Colleen Mahony
Accredited Exercise Physiologist - ESSA Accredited Exercise Scientist - ESSA Bachelor of Exercise Science Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation AMPA Clinical Pilates (level 1 &2) To contact Colleen info@simplystronger.com.au |
Colleen is a passionate advocate for movement at all ages and stages of life. She has worked in the health and fitness industry for nearly 15 years and has a strong background in women’s health, supporting women through their childbearing years and beyond. As a mother of two herself she brings a wealth of experience to Simply Stronger.
Colleen also loves working with kids and adolescents. She was an allied health assistant in the Physiotherapy department of the Royal Children’s Hospital for 2 years prior to becoming an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. During which she provided exercise therapy to children with a diverse range of health conditions including chronic respiratory (e.g. Cystic Fibrosis), neurological disorders and children with atypical development.
During her student placements at Victoria University a keen interest in cardiovascular and metabolic conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, heart disease was sparked in Colleen. That spark has grown into a passion as she supports people to better health through education and exercise prescription, specific to each individual.
Colleen has extensive experience in group fitness and Pilates. She prides herself on bringing her diverse skills in exercise prescription and passion for exercise into all her sessions.
In her life outside Simply Stronger, Colleen enjoys bike rides with her 2 young children, heading up to her family’s “farm” (if 6 cows counts as a farm!) in the Macedon Ranges on weekends, and heading north for some sunshine a few times per year.
Some of Colleen's areas of special interest are:
Colleen also loves working with kids and adolescents. She was an allied health assistant in the Physiotherapy department of the Royal Children’s Hospital for 2 years prior to becoming an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. During which she provided exercise therapy to children with a diverse range of health conditions including chronic respiratory (e.g. Cystic Fibrosis), neurological disorders and children with atypical development.
During her student placements at Victoria University a keen interest in cardiovascular and metabolic conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, heart disease was sparked in Colleen. That spark has grown into a passion as she supports people to better health through education and exercise prescription, specific to each individual.
Colleen has extensive experience in group fitness and Pilates. She prides herself on bringing her diverse skills in exercise prescription and passion for exercise into all her sessions.
In her life outside Simply Stronger, Colleen enjoys bike rides with her 2 young children, heading up to her family’s “farm” (if 6 cows counts as a farm!) in the Macedon Ranges on weekends, and heading north for some sunshine a few times per year.
Some of Colleen's areas of special interest are:
- Musculoskeletal strengthening and rehabilitation
- Childhood wellness - making movement fun
- Metabolic condition such as Diabetes
- Cardio vascular rehabilitation
- Women's health and pregnancy/post natal exercise prescription
- Pilates for rehabilitation and postural reconditioning
- Balance, strength and mobility programs for falls prevention and neurological conditions.