Bridging The Gap Between Health and Performance.
At SEPSA, we don’t treat rehabilitation and training as separate processes, and we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all programs. Instead, we focus on building confidence, movement capacity, and progression through evidence based exercise. Delivered through exercise programs that are individualised, purposeful and designed to work in real life.
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Athletic Performance
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Lower Back Pain
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Tendinopathy
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Bursitis
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Bone Stress
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Return To Sport
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Arthritis
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Diabetes (Type 1 , Type 2)
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Neurological Conditions
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Post Surgery
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Osteoporosis
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High Blood Pressure
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High Cholesterol
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Body Composition
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Autoimmune Conditions
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Athletic Performance - Lower Back Pain - Tendinopathy - Bursitis - Bone Stress - Return To Sport - Arthritis - Diabetes (Type 1 , Type 2) - Neurological Conditions - Post Surgery - Osteoporosis - High Blood Pressure - High Cholesterol - Body Composition - Autoimmune Conditions -
Our story:
From the beginning, the vision has been to create a place where people feel supported at every stage of their journey. Whether someone is new to exercise, managing a chronic condition, recovering from injury, or chasing a performance goal, our approach remains the same: Start with understanding, build strong foundations, then progress capacity.
Over the years, SEPSA has grown into a team based practice working with thousands of individuals. From everyday people looking to move better, to athletes and busy professionals who need flexible, high quality coaching.
SEPSA isn’t about quick fixes.
It’s about helping people train with confidence, building capacity and trust in their bodies, to achieve outcomes that last.
What We Offer:
Exercise Physiology:
Individualised, evidence-based exercise support for people managing injuries, chronic conditions, or health concerns.
Coaching (SEPSAOnTheGO):
Our most flexible coaching service, trusted by busy professionals, rehab clients, and performance-driven individuals who want results that fit real life.
Athletic Development:
Performance focused training for athletes of all levels, designed to build strength, speed, resilience, and long-term development across sport and life.
DVA / Medicare / NDIS Services:Accredited Exercise Physiology services supporting individuals with eligible funding, focused on safe, structured exercise for health, function, and independence.
Our Values:
At SEPSA, our values guide how we work with every individual, from first contact through to longterm progression. They shape our decisions, our services, and the way we support people to move better, perform at their best and live well.
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No two people move, train, or live the same way. We take the time to understand the individual in front of us. Their health, goals, lifestyle, and considerations the design exercise that fits them, not a generic template.
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Every program we deliver is grounded in current evidence and clinical reasoning. Exercise is prescribed with purpose, to ensured it’s matched to the goals and appropriate for where each person is right now.
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Progression That Lasts
We focus on sustainable and long term progress, not quick fixes. Our approach supports continued development, long-term performance, and education, so outcomes continue well beyond individual sessions or blocks of training.
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We don’t separate rehabilitation from progression or health from performance. We believe strong foundations support both by helping people; prevent, recover, build capacity, and perform with confidence.
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Life changes — priorities shift, stress fluctuates, and capacity varies. We’ve designed our services to adapt, whether through in-person care, small group training, or flexible coaching models like SEPSA OnTheGo.
Meet the team
Chris Rawling
Chantel Branford
Chris Rawling | Accredited Exercise Physiologist/Applied Sport Scientist
Meet Chris, our founding Director and leading Exercise Physiologist. Chris is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Applied Sport Scientist and 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.
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/ASCA Lvl2 Strength & Conditioning Coach
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.