Empower Exercise Physiology and Health

I have been going to Empower for over 2 years and in that time my fitness, strength and flexibility have dramatically improved. I am at a healthy weight so I went for the reasons above. Matt (the principal) and Luke are very good at designing exercises that get results and every week there are different exercises so it is not a repetitive program. They are both very good at knowing your limits and just pushing into them a little. I highly recommend Empower for an enjoyable regular visit that gets results. These two Exercise Physiologists are much better at getting results than going to a gym.

I have been seeing Matt Donovan since January 2022. I cannot speak highly enough of him. The progress I have made has been amazing. I have found him to be professional and he has tailored my program to how my body is feeling at each visit. I am an older woman and Matt has set some challenging exercises but nothing that would result in an injury. I had two full knee replacements in 2020 and the strength and conditioning training that I am doing with Matt has meant that I am able to live my life to the fullest and in fact I am training to walk the Kokoda Trail in 2023. I have full confidence in Matt and in his ability to see me undertake this Trek knowing that what we are doing will mean that my body is well prepared for these conditions.

Matt Donovan is professional and listens carefully to your concerns. He organised a program especially for my areas of struggles, targeting to improve my strength to combat my pain. He exceeded my expectations in every way. I have had issues with my lower spine for many years and the joy I felt with the progress thanks to this program has been amazing. I highly recommend him to anyone with a troubled area and hopeless feelings of a pain free everyday life. Matt can help you.

I am a long term client of Matt's. Every program from Matt has included exercise specific to my body's needs, particularly around managing scoliosis and related chronic injuries. Every goal I bring to Matt is met with a specific and interesting program to follow through with. We have worked on body recomposition, conditioning, rehab, holistic strength and cardio. Matt's knowledge and enthusiasm is unparalleled. I recommend him to anyone looking for support with their chronic injuries while meeting their goals!

Matt at Empower Exercise Physiology and Health was recommended to me by my partner who had been doing sessions with him to help a shoulder injury. I was struggling with chronic lower back and hip pain that was affecting my day to day life. After many years of different therapies such as chiro, physio, acupuncture, massage ect I wasn't sold that exercise was going to be able to fix this issue.I began with one session a week and my program consisted of a lot of core and leg strengthening exercises, after about 6 weeks my pain was greatly diminished and it felt as though my joints were more stable and I was feeling much stronger.I have now been seeing Matt for over 12 months and cannot recommend him and his team highly enough! I have never felt this good and he has helped me to heal physical issues I truely thought I was just going to have to live with which at 33 yrs old was pretty disheartening.Thanks so much Empower EP I am looking forward to continuing on with you guys and maintaining all these positive changes!

I had major surgery recently on both sides of my groin, I was worried I would never be able to train like I use to. Luckily I came to Empower exercise physiology Matt had got me back on track and feeling fitter and ready to go back into training again. I’m so greatful for his guidance and training that’s helped immensely. Fantastic facilities and trainers! Many thanks

Matt has developed a program of stretches and strength exercises for me targeting chronic lower back / hip pain. He is both professional and knowledgeable. He is keen to know what you are trying to get out of sessions so he can maximise the benefit. I now feel much more confident managing and improving my back condition. Thanks Matt.

I saw Matt and his team at Empower after a work place injury. I had been to see a physio numerous times prior to visiting Matt and all their treatments were unsuccessful in helping me. I was worried I would be unable to return to my pre injury exercises without pain. Matt tailored a program to me and soon enough I noticed my pain had reduced dramatically. He is excellent at what he does and extremely knowledgable. I can now do all the exercises I used to without any pain at all. I am truly grateful for all their help and wouldn't hesitate in reccomending them. Thanks Matt & the Empower team!

I started coming to Empower after suffering a shoulder injury playing indoor soccer (goalie). Matt delivered my rehab program with excellent results and assisted me in recovering all my pre injury shoulder strength and mobility. Once the shoulder was rehabilitated and I was back to playing sport I continued to see Matt on a regular basis to improve other areas of my health and fitness. Can’t recommend the team at Empower enough!

EPs (Matt and Tom) are very welcoming, highly experienced and knowledgeable and invariably supportive and encouraging. I have been attending the clinic for approximately 2 years and my customised exercise program has enabled me to maintain fitness and flexibility and keep surgery at bay for my arthritic knees and left foot. Their professionalism is outstanding.