CORE Gymball Classes

CORE Gymball Classes in Menai, Sydney, NSW is listed under the best Physiotherapists Specialising in Sports injury Management, Soft Tissue Massage, Whiplash Physio.

Additional services by CORE Gymball Classes include Back Pain Physio, Shoulder injury Physio, Neck Pain Physio, Sports injury Physio, Physiotherapy, Sports Physio, Joint Pain Physio.

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I started Core Gymball classes in September 2004. After working as a physiotherapist for many years I saw a widespread need in our community for well supervised, small group classes. I treated many people who I believed could be pain-free if they could strengthen their core and increase their flexibility through regular, supervised classes. I believed if these clients were in an enjoyable group environment that compliance would be higher than if they were simply exercising at home and that they would no longer depend on regular physiotherapy treatments to keep the pain away.

So I began running Core Gymball classes in Menai Community Centre. It began with 3 classes a week, all of which I ran outside of my normal private practice hours. Initially the classes catered for patients who I had treated in private practice. The results were better than I expected, and satisfied patients quickly helped spread the word!

The classes quickly grew and I had a second physiotherapist, Amy O’Mara (nee Piggott) join me. We stayed at Menai Community Centre for 3 years, with Miriam Hoadley and Claire Sobolewski joining the physiotherapy team over this time. In 2007, after many requests, we began to run Core Cardio Classes. These classes provided small group cardio workouts with the same high quality supervision by physiotherapists and with small class sizes where adjustments could be made to the program to cater for each client’s needs.

We look forward to continuing to provide the highest level of care over the years ahead

In January 2008 we moved to Menai Central where we shared a larger, more suitable premises with Elite Physiotherapy. Whilst at Menai Central we developed our education program with a series of workshops including the popular Pelvic Floor Workshop. These two years saw more growth and the further refinement of our great health care environment.

Finally in October 2009 we moved to our very own studio. This spacious, light-filled room with its contemporary design provides an invitingly large class space as well as our own bathrooms and small assessment room. With 18 classes a week, we have recruited our fifth physiotherapist, Louise Richardson, to join our talented physiotherapy team.

The Core Gymball team have stuck by our commitment to keep small class sizes and to only employ qualified physiotherapists as our instructors. We have developed and refined our programs over the last 5 years and look forward to continuing to provide the highest level of care over the years ahead.

Our Team

Natasha O’Brien

Natasha O’Brien has 17 years experience working in physiotherapy and exercise prescription. Natasha is a vibrant therapist with a special interest in core stability training, back pain and has advanced training in women’s health physiotherapy. Natasha has worked with national level athletes and teams to improve core stability.

Amy O’Mara

Amy O’Mara has been an integral member of the Core Gymball team since 2005. With a degree in Sport and Exercise Science as well as Physiotherapy, Amy has extensive experience in injury management, lower back and pelvic pain and does a wonderful job through Core Gymball to strengthen these challenging injuries in a safe class environment.

Miriam Anseline

Miriam Anseline is a physiotherapist and qualified fitness and pilates instructor. Miriam has taught a wide range of fitness and pilates classes including working at the Royal Hospital for Women where she taught pregnancy and post-natal exercise classes. Miriam runs an amazing, dynamic class and enjoys doing both the Core Gymball classes as well as the Core cardio sessions.

Louise Richardson

Louise Richardson is an experienced physiotherapist with degrees in both Physiotherapy and Exercise Science and Rehabilitation. She is a keen soccer player who currently works in a private physiotherapy practice as well as running Core Gymball classes. Louise’s wealth of knowledge in all areas of injury management is a valuable skill shared with all that attend her sessions.

Jenny Opperman

Jenny Opperman is a physiotherapist with a special interest in exercise prescription and advanced training in Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. Jenny’s friendly enthusiasm shines through in the bubbly nature of the Thursday morning gymball sessions. Jenny’s passion for women’s health means she enjoys adding extra advice on the pelvic floor (the base of our core muscles) to her Core Gymball classes.

Ashlea Cohen

Ashlea Mary Cohen is a physiotherapist with a keen interest in sporting injuries. She has over 20 years of dance training which has seen her combine her own experiences with knowledge to treat both novice and professional dancers. Such experience has seen her recently work as a physiotherapist to Les Miserables and Anything Goes productions in Sydney.

Loretta Ascoli

Loretta Ascoli joined the Core Gymball team in 2016. Loretta enjoys working with a wide variety of clients and is keen to help each client achieve their individual goals. Loretta is passionate about netball and functional strengthening activities which keep both body and mind healthy. Loretta has experience working with sporting teams, collaborating with the players, coaches, trainers and team doctors.

Reviews

“I’ve enjoyed going to the cardio and gymball classes for around 10 years. I was able to continue the cardio classes even during the early to mid stages of pregnancy due to the physios being able to give me expert advice in adapting the exercises. Then when I was ready to go back to exercising after being pregnant, my children enjoyed going to the crèche at Menai Park whilst I was doing the cardio class there too! I would definitely recommend the classes to people of all ages and all levels of fitness!”

“Enjoyable group classes that provide excellent value.
Not only do you receive expert instruction from the Core Gymball physiotherapists but also exercises that can be used daily at home or when travelling.
Core Gymball is a quality of life changing experience!”

“Thanks for all the support and amazing physio skills Natasha! <3”

“Relaxed and welcoming! Very professional! I have been going to Core Gymball classes almost since they started 10 years ago. The classes provide a good mix of exercise and therapy. It is fantastic to know your exercise coach is a qualified physiotherapist “