📞 0478 685 707
📅 Same-day bookings available
Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast

Exercise
Physiology
for every body.

We help people recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, and build real confidence through personalised, compassionate exercise physiology care.

No referral needed  ·  Same-day bookings available  ·  NDIS & DVA welcome

🎓 Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP)
💚 All Major Funding Accepted
🏋️ Injury Rehab & Chronic Disease
🤝 Real, Personalised Care
Who We Help

If you're ready for something to actually work, you're in the right place.

Whether you've been dealing with pain for years, just received a diagnosis, or simply want to get stronger — we're here. No judgement. No complicated systems. Just real support.

🩺 Injury recovery💊 Chronic disease 🌿 NDIS participants🎖️ DVA clients 🧠 Mental health💪 Strength & conditioning 🏠 Gym-shy folks👴 Active ageing 🫀 Cardiac rehab🦴 Post-surgery
Our Services

Everything you need to move, recover, and thrive.

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Injury Rehabilitation

Stage-based programs that rebuild strength, restore movement, and prevent re-injury.

❤️

Chronic Disease Management

Exercise as medicine. Live better with diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and more.

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Strength & Conditioning

Build real strength and confidence wherever you're starting from.

🎖️

DVA Exercise Physiology

Dedicated support for DVA Gold and White Card holders. We handle it all.

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NDIS Exercise Physiology

Flexible, compassionate support focused on independence and quality of life.

Not sure where to start?

Book a no-pressure consultation and we'll work it out together.

Book Now →
Built on lived experience

Not your typical clinic. And that's the point.

Real People. Real Plans. No Cookie-Cutter Programs Genuinely Human Care

Zak grew up in the circus. Isabelle has lived experience with chronic illness. Between them, they bring a depth of understanding that goes well beyond what you'd find in a standard clinic.

Every plan is built around you — your goals, your body, and your life circumstances.

📸 Zak & Isabelle — personality shot, candid, relaxed, in clinic
Zak & Isabelle — Rise Rehab Group
Client Stories

Real people. Real results.

★★★★★

"I'd been in pain for over two years. Zak took one look at the way I was moving and immediately understood what was going on. Within six weeks I was back playing footy with my kids."

Tom R. — Injury Rehab
★★★★★

"As someone living with MS, I was terrified of exercise making things worse. Isabelle just gets it. I feel stronger than I have in years."

Leanne M. — Chronic Disease
★★★★★

"The NDIS process felt overwhelming until Rise Rehab sorted everything out. My son absolutely loves coming in. The progress has been remarkable."

Sarah B. — NDIS Client
★★★★★

"They actually explain everything. Why you're doing each exercise, what it's doing for your body. I finally understand my own recovery."

David K. — Post-surgical
★★★★★

"I was the person who always said exercise wasn't for them. Isabelle made me feel welcome from day one. Zero judgement. Six months in — exercise has changed my life."

Priya S.
★★★★★

"Post-cardiac event, I needed someone across both the medical and human side. Zak is professional, knowledgeable, and actually funny. I looked forward to every session."

Frank O. — Cardiac Rehab

Ready to rise?

Book a no-pressure initial consultation. We'll work out the best path forward together.

We respond to all enquiries within 1 business day.

About Us

Two Exercise Physiologists.
One shared belief.

That everyone deserves care that actually sees them as a whole person.

The Team

The people behind your progress.

Zak Bowdler
Zak BowdlerAccredited Exercise Physiologist
Injury RehabStrength & ConditioningNDISDVA

Zak grew up in the circus. That unique background gave him an unmatched understanding of movement, body control, and what the human body is truly capable of.

He completed his Exercise & Sports Science degree and became an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to put that knowledge to work for real people. Not just athletes — everyone.

"Movement is the most human thing we do. When you can't move freely, everything else suffers."

Isabelle McMullen
Isabelle McMullenAccredited Exercise Physiologist
Chronic DiseaseNDISDVAMental Health

Isabelle has lived experience with chronic illness — which means she doesn't just understand your challenges from a textbook. She's been there.

She asks about your life, not just your diagnosis. Clients often describe leaving their first appointment feeling genuinely understood for the first time.

"I became an Exercise Physiologist because I wish I'd had one. Someone who understood the bad days, but still helped me move forward."

Our Values

What Rise Rehab Group stands for.

01

People Over Protocols

Evidence is the foundation, but you are not a study. Every recommendation starts with who you are.

02

Honest Progress

We don't promise miracles. We promise consistent, supported effort and the real results that come from it.

03

Safety Always

Our first job is to make sure you feel physically and emotionally safe in our care.

The Facility

Everything under one roof.

Rise Rehab Group operates out of Health Phyx — a fully private, purpose-built gym and recovery suite in Burleigh Heads. Not a waiting room. A space designed for movement, recovery, and results.

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Fully Equipped Gym

Commercial-grade equipment so your programs are never limited by what's available.

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Private & Comfortable

A calm, welcoming environment — nothing like a busy gym or sterile medical clinic.

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Burleigh Heads

Shed 1/16 Hutchinson Street. Easy parking and a central Gold Coast location.

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Collaborative Care

Sharing a space with Health Phyx means access to a full multidisciplinary team when you need it.

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Same-Day Bookings

When you're in pain, waiting isn't always an option. Same-day appointments available Mon–Fri.

6am – 6pm

Early starts and late finishes so you can fit sessions around work, family, and life.

Ready to meet us?

Your initial consultation is just a conversation. No pressure. No commitment.

Our Services

Evidence-based care.
Human-centred delivery.

Whatever brought you here, there's a service built for you.

What We Do

Everything you need to move, recover, and thrive.

🔄

Injury Rehabilitation

Get back to doing what you love. Stage-based programs that rebuild strength, restore movement, and prevent re-injury — working alongside your existing care team.

❤️

Chronic Disease Management

Exercise as medicine. We help you live better with diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia, mental health conditions, and more.

💪

Strength & Conditioning

Build real strength and confidence — whether you're starting from scratch, returning after a break, or wanting structured guidance from someone who knows what they're doing.

🎖️

DVA Exercise Physiology

Dedicated support for DVA Gold and White Card holders. We work directly with the Department of Veterans' Affairs so you can focus on your health, not the paperwork.

🌿

NDIS Exercise Physiology

Personalised support for NDIS participants focused on building independence, functional capacity, and quality of life. We handle all the paperwork.

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Not sure where to start?

Book a no-pressure initial consultation and we'll work out the best path forward together.

Book Now →
Funding & Payments

We accept all major funding.

Not sure what applies to you? We'll help you figure it out.

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Medicare
GP Management Plans & Team Care Arrangements
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NDIS
Self, plan, and agency managed participants welcome
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DVA
Gold and White Card holders
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WorkCover
QLD and NSW WorkCover accepted
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Private Health Insurance
Extras cover through most major providers
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Private (Self-Funded)
Pay directly with no referral required

Not sure if your funding applies?

How It Works

Getting started is
simpler than you think.

The first step should be about feeling hopeful, not anxious.

1
Step One · ~45 minutes

Initial Consultation

Your first session is really just a conversation. We want to understand you — not just your condition or injury, but your life, your goals, and what's brought you to this point. Nothing to prepare. Just come as you are.

2
Step Two · Same session or follow-up

Assessment & Goal Setting

We move into a functional assessment and establish your goals together — short term and long term. This is collaborative. You're not a passive participant in your own health.

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Step Three · Within 1 week

Your Personalised Plan

We design a program that fits your life — your schedule, your environment, your body, your current capacity. Clear, practical, and fully explained. No jargon.

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Step Four · Ongoing

Ongoing Sessions & Progression

We reassess every 6–8 weeks and adjust as needed. Progress is tracked, celebrated, and used to keep things moving forward.

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Step Five · When you're ready

Independence & Long-Term Wellness

The end goal is that you need us less, not more. We build your knowledge, confidence, and capacity so exercise becomes a sustainable, self-directed part of your life.

Find Us

We're easy to find.

Shed 1/16 Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Heads. Plenty of parking on-site.

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Address
Shed 1/16 Hutchinson Street
Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Hours
Mon – Fri: 6am – 6pm
Same-day appointments available
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Parking
Free on-site parking
Easy access from Hutchinson Street

Still not sure?

Your initial consultation has no commitment attached. It's just a chance to see if we're the right fit for you.

No referral needed · Same-day bookings available

Get In Touch

Let's have
a chat.

No complicated process. Fill in the form and we'll be in touch within 1 business day.

Book an Initial Consultation

Or use this form to ask us anything. Happy to answer questions before you commit.

We respect your privacy and will never share your details.

Find Us

📍
Address
Shed 1/16 Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Heads QLD
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Phone
0478 685 707

Mon–Fri, 6am–6pm

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Email
hello@riserehabgroup.com.au

What happens next?

📅 Same-day bookings available — get in touch and we'll get you in fast.

📬 Within 1 business day we'll reply to all enquiries and discuss next steps.

💬 No pressure — your initial consultation has no commitment attached.

Confirmation — you'll receive everything you need to prepare (not much).

"We know reaching out can feel like a big step. We're genuinely glad you're here."

Zak & Isabelle, Rise Rehab Group