Madison Stanley
Exercise Physiologist
Madison Stanley Exercise Physiologist
Accredited Exercise Physiologist at PhysioWorks Ashgrove, Clayfield and Sandgate
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
How Madison Can Help With Exercise Physiology
Madison Stanley is an exercise physiologist at PhysioWorks Ashgrove, PhysioWorks Clayfield, and PhysioWorks Sandgate. She helps people use safe, structured exercise to manage pain, recover from injury, and improve long-term movement, strength, and confidence.
If you would like a clear overview of what this service involves, read about exercise physiology at PhysioWorks.
Madison takes a whole-person approach. She considers physical capacity, mental wellbeing, lifestyle factors, and personal goals, so exercise programs feel achievable, relevant, and sustainable over time.
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Why Book With Madison?
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist working across three PhysioWorks clinics.
- Supports safe, structured exercise for pain, injury recovery, chronic health and movement confidence.
- Builds exercise programs around your current capacity, goals and tolerance.
- Provides clear coaching, practical progression and regular review.
- Offers Sandgate hydrotherapy class support for suitable clients.
- Works with private, Medicare Care Plan and third-party funded clients where eligible.
Who Exercise Physiology Is Best For
Exercise physiology may suit people who need safe, structured support to improve strength, confidence, movement tolerance and daily function.
- People returning to exercise after injury, surgery or a period of inactivity.
- Those living with persistent or chronic pain conditions.
- Clients managing long-term health or neurological conditions.
- People who need guidance, structure and accountability with exercise.
- People who feel unsure about which exercises are safe for their body.
What an Exercise Physiologist Does
An exercise physiologist designs and guides exercise programs tailored to injury, pain, health conditions and functional goals. Exercise physiology focuses on safety, gradual progression and long-term function rather than generic fitness advice.
Programs are built around individual assessment and reviewed over time. This helps support steady improvement while reducing the risk of flare-ups or setbacks.
What to Expect in Exercise Physiology Sessions
Sessions begin with an assessment of your movement, health history and goals. Madison then develops an individualised exercise program and guides you through safe, supported exercise with regular review and progression.
- Initial assessment and goal discussion.
- Individualised, condition-aware exercise planning.
- Supervised exercise with clear instruction.
- Progression based on response and tolerance.
- Education to support long-term self-management.
How Exercise Physiology Fits With Physiotherapy and Massage
Exercise physiology often complements physiotherapy and massage therapy. Physiotherapy may focus on diagnosis, pain relief, movement restoration or early rehabilitation, while exercise physiology supports longer-term strengthening, conditioning and physical confidence.
Massage therapy may assist with symptom relief and recovery. Exercise physiology can then help translate improved comfort into stronger movement habits and greater independence.
Hydrotherapy Classes at Sandgate
Madison also supports hydrotherapy classes based from PhysioWorks Sandgate. Hydrotherapy uses warm-water exercise to reduce joint load while helping people build strength, balance, confidence and movement tolerance.
This may suit people managing arthritis, persistent pain, balance concerns, reduced fitness, injury recovery or long-term health conditions. The warm-water environment can make exercise feel more comfortable for people who find land-based exercise difficult at first.
Ask the Sandgate team whether hydrotherapy may suit your goals, condition and funding pathway.
Clinical Interests and Experience
Madison is a graduate of the University of the Sunshine Coast and has completed advanced rehabilitation training. She supports people across a wide range of abilities and health needs, with a focus on improving functional capacity and quality of life through structured, evidence-based exercise.
- Osteoarthritis, arthritis and osteoporosis.
- Back pain, musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain.
- Neurological rehabilitation, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, ASD and ADHD.
- Exercise support for diabetes and metabolic health.
- Cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.
- Exercise oncology, mental health, women’s health and falls prevention.
- Medicare Care Plans and third-party funded clients.
Appointments, Referrals and Rebates
Exercise physiology appointments with Madison are available at Ashgrove, Clayfield and Sandgate. Madison is a member of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Services may be eligible for Medicare, private health insurance, NDIS, DVA, WorkCover, CTP and sports insurer funding. Eligibility depends on your referral pathway, insurer and plan conditions.
Our team can explain documentation requirements before your first session. Bring any referral paperwork, claim details, reports, scans, medication lists or funding approvals to your appointment.
Good Fit For
- Recovering from injury: you need a clear exercise plan that progresses safely.
- Managing a chronic condition: you want support with strength, fitness, balance or confidence.
- Returning to activity: you feel unsure how hard to push or where to start.
- Needing accountability: you benefit from structured coaching and regular review.
- Considering water-based exercise: you may benefit from Sandgate hydrotherapy if land-based exercise is difficult.
What to Do Next
Book an exercise physiology appointment with Madison Stanley at PhysioWorks. Sessions are tailored to your goals, capacity and health needs.
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Madison Stanley FAQs
Where does Madison Stanley practise?
Madison Stanley practises at PhysioWorks Ashgrove, PhysioWorks Clayfield and PhysioWorks Sandgate.
Does Madison run hydrotherapy classes?
Madison supports hydrotherapy classes based from PhysioWorks Sandgate. These warm-water exercise sessions may suit people who need low-impact support for strength, balance, movement confidence or long-term condition management.
What does Madison help with?
Madison helps people build strength, confidence, movement capacity and long-term exercise habits. She commonly supports injury recovery, persistent pain, chronic health conditions, neurological conditions, balance concerns and return-to-exercise goals.
Do I need a referral to book with Madison?
You can book privately without a referral. A referral or approval may be needed if you plan to use Medicare, DVA, WorkCover, CTP, NDIS or another funded pathway.
Is exercise physiology covered by private health insurance?
Many private health funds provide rebates for exercise physiology, depending on your policy. PhysioWorks offers HICAPS on-the-spot claiming where eligible.
Should I book physiotherapy or exercise physiology first?
Book physiotherapy first if your pain is new, severe, worsening or unclear. Book exercise physiology if you need a structured plan for strength, balance, fitness, long-term health or return to exercise.
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