Allied Health Exercise Group Program

Our Allied Health Exercise Group classes are designed to help you build strength, improve mobility, and prevent injuries—so you can stay active and enjoy life with confidence. Led by experienced health professionals including our own Physiotherapists or Allied Health Assistants, these small-group sessions provide expert-guided exercises tailored to your needs, whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a health condition, or simply looking to maintain your overall strength and fitness.

Better Mobility 

Duration 60 minutes.

This gentle exercise session is an excellent way to begin or restart your exercise program. It is designed to increase flexibility, mobility, balance and strength. All of the exercises can be adapted to chairs or wheelchairs.

 Please bring along a water bottle & shoes with good support are recommended.

 A doctor’s referral (from your GP) & an initial assessment (with our Physiotherapist) is required for this class.

Heartsmart (Cardiac Rehab Program) 

A comprehensive cardiac program encouraging lifestyle changes as part of recovery or to minimise the risk of further cardiac events. It is also appropriate for those at high risk of developing coronary heart disease and welcomes family and carers to attend at nil cost.

 A referral may be provided, but not necessary.

 An exercise capacity assessment is performed, usually by our Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist.

 Wear comfortable clothing suitable for light/moderate exercise

 Please bring along a water bottle & snack if required to have before the exercise session following the education session.

Keeping Your Balance “Falls Prevention” 

Duration 60 minutes.

Falling is a leading cause of increasing disability in older people. The impact on independence levels and quality of life can be immense. This class is designed to increase your flexibility, mobility, coordination and balance. These classes include obstacle courses, ball games, fit balls, and balance exercises.

 Please bring along a water bottle & shoes with good support are recommended

 A doctor’s referral (from your GP) & initial assessment (with our Physiotherapist) is required for this class.

Strength for Life Strength Training 

Duration 60 minutes.

Aimed at improving joint mobility, muscle strength and increasing bone density. Progressive Strength Training can be very beneficial and assist with the management of chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and osteoporosis. 

 Please bring along a water bottle & shoes with good support are recommended.

 A doctor’s referral (from your GP) & initial assessment (with our Physiotherapist) is required for this class.

Tai Chi

Duration 90 minutes.

An excellent healing tool. The slow gentle movements of Tai Chi help improve a range of disorders including arthritis, anxiety, fatigue, balance, stiffness and posture. 

 All participants need to wear comfortable clothing & shoes.

Warm Water Exercise 

Duration 45 minutes.

An excellent medium for arthritic joints. Water acts as a shock absorber, reducing stress on joints and allows a full range of movement. The massage effect of water increases circulation and promotes relaxation. A great way to become and stay fit. 

 A doctor’s referral (from your GP) & initial assessment (from our Physiotherapist) is required for this class.

 Meet at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre 10 minutes prior to your session commencing.

 Please bring bathers, towel & a water bottle. (Term fee paid in advance)

TO BOOK PH: 03 5428 0300

Please Note: Car Parking is limited, we encourage you to be dropped off or car pool when possible.