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Clinical exercise physiology

Exercise planned around your health

A clinical exercise physiologist designs exercise programs matched to your health history, current ability and goals. Lindsay Porter, B.Kin, CSEP-CEP, works with people living with long-term health conditions, people returning to activity after injury, surgery or cancer treatment, and older adults. Nobody needs to be fit to start.

An older woman smiling as she rides an exercise bike at home

Common reasons people book

  • Long-term health conditions
  • Joint pain and stiffness
  • Bone health
  • After surgery or injury
  • After cancer treatment
  • Balance and mobility
  • Getting stronger with guidance
  1. 01

    Initial assessment

    60 minutes: history, goals, and tests of posture, strength, balance, mobility and fitness.

  2. 02

    Your program

    Exercises matched to your health and capacity, often starting gently.

  3. 03

    Progress

    Follow-ups and a home program, until you're confident on your own.

What a clinical exercise physiologist does

Clinical exercise physiologists are trained to plan exercise for people with medical conditions, injuries or more complex health needs, as well as for general fitness. Programs are matched to your history and adjusted as you go. For how the role fits alongside physiotherapy, read kinesiologist vs physiotherapist.

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes and supportive shoes
  • Scan reports, medical letters or referral paperwork
  • A list of your medications
  • Water, and any mobility aids you use

Lindsay works alongside Natura's naturopathic doctors. For more on specific situations, see exercise and osteoporosis and exercise during cancer treatment.

Who you'll see

Your practitioner

Questions

Exercise physiology: your questions

Still unsure?

Call the front desk and we'll help you decide which appointment to book, and we can often find a place to fit you in that may not be visible in online booking.

All questions

Do I need to be fit before I start?

No. Programs are matched to your current ability and may begin with very gentle movement. Lindsay works with complete beginners, older adults and people with significant health limitations.

Is it covered by insurance?

Coverage depends on your plan. Some extended health plans cover kinesiology or exercise physiology; check with your insurer before booking.

Health guide

Further reading

Accepting new patients

Ready when you are.

Book online through Jane (external site) in a couple of minutes, or call and we'll help you choose the right appointment.