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Introducing our second research piece for the Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Research to Practice 2024 Conference - Virtual-Reality Pain Science Positively Impacts Pain and Function, Return to Work, Customer Experience and Return on Investment: A Case Study. This research highlights how our BETTER PAIN VR Program, delivered by Chris Sinclair, Managing Director and Senior Exercise Physiologist, helped an individual recover from persistent pain. Chris will deliver an oral presentation of this exceptional case study, where health, life and work outcomes were achieved through immersive virtual reality pain science technology and coaching. “Virtual-reality pain science, delivered by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist within the pain mechanisms model, positively impacts pain and function, return to work, and customer experience, with demonstrated return-on-investment.”  This research will be published in the Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology (JCEP). #RTP24 #EXPHYS #PainScience #BETTERPAIN #BETTERPAINVR

Congratulations to EXPHYS team members who recently celebrated work anniversaries!  Nabeel Ansari, Senior Exercise Physiologist (2 years) Kayla Dang, Senior Exercise Physiologist (3 years) Nathan Hrvatin, Senior Exercise Physiologist (2 years) Vicky Phillips, General Manager (16 years) Sydnii Schwarze, Executive Assistant and Office Manager (1 year) Each time an EXPHYS team member reaches a work anniversary, we celebrate and recognise this with a thoughtful note and gift. It’s our little way of saying “thank you” for their expertise and fantastic contribution to the team. At EXPHYS our vision is to provide exceptional careers for exercise physiologists, and our incredible team brings that vision to life every day 💙 #EXPHYS #EXPHYSteam #workanniversary #exceptionalcareers #incredibleteam

We are proud to share our first research piece accepted for the Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Research to Practice 2024 Conference - Fatigue Science Informing Long Covid Recovery: A Case Study. This research outlines how EXPHYS’ BETTER ENERGY Program, delivered by Adriana Giles, Clinical & Rehabilitation Lead and Senior Exercise Physiologist, helped an individual recover from persistent fatigue following covid infection. Adriana will present this impressive case study, where innovative technology combined with expert fatigue science coaching, achieved positive health, life and work results. “Real time biometric data enables individualised fatigue coaching including behaviour change, wellness and planning/pacing strategies. This approach improved fatigue and restored function to perform daily activities and RTW.” This research will also be published in the Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology (JCEP). #RTP24 #EXPHYS #ExercisePhysiologist #FatigueScience #BETTERENERGY

Exciting news! 🎉 EXPHYS are thrilled to share that we have three abstracts accepted for the Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Research to Practice 2024 Conference. This industry leading biennial conference will be held over three days, 2 – 4 May 2024, at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). The conference brings together industry experts, academics and passionate professionals in the exercise and sports science industry, both domestic and international. We are excited to present EXPHYS’ research at this conference to our esteemed industry colleagues. Watch this space as we share more on each of our abstracts soon.

This International Women’s Day we are celebrating the women in EXPHYS 💜💙 Where women are given equal opportunity to build their capabilities and strengthen their capacity to learn, earn and lead. Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.  #IWD2024 #CountHerIn #InspireInclusion

Say hello & get to know Nathan 👋 Nathan Hrvatin Exercise Physiologist Melbourne, VIC Nathan has nine years of diverse clinical experience in exercise physiology, with expertise in pain science, mental health, fatigue, and cancer. He passionately shares his knowledge of technology within pain science and fatigue science at conferences and events. Nathan holds undergraduate degrees in both psychology and exercise physiology, followed by a postgraduate Master's in Exercise Physiology. He is a very patient and empathetic health professional. He strongly believes in empowering clients through clinical guidance and acquiring the tools to continue independently. Nathan loves being active in the outdoors. He enjoys outdoor group training, kicking a footy ball, and exercising with his wife, three kids and very energetic husky! Find out more about Nathan's experience and expert skills on our website: https://www.exphys.com.au/staff/nathan-hrvatin

Congratulations Charlotte, Senior Exercise Physiologist and Western Australia Lead, on achieving this outcome for your client 💙 through our BETTER FUNCTION PROGRAM. EXPHYS is trusted by some of Australia and New Zealand's largest insurers and employers to deliver innovative and award-winning health programs. Our referring customers tell us that the EXPHYS team are experienced, skilled, and mature health professionals. We receive constant repeat referrals.  This is thanks to our outstanding team. They are all highly qualified, experienced, and passionate about helping clients achieve their life and work goals following injury or illness. Discover more about our BETTER FUNCTION PROGRAM and the EXPHYS team through our website: https://www.exphys.com.au/

Please join us in welcoming Rhea to the EXPHYS team! 👋 Rhea Balmaceda Exercise Physiologist, Dietician Sydney, NSW Rhea brings an exciting new element to the team through her expertise as a dual qualified accredited exercise physiologist, and accredited practicing dietician. She has a comprehensive health background having delivered health coaching and occupational health services, within both private practice and various public health environments. Rhea has extensive experience in pain management, exercise oncology, mental wellbeing and fatigue. Rhea’s colleagues, clients and customers describe her as a switched-on health professional that deeply cares about others. She achieves excellent health, life and work outcomes for her clients, both face-to-face in Sydney, and nationally via telehealth.  Outside of work Rhea loves the outdoors and you will likely find her by the water discovering a new beach, or on a hike with a group of friends. Find out more about Rhea’s experience and expert skills on our website here .

Congratulations Yip, on achieving this outcome for your client 💙 through our BETTER PAIN VR PROGRAM. EXPHYS holds expertise in pain science, fatigue science, mental health, and exercise oncology. We have been serving the life insurance, workers compensation, and motor accident industries since 2005. Our referring customers tell us that the EXPHYS team are experienced, skilled and mature health professionals and clients tell us that EXPHYS has single-handedly made the most positive difference to their health and life. This is something that we are extremely proud of. Discover more about our BETTER PAIN VR PROGRAM and the EXPHYS team through our website: https://www.exphys.com.au/ 

Say hello & get to know Yip! Yip Wong Exercise Physiologist Sydney, NSW Yip holds six years of experience as an exercise physiologist, with a significant amount of this time working within insurance rehabilitation, across life insurance, work injuries, and motor accidents. He is highly skilled and experienced in areas of pain science, mental health, fatigue and cancer. Yip is passionate about sharing his expertise and interest in the use of technology within pain science and fatigue science with his clients, customers and at conferences and events. Prior to EXPHYS, Yip worked alongside a geriatrician helping individuals with cardiac and neurological conditions, and other co-morbidities. Yip is a wonderful communicator and highly personable, with proven success connecting with clients of all backgrounds. Yip speaks fluent Cantonese and Mandarin, and his childhood was spent in Hong Kong. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball and baseball. Find out more about Yip's experience and expert skills here .

The EXPHYS team, based Nationally, travelled to attend regional events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We worked together to conquer escape rooms, engaged in friendly rivalry during ten pin bowling, and enjoyed delicious food with a view at each location.