Aleisha Michael
Port Hughes
Summary
I am a dynamic Exercise Physiologist with 6 years experience working within private practices in rural regions. I am adept at designing personalised exercise programs and fostering client relationships. Highly organised and motivated, and have the ability to manage and perform within a varied caseload, achieving positive outcomes for clients with chronic conditions through tailored interventions and effective communication. I am committed and passionate about enhancing client independence and overall quality of life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Exercise Physiologist
Flex Rehabilitation Clinic
02.2023 - Current
- Assist in developing personalised exercise programs for diverse populations. Targeting client goals with consideration for health presentation, co-morbidities, risk factors and contraindications.
- Work with a range of patients and funding bodies including but not limited too the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Department of Veterans Affairs, Home Care Package, Medicare, Private Health, SONDER, Return to Work and Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance.
- Run a range of clinical group classes including gym based, clinical pilates and athletic performance.
- Work closely within a multidisciplinary clinic alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Remedial Massage Therapists to ensure best patient outcomes.
- Complete initial assessments taking detailed subjective information and conducting relevant clinical objective measures to inform appropriate and clinically justified exercise prescription.
- Monitor client progress and adjust programs as necessary for optimal outcomes or clinical changes to health or physical function.
- Conduct research on current gold standard practice to inform prescription, ensuring best outcomes.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss client needs, treatment strategies and ways to improve client centred treatment.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client sessions and progress reports, along with reviewing patient medical records and potential contraindications.
- Recognise contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise and revise exercise prescription plans accordingly.
- Observe patient safety, risk management, and infection control policies and procedures.
- Manage high-volume caseload and organise daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Provide regular mentoring, professional development sessions and supervision to new graduate and student Exercise Physiologist's and Allied Health Assistants as the senior Exercise Physiologist.
- Implemented the SONDER steady steps pilot program as the key Exercise Physiologist and Allied Health Professional.
- Write detailed progress reports and frequently liaise with key stakeholders, case managers, care givers, support coordinators and patients regarding funding systems and patient care.
Exercise Physiologist
Optimum Exercise Physiology
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Assisted in developing personalised exercise programs for diverse populations.
- Completed regular health assessments and evaluations to determine client health status and inform exercise prescription.
- Embraced the additional role of practice Cultural and Wellbeing Officer within the workplace.
- Educated clients on exercise techniques, safety protocols and behaviour change principles to promote independence and maintain outcomes long term.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client sessions and progress reports.
- Ran regular professional development education sessions to peers and other allied health professionals within the community including Physiotherapists, Registered Nurses, General Practitioner's and Podaitrists.
- Enabled senior clients to maintain independence and improve quality of life by developing functional training protocols that addressed age-related physiological declines and mobility challenges.
- Achieved positive outcomes for individuals with chronic medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, or hypertension by developing specialised exercise interventions and running specific group classes based on their chronic conditions and presentations.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organised daily schedules with a range of clientele and presentations.
- Increased client retention through consistent progress tracking, regular program adjustments, and clear communication of results.
- Strengthened professional network through active participation in industry associations, local chambers of commerce events, and other relevant community organisations, fostering new client referrals and collaborative opportunities with fellow healthcare providers.
- Expanded client base through active participation in local health fairs, corporate wellness events, and social media marketing efforts, including regular community education sessions to local sporting clubs, community groups and organisations.
- Contributed to the growth of a successful exercise physiology practice by implementing strategic marketing efforts such as website design updates, search engine optimization, and targeted advertising campaigns.
Performance Coach
Fast Twitch Training
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed personalized performance improvement plans for clients, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Facilitated one-on-one coaching sessions, fostering client accountability and goal achievement.
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends and areas for development, informing strategic coaching techniques.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to measure client progress and adapt coaching strategies accordingly.
- Enhanced athlete performance by implementing tailored coaching techniques and strategies.
Education
Honours - Clinical Exercise Physiology
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA11-2019
High School Diploma -
Balaklava High School
Balaklava, SA12-2015
Qualifications
Skills
- Able to prescribe and design appropriate and extensive exercise programs
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients
- Conducting and interpreting clinical assessments
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Organised and reliable
- Able to perform in pressure environments and accept roles of responsibility
Professional Development
- Feel your Anatomy Course, 2024
- Pregnancy and Physical Activity Course, 2024
- Overcoming the barriers to weight long-term weight-loss success course, 2023
- Protein and Muscle Conditioning course, 2023
- Period pain, endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain course, 2023
- Sporting injuries in the upper and lower limbs and concussion course, 2023
- Cultural awareness training, 2022
- RTWSA - Preventing patients from getting stuck master class with Fiona Belton, 2022
- Achilles Tendinopathy course, 2022
- Alison Grimaldi - Lateral hip and buttock pain course, 2022
- Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic - Aproaches to total hip replacement, ACL and other sports injuries and how to examine and investigate painful shoulder complexes, 2022
- Parkinson's disease education on exercise prescription, 2022
- Physical literacy & therapeutic Exercise in young people, 2021
- Foundations of physical literacy and exercise adaptations in young people, 2021
- Exercise for chronic musculoskeletal pain course, 2020
- Engaging rural and remote older Australians in exercise course, 2020
- Clinical Pilates Matwork and Equipment Course - The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute, 2020.
- Local community and volunteering engagement course, 2020
- Exercise right for active ageing course, 2020
- ESSA standards and compliance course, 2020
Timeline
Exercise Physiologist
Flex Rehabilitation Clinic
02.2023 - Current
Exercise Physiologist
Optimum Exercise Physiology
01.2020 - 02.2023
Performance Coach
Fast Twitch Training
03.2018 - 04.2019
Honours - Clinical Exercise Physiology
University of South Australia
High School Diploma -
Balaklava High School
Qualifications