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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:

Your program is reviewed as you go and can focus on strength, balance and confidence, falls prevention, managing chronic conditions or sports performance.
Qualified 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 training.

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What People Say About Our Classes

Our over-50s strength, HIIT and balance classes run in small groups at our Vernon Street gym. Here’s what some of the people who come along each week have to say.

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I have been attending both the strength and HIIT classes for over 50’s on Vernon Street for well over 12 months and I highly recommend them. Both Avalon and Aaron are knowledgeable, supportive and make the classes enjoyable and motivating. The small group environment makes me feel very comfortable and confident exercising at my own pace that I look forward to each week.

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Sue Woods

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Great atmosphere great exercise physiologists…have been attending for over a year and I love it ..especially designed for over 50s …Avalon and Aaron are great …would highly recommend

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Tina Henderson

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Really professional and friendly staff

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Liam Watson

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Friendly and professional care.

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Ben Sykes

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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 as part of their care.

Individual sessions, group sessions and specialised programs are held at our boutique gym at 1/25 Vernon St, Coffs Harbour. All 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 work with you on moving well, managing injury risk and building habits for health and independence. Clients join us from across the Coffs Coast, including Sawtell, Toormina, Boambee, Korora and Moonee Beach.