Most people spend months with the wrong practitioner. An Accredited Exercise Physiologist prescribes exercise as medicine — clinically, specifically, for your injury, your condition, and your life. Longer. Stronger. Freer.
All three professions have a place. They serve different needs at different stages of care. Understanding the distinction helps you get to the right professional sooner — and avoid months of the wrong treatment.
A physiotherapist is your first point of call for acute injury, structural diagnosis, and hands-on manual therapy. Their primary tools are passive — mobilisation, manipulation, dry needling, and guided early movement. They are excellent at stabilising and diagnosing the acute problem.
An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) is a university-trained allied health clinician who specialises in what comes next: exercise prescribed as the primary clinical treatment. Where passive therapy stabilises, exercise physiology builds — managing chronic conditions, driving long-term rehabilitation, and developing the capacity to prevent problems from returning. In practice, physio and EP work best together.
A personal trainer holds a Certificate III/IV in fitness and works with generally healthy individuals on fitness and performance. They are not allied health professionals and do not have clinical scope for complex medical or injury presentations.
Every program starts with a thorough clinical assessment. We take the time to understand your history, your movement, your conditions, and your goals — before writing a single exercise.
Prescribed at the right dose, for the right condition, with the right progression. Evidence-based, specific, and built around your clinical presentation — not a generic program recycled from the internet.
Your program works with your equipment, your schedule, and your capacity. Home, gym, or anywhere in the world — it adapts to your life and evolves as you progress.
The goal is to give you the tools, knowledge, and strength to manage your own health. Strong, capable, and free — not dependent on the next appointment to feel okay.
From first consultation to long-term independence — here is what working together actually looks like.
A thorough 30–45 minute clinical assessment covering your medical history, current symptoms, movement patterns, and goals. Nothing is prescribed until we have a clear picture of where you are starting from — and what you actually need.
We identify the root cause of your condition — not just the symptoms — and set clear, measurable goals aligned with what you want to achieve. Return to sport. Pain-free movement. Long-term management of a chronic condition. Your goals drive the entire plan.
A clinical exercise program built specifically for your body, your condition, and your current capacity. Evidence-based, correctly progressed, and delivered through the Newie app with video demonstrations for every exercise. Not a template — built for you.
You start the program with active guidance and accountability throughout. Online clients receive direct WhatsApp coaching support between sessions. Face-to-face clients receive supervised in-session delivery. Your EP is in your corner — not just during appointments.
Regular clinical reassessment tracks your progress, updates the program, and keeps you moving toward your goals. The end goal is not the next appointment — it is giving you the tools, knowledge, and physical capacity to manage your own health. Strong. Independent. Built to last.
All services delivered by Chris Anastasiou, Accredited Exercise Physiologist. No lock-in contracts. Cancel anytime with 7 days' notice.
A personalised program updated monthly via Newie. For self-directed clients who want expert programming — not a template — built for their goals and body.
Everything in programming, plus direct WhatsApp access for questions, feedback, and accountability. Your EP is genuinely in your corner between sessions.
A thorough clinical assessment of your history, movement, conditions, and goals. You leave with a clear picture and a plan — not a vague recommendation.
30–45 min clinical assessment online. Diagnosis, goal-setting, and a clear plan forward.
Book NowFull initial assessment via Google Meet, available to clients globally.
Book NowFollow-up sessions to review progress, update your program, and refine your management plan.
Book NowFollow-up consultation via Google Meet for international clients.
Book NowWeekly supervised sessions with your EP — programming, hands-on guidance, and ongoing clinical management all in one. The most comprehensive option available.
Full clinical assessment of your history, movement, symptoms, and goals. You leave with a clear picture and a plan.
Follow-up sessions to review your progress, update your program, and refine clinical management.
Send a DM on Instagram before you book. Happy to help you figure out the right fit — no obligation.
Chris is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a strong background in rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and performance-based care. He has extensive experience helping clients manage musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, return-to-sport rehabilitation, and performance outcomes through evidence-based treatment.
With a Master's in Strength & Conditioning from Edith Cowan University and experience working across private practice, NDIS, and elite high-performance sporting environments, Chris combines clinical knowledge with practical coaching to deliver results that last.
No one should have to live in pain. No one should feel weak, restricted, or at the mercy of their own body. Being strong, moving freely, and having the capacity to do what you love — that's not optional.
The goal of every client interaction is simple: understand what's going on, build a plan that works, and make sure you have the tools to keep going — because the best version of you is capable, independent, and built to last.
Client results are coming. Testimonials and outcomes will live here — follow along on Instagram to see real stories as they happen.
@project.97_ →Book an initial consultation — online worldwide or face-to-face in Brisbane. No referral required. Medicare rebates available with a CDM plan.
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Online (30–45 min via Google Meet, available internationally) or face-to-face in Brisbane. Book directly through Halaxy — card payment, Medicare billing available with a CDM plan.
Not sure if EP is right for you? Send a DM before you book. Happy to answer questions with no obligation. Usual response within 24 hours on business days.