5 Neal Street, Gisborne
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Allied Health Exercise Group Program
Our Allied Health Exercise Group classes are designed to help you build strength, improve mobility, and prevent injuries—so you can stay active and enjoy life with confidence. Led by experienced health professionals including our own Physiotherapists or Allied Health Assistants, these small-group sessions provide expert-guided exercises tailored to your needs, whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a health condition, or simply looking to maintain your overall strength and fitness.
Better Mobility
Duration: 60 minutes
This gentle exercise session is an excellent way to begin or restart your exercise program. It is designed to increase flexibility, mobility, balance and strength. All of the exercises can be adapted to chairs or wheelchairs.
- Please bring along a water bottle; shoes with good support are recommended.
- A doctor’s referral (from your GP) and an initial assessment (with our Physiotherapist) is required for this class.
Keeping Your Balance “Falls Prevention”
Duration: 60 minutes
Falling is a leading cause of increasing disability in older people. The impact on independence levels and quality of life can be immense. This class is designed to increase your flexibility, mobility, coordination and balance. These classes include obstacle courses, ball games, fit balls, and balance exercises.
- Please bring along a water bottle; shoes with good support are recommended.
- A doctor’s referral (from your GP) and initial assessment (with our Physiotherapist) is required for this class.
Strength for Life Strength Training
Duration: 60 minutes
Aimed at improving joint mobility, muscle strength and increasing bone density. Progressive Strength Training can be very beneficial and assist with the management of chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and osteoporosis.
- Please bring along a water bottle; shoes with good support are recommended.
- A doctor’s referral (from your GP) and initial assessment (with our Physiotherapist) is required for this class.
Tai Chi
Duration: 90 minutes
An excellent healing tool. The slow gentle movements of Tai Chi help improve a range of disorders including arthritis, anxiety, fatigue, balance, stiffness and posture.
- All participants need to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Warm Water Exercise
Duration: 45 minutes
An excellent medium for arthritic joints. Water acts as a shock absorber, reducing stress on joints and allows a full range of movement. The massage effect of water increases circulation and promotes relaxation. A great way to become and stay fit.
- A doctor’s referral (from your GP) and initial assessment (from our Physiotherapist) is required for this class.
- Meet at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre 10 minutes prior to your session commencing.
- Please bring bathers, towel and a water bottle. (Term fee paid in advance)
TO BOOK: 03 5428 0300
Please Note: Car Parking is limited; we encourage you to be dropped off or carpool when possible.