chronic or degenerative medical conditions and/or disabilities.

With over 15 years experience in the health and fitness profession coupled with his qualifications , he is able to manage clients in a performance based setting to allow people to reach their rehabilitation, fitness, training and sports specific goals and outcomes safely, efficiently and effectively.

Chris is a registered healthcare and NDIS provider which allows him to manage clients under a MediCare Plan (GP referral), Veteran Affairs, Workers compensation, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or private health insurance for rebates.

“The human body is an amazing thing and is able to overcome many challenges, it is just a matter of knowing how”

Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university qualified allied health professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. Pathology domains covered by the services of AEPs include cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, musculoskeletal, cancers, kidney, respiratory / pulmonary, mental health, and any other conditions for which there is evidence that exercise can improve the client’s clinical status. (essa.org.au)

Areas Chris specialises in:

• Injury rehabilitation (Orthopaedic and spinal injury rehabilitation)
• Pre and post surgery rehabilitation
• Chronic and complex conditions
• Mental health and depression
• Metabolic conditions (obesity and weight management)
• Strength and conditioning
• Powerlifting
• Sports specific training
• Flexibility
• Stability