Exercise Physiology

At Akeso Natural, we provide personalised Exercise Physiology to help you recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, and move confidently again. Our Exercise Physiologist Delivers evidence based exercise programs for pain, rehabilitation, neurological conditions and mental health tailored to your body, your goals and your lifestyle.

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Exercise Physiologist in Sydney – Michael Chrysanthou

Move Better. Recover Faster. Feel Stronger

Personalised Exercise Physiology for injury, disability and chronic pain

Who We Help

Michael supports clients of all ages and abilities through NDIS, Medicare, WorkCover, and private health funds. His specialties include:

  • Chronic pain and musculoskeletal injuries (e.g. lower back pain, tendon and muscle recovery)
  • Neurological and mental health conditions
  • Diabetes and metabolic health
  • Autism spectrum support for children, teens, and adults
  • Post-surgical rehab, falls prevention, and functional movement training
  • Coordination, strength, balance, and mobility enhancement

Why Choose an Exercise Physiologist?

An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) is a university-qualified allied health professional who specialises in using evidence-based exercise to help people manage injury, disability, chronic conditions and pain.

Unlike a gym or personal training program, Exercise Physiology is:

  • Clinical and therapeutic, not generic fitness

  • Individually prescribed based on your condition and goals

  • Focused on function, recovery and long-term outcomes

  • Often supported by NDIS, WorkCover and private health funds

Exercise Physiology can help improve:

  • Strength and mobility
  • Pain management
  • Balance and coordination
  • Confidence and independence
  • Cardiovascular and muscular endurance

All programs are tailored to your needs and delivered in a safe, supportive environment

Our Unique Approach

With a degree in Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation and over 15 years of experience, Michael designs progressive movement programs that evolve with your healing. His method looks at your end goal first — then builds a practical path to get you there, without overwhelm or stagnation.

As part of his work, Michael also offers a specialised boxing-based program designed to support individuals with autism, neurological disabilities, or developmental delays. This fun, structured program blends boxing movements, sensory exercises, and resistance training to help improve neuromuscular coordination, balance, strength, fitness, and mood.

Participants learn foundational boxing skills using tools such as focus pads, boxing bags, skipping ropes, and reaction balls — all adapted to suit each individual’s abilities and needs. This program is available to all ages and experience levels, and can be delivered under NDIS where eligible.

Funding

Exercise Physiology may be funded through:

  • NDIS – Plan-managed and self-managed
  • Work Cover/CTP
  • Medicare (with GP referral)
  • Private Health Funds

Referrals are only required for Medicare-rebated services.

What Clients Say

‘Michael is an excellent exercise physiologist. Not only is he knowledgeable and professional, but he also has a genuinely kind and warm nature. Highly recommended!’

Ashley Harrington via Google

‘I have been working with Michael for over a year now. He is a great coach; he genuinely cares about his clients’ progress and is extremely knowledgeable in everything he teaches. If you want a high-quality professional you can trust, Michael is your guy.’

Declan Jenkins via Google

 

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Whether you’re looking to heal from injury, build strength, or explore boxing as a form of therapeutic movement, Michael is here to guide you.

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Why our clients love Akeso Natural

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Anne DorroughSydney, NSW

“Michael is an amazing exercise physiologist who has supported and guided me through the preparation and recovery of two hip replacements. I was able to successfully transit from being in pain and unable to exercise to building my confidence with exercises, going to gym and walking daily. With Michael’s ongoing encouragement I worked towards my personal exercise and mental goals. I highly recommend Michael to anyone wanting to improve and work towards becoming the best version of themselves.”

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Steven GiannakopoulosSydney, NSW

“Having suffered a stroke in 2019 with complete left side weakness, after several months of rehab in hospital I contacted Akeso Natural, Michael Chrysthanou who was responsive, well informed, courteous and very helpful. Mike developed a personalised training plan to specifically target strengthening those muscle groups in a calculated and methodical process of which Michael personally oversaw. I was worried initially that I had potentially reached the limit of my recovery prior to meeting with Michael, however Mike continued challenging me and always understood the limit, never cutting any corners but aiding in my methodical recovery. His approach & discipline is truly remarkable.”

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Joanne KellySt Georges Basin, NSW

“Words can never express my gratitude and love for what you have helped me achieve this far. I look forward to each and every time I speak with you, knowing I am growing and becoming better. I am so looking forward to the times where we are strategizing businesses or the like once I build myself enough to move through the current challenges.”

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Allison LesterSydney, NSW

“We were lucky enough to be referred to Georgia through a friend. She has worked closely with our 16 year old son through some challenges adapting to change. Her guidance and approach has been life changing for both him and us as a family. She has helped him build self confidence to approach these challenges and help him build skills he will use many times in the future. We cannot thank Georgia enough and highly recommend her fabulous services. Thank you Georgia”

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Kitsa YanniotisSydney, NSW

“Michael has been working with our son for the last 3 years and has built great rapport with him. From the outset our son had poor upper body strength and bad posture unable to skip rope or defend himself. He can now skip both forward and backward movements of the rope including 10 forward uninterrupted skips. His upper body has developed both visually and physically such that he can now do chin ups. He now works with both bar and handheld weights. Michael manages to mix up the sessions so the content is always varied to keep it interesting as well as challenging. Our son has made great progress and looks forward to his sessions every week. We know that he is in very good hands with Michael and highly recommend all his services.”