Evidence-based physiotherapist-led exercise for women in perimenopause and menopause
Protect your bones. Build your strength. Stay active for life.
As oestrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, bone density naturally decreases and muscle strength can change. Over time, this increases the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
The good news is that the right exercise can help.
StrongHER is an evidence-based exercise program led by physiotherapists, designed to improve bone health, build strength and reduce fracture risk.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, recently had a DEXA scan, or simply want to be proactive, StrongHER gives you the confidence to exercise safely.
Why StrongHER?
This isn’t a gym class.
StrongHER is a structured exercise program based on the latest evidence for bone health.
Our physiotherapists prescribe and progress every exercise to help you:
- Improve or maintain bone density
- Build strength safely
- Improve balance and mobility
- Reduce falls and fracture risk
- Feel confident lifting weights
You’ll always know you’re doing the right exercises, at the right level, with expert support.
Your assessment
Before starting, you’ll have up to two individual physiotherapy appointments.
We’ll assess your movement, discuss your goals, review your DEXA scan (if available) and develop a personalised exercise program that’s right for you.
Every participant starts with a plan designed around their body, experience and confidence level.
How the program works
After your assessment, you’ll join our physiotherapist-led exercise sessions.
Choose the option that suits you:
- Fully supervised sessions at Pursue Health
- Hybrid training, combining supervised sessions with your personalised home or gym program
Our goal is simple.
Help you build the confidence and skills to keep exercising for life.
Is StrongHER right for you?
StrongHER is ideal if you:
- Are in perimenopause or post-menopause
- Have osteopenia or osteoporosis
- Want to improve your bone health
- Feel unsure about strength training
- Want expert guidance in a supportive environment
- Want to stay active and independent as you age
Why choose Pursue Health?
StrongHER is delivered by experienced physiotherapists who understand the changes women experience during menopause.
Every exercise is evidence based, individually prescribed and progressed at a pace that’s right for you.
This is more than exercise.
It’s a structured program that helps you protect your bones, build strength and keep doing the things you love.
Investment
Initial Physiotherapy Assessment
$123 per appointment (up to two appointments)
StrongHER Exercise Program
- Casual session: $52
- 6-session pack: $270 ($45 per session)
Ready to take the first step?
StrongHER helps women exercise with confidence, improve bone health and build strength for the years ahead.
Book your initial physiotherapy assessment today.
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practitioners
Meg is a Physiotherapist who graduated from the University of Melbourne’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program after completing a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Physiology. She is passionate about helping people stay active across every stage of life, and, most importantly, enjoy moving their bodies.
She enjoys working with children and adolescent populations, helping their growing bodies stay active and continue participating in their favourite activities. She also has a keen interest in running-related injuries and helping people of all ages return to running.
Her approach focuses on education to promote understanding. Meg will then collaborate with you to begin the path forward, combining targeted exercise and hands-on treatment. With formal training in clinical pilates her approach typically blends pilates with traditional strength and conditioning principles.
Meg is currently the physiotherapist for the Southern Saints in the Victorian Netball League and has previous experience in AFL, hockey and netball. Her personal participation in sport means she has a keen interest in promoting active living and community engagement.
Outside the clinic, you’ll find Meg playing netball and touch football, out for a run, training at the gym, or enjoying good food and long walks along the beach with friends and family.
Oliver is a PHYSIOTHERAPIST with a strong interest in running injuries and helping people stay active with confidence. After completing his Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, he went on to complete his Masters of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in 2025.
As an experienced ultramarathon runner, Oliver understands the demands of consistent training and long-term preparation. He works with runners and triathletes across the Bayside community, supporting everything from first events through to performance goals.
Oliver has also worked as a Sports Trainer with Old Brighton Football Club, gaining valuable experience in acute injury management and return-to-play support within a team environment.
He enjoys working with everyday active adults who want clear answers and practical guidance. Whether you’re returning from injury, building back into exercise, or simply wanting to move without recurring setbacks, Oliver focuses on thorough assessment, structured rehabilitation, and building long-term resilience.
Oliver’s goal is simple. Help you move well, stay consistent, and feel confident in your body.
Kamala is a Physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and First Class Honours from Monash University. She is passionate about helping people feel confident in their bodies and supporting them to stay active long term.
Growing up playing basketball and netball, Kamala understands how important it is to feel strong, capable and confident doing the activities you enjoy.
With an evidence-based and supportive approach, Kamala focuses on education, strength-based rehabilitation and collaborative planning to help patients return to activity with confidence. She believes rehabilitation should feel clear, achievable and tailored to each individual, with a strong focus on long-term health and wellbeing.
Kamala has developed a special interest in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, helping them to build strength, improve bone health and feel comfortable exercising.
Through her experience as an intern at St Kilda Football Club, sports trainer at Ormond Amateur Football Club and physiotherapist at Hampton Rovers Football Club, Kamala has also developed a strong passion for injury prevention and the management of sporting injuries.
Outside the clinic, Kamala enjoys music, film and staying active with friends and family.
Anthony is an APA SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST who completed his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University.
Since graduating in 2002 Anthony has worked in a variety of sports and clinical settings, working with multiple stage performances including 'Wicked' the musical. Anthony is currently the Head Physiotherapist at Hampton Rovers Football Club, while also managing Southern Saints netball and Parkdale Vultures Super Rules.
Anthony has a special interest in sporting injuries and injury prevention, in particular the pelvis, hip & groin, joint hypermobility and dance related injuries, including pre-pointe assessments.
Anthony uses his extensive experience to tailor individually specific approach to rehabilitation, self-management strategies and education, providing a pathway from acute injury to return to sport or function.