Who are Body Dynamics
Body Dynamics Illawarra’s mission is to collaborate with our clients to develop a movement program that works for them, whilst working towards goal achievement through improvements in health, fitness, function and quality of life.
Our Exercise Physiologists are specialists in ‘exercise as medicine’ to prevent, manage, treat and rehabilitate injury and disease. We approach your health holistically, recognising the link between movement and emotional well-being and work to provide a safe and enjoyable space for you to move.
Our Team
At Body Dynamics, we’re more than just a fitness and wellness centre.
We’re a family of passionate professionals who are committed to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Our team is at the heart of everything we do, and we’d like you to meet the faces behind the expertise:
Heidi Clarke
Managing Director & Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Heidi Clarke
Managing Director & Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Heidi’s passion for Exercise Physiology comes from years of first hand experience in witnessing how function and quality of life can return through individualised and specific movement or as she likes to say ‘Movement with Purpose’.
Heidi shares her knowledge and experience through her dedication to student training under the University prac placements and for this she was awarded the inaugural ‘Practicum Supervisor of the Year Award’ from our governing body Exercise and Sport Science Australia in 2011.
Heidi was lucky enough to become the owner of Body Dynamics Illawarra in April 2016 and with the Body Dynamics teams works to provide the highest quality and knowledge based exercise service in the Illawarra and far south coast to get you to your full health potential, all whilst having a bit of fun and a laugh.
Matthew Harrington
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Matthew Harrington
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Tristan Blanch
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Tristan Blanch
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Tristan has been involved in athletic and sport endeavours throughout his life ranging from tennis, gymnastics, martial arts and strength training.
Tristan is especially interested in working with musculoskeletal and neurodegenerative concerns and using his athletic background to help people meet their personal health and rehabilitation goals.
Tristan has been part of the Body Dynamics teams since 2018 and we are excited to have another highly skilled AEP to help our clients improve their quality of life and someone tall enough to reach the top shelf.
Sarah Starling
Exercise Scientist, Therapy Assistant and First Impressions Officer
Sarah Starling
Exercise Scientist, Therapy Assistant and First Impressions Officer
Kayla Smithers
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Kayla Smithers
Accredited Exercise Physiologist