Exercise Physiologist

Abbey Watson

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (USC)

Clinical Pilates Instructor

Abbey Watson

My Exercise Physiology Philosophy:

Maximise someone’s strengths by minimising someone’s weaknesses.

If someone’s weakness inhibits them and prevents them from using their strengths, then their strengths aren’t going to be of much benefit. Whether it’s in relation to maximising performance in sports or carrying out day to day functional activities, the weakness needs to be identified and addressed first. This will lead to improvement in an individual’s overall outcome, goals, and minimise risk of injury.

What do you love about Studio Ness?

The studio is a welcoming exercise community for everyone.

I love that studio ness has the flexibility to have a class option available to suit everyone no matter the condition they present with.  I also love seeing clients in group classes develop friendships, work together, and encourage and support each other to improve their fitness, gain strength and work towards their goals.

Favourite Rehabilitation Exercise to prescribe:

I love prescribing strength based exercises, especially functional strength exercises, like sit to stands, squats, step-ups, and balance. These exercises replicate movements individuals do in day to day life activities, therefore making tasks easier and improving quality of life.

Favourite Exercise to do yourself:

Running, swimming, hiking, callisthenics, strength training, pilates.

Bragging rites/ Fun facts:

  • I love to do everything spontaneously and last minute
  • Played state netball growing up back in Tassie
  • Completed 2 half marathons, swim leg of Mooloolaba triathlon, spartan super race. And a number of smaller distance events.
  • I love setting training goals and challenging myself to dedicate time to work towards them, especially long distance events.
  • I have a zoo of animals at home – 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 birds, 2 guinea pigs.
  • I LOVEE travel and outdoor adventures.
  • Currently learning to speak Spanish and play the piano, so if you have any tips let me know.

Life Motto:

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

What my Studio Ness Team would say about me in one sentence:

“She is a little ray of sunshine who lights up all those around her. So nurturing and caring with her clients. So dedicated.”

“Curious and excited by lots of things both at work and outside.”