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An innovative, health and wellness facility specially designed for seniors
Southern Plus Health and Wellness Centre, located in the heart of East Fremantle, is a state-of-the-art exercise, rehabilitation and medical facility that has been designed and purpose-built for seniors.
The H&W Centre has strived to secure funding mechanisms to help support clients partake in programs with minimal out of pocket expense. Please enquire with staff for information on Medicare, Private Health Insurance and Government subsidies available
It provides a range of health and wellness services including:
- Rehabilitation Services
- Physiotherapy
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Classes
- Hydrotherapy Pool
- Nutritional Advice
Our highly trained and experienced team are committed to providing excellent health care and wellness services to over 55s. Services available at the centre focus on improving the health of clients, our offerings are tailored to managing complex health conditions including chronic pain, orthopaedics, Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Our focus is on helping you remain independent, living at home, and enjoying an active and healthy life for as long as possible so, you can live life in full.
Exercise Clinic
Improve your health, fitness, and quality of life in our specialised fitness centre for people over 55.
REHABILITATION SERVICES
Recover from an injury or operation with help from our highly trained team and hydrotherapy pool.
Exercise Physiology for Seniors
Southern Plus Health and Wellness Centre East Fremantle offers Exercise Physiology for over 55s to treat various health conditions and enhance your overall health.
Exercise is one of the best things we can do to maintain and improve health as we age.
Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
Evidence-based research has proven that exercise can treat a broad range of chronic diseases and medical conditions including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Dementia
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Heart Disease
- Hypertension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Back Pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Obesity
- Rehabilitation
A tailor-made program just for you
Our Exercise Physiologists review your medical history, assess current movement and fitness levels, discuss your goals, speak with your GP and then prescribe a tailor-made program just for you.
- Individual Exercise Programs for Health and Fitness
- Injury and Chronic Pain Rehabilitation
- Weight Management
- Exercise Programs Focusing on Surgical Preparation and Rehabilitation
- Functional Strength and Falls Prevention
- Exercise for Those with A Disability
- Cardiac Rehabilitation and Maintenance
- Diabetes Management
Onsite Exercise Clinic and Facilities
Southern Plus Health and Wellness Centre East Fremantle is strategic partnership with the ECU Vario Exercise Clinic.
It was developed in conjunction with the School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University and Kaleeya Health.
Rehabilitation Services for Seniors
The team at Southern Plus Health and Wellness Centre East Fremantle provide personalised health care services that meet your individual needs and requirements.
Benefits of Rehabilitation for Over 55s
- Comprehensive Health and Fitness Assessment
- Individualized Exercise Programs
- Full Supervision by Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Hydrotherapy Pool
The private heated hydrotherapy pool providers excellent treatment for joint and soft tissue pain.
A Healthy Partnership
ECU Vario Exercise Clinic
The ECU Vario Exercise Clinic in partnership with Southern Plus Health and Wellness Centre East Fremantle delivers best practice health and wellness programs and consulting and assessment services to those aged 55 and over.
Specialist consultations are available and offered on an individual service basis or as part of a tailored program.
Southern Plus Health and Wellness Winter Timetable
Group Fitness Classes
AquaFit
AquaFit is a fun, low impact class designed for seniors. With easy to follow moves using equipment to improve cardiovascular, range of movement and coordination, it is suitable for all levels. This class will leave you feeling empowered and feeling alive.
Aquabalance
Aquabalance is a unique water therapy experience that adapts principles from Pilates, Qi Gong, Dance, Yoga and Somatic based concepts. It helps to release stress and muscular tension using the healing properties of the water environment. Practice restorative breathing techniques with prescriptive movements and exercises that simultaneously re-balance your central nervous system. This class is a safe entry point for exercise post-operative or for musculoskeletal injuries that require progressive rehabilitation.
Tai Chi for Arthritis
In 1997, Dr Paul Lam’s team of Tai Chi and medical experts designed the program Tai Chi for Arthritis especially for people with arthritis. This program is based on Sun style Tai Chi for its unique Qigong component which has a powerful healing ability. It contains all the essential principles of Tai Chi and the movements are safe. It is short and easy-to-learn. Tai Chi for Arthritis helps arthritis by improving muscular strength, flexibility and fitness.
Allied Health Classes (Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapist)
Strength For Life
Strength For Life (Previously known as Living Longer Living Stronger). It is a low cost, evidence based progressive strength training and exercise program designed specifically for the over 50’s to stay strong, active and fit. The exercise programs are individually tailored for each participant and it helps to improve balance, cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and overall general wellbeing.
Staying Strong
This is a group based class dedicated for people with complex health conditions and care needs which require a targeted program with a higher degree of support and supervision. This class will help to increase your confidence as well as maintain your independence for your daily activities.
Aqua Recovery
Aqua recovery is a hydrotherapy session with re-educating walking coordination and balance whilst strengthening lower limb muscles with low impact exercises. The class is designed for clients who are in post-surgery recovery phase or walking rehabilitation stage with low exercise tolerance and the class will assist with building their confidence back with ambulation as well as enhancing overall fitness. With combining various walking activities and functional movements, the class helps clients to back on their feet with independency in community.
Southern Plus Health and Wellness Opening Times
*Please note: The centre is closed on Public Holidays.*
ECU Vario Exercise Clinic Services
Monday to Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm reception hours
Refer to timetable for Service Times
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Your Healthy Lifestyle is just around the Corner
6424 7443
varioclinic@southernplus.org.au
15 Wolsely Road,
East Fremantle WA 6158
East Fremantle Centre
15 Wolsely Road,
East Fremantle
WA 6158