Accredited Exercise Physiology | North & West Melbourne

Safe, individualised exercise to support you through Cancer treatment and recovery.

Supervised by University-qualified Exercise Physiologists in a welcoming, private space.

"Conveniently based in West Melbourne, our clinical studio provides accessible care just minutes from major medical centres, including the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, and St Vincent’s."

Integrated with Your Medical Team: We coordinate care and provide progress reporting directly to your oncologist, haematologist, and GP throughout your treatment cycle.

GPs & Specialists: Referrals and clinical summaries can be sent securely via email to studio@themovementrefinery.com.au or provided directly by the patient

Exercise is Medicine, come as you are.

A cancer diagnosis brings a flood of appointments, uncertainty, and physical fatigue. While you can't control every aspect of your treatment, targeted exercise is one powerful tool you can control.

We find your "Goldilocks Zone"—the exact type, dose, and intensity of movement that builds resilience and eases side effects without pushing you into exhaustion.

Exercise Oncology built to enhance your treatment and wellbeing

Manage Cancer-Related Fatigue

Counteract treatment tiredness and rebuild day-to-day energy.

Rest alone cannot resolve cancer-related fatigue; targeted exercise breaks the fatigue cycle by reducing systemic inflammation, restoring cellular energy, and preventing the muscle deconditioning caused by treatment.

Protect Muscle & Bone Health

Counter muscle wasting and osteoporosis caused by chemotherapy or hormone therapies.

Recover from range of movement and strength altered from surgery and recovery periods, or, prepare for an upcoming surgery.

Ease Treatment Side Effects

Reduce nausea, peripheral neuropathy discomfort, joint stiffness, and surgical recovery time

Improve Treatment Tolerance

Evidence shows maintaining cardiovascular fitness helps your body tolerate systemic treatments better.

Support Mental Wellbeing

Lower anxiety, ease stress, and sleep better in an empowering, non-hospital setting. Enjoy a post-exercise mood uplift.

Prevent Secondary Health Risks

Guard heart health, blood pressure, and long-term metabolic health post-treatment.

Our Services

Our 3-Step Patient Journey

1-on-1 Clinical Exercise Physiology

Step 1: Thorough Initial Assessment

We sit down to discuss your diagnosis, treatment schedule, energy levels, and medical history. We correspond with your medical team and ensure you are holistically cared for.

Step 2: Custom, Safe Prescription

We map out a targeted program designed to match how you feel on good days and rest days.

Step 3: Guided Progression & Ongoing Support

Step-by-step coaching at our clinic, making gentle adjustments as your treatment shifts or energy changes and reviews mid-term and end-term.

Dedicated 1:1 supervision in our private clinical studio.

Fully tailored around your blood counts, surgery recovery, port sites, or daily energy fluctuations.

Ongoing communication directly with your oncology team and GP.

Ideal for: Active treatment, prehabilitation before surgery, or those who want total privacy.

Small-Group Sessions

Once you' have completed your intake sessions and feel ready, connect with local peers who genuinely understand what you’re experiencing.

Still 100% individualised—everyone completes their own prescribed program under close supervision.

Gentle, encouraging, and social atmosphere.

Ongoing communication directly with your oncology team and GP.

Ideal for: Maintenance, post-treatment recovery, and rebuilding community.

Rebates & Referrals

  • Medicare GPCCMP - formerly EPC or CDM:

    You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate via the General Practitioner Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) for up to 5 individual allied health consultations per calendar year. Let your GP know that you’d like to commence with us to improve your wellbeing.

  • Private Health Insurance:

    Most Australian private health insurers cover Accredited Exercise Physiology under 'Extras' (Item 102 for initial consultations, Item 202 for subsequent). Check with your insurer for your rebate entitlement.

  • Do I Need a Doctor's Referral to Start?

    No. You can book privately as a self-referred patient at any time. If you wish to claim via Medicare or DVA, a valid GP referral form is required prior to your first appointment.

  • On-the-spot claims (HICAPS/TYRO)

    This will be available by March 2027. In the interim, we ask you to settle your invoice at the studio and seek reimbursement independently.

Frequently Asked Questions