Ruth completed her 4 year Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation at the University of Wollongong in 1998.

 

She was inspired to become an Exercise Physiologist by her father, who whilst she went through University had a gradual decline in physical ability from Motor Neurone Disease. However, he continued to do what was physically possible to keep fit in mind and body and saw this disease as just another challenge that could be used to grow in character and virtue.

 

Ruth found his example and approach to a short but productive life with its growing physical challenges motivated her natural creativity and passion for helping those with physical inability. Having spent the past 14 years working in the aged care sector, she firmly believes that losing one's independence is one of the most difficult challenges the human being can face.

 

With over 25 years of professional experience, added to the wisdom of motherhood and her own enjoyment of physical activity she thrives on finding creative ways to safely and effectively challenge her clients.

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Incorporating the evidence based science of physical and physiological adaptations of the body, to the psychology of changing habits and behaviour, she empowers her clients to understand their medical conditions and improve their quality of life. 

 

Special interests are improving musculoskeletal movement for functional activities, balance and agility, functional strength with stability and posture as the foundation, cancer management, seniors health management and anything else you can throw at her.