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CARLA RICCOBON / Accredited Exercise Physiologst
Carla is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist and works across both the Gordon and Dee Why Active Seniors Health Centres. She also tutors in Exercise Physiology at the Australian Catholic University and provides rehabilitation exercises at the Hills Private Hospital. Carla is passionate about improving health outcomes for seniors through education, exercise and the maintenance of active and healthy lifestyles. In her spare time Carla loves to stay healthy and active by going to the gym and adventuring with Honey, her cattle dog x kelpie.

AISHANI ARUR/ Accredited Exercise Physiologst
Aishani is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist working at our Dee Why and Gordon Centre's. Her desire to become an exercise physiologist working with seniors began with her own health journey, where she realised how daunting the fitness industry could be to people who have never exercised before. Her goal is to make exercise fun and enjoyable for people from all walks of life, and she enjoys building relationships with all of her patients. In her spare time, she enjoys classical Indian dancing, both putting on performances and competing, which she has been doing for over 10 years.

SARAH MATTHEWS / Accredited Exercise Physiologst
Sarah is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist working at our Dee Why Centre. She is passionate about lifestyle medicine, using her love of exercise and nutrition to educate and assist seniors in enjoying movement and living healthy, happy lives. As a new resident to the Northern Beaches herself, Sarah is exploring different ways to be active in the community, from coastal walks, to team sports and surf lifesaving.

CHIARA ARIAS/ Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Chiara is an ESSA accredited exercise physiologist at our Dee Why centre. She strives in helping people achieve their exercise goals, and is a strong believer in the power of exercise. Chiara has a passion for functional strength and flexibility training. Growing up on the Northern Beaches she enjoys going to the beach, baking and spending quality time with friends, family and her little dog Romeo.