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Physiotherapist-led small group exercise

Strong Seniors

Move well. Stay strong. Keep doing what matters.

A small, physiotherapist-led exercise program for older adults who want to build strength, improve balance, support bone and joint health and feel more confident in everyday movement.

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Maximum six per class • 60 minutes • Led by a physiotherapist

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Strong Seniors is a friendly, welcoming class for older adults who would benefit from supportive exercise - particularly popular with women, and open to all suitable participants.

With a maximum of six participants in each 60-minute class, exercises can be adapted to individual needs while still offering the motivation and connection of exercising with others.

6

Participants max

60

minute classes

20+

years physio experience

New to Strong Seniors?

Start with a short online suitability check — it only takes a couple of minutes.
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Book your next class directly through our online booking system.
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the program

Strength and movement for healthy ageing

Strong Seniors builds the physical qualities that often become increasingly important with age.

Strength

Progressive work to build and maintain muscle.

Balance & falls prevention

Feeling steadier on your feet.

Bone health

Including exercise appropriate for osteoporosis concerns.

Functional movement

Moving more freely through everyday life.

Mobility & flexibility

Comfortable range in joints and muscles.

Pelvic floor health

Awareness and exercise built into class.

Classes may include

  • Progressive strength work using weights and resistance bands
  • Balance and coordination activities
  • Functional movements relevant to everyday life
  • Pelvic floor awareness and exercise
  • Yoga-informed movement adapted for the group

Standing, seated or on the floor

Exercises may be completed in whichever position suits you.
  • standing
  • seated
  • on the floor

If getting down to or up from the floor is difficult, this can be accommodated – and gradually developed where appropriate.

Keep doing what matters

Strength for the life you want to keep living

The program supports participants to continue doing what matters, whether that’s:

  • Walking
  • Travelling
  • Gardening
  • Caring for family
  • Getting up and down from the floor
  • Feeling steadier and more capable

A supportive way to stay active

Who Strong Seniors may suit

Older adults who want to:
  • Improve strength, balance & bone health
  • Build confidence
  • Return to exercise after time away
  • Keep exercising after physiotherapy
Classes are limited to six participants, allowing for individual guidance, exercise modification and closer attention to technique. Many participants also value the consistency, familiar faces and sense of progress that comes from exercising regularly with a small group.

Is Strong Seniors right for me?

There’s no need to be particularly fit, flexible or experienced before joining.

Strong Seniors is a tailored small group exercise program rather than an individual physiotherapy treatment session.

To make sure the classes suit you, every new participant begins with a short online suitability check and a 30-minute individual physiotherapy assessment before joining the group. This establishes your goals and baseline measures, and identifies any exercise modifications you may need.

HOW TO JOIN

How to join

Five simple steps for new participants

Suitability check

Complete the short online form below.

free - 2 minutes

Initial assessment

A 30-minute individual assessment with Juliana to set goals and baseline measures.

$150

Purchase a pass

Choose a five- or ten-class pass. An invoice is emailed to you — pay by bank transfer or in clinic.

FROM $165

Book your classes

Book available classes yourself online, whenever suits you.

6 PER CLASS

Annual review

A 30-minute review about every 12 months, or earlier if your health or mobility changes.

$150

start the suitability check

Class & PASSES

Two weekly classes to choose from

Wednesday mornings

9:15 am

Places are limited and availability can change as participants join, take a break or leave the program.

This class is presently full. New enquiries are welcome for the waitlist.

Thursday afternoons

4:30 pm

Places are limited and availability can change as participants join, take a break or leave the program.

This class is presently full. New enquiries are welcome for the waitlist.

Class PASSES

5-CLASS PASS

$165

Added as credit to your account once you’re accepted into the program.

10-CLASS PASS

$330

Added as credit to your account once you’re accepted into the program.

One class is deducted each time you attend. Your pass invoice is emailed to you and can be paid by bank transfer using the details on the invoice, or in clinic. Places are limited and availability can change as participants join, take a break or leave the program.

PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE
Eligible participants may be able to claim Strong Seniors through their private health insurance. Rebates and eligibility vary between health funds and policies, so we recommend checking with your insurer.

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Step 1 · New participants

Strong Seniors suitability check

A few quick questions to help us understand what you’re looking for. Please don’t include detailed health information here – that’s collected securely before your assessment.

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Led by a physiotherapist

Juliana Portolesi

Strong Seniors is led by Juliana Portolesi, physiotherapist and founder of Centred Ground. Juliana brings more than 20 years of physiotherapy experience and an extensive background in Iyengar yoga, movement and exercise instruction.
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