Rachael Adams
Rachael Adams
Rachael Adams
Exercise Physiologist
Training and Qualifications
Rachael holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation. She is also a qualified Diabetes Australia Beat It Course Facilitator and has completed further training in the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).
Areas of Interest
Rachael works with people across all stages of life, with particular interests in paediatrics, diabetes management, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions and supporting the ageing population.
She enjoys helping people improve their strength, mobility, confidence and overall function through exercise that is practical, individualised and relevant to their everyday lives.
Why Did You Want to Become an Allied Health Professional?
Growing up and competing in sport, I experienced multiple injuries that required treatment from a range of Allied Health Professionals. Through those experiences, I saw firsthand the positive impact they could have in helping people recover, rebuild confidence and return to doing the things they loved.
This inspired me to pursue a career in Allied Health, with the goal of providing that same level of care and support to others in my community. I find it incredibly rewarding to help people overcome challenges, feel more capable in their bodies and work towards goals that are genuinely meaningful to them.
Why Do People Usually See You?
People usually come to see me when they want to move better, feel stronger and return to doing the things they enjoy. This may include recovering from an injury, managing a chronic health condition, improving mobility and balance, or simply wanting to feel more confident and capable in everyday life.
I enjoy taking the time to understand what is most important to each person and creating an exercise plan that feels achievable, supportive and specific to their needs. My aim is to help people build confidence through movement and make meaningful progress towards their goals.
What Do You Do Outside the Clinic?
Outside the clinic, I enjoy cooking, going for walks with a scenic view and camping by the river or the beach. I also love serving in my local church, particularly within the children’s ministry, and being involved in the wider community.
Your first session is a 60-minute consultation designed to give you clarity on what’s going on, help you feel better, and provide a clear plan for moving forward. The focus is on understanding your issue thoroughly and making progress from day one.
In your initial consultation, you can expect:
• a clear explanation of what’s contributing to your issue
• treatment on the day to reduce pain and improve movement
• targeted mobility, strength, or control work where it’s actually needed
• guidance on what to do between sessions and how to progress
• a plan built around what you want to get back to
We can help you settle things down quickly, but we also look beyond the symptoms. If you want to fix the issue properly and stop it from coming back, we’ll guide you through that as well.
At its core, what we do is help people get back to doing what they can’t currently do. For some, that means getting out of pain. For others, it means walking comfortably, getting back to work, returning to the gym or sport, managing a long-term condition better, or moving through day-to-day life with more confidence.
We work across a wide range of issues, from injuries and musculoskeletal pain to neurological conditions, post-surgical rehab, and lifestyle-related health concerns where movement, strength, and function all play an important role.
Whether you’ve been given a diagnosis like bursitis, a tendon injury, osteoarthritis, or disc herniation, or you’re just not sure what’s going on, we’ll help you make sense of it and guide you on what to do next.
In most cases, we’ll be able to give you a clear direction and diagnosis straight away. If things are more complex, we’ll explain what we know, what we need to work through, and what the plan is from there.
You’ll leave your first session knowing what’s going on, what needs to change, and what the next steps look like.
Not sure who to book with?
That’s completely fine. You don’t need a referral to get started, and you don’t need to have it all figured out before booking.
If you’re unsure, just book a time that suits you. If you book online, our team will contact you shortly after to make sure you’re with the right person. If you call, we’ll guide you then. All of our therapists can help with a wide range of issues, and if something more specific is needed, we’ll help direct you to the therapist best suited to your situation.
What people usually come in for
Most people don’t come in with a diagnosis; they just know something isn’t right.
Generally, it’s because:
• Pain is stopping them from doing what they need or enjoy
• Something feels off and isn’t settling
• They’re getting back into activity, and something is holding them back
• Their day-to-day comfort or quality of life is affected
• They’ve had an injury, setback, or surgery and need a plan
• They want help managing a condition through movement
Sometimes it’s clear what’s going on, sometimes it’s not. Either way, working that out and giving you a clear plan is part of the process.
Payment options
You can book in and pay privately, and if you have private health cover, you can claim on the spot.
We also work with Medicare, CTP, Workers Compensation, NDIS, and DVA regularly, so if any of those apply to you, our admin team will guide you through it and help take care of the process.
If you book online, we’ll cover this in your welcome call. If you book over the phone, we can talk it through with you then.
Our Clinic Locations
Movement Therapy has two clinic locations: