Where science and exercise meets lifelong health

Personalised, evidence-based programs that integrate exercise, nutrition and whole-body health for lasting change.

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Exercise physiology session guiding a client through a personalised strength training session in Balmain.

Go beyond exercise

Our exercise physiology clinic delivers evidence based, personalised programs for you that are more than just a workout.

Using the latest reserch in movement, nutrition, and science, we not only get you back on your feet, we’ll get you better than you were before.

Why our clients love The Growth Initiative

Science at the core

Every treatment plan comes from peer-reviewed science, not fads.

Personalised care

Our whole body approach integrates exercise, nutrition, and recovery.

Lasting change

With over 10 years of getting people back on their feet, we know our stuff.

Trusted by our community

Rated 5 stars on Google reviews and as featured in Darling Magazine, we're trusted by locals and doctors in the community.

Exercise physiology areas of care

Musculoskeletal conditions

  • Back, neck and shoulder pain
  • Sciatica
  • Herniated disks 
  • Chronic headaches
  • Arthritis

Rehabilitation & maintenance

  • Post injury (recent or old)
  • Recovery from surgery
  • Maintaining a high level of strength and mobility

Cardiovascular & metabolic health

  • Heart disease
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity

Neuromuscular conditions

  • Stroke recovery
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Parkinson’s disease

Don’t see your condition here?

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Backed by science, loved by people

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David Fleming
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Thomas Silburn Evans
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Dylan’s expertise helped me go from despair back to full fitness. Highly recommend his services.
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Justine McLaughlin
172 days ago
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I came to Dylan after a series of injuries resulted in less than optimal strength and readiness for an upcoming multi-day hike. Dylan was able to immediately taylor a strength and conditioning program that specifically targeted where my vulnerabilities would be and I was match fit in a very short period of time. I couldn’t have done it without him. Now we are getting ready for the next one! Highly recommend.
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Eimear C
217 days ago
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Dylan is excellent at what he does. I really feel heard and understood and he created a plan accordingly. For the 1st time, after a long journey in attempting to treat chronic pain, I feel some hope that things will get better with the plan Dylan created for me. Have recommended him to others
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Cecilia Cheng
235 days ago
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I came to see Dylan for neck and shoulder pain. He asked thorough questions and knew what exercises to focus on to strengthen my muscles and reduce my neck pain. He was really fun to talk to, which made the whole experience great.
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📍340 Darling St, Balmain NSW, Australia
   (by appointment only)

📞 0418 673 438

🕙 Opening hours
     Mon  6:00 am – 07:00 pm
     Tue   6:00 am – 07:00 pm
     Wed  6:00 am – 07:00 pm
     Thu  6:00 am – 07:00 pm
     Fri    6:00 am – 07:00 pm
     Sat   8:00 am – 12:00 pm
     Sun  Closed

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