Exercise Physiologist vs Personal Trainer: Which Is Right for You?
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Not sure whether you need an Exercise Physiologist or a Personal Trainer? Here’s how to choose the right fit for your goals.
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Accredited Exercise Scientist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach
Scott brings a strong foundation in human movement, anatomy and physiology, along with a passion for evidence based exercise therapy. He has experience working with a wide range of clients including athletes, retirees, clinical populations and people returning to exercise.
He is skilled in supporting neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis, and has experience delivering structured cardiac rehabilitation programs. Scott also helps clients manage musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain and post operative recovery through functional movement and strength based training. His work extends to chronic conditions including Type 2 diabetes, arthritis, PCOS and osteoporosis, ensuring each client receives safe and personalised exercise programming.
Originally from Albany, Scott’s active upbringing and competitive sporting background drive his commitment to helping people improve their health, movement and everyday function. He enjoys turning clinical knowledge into practical programs that build confidence and meaningful progress.
Scott believes movement is medicine and is dedicated to holistic, client centred care. He focuses on education, sustainable lifestyle change and realistic, tailored exercise to support long term independence and wellbeing.
As an accomplished strength athlete and conditioning coach, Louis’ focus is to apply his knowledge and experience to enact a lasting positive impact on your health and wellness journey.
Louis hasn’t always worked in the health and fitness industry. In 2017, he found himself in a very poor state of physical and mental health brought on by the stress of his job as a logistics professional in Melbourne.
Having experienced the passing of his brother due to poor health choices, Louis decided to make the difficult decision to move back to Perth to be closer to his family and to facilitate the necessary change in careers for the sustainability of his long term health.
Louis brings his understanding and experience of both manual labour and corporate office environments into his coaching style when considering what his clients long term health and wellbeing outcomes are.
Working with a wide variety of clients ranging from beginners to professional athletes through to the elderly, Louis coaches from the perspective that everybody is different and every, body, is different. Louis can help formulate a bespoke plan to help you reach and exceed your goals.
By mentoring with a focus on mental health, wellness in both mind and body become equally vital to overcoming obstacles and reaching your true potential.