Madison Stanley

How Madison Can Help With Exercise Physiology

Madison Stanley is an exercise physiologist at PhysioWorks Ashgrove, Clayfield, and Sandgate. She helps people use safe, structured exercise to manage pain, recover from injury, and improve long-term movement, strength, and confidence.

If you’d like a clear overview of what exercise physiology involves, read about exercise physiology at PhysioWorks.

Madison takes a whole-person approach. She considers physical capacity, mental wellbeing, and lifestyle factors to ensure exercise programs feel achievable, relevant, and sustainable over time. Programs are adjusted to individual tolerance and progress at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

Who Exercise Physiology Is Best For

• People returning to exercise after injury, surgery, or periods 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

What an Exercise Physiologist Does

An exercise physiologist designs and guides exercise programs tailored to injury, pain, or health conditions. Exercise physiology focuses on safety, gradual progression, and long-term function rather than general fitness or performance goals.

Programs are built around individual assessment and are reviewed over time to 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 & Massage

Exercise physiology often complements physiotherapy and massage care. Physiotherapy may focus on 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, while exercise physiology helps translate this into improved movement confidence and independence.

Clinical Interests & 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.

• Musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain, including arthritis and osteoporosis
• Neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, ASD, and ADHD
• Metabolic conditions such as diabetes
• Cardiovascular and respiratory conditions
• Mental health, women’s health, oncology, and falls prevention
• Medicare Care Plans and third-party funded clients

Appointments, Referrals & Rebates

• Exercise physiology appointments 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
• Our team can explain eligibility and documentation requirements before your first session

Book an exercise physiology appointment with Madison Stanley at PhysioWorks. Sessions are tailored to your goals, capacity, and health needs.