Summary
Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Kristian Johnsen

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Experienced Exercise Physiologist with a focus on mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders. Skilled in exercise prescription, assessments, and safety for complex conditions. Proficient in educating clients, family members, and healthcare professionals. Known for adaptability, autonomy, and strong organisational abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Exercise Physiologist

PsychPhys
01.2021 - Current
  • Assessed and tailored exercise programs for clients with mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, ASD, ADHD, and ID.
  • Provided client and family education on diagnoses, healthy lifestyle habits, and positive behaviour change strategies to support sustained exercise engagement within the community.
  • Managed Exercise Physiology team, including supervision, training, and cross-disciplinary program development and eduction. Enhanced program quality, fostered external partnerships.

Exercise Physiologist & Clinical Educator

Deakin University
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Assessed and tailored exercise programs for clients with diverse conditions, including Osteoarthritis, Diabetes, Chronic pain, Stroke, Multiple sclerosis, Heart disease, Cancer, Osteoporosis, and Injuries.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Provided supervision and education to Clinical Exercise Physiology placement students.

Education

Bachelor of Exercise And Sport Science (Honours) -

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
09.2020

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology -

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
06.2019

Bachelor of Exercise And Sports Science -

Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
09.2016

Skills

  • Leadership: Can demonstrate ability to lead and guide a positive team culture
  • Empathy: Profound understanding and connection with client journey
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with clients and in a team setting
  • Adaptability: Flexible in addressing client needs and working in multiple environments

Accomplishments

Publication: "The Interaction Between Psychosocial Factors and Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in Pain-Free Nurses''.



Certification

  • Exercise Physiology Accreditation (ESSA)
  • Level 2 First Aid and CPR
  • Working with Children Check (Employee)

Timeline

Lead Exercise Physiologist

PsychPhys
01.2021 - Current

Exercise Physiologist & Clinical Educator

Deakin University
10.2019 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Exercise And Sport Science (Honours) -

Deakin University

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology -

Deakin University

Bachelor of Exercise And Sports Science -

Australian Catholic University
Kristian Johnsen