Exercise Physiology

Sydney West Sports Medicine aims to promote active lifestyles, improve overall health, fitness and wellbeing, and assist individuals in the management of pain, injury and chronic health conditions. Exercise and physical activity plays an essential role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing chronic health conditions, aiding long-term athletic development and enhancing athletic performance. Our professional and knowledgeable Exercise Physiologists specialise in appropriate exercise prescription and interventions to achieve your desired goals.

Physical rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology can assist in the long-term management of chronic conditions such as Diabetes, whilst also helping to prevent certain diseases, maintain functional independence and increase Sports Performance in athletes.

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Your Exercise Physiologists

Sydney West Sports Medicine is owned and operated by a team of high profile sports medicine professionals. Our practitioners at Sydney West Sports Medicine are recognised as leaders in their field across many different sports. The team possesses an extensive client network at an elite and amateur sporting level, while also working with the general community on their health, disability, chronic conditions, and rehabilitation.

Dr Dean McNamara

Director

Dean McNamara is an experienced exercise physiologist, sports scientist and strength & conditioning coach. He currently holds accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist (AEP), Sports Scientist (ASpS2) and Accredited High Performance Manager (AHPM) with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), and is qualified Strength and Conditioning coach with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA).

Dean has a strong interest in the sports science and the management of athletes. He has completed a PhD at the Australian Catholic University. The focus of his PhD was monitoring workload and fatigue in elite cricketers. Dean continues to publish his work and has reviewed papers for several international sports science publications. Dean has held sessional lecturing positions at the Australian Catholic University in both the Undergraduate and Masters of Exercise Physiology program.

Dean's current positions include:

Exercise Physiologist/Sports Scientist/Performance Coach – Sydney Sports & Exercise Physiology
Physical Performance Manager – Sydney ThunderSports Science Consultant – Cricket Australia
Sports Science Consultant – Cricket New South Wales
Director – Sydney West Sports Medicine.

Dr Dean McNamara

Chris Pappas

Director

Chris is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Sports Scientist with Exercise and Sport Science Australia.

He has a keen interest and vast experience in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, injury prevention, strength and conditioning programs, athletic development and VO2Max testing. He has previously lectured at Australian Catholic University for the Masters of Exercise Physiology as well as presenting for Sports Medicine Australia, Sydney University, Australian Physiotherapy Association and The Australian College of Sports Physicians. Chris has contributed to articles for Men’s Health, The Sydney Morning Herald and is often called upon as an Independent Expert for complex legal matters.

Chris’ extensive work experience includes consulting for Cricket NSW, Football NSW, working with National Rugby League and NSW Cup players, National level Track and Field athletes, as well as professional Mixed Martial Artists. Chris is currently the Head of Sport Science & Strength and Conditioning at Sydney FC. He has a passion for delivering the latest science to improve movement, strength, mobility and performance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Exercise Science
Masters of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Accredited Sports Scientist (Level 2)
ASCA Strength & Conditioning Coach (Level 2)
Level 1 ISAKEXOS Performance Specialist
FFA Conditioning License

Chris Pappas

Dinora De Venuti

Exercise Physiologist

Dinora is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with Sydney West Sports Medicine and is a qualified Gymnastics coach, holding an Advanced Silver accreditation in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics with Gymnastics Australia (GAUS). She has extensive experience in coaching both national and elite athletes. Along with her coaching abilities, Dinora has established a keen interest in injury prevention of musculoskeletal injuries with high performing athletes.

Dinora specialises in exercise prescription for the management of chronic diseases and also instructs weekly Hydrotherapy sessions within our clinic at Sydney West Sports Medicine. She is currently involved with competitive national athletes in Gymnastics as a coach, looking after injury prevention, musculoskeletal injuries and developing programs to assist in returning to full training and competitions.

Dinora De Venuti

Haylee Ingle

Exercise Physiologist

Haylee is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Exercise Scientist (AES) with Sydney West Sports Medicine.

Haylee graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science (Sport & Exercise Science) and completed her Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation) at Charles Sturt University.H

aylee has experience working with an array of clients managing and preventing diseases and injuries, musculoskeletal and return to work rehabilitation. She has particular interest in emphasising positive lifestyle and behaviour changes to her clients to reach their goals. Her ambition as an Exercise Physiologist is to continue to improve the quality of life of all her clients, she works with by implementing evidence-based practice to achieve the best outcomes.

Haylee’s passion for sport and leading a physically active lifestyle guided her in the direction of wanting to help others create a healthy and active lifestyle - disease, injury and pain free.

Haylee provides a holistic approach amongst the exercise physiology realm and endeavours to continue building upon her skills and knowledge to implement the most effective rehabilitation to treat, manage and prevent acute and chronic disease and injuries.

Haylee Ingle

Zac Turner

Exercise Physiologist

As an EP, Zac is equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to design and deliver safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities.

Since graduating, Zac has been sharpening his skills in the athletic development and sports injury rehabilitation realm. This has seen Zac help athletes from all different sports overcome various injuries and help them get back to what they love – something he is very passionate about!

As well as this, Zac also has experience working in a clinical setting, treating people with multiple different chronic conditions and injuries. Zac aspires to help people improve their quality of life through exercise and enable them to realise the many health benefits to long term physical activity.

Outside of the clinic, Zac enjoys playing basketball, watching any kind of sport, being outdoors and spending time with his dog, Pumba.

Zac Turner

Vanessa Grima

Exercise Physiologist

Vanessa is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Exercise Scientist (AES) at Sydney West Sports Medicine. She graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Sport & Exercise Science) and has completed her Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Vanessa has a strong passion for working with clients with disabilities of all ages and abilities. She has extensive experience working within the NDIS sector and has a particular interest in physical, intellectual, cognitive, neurological, visual, hearing and psychosocial disabilities. She strives to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of her clients through implementing effective exercise services and ongoing education to the benefits of exercise.

Vanessa Grima

Tori Manning

Exercise Physiologist

Deriving from a background in competitive gymnastics and involvement in various hobbies and sports, Tori has developed a strong passion for helping others to live an active lifestyle and participate in the activities that they enjoy. Tori has over 8 years of experience in gymnastics coaching and prior experience within the aged care sector. Tori continues to provide support and guidance through exercise-based rehabilitation across all populations.

Beyond the clinic, Tori enjoys being active, seeking thrills, and outdoor adventures with a particular interest in gymnastics, rock climbing, slacklining, and snowboarding. She is always looking to try something new or challenging and loves encouraging others to do the same

Tori Manning

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Nicole Cheung

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