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YMCA Canberra - Active Y Canberra

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YMCA Canberra - Active Y Canberra

Active Y and the YMCA Health and Wellness Centre offer a wide range of classes to cater to the diverse needs of the community across 14 locations around Canberra.

The YMCA Chifley Health and Wellness Centre is a community-based gym with a focus on making the community happier and healthier. The Centre includes a fully equipped gym and group fitness room with various classes catering for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels.

The gym operates a variety of drop-in classes, including:

  • Mobilisers, a gym-based program specifically designed for people with physical disabilities including stroke, Parkinson’s, amputations, MS, MD, visual disability, para or quadriplegia
  • Cancer Recovery Yoga, a group class designed to meet the individual needs of people who are living with chronic illness or disability, including those who have been diagnosed with, are being treated for or are in remission from any form of cancer
  • Men's Fit for Living, a 10-week program to help increase strength, fitness and muscular endurance while building lifelong healthy habits

YMCA Canberra also run a Senior Sports Carnival to promote the health and well-being of Canberra’s oldest citizens – those who reside in age care facilities or attend age day care programs.

Please visit the website or contact the YMCA Health and Wellness Centre on (02) 6281 0124 and yfitness.can [at] ymca.org.au for more information.

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Social Support
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PhysicalActivity
Physical activity programs

Fees apply, please contact organisation for more information

Location

YMCA Chifley Health and Wellness Centre
9/71 MacLaurin STREET, Chifley ACT 2606
ACT , ACT
Australia
Australian Capital Territory AU

Gungahlin Physiotherapy & Sportscare Centre

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Gungahlin Physiotherapy & Sportscare Centre

Gungahlin Physiotherapy and Sportscare Centre offer a range of services for conditions including:

  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Lower back and neck pain
  • Pelvic issues
  • Women's health
  • Headaches
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation 

Please visit the website or contact Gungahlin Physiotherapy and Sportscare Centre on (02) 6242 5050 and gungahlin.physio [at] bigpond.com for more information.

Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
ChronicPain
Chronic Pain
Generic
Physiotherapy service

Fees apply, please contact service for more information (Medicare/Private Health Fund rebates may apply)

Location

Gungahlin Physiotherapy & Sportscare Centre
Unit 2, Medical Cetre, Jabanungga AVENUE, NGUNNAWAL 2913
ACT , ACT
Australia
Australian Capital Territory AU

Weston Creek Physiotherapy - Fitness for over 50's

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Weston Creek Physiotherapy - Fitness for over 50's

Weston Creek Physiotherapy provide a range of services including treatment for musculoskeletal conditions and sport injuries, orthopaedic and post-operative rehabilitation and a strength, conditioning and core stability exercise program.

Their ‘Fitness for over 50’s’ program provides clients with diagnosis, treatment and a suitable exercise program. Advice can also be provided for an existing exercise routine.

Please visit the website or contact Weston Creek Physiotherapy on (02) 6288 8152 and admin [at] westoncreekphysio.com.au for more information.

PhysicalActivity
Physical Activity
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Heart
Physiotherapy service

Fees apply, please contact service for more information (Medicare/Private Health Fund rebates may apply)

Location

Weston Creek Physiotherapy
2/16 Mahony COURT, WESTON 2611
ACT , ACT
Australia
Australian Capital Territory AU

Performance Edge Physiotherapy - Belconnen

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Performance Edge Physiotherapy - Belconnen

Performance Edge Physiotherapy has a team of multi-skilled physiotherapists that are highly trained in the assessment, diagnosis and management of conditions that affect the joints, muscles and skeletal system.

Their services include:

  • Sports physiotherapy
  • General and post-operative physiotherapy
  • Clinical Pilates classes
  • Injury prevention screening
  • Massage therapy
  • Dry needling
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Running assessments

Please visit the website or contact Performance Edge Physiotherapy in Belconnen on (02) 6162 0252 and admin [at] performanceedge.net.au for more information.

Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
PainManagement
Pain Management
Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy service

Fees apply, please contact service for more information (Medicare/Private Health Fund rebates may apply)

Location

Performance Edge Physiotherapy
Canberra International Sports & Aquatic Centre, 12/100 Eastern Valley WAY, BELCONNEN 2617
ACT , ACT
Australia
Australian Capital Territory AU

Hawker Place Physiotherapy & Pilates

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Hawker Place Physiotherapy & Pilates

Hawker Place Physiotherapy offer a range of physiotherapy treatment techniques, including specialised exercise programs, massage and manual therapy, dry needling and mechanical traction, as well as clinical Pilates.

They treat a variety of conditions including:

  • Jaw conditions
  • Neck pain and stiffness
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Elbow conditions
  • Wrist and hand conditions
  • Thoracic spine and rib pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Hip conditions
  • Knee, ankle and foot conditions
  • Musculoskeletal conditions
  • Lymphoedema
  • Bladder and bowel dysfunction
  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Incontinence
  • Prolapse

Please visit the website or contact Hawker Place Physiotherapy and Pilates on (02) 6255 2033 or reception [at] hawkerplacephysio.com.au for more information.

Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
PainManagement
Pain Management
Heart
Physiotherapy service

Fees apply, please contact service for more information (Medicare/Private Health Fund rebates may apply)

Location

Hawker Place Physiotherapy and Pilates
Unit 1, Playoust Building, 108 Hawker PLACE, HAWKER 2614
ACT , ACT
Australia
Australian Capital Territory AU

Erica Stephens - Dietitian

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Erica Stephens - Dietitian

Erica Stephens provides evidence-based advice and assistance with weight loss, body composition, fuelling for training/competition and dietary advice for specific intolerances or other health conditions. She also regularly presents seminars and information sessions for teams, clubs and various organisations in the ACT and across Australia

Please visit the website or contact Erica Stephens on 1300 667 244 and erica.dietitian [at] gmail.com for more information.

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Weight Management
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Chronic Illness
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Dietician service

Fees apply, please contact service for more information (Medicare/Private Health Fund rebates may apply)

Location

Erica Stephens - Dietitian
19 Furneaux STREET, GRIFFITH 2603
ACT , ACT
Australia
Australian Capital Territory AU

Arthritis ACT - Dietetic Clinic

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Arthritis ACT - Dietetic Clinic

The Arthritis ACT Dietetic Clinic assists both members and non-members of the foundation with dietetics and nutrition advice.

The Dietitian can assist with:

  • Evidence based nutrition education
  • Achieving a healthy balanced diet
  • Defining and working towards personal nutrition goals
  • Advice on healthy cooking
  • Diet based chronic disease management

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

Scale
Weight Management
Apple
Dietician service

Fees apply, please contact service for more information (Medicare/Private Health Fund rebates may apply)

Location

Arthritis ACT
Building 18, 170 Haydon DRIVE, BRUCE 2617
ACT , ACT
Australia
Australian Capital Territory AU

Ascent Physiotherapy

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Ascent Physiotherapy

Ascent Physiotherapy offer a range of services for the treatment of various chronic health conditions, including back pain and sciatica, neck pain and headaches, postural problems, arthritis and movement disorders, osteoporosis, post-surgery rehabilitation. They also provide balance and falls prevention services.

Ascent Physiotherapy offer the following services:

  • Specialised sports and manual physiotherapy
  • Injury rehabilitation and prevention
  • Lifestyle management and health optimisation
  • Personalised exercise and gym programs
  • Physiotherapist supervised individual sessions and classes
  • Clinical Pilates studio
  • Musculoskeletal acupuncture and Dry Needling
  • Whole Body Vibration therapy (HyperVibe®)

Please visit the website or contact Ascent Physiotherapy on (02) 6262 9442 for more information.

Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
PhysicalActivity
Physical Activity
Generic
Physiotherapy service

Fees apply, please contact service for more information (Medicare/Private Health Fund rebates may apply)

Location

Ascent Physiotherapy
Majura Park Medical Centre, Unit 6, 25 Mustang AVENUE, MAJURA ACT 2609
ACT , ACT
Australia
Australian Capital Territory AU

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