About Us
Approach
Individualised
Our programs are individually customised to meet your specific needs and the goals that you would like to achieve. We start this process through an initial consultation where we discuss your current health status, goals and program options that suit you. Our approach is flexible, in that your program can be modified as your needs change.
Holistic
Whilst exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment for all chronic conditions, your health and wellbeing is also influenced by other lifestyle factors. These factors may include sleep quality, stress levels and nutritional intake. Therefore, we will also provide education and discuss strategies to support you in these areas.
Empowerment
The overarching goal is to support you to build confidence to exercise safely and independently. We achieve this through teaching you the skills and knowledge needed to reach your goals, while providing you with ongoing support and encouragement along the way. You will learn how to take control of your health and improve your quality of life.
Jeff Shaw
Director/Accredited Exercise Physiologist/Accredited Exercise Scientist
Jeff is an experienced Dual- Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist, having worked in the field since 2011. Jeff holds a Postgraduate Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
Jeff has extensive experience working with clients under a broad range of schemes including Life Insurance, Department of Veterans Affairs, NDIS, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle CTP, Medicare and private practice.
Jeff also has extensive experience working for the Department of Defence to manage the rehabilitation programs of injured and ill Australian Defence Force members and has a deep understanding of the rehabilitation requirements for these personnel.
Jeff has worked with clients with a range of chronic conditions, including cancer recovery, persistent pain, chronic fatigue, mental health conditions, neurological conditions, cardiometabolic conditions and musculoskeletal conditions.
Jeff specialises in exercise management for the following conditions:
- Persistent pain
- Mental health conditions
- Cancer recovery
- Chronic fatigue
Jeff believes in empowering his clients to take ownership of their health and wellbeing, not just through exercise, but also focusing and improving upon their sleep, diet, nutrition, stress management, and social and community connections. Jeff’s goal for every exercise program is to progress clients to the point where they are confident to independently self-manage their own exercise and daily activity.
Hayley Shaw
Director/Health Practice Manager
Hayley has extensive experience as a Rehabilitation Consultant where she assisted members of the Australian Defence Force and clients in various workers compensation schemes to improve their health and wellbeing. Hayley holds several qualifications including a Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling, a Bachelor of Psychological Science, a Diploma of Counselling and a Certification IV in Business Administration.
Hayley also has extensive experience in all aspects of health administration and is often the first person you will speak to when contacting Shaw Exercise Physiology. Hayley is deeply empathetic and has a unique ability to build rapport with clients, helping them to feel as ease in their first encounters with us. Hayley is available to answer any questions you may have in relation to the services we provide.