About SEPSA

Welcome to SEPSA

We help people reach their performance, training and health related goals. Our team of passionate Allied Health Professionals specialise in delivering exercise programs designed to help manage injury or illness and reach their sporting or exercise goals. 

What we do

We get people exercising with purpose and we do this by designing training programs that are matched to an individuals unique characteristics. We take into account medical history, lifestyle factors, exercise background and current movement abilities. We then match that information with complete understanding of what is needed to achieve your goals. Our experts then specialise in delivering exercise programs that will help you achieve more.  

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Exercise that’s designed for you.

Our clients include:

  • People looking to rehabilitate an injury.

  • People looking to manage an illness with exercise

  • Children playing sport

  • People with disabilities

  • Sport enthusiasts

  • Recreationally competitive athletes

  • Elite athletes

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Leaders in exercise, health & performance

Our mission is to give people the physical capabilities to do what they love most. We do this by:

Always putting the client first.

By combining the latest research with the clients’ needs, preferences and lifestyle.

Being collaborative and proactive.

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We work closely with other health professionals (Doctors, Physiotherapists & specialists) to ensure our clients receive a coordinated and proactive service.

Harnessing new technology.

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We pride ourselves on using industry leading technology to help us assess, prescribe and monitor exercise.

Meet our SEPSA team

Meet Chris Rawling, the founder of SEPSA.  Chris has the rare skill of being able to combine exercise for rehabilitation, with a holistic understanding of how to improve sporting performance. Over the last decade Chris has helped thousands of people move and perform better. 

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Chris Rawling | Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Meet Chris, our founding Director and leading Exercise Physiologist. Chris is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Associate Lecturer at Flinders University. As a practitioner, Chris prides himself on being able to combine the latest research & principles of best practice for each client’s unique circumstance and individual goal. His working mantra is “being able to give people the physical capabilities to do what they love the most”. Chris’ main passions in his field are working with athletes of all abilities (Recreational to elite) and complex rehabilitation cases.

Chris has a strong background in sport being a retired professional Triathlete and endurance sport enthusiast. Not only does he front SEPSA but owns a triathlon company, Flow Endurance with a community of around 100 people. 

In his downtime (what downtime you say?), Chris is a devoted father and husband. His favourite part of the week is coming home to the sounds of “DAD” and little feet running down the hallway to greet him.

If you are ready to take on your next challenge or cant seem to find the right path for your fitness journey Chris is the man to support you.

Chantel Branford ‘aka Chan’ | Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Chantel is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a strong background in Strength and Conditioning (S&C) coaching. Joining the SEPSA team, Chantel is most excited to combine her knowledge in S&C and passion for holistic health to work with a diverse range of ages and abilities.

Chantel is passionate about building meaningful connections with her clients and finds excitement in the uniqueness of every individual’s health and fitness journey.

Chantel has a long-time background in sport, transitioning from a competitive dancer (of 18+ years) to a track sprinter (anything short and fast).

When Chantel is out of office, well, the gym is quite literally her second home. Apart from a brutal strength session, she’s your classic ‘enjoys walks on the beach with an almond latte’ kind of girl.

If you have performance, fitness or health and lifestyle goals, Chantel is the practitioner here to support you.

Do you have a question? Book a FREE chat with one of our expert coaches!

Discovery consultations are available for new clients interested in finding out more about our services, for current athletes looking to discuss their goals, and for anyone seeking advice from one of our expert coaches.