People
What sets us apart from mainstream Personal Trainers are our qualifications. Whilst the minimum requirement to become a personal trainer in Australia is Certificate IV in Fitness which takes approximately 6 months to obtain, here at PACE ALL team members have tertiary level qualifications in Exercise Science. Combine this with post graduate study in Exercise Rehabilitation and our group is far from consistent with your average trainer!
All PACE staff are members of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science the governing body of sports scientists.
Ryan Poole
Exercise Physiologist
Team Leader / Commercial Projects Manager
Ryan completed his Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement (Sports Coaching & Administration), at Deakin Burwood in 1997. This course and the passion for his chosen field provided Ryan with the opportunity of working as an assistant trainer with the Melbourne Football Club in the late 1997. Operating initially as a trainer and then within a studio environment, Ryan honed his skills and became a Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach.
In 1998 Ryan established PACE Health Management. Initially focused on personal training, PACE soon found its niche in the local market through close networking with allied health professionals. PACE moved to providing referred patients and clients with effective and safe exercise programs. During this time Ryan developed a passion for functional exercise prescription, and used exercise as a way of rehabilitating and preventing injuries for hundreds of people across the Mornington Peninsula.
In 2002 Ryan returned to study at Victoria University (VUT) to complete a Graduate Diploma in Exercise for Rehabilitation. Upon completion of this course, and with his four years of practical experience, Ryan became eligible to fulfill the requirements to become a Work Cover provider for Exercise Physiology services.
Working with a number of highly respected health professionals. Ryan hopes to bring a new level of service and expertise to the local community.
Future:
PACE is aiming to become the leader of private practice Exercise Physiology. We are expanding into new sites and developing excellent working relationships with local GPs and other allied health professionals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Applied Science Human Movement (Sports Coaching and Administration), Deakin University
Graduate Diploma of Exercise for Rehabilitation, Victoria University
Accreditations:
AAESS Director
AAESS accredited Exercise Physiologist
AAESS accredited Musculo-Skeletal Specialist
Services Provided:
Private, Medicare and Work Cover
Specialist:
Exercise rehabilitation, workplace health and injury prevention program, sports conditioning, functional restoration programs.
Experience:
Trainer, Assistant Strength Rehabilitation and Conditioning Coach – Melbourne Football Club (1997 - 1999)
Strength and Conditioning Coach – Frankston YCW Football Club (2000 - present)
Director – PACE Health Management (1998 – Present)
Contact:
Ryan@pacehm.com.au
Ashley Gardner
Exercise Physiologist
Team Leader / Medical & Allied Health Liaison
Ashley graduated from Deakin University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement and Bachelor of Education. He obtained work with the Western Bulldogs Football Club as strength and conditioning coach in 1998 and 1999. In 2000 he was a successful applicant for a Victorian Institute of Sport - Sports Science Traineeship in which he worked alongside the country's most recognised and knowledgeable exercise physiologists and allied health professionals.
During this time Ashley also undertook the position of conditioning coach with the Mt Buller Freestyle ski team, alongside teaching Physical Education to secondary school students.
In 2001, Ashley joined Ryan Poole at PACE Health Management, providing personal training, exercise rehabilitation, sporting club conditioning and corporate health programs.
In 2002, he began lecturing and coordinating courses in Vocational Educational Training for the Fitness Industry and Anatomy and Physiology for Remedial Massage at Chisholm Institute.
Due to the steady increase in referrals from allied health professionals of clients requiring exercise rehabilitation Ashley decided to specialise in this area. He completed a Clinical Pilates course at Dance Medicine Australia and returned to academic study at the University of Victoria in 2005 to complete a postgraduate diploma in Exercise for Rehabilitation.
Ashley is now an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Musculo-Skeletal Rehabilitation Specialist with the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS). He is also a registered Work Cover and Medicare provider of exercise rehabilitation.
Ashley's primary focus for the future is seeing each client achieve positive outcomes through his treatment and education and their own awareness.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement), Deakin University
Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Deakin University
Graduate Diploma of Exercise for Rehabilitation, Victoria University
Accreditations:
AAESS accredited Exercise Physiologist
AAESS accredited Musculo-Skeletal Specialist
Services Provided:
Private, Medicare and Work Cover
Specialist:
Exercise rehabilitation, workplace health and injury prevention program, sports conditioning, functional restoration programs.
Experience:
Assistant Strength, Rehabilitation and Conditioning Coach – Western Bulldogs Football Club (1998)
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator – Mt Buller Techne Ski Team (1998)
Sport Science Traineeship – Victorian Institute of Sport (1999)
Secondary School Teacher – Mt Eliza Secondary College (2000)
Exercise Physiologist – PACE Health Management (2000 – Present)
Lecturer – Chisholm Institute (2003 – Present)
Contact:
Ash@pacehm.com.au
Stephanie Hayward
Exercise Physiologist
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation & Corporate Presenter
Stephanie Hayward is a qualified exercise physiologist, specializing in Pilates. She completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) at Deakin University in 2003, where she fell in love with rehabilitation.
She currently has her Musculo-skeletal accreditation and is a Work Cover provider. Stephanie is currently completing her Masters in exercise Rehabilitation, at Victorian University, and during this time has assisted at Victorian Rehabilitation Centre, Epworth and Austin Hospital, Carlton Football Club and Olympic Park Sports Medicine Clinic. She has a strong background in dance and calisthenics, and has been a Level 1 calisthenic coach for the past five years. Her love for this sport has found herself running strength and flexibility seminars around Australia and developing strength and flexibility warm-up tapes.
She has a strong passion and energy for rehabilitation and her client success reflects this.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Applied Science Human Movement, Deakin University
Graduate Diploma of Exercise for Rehabilitation, Victoria University
Masters in Exercise for Rehabilitation, Victoria University
Accreditations:
AAESS accredited Exercise Physiologist
AAESS accredited Musculo-Skeletal Specialist
Services Provided:
Private, Medicare and Work Cover
Specialist:
Exercise rehabilitation for athletes (dancers)
Pilates
Balance and flexibility programs
Experience:
Choreographed and featured in a Strength and Flexibility video produced by Calisthenics Australia Federation (2000)
Personal trainer - Fernwood Womens' Health Club (2003)
Aerobic and Spin instructor (2003)
Presenter – Injury Prevention and Strengthening Seminar for calisthenics girls (2005)
Assistant Coach – Jeaden Calisthenic College (2003 - present)
Exercise Physiologist – PACE Health Management (2004 – Present)
700hrs of practical experience in a multitude of rehabilitation centers (2005 - present)
Contact:
Steph@pacehm.com.au
Mark Simpson
Exercise Physiologist
Physical Preparation & Conditioning Specialist
Mark is a qualified exercise physiologist who offers personal, group and corporate training. With high levels of experience as an athlete in surf life saving and triathlon, Mark works with physical preparation for sporting clubs and individual athletes.
Mark has a high involvement with Type 2 diabetes patients, specializing in the management of diabetics with the aim of providing the patient with the skills and education necessary to become self reliant with their exercise program.
Mark has completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) and is currently studying a post graduate certificate in strength and conditioning. This deep knowledge base ensures that your training will provide the very best results in the safest approach.
Mark works along side with Frankston YCW Football Club, Langwarrin Soccer Club, a Professional Motorcross rider and an Australian level Ironwoman in helping them to be physically and mentally ready for their upcoming competitions with minimal risk of injury.
In free time Mark enjoys training for triathlon and the outdoors. Mark was a state finalist in 2005 and again in 2006 for beach sprinting and board rescue, and has also competed at the highest level of surf lifesaving. Running and racing boards at Australian and World titles in 2006. Mark is currently in training for National Series Triathlon and enjoys coaching people who have a clear goal of improving, whether it is in elite sport or simply improving their health profile.
Future:
Mark aims to continue his study, and work towards becoming one of the most respected exercise physiologists in the state through his work with junior and elite athletes, as well as cardiac rehabilitation and chronic disease patients.
Qualifications:
Graduate Diploma (strength and conditioning) (contd)
Bachelor of Applied Science (exercise and sports science)
Cert IV fitness
Accreditations:
AAESS accredited Exercise Physiologist
Registered Health Professional with Fitness Australia
Services provided:
Exercise Physiology
DVA
Type 2 diabetes groups
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Personal training
Group training
Corporate Health consulting
Sports conditioning programs
Specialities:
Sports conditioning, Group adventure training, Water based endurance training, Type 2 diabetes
Experience:
Education consultant/ program director for Life Saving Victoria, 2004-2006
Coached primary school children with Play Sports Australia, 2005
PACE Health Management Exercise Physiologist, June 2006 - current
Contact:
Mark@pacehm.com.au
Nathan Moorcroft
Exercise Physiologist
Clinical & Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist
Nathan is currently completing his masters in Exercise rehabilitation following the completion of a Bachelor of Applied science (human movement) degree at University of Ballarat and a Diploma in recreation and sports coaching. During this time he has gained experience through placements at various rehabilitation facilities including Caulfield General Medical Centre, Kingston Rehabilitation centre as an Exercise Physiologist, Eastern Ranges Football Club(TAC Cup) as Rehabilitation Manager and in the U.S.A at Wayne State University as an Athletic Trainer.
Qualifications:
Masters in Exercise for Rehabilitation, University Of Ballarat (Currently)
Graduate Diploma of Exercise for Rehabilitation, University Of Ballarat
Bachelor of Applied Science Human Movement, University Of Ballarat
Diploma in Recreation and Sports Coaching, Chisholm Institute
Experience:
Caulfield General Medical Centre (2006)
Eastern Ranges Football Club (2006)
Wayne State University, U.S.A (2005)
Kingston Rehabilitation Centre (2004)
Contact:
Nathan@pacehm.com.au
Ryan Patison
Personal and Group Trainer
Ryan completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Science) at Australian Catholic University in 2007. Ryan is a qualified personal trainer with Kinect, and has over 12 months experience as a personal trainer working in Cheltenham.
In year twelve Ryan completed a Vocational Education Course at Chisholm Institute which Ashley Gardner taught. Ash found Ryan to be enthusiastic, conscientious and passionate about exercise science both in his studies and through communications whilst Ryan was completing his Bachelor of Applied Science. So, when the opportunity arose Ryan was recruited to the PACE team. The PACE team and his present client’s have been impressed with Ryan’s knowledge, commitment and development since he began in February.
Ryan has worked with a diverse range of client’s over the last few months from amateur elite athletes, people exercising for the first time in their life and patient’s at Frankston RSL attending our Lifelong Health Program.
Coming from a strong sporting back ground in high level basketball, Ryan offers unique sessions combining his knowledge from sport, exercise science and motivational techniques with proven scientific methods to ensure his programs are of the highest quality to deliver results for his clients.
Future
Ryan aims to further his knowledge by returning to university in 2009 to complete his Graduate Diploma of Exercise for Rehabilitation to further his career in the industry. Ryan also aims to become a member of AAESS as an Exercise Scientist.
Specialties
Ryan has recently joined the PACE team, bringing with him experience he gained working with clients in the city. Ryan’s specialties include boxing and outdoor group training.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Science)
Certificate IV Fitness
Accreditations
Registered Personal Trainer with Kinect
Services Provided
Personal Training, Group training
Contact:
rpatison@pacehm.com.au
Tony Kearney
Exercise Physiologist & Personal Trainer
Tony has recently completed a Graduate Diploma in Exercise for Rehabilitation at Victoria University and previously a Bachelor of Applied Science (Sport and Exercise Science) at the University of Western Sydney in 2006. Tony is one of our newest recruits to join our team at PACE Health Management.
Tony has been highly involved with sport, exercise and health and fitness from a young age playing junior representative rugby league in N.S.W. and progressing to the Under 19’s and 21’s teams for the St George Dragons. Tony is also an advanced level snowboard instructor having taught for many years in Canada and here in Australia.
During university student placements, Tony has gained valuable experience working with a diverse range of organisations such as the N.S.W. Fire Brigade as a Health and Fitness Officer; Lawrence Hargrave Private Hospital, Caufield General Medical Centre, Kingston Rehabilitation Centre and here at PACE as an Exercise Physiologist; and at the Cronulla Sharks as an assistant strength and conditioning coach.
Tony gained his Level One Strength and Conditioning Accreditation and has also enjoyed working with the Box Hill Hawks as an assistant strength and conditioning coach.
Future
Tony is looking forward to working in the field of Exercise Rehabilitation and gaining valuable experience working with clientele with chronic conditions.
Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Exercise for Rehabilitation, Victoria University
Bachelor of Applied Science (Sport and Exercise Science), University of Western Sydney
Certificate IV in Sport (Development), Box Hill Institute
Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation, Box Hill Institute
Accreditations
AAESS accredited Exercise Physiologist
Level One accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
Services Provided
Exercise Physiology
Personal Training
Experience
PACE Health Management (2008)
Kingston Rehabilitation Centre (2008)
Caufield General Medical Centre (2008)
Cronulla Sharks (2006)
Lawrence Hargrave Private Hospital (2006)
NSW Fire Brigade (2005)
Box Hill Hawks (2003-04)
Contact
info@pacehm.com.au
Stephanie Jamieson
Exercise Physiologist
Stephanie graduated from Deakin University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in exercise science and nutrition. She went on to complete her postgraduate studies the following year at the Australian Catholic University in Exercise Physiology. During this time she gained experience through placements at various rehabilitation and exercise physiology facilities including PACE and North Melbourne Football Club. During this time she also managed to run a functional strength and conditioning program for upcoming athletes at Emmumering Sport Academy.
Steph has a great passion for competitive sports especially AFL and horse riding however thoroughly enjoys working with the elderly population especially her RSL groups in Bentleigh and Waverly.
In her spare time Steph enjoys walking and the outdoors and hopes to get back in to horse riding which she enjoyed doing both competitively and socially for almost 17 years.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise Science & Nutrition majors), Deakin University
Graduate Diploma of Applied Exercise Science (Exercise Prescription), Australian Catholic University
Accreditations
AAESS accredited Exercise Physiologist
Services Provided:
Private, Medicare, DVA and Work Cover
Experience
Deakin University, sports testing and research assistant, (2005-2006)
Australian Catholic University, class tutor in “Sports Injuries and management”, (2008)
Personal Trainer, Genesis Southport (2007-present)
300 hrs of practical clinical experience with various rehabilitation facilities (2007)
AFL Umpires Association, (2008 season)
PACE health management, (present)
Contact
info@pacehm.com.au