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Exercise Physiologist
Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) Alison Penington has a passion for helping people improve their health and wellbeing both physically and mentally.
After working in private practice and Aged Care Alison has experience in building communities to support people living well for life. Alison has been involved in research to investigate the impacts of Exercise Physiology in people living with Dementia in Residential facilities and went on as a Team Leader of Allied Health and Community Services within an Aged Care Organisation.
Alison started at Diabetes SA for a change of scenery and has found a passion in supporting those living with diabetes through an exercise prescription approach. As well as tailoring exercises for your goals with consideration to your medical history, Alison will make your exercise feel enjoyable, social and a lot of fun!
In her spare time Alison likes to play hockey, travel, go camping, socialise with friends and family, and is continuing her studies in the areas of psychology and health.