Exercise Physiologist Inner West Sydney
Book your session with an exercise physiologist in Inner West Sydney today and start moving towards better health!
About Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists in Inner West Sydney
At Lilyfield Physiotherapy, our accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs) are much more than personal trainers - they're university-qualified professionals who specialise in exercise as medicine. Led by our passionate Exercise Physiologist, Paul Raptis, with support from Niamh Davies from our physiotherapy team, our team helps individuals recover from injuries, manage chronic diseases, and achieve peak athletic performance.
Paul holds a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology from the University of New South Wales and a Masters of High-Performance Sport from the University of Technology Sydney. His enthusiasm and extensive experience, including roles with local sporting teams like the Inner West Magpies AFL men's teams and PLC Sydney Croydon, ensures every client receives tailored, evidence-based care.
Book your appointment online today and start your journey to better health.
Appointment Pricing
- Initial Consultation: $160
- Review Assessment and Consultation: $155
- Standard Consultation: $125
Please note: A cancellation fee of $83 applies for cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment.
Our Exercise Physiology Services
We provide personalised exercise physiology programs, tailored specifically to meet your individual health needs, fitness goals, and lifestyle. Our comprehensive services include:
- Personalised exercise program design
- Exercise rehabilitation
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Management of chronic diseases
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health improvement
- Weight management and obesity support
- Musculoskeletal strength and conditioning
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Mental health and chronic fatigue management
- Cancer recovery programs
Ready to Transform Your Health Through Exercise?
Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or aiming to boost your overall fitness, our exercise physiologists are ready to support your journey. Our personalised, evidence-based programs are designed to help you regain strength, enhance mobility, and significantly improve your quality of life. Book your exercise physiology appointment online today and take your first step towards lasting health.
Conditions We Help Manage
Our exercise physiologists can help manage and improve a wide range of conditions through tailored exercise programs. These conditions include:
Our Approach
At Lilyfield Physio, we believe exercise is medicine. Our exercise physiologists design safe and effective exercise plans, focusing on:
- Personalised Assessment: Understanding your unique health needs and fitness goals.
- Movement Assessment: Ensuring your movement patterns support your health goals.
- Tailored Exercise Prescription: Structured to suit your specific requirements for recovery, disease management, or performance enhancement.
- Strength & Conditioning Integration: Combining resistance and functional training to enhance your performance and reduce injury risk.
- Supportive Environment: Offering one-on-one or small group settings (up to 5 people) to maintain quality, attention, and enjoyment.
Every session is tailored specifically to you, making exercise enjoyable, rewarding, and highly beneficial for your health.
Meet Paul Raptis
Exercise Physiologist
Paul joins Lilyfield Physiotherapy with a with a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology from the University of New South Wales, and a Masters of High-Performance Sport from the University of Technology Sydney.
Throughout his education and coaching career, Paul has had the opportunity to work with multiple schools and sports. He has had the opportunity to lead Cross-Country and Middle-Distance track programs, and more recently has been involved in creating Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) resistance training programs for adolescent athletes.
Alongside Lilyfield Physiotherapy, currently works at PLC Sydney Croydon as a Strength & Conditioning and Sports Coach, and with the Inner West Magpies AFL Men’s teams as the Strength & Conditioning Coach.
In his spare time, Paul enjoys competing in various running events throughout the year. His favourite running events are the 800m and 1500m track events. He also competes in Sprint Triathlons during Spring and Summer.
FAQs
An exercise physiologist is a qualified allied health professional who specialises in prescribing exercise for the treatment and management of chronic disease, injuries, and improving overall physical performance.
At Lilyfield Physiotherapy, our Exercise Physiologists develop tailored exercise programs to help you:
- Manage chronic health conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis)
- Recover from injuries and surgery
- Enhance sports performance and prevent injuries
- Improve strength, conditioning, and overall fitness
Our experienced Exercise Physiologists collaborate closely with physiotherapists and other healthcare providers, ensuring a holistic approach to your health and well-being. Their aim is not just to treat your symptoms, but to empower you to live a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Exercise physiologists design personalised exercise programs to manage medical conditions, improve fitness, and enhance overall health. They specialise in using exercise as medicine.
No, exercise physiologists hold university degrees and are qualified to help individuals manage medical conditions and rehabilitation, unlike personal trainers who primarily focus on general fitness.
Yes, they assist athletes in improving sports performance, enhancing strength, endurance, flexibility, and managing injuries.
No, you can book in directly to see a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist without a Doctor’s referral.
You do however need a referral from a medical practitioner when:
- You have been injured at work and your case is being managed by Workcover
- Your treatment is covered by Veterans Affairs (DVA)
- You are claiming your treatment expenses through a 3rd party claim
Your physiotherapist is also able to refer you on to other medical and allied health professionals where appropriate
If you have private health cover and subscribe to the “extras” cover, you may be eligible to claim part of your treatment fee. There are many different schemes and you are best advised to check your level of cover with your insurer. Most health funds are online with HICAPS, which allows you to claim your health fund rebate immediately at our clinic, leaving only the gap for you to pay. You will need to bring your health fund card with you.
Medicare now offers chronic disease management referred to as Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plans, for people with chronic conditions. This allows for a Medicare rebate, for up to 5 Physio or Exercise Physiology treatments a year. You must be referred by your GP and you need to bring your Medicare card with you. If you have any queries regarding this service, please don’t hesitate to speak with our staff or discuss your eligibility with your GP.
Following a comprehensive assessment, including functional testing and physical examination, we shall establish a preliminary diagnosis and discuss your treatment options and expected outcomes with you.
Treatment may involve different options for relieving pain, restoring function, flexibility and strength.
You will learn techniques to use at home to manage your problem, which may include preventative measures and exercise.
During your consultation, please feel free to ask ass any questions as you wish. A good understanding of your condition is important for your recovery. This includes your likely recovery time, number of sessions required and future exercise advice.
We may liaise with others involved in your care., If applicable, we shall also refer you onto other health professionals to play a role in your recovery.
You are welcome to wear whatever you are most comfortable in. For Exercise sessions and classes, please wear exercise clothes and a pair of socks, making sure you able to move freely
Please bring along any doctor’s referral letters, scan or x-ray results and your private health insurance card so you can claim for your treatment on the spot.
Your Physiotherapist will complete a thorough assessment of your complaint and then provide you with a preliminary diagnosis and appropriate treatments based on their findings. This will generally consist of some hands-on treatment, advice and often you will receive some exercises to do at home. Your Physiotherapist will also discuss with you their plan for management which will include likely recovery time, number of sessions required and future exercise advice.
We accept cash, EFTPOS, VISA and MasterCard. If you bring your private health insurance card with you, we can process an on-the-spot claim via our HICAPS terminal and you will then only need to pay the gap fee.
We accept referrals for Compulsory Third-Party Insurance claims. Once you have seen your GP and received a claim number, we are able to send any invoices directly to the insurer. If you need to start treatment before you have a claim number, we shall ask you to cover the cost of the treatment and claim from the insurer later.
You can cancel and re-schedule by calling our rooms on 9810 2203. For after hours, we have an answering machine service for you to leave a message. Our receptionist will contact you shortly after it is received to confirm cancellation or to help you re-schedule.
We request that if you are unable to make a consultation or class that you let us know at least 24 hours prior to your appointment so that someone else can use your treatment time.
We have a cancellation fee policy for late cancellations or missed appointments.
This practice takes great care to ensure that our information records are accurate and are treated with full regard to the privacy of our patients. We only collect information from our patients that is necessary for good health care and aim to ensure that any information we hold is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
The health information we hold helps us provide our patients with the best possible health care, and is disclosed only to others involved in your treatment, such as your doctor. If we need to disclose information about you to people other than those associated with your treatment, we will seek your permission first.
Occasionally we may be involved in research on health issues. If any data from this practice is used in research, it will not include information which identifies our patients.
This practice is bound by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, and operates in accordance with the Code of Conduct of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. If you would like to discuss any aspects of our privacy policy, or review your health records, please advise your treating Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist.