Exercise, Health & Lifestyle Advice

At St Leonards Physiotherapy, we believe that expert advice on exercise, health and lifestyle shouldn’t be reserved only for those recovering from injury or managing pain. Our experienced physiotherapists and accredited exercise physiologists are here to help you build healthy habits, feel strong, move with more confidence, and live a healthier life, regardless of your fitness level, age, or medical history.

Whether you’re looking to start a safe exercise routine, improve your mobility, enhance performance, or simply build long-term healthy habits, our team is here to support you with expert, practical advice tailored to your goals.

More Than Injury Rehab: Support for a Healthier, More Active Life

We take a holistic, evidence-based approach to exercise health and lifestyle advice. From personalised strength and mobility programs to posture coaching, stress reduction techniques, and habit formation support, our recommendations are grounded in clinical expertise and always tailored to your individual assessment.

You don’t need to be injured or in pain to benefit from working with our team. We regularly help people who:

  • Want to start exercising safely but don’t know where to begin
  • Sit at a desk all day and are looking to improve posture, strength, or energy
  • Are managing stress or fatigue
  • Are healthy but want expert guidance to optimise performance or wellbeing
  • Are returning to physical activity after a break and want to avoid injury
  • Are ageing and want to maintain mobility, independence, and physical confidence

 

Physio-Led Lifestyle Support You Can Trust

Our experienced team is here to help you take proactive steps toward better health. If you live or work   Whether it’s building strength, improving daily movement, or simply feeling more confident in your body, we’re ready to guide and support you every step of the way.

Jacques O’Hearn

M.Physio (Physiotherapy) B.App.Sc (exercise and Sports Science)

Jacques is a physiotherapist with a strong foundation in exercise science and several years of experience delivering exercise-based rehabilitation in both individual and group settings. After completing his Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Sydney, he went on to graduate with a Master of Physiotherapy from UTS, gaining broad clinical experience across musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and neurological settings.

Jacques takes a thoughtful and collaborative approach to treatment, focusing on clear assessment, patient education, and evidence-based exercise rehabilitation. He enjoys helping people return to the activities they love, striving to make rehabilitation meaningful, achievable, and tailored to each individual. His experience in delivering structured exercise programs has strengthened his ability to coach movement effectively, progress programs safely, and support people of all fitness levels.

In the clinic, Jacques combines hands-on therapy with targeted strength and conditioning and movement retraining. He values good communication, rapport building, and empowering patients with the tools and confidence they need to manage their health long-term.

Outside of work, Jacques enjoys spending time at the beach, playing golf, participating in social sports and strength training, and exploring the Northern Beaches with his wife.

Jacques O'hearn - Physio