"I was aware that my wellness had improved out of sight," John explains of his research experience - so he went on to join Vario Health Clinic at ECU.
Located in the heart of the Exercise Medicine Research Institute, is ECU's Vario Health Clinic which provides life-changing support for those like John battling cancer and other chronic illnesses.
Vario Health Clinic acts as the Institute's vehicle to deliver clinical exercise programs. Our programs have a multidisciplinary approach and include clinical exercise physiology, physiotherapy, and dietetics.
Leveraging on the Exercise Medicine Research Institute's world class research into using exercise as a form of medicine, the team at Vario Health Clinic stands at the forefront of pioneering knowledge, research and clinical practise where personalised exercise programs are created for those living with chronic diseases.
"Exercise physiology has transformed my physical and mental health. I continue to credit my ongoing wellness to the efforts of the staff at Vario," said John.
Vario Health Clinic offers a range of exercise options including private consultations or joining specialised and supervised group classes or programs including:
- Prostate Cancer Program
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Breast Cancer Care
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Work Injury Rehabilitation
- Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Move Kids/Teens Exercise Program
- Cancer Council's Life Now Exercise
Together we can make a difference
Your support can help the team at the Exercise Medicine Research Institute to further advance and translate groundbreaking research into life changing exercise medicine, delivered here at Vario Health Clinic.
By making a donation you can help others benefit from our specialised treatment programs and first-in-Australia technologies. A small gift can have a huge impact to the lives of those living with cancer and chronic conditions.
The Exercise Medicine Research Institute also has a number of ongoing research projects which are currently open for patient enrolment.