About Us

Our Number one focus is on you

Achieving Long-term Health And Wellness

How are we different to all of the other practitioners that have failed you? While they’re getting caught up on hardware, we’re looking at software, They’re stuck on structure, we’re focused on function. We help you rebuild your function with the hardest thing you do well as the foundation instead of getting distracted by things you can’t do.

It is a different approach. It works.

Why Us

We Are Different

 We interpret the latest scientific research for you and weave it into your program. Our brand of ‘high value’ health care teaches you what you need to know and filters out everything that is unhelpful. We guide by the side, imparting the understanding you require to move you past your injury, or illness, or the recurring niggle curtailing your training program . . . . . . or life.

engineer a solution

The EP Group ‘learn it all’ mentality

We are guided by the latest developments in evidence-based practice and commit to the continuing education of our employees through recognised and respected professional development programs. Our average level of experience across our practitioners is 14 years!

We are not slaves to any one method, we cast our net widely to gain a broad understanding of the principles to engineer a solution specific to your needs.

We strive to embody the precept ‘think like a scientist, act like a coach’.

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our team

Practitioners

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Brad Taylor
Senior Exercise Physiologist

Brad is an Exercise Physiologist with 23 years’ experience in helping clients restore function and get back to doing what they love. He has lectured in Sport, Health Management and Exercise Science at a tertiary level and consults to all manner of companies from small businesses and Government departments to multinationals in a range of health-related areas, such as work-injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, developing and implementing health initiatives, stress management and work conditioning. He is trained in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Ginastica Natural and his fascination with Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) has seen him continue to explore a vast array of different movement practices, ideas and techniques that he can draw on to deliver the most efficient and effective programs for his clients

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Molly Lowther
Exercise Oncology Specialist

Molly is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with over 8 years’ experience, working in private clinics from Perth to Melbourne. She specialises in exercise programs for Cancer patients and survivors and completed her Masters in Exercise Oncology mid 2021. She has also developed a strong reputation working with NDIS and Third Party Insurers. She is passionate about expanding her knowledge base and has been accredited in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Trauma-Informed Exercise Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Exercise Oncology and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) treatment to ensure the best outcome for her clients. Molly believes education is a critical component to her clients achieving their goals and strives to ensure her clients understand ‘why’ specific treatment plans are prescribed. She is an extremely diligent professional who works hard to tailor exercise-based solutions to the specific needs of each individual client.

Molly is available for consultations at our South Yarra Clinic.
Call (03) 9029 5590 to book a consultation with Molly.

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Marcelle Malan
Senior Exercise Physiologist

Marcelle has honed her unique approach over 20 years in the Rehab and Strength and Conditioning field. With a knowledge that spans a collection of different movement practices. She is particularly inventive and is determined to not only deliver the best outcome for her clients, but to make sure she can inject an element of ‘play’ into the process. While the focus of her work is on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, auto-immune disorders, oncology, mental health and stress physiology it is not unusual for an exercise consultation with Marcelle to take a direction that involves balloons, sand bells, grappling bags, rings, wooden clubs and other non-traditional exercise equipment.

She enjoys educating her clients and challenging their views on what “good health” is to them. She is relentless in helping people pursue their desired rehabilitation outcomes and continually searches for the latest evidence-based practices to add another dimension to the recovery process.In recent times, Marcelle has become a subject matter expert in Women’s Physiology in relation to the effects of Menstrual cycles, perimenopause and menopause on training and performance.She regularly hosts live and on-line seminars and workshops on this topic attended by general public and health and fitness professionals from all over the world.

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Exercise Physiologist - Ebony

Ebony Crighton
Exercise Physiologist

A highly skilled clinician with comprehensive expertise across complex rehabilitation cases, Ebony combines deep scientific knowledge with innovative problem-solving to help clients overcome persistent health challenges. Her compassionate approach and clinical creativity have transformed outcomes for patients managing chronic conditions and neurological disorders.

 

Neurological Rehabilitation Focus:

🧠 Evidence-Based Interventions for:
– Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson’s Disease
– Stroke Recovery
– Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
– Brain/Spinal Cord Injuries

 

Clinical Distinctions:

  
💡 Creative Strategist: Develops breakthrough solutions for stubborn rehabilitation barriers
📚 Advanced Training: Highly trained in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS)
🤝 Exceptional Patient Connection: Builds trust and motivation through warm, engaging care
🏥 Holistic Approach: Addresses both physical function and quality of life

 

“Neurological challenges may change how we move, but they don’t define what’s possible – my role is to help each client discover their path forward.”

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Exercise Physiology Practice Manager - Cliff

Cliff Davis
Practice Manager

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Lauren Coutlemanis
Exercise Physiologist

Lauren has a complex understanding of the impact that back pain, persistent shoulder issues and recurring knee pain have on quality of life and develops simple, but highly individualised strategies to assist people to overcome these conditions.  Her passion lies in guiding her client’s return to the activities they love, whether it be competitive sport, social golf, gardening, or walking with friends.

Lauren is a master at helping individuals develop exercise habits that are manageable, sustainable and realistic. Lauren utilises the neuroscience behind habit formation and behaviour change to deliver long term impact.  Many lifestyle conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, PCOS, etc can be managed or cured through a sustainable exercise program.

Adept at both ends of the functional spectrum, Lauren has obtained extensive experience in the Sports Rehabilitation and Strength and Conditioning area.  As a result, she is regularly sought after by AFLW and VFLW players along with junior elite athletes in swimming and surfing. She has a special interest area of running sports, and utilises a variety of holistic biomechanical, motor control and strength techniques to help runners improve performance and prevent/recover from persistent and recurring injury and pain.

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Mark Charalambous
Exercise Physiologist

With Master’s-level clinical expertise and over 5 years of leadership in community health, Mark is a dynamic Accredited Exercise Physiologist dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based exercise medicine. His work with the City of Yarra has established him as a trusted authority in designing and delivering high-impact exercise programs for diverse populations—from older adults to those managing complex health conditions.

 

Specializations & Impact:

 
🎗️ Exercise Oncology: Supporting cancer patients in rebuilding strength and resilience
🧠 Mental Health Integration: Bridging physical activity and psychological well-being
💪 Resilient Aging: Pioneering strategies to maintain vitality in later life
⚕️ Advanced Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Trained in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), utilizing cutting-edge neurodevelopmental approaches to restore optimal movement patterns.

 

Mark’s approach combines cutting-edge research with compassionate care, empowering clients to surpass their perceived limitations. His programs have helped hundreds of individuals—from sedentary beginners to chronic disease patients—unlock measurable improvements in mobility, endurance, and quality of life.

 

“Movement is medicine—and my mission is to make it accessible to everybody, at every stage of life.”

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