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Move Better, Live Healthier with Exercise Physiology in Coffs Harbour

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Coffs Harbour Exercise Physiology is affiliated with Health on High, and aims to deliver tailored, evidence-based exercise programs for all ages to support rehabilitation, optimise performance and improve long-term health. Our Masters qualified exercise physiologists create personalised plans and offer lifestyle education to support your health and fitness goals at our boutique gym on Vernon St, with bookings managed through the main Health on High clinic.
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Where Research Meets Everyday Movement

About Exercise Physiology at Health on High

At Coffs Harbour Exercise Physiology, we believe every movement should take you closer to living the life you want. We work with people of all ages, from athletes seeking gains in performance, to older adults aiming to maintain independence and prevent falls, to those preparing or recovering from surgery. Each plan is designed by our Masters qualified exercise physiologists to suit your body, your pace and your goals.

Our goal is to help you build practical, long-term habits that support the management and prevention of chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, musculoskeletal changes and more. Every program is individually tailored, with a focus on empowering you to take control of your health and move confidently towards a better quality of life.

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Assessment, Programs & Delivery

How We Assist With Improving Strength & Health

Each one of our consultations begins with a thorough assessment to understand your goals, medical history and physical abilities. From there, our exercise physiologists develop an individualised program. When a plan is put in place it is continuously monitored and adjusted to support progress or a change in circumstances. Some examples we provide include:

Ongoing monitoring ensures your program adapts as you progress, supporting faster recovery, improved strength, balance and confidence, reduced risk of falls or injury, better chronic condition management and enhanced sports performance.
Expert Practitioners, Customised Programs

Meet Our Exercise Physiologists

With two Masters-qualified Exercise Physiologists, our team combines clinical expertise with practical experience.
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Avalon Donovan

Avalon Donovan works closely with clients of all ages. Avalon enjoys using a functional movement approach to build strength, fitness, balance, and mobility that directly support your individual goals. She takes the time to listen, communicate clearly, and create personalised plans to support meaningful outcomes.

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Aaron Pateman

Aaron Pateman is passionate about empowering people to achieve their lifestyle goals while improving their physical capacity and health status. With broad experience in delivering evidence-based exercise programs for clients with chronic and acute health conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, and metabolic diseases in individual and group settings.

Our private gym space on Vernon Street hosts both individual sessions and small group classes, including our over 50’s program, ensuring there is something for everyone, with a focus on guided, safe and effective training for lasting results.

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Personalised Exercise Programs

How We Deliver Evidence-Based Exercise Physiology

Our exercise physiologists run individual programs and classes from our dedicated gym at 1/25 Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour. Each program is evidence-based and tailored to your needs, abilities and goals, whether you are building strength after injury, working on balance or getting back to sport and daily life. Exercise physiology is part of Health on High, which has cared for the Coffs Harbour community since 1994.
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Practical Insights for Active Living

Explore practical guidance on injury recovery, strength training, balance, chronic condition management and performance optimisation to support your long-term health.

Common Questions About Staying Strong and Active

Wondering how tailored exercise can help you recover, stay fit or manage a long-term condition? Here are answers to some of the questions our patients often ask.
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Our programs benefit people of all ages and circumstances, such as those recovering from surgery or injuries, to anyone managing chronic health conditions, aiming to prevent falls, boost sports performance or maintain independence. Many clients combine these programs with allied support, like physiotherapy, for even better results.

Most group sessions and specialised programs are held at our boutique gym at 1/25 Vernon St, Coffs Harbour. Individual appointments, enquiries and bookings are handled through the main Health on High clinic, keeping everything coordinated.

Yes, we run tailored programs for oncology exercise support, cardiac and diabetes rehabilitation, sports-specific recovery, pilates, balance and over-50s fitness classes. Contact our team for more details about the schedule.

Strength, Balance & Independence Starts Now

If you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition or aiming to improve strength, balance, or sports performance, Coffs Harbour Exercise Physiology in affiliation with Health on High is here to help. With tailored, evidence-based programs and professional guidance, we’ll help you move better, minimise injury risk and build lasting habits for health and independence.