Exercise is an essential component in cancer care.

We help you manage side effects and improve outcomes—during and after treatment. 

Exercise is an essential component in cancer care.

We help you manage side effects and improve outcomes—during and after treatment. 

Our Mission

Our Mission

Engaging in safe and appropriate exercise throughout your journey with cancer will have an incredibly beneficial impact on your wellbeing. Our goal is to help you make exercise a positive focus in your life so you can live your best life throughout treatment and beyond.

Focus on something you can control.

Realise the many benefits that exercise has for people with a cancer diagnosis.

Receive a safe and effective exercise program tailored to individual needs. Using vast clinical experience and specialist skills we design a safe and effective exercise regime according to your individual needs.

Be supported and guided by experienced clinicians who understand oncology. Relationships are important to us. In our first session we spend time getting to know you and better understand your situation and discuss what a good support structure looks like for you. We will be with you from the beginning and offer as much or as little guidance as you need to ensure you live your best life throughout treatment and beyond.

Take the opportunity to join a supportive network with like-minded people.

The Benefits

Improve

Mood, self-esteem, sleep, and fatigue

Ability to overcome limitations/hurdles/obstacles

Maintenance of healthy weight

A new way to meet people and socialise

Response to treatment
- For some cancers

Recovery from treatment by strengthening bones, increasing energy, and adding mobility and balance

Reduce

Risk and severity of side effects of cancer treatments

Complications from surgery and time in hospital

Negative effects by focusing on things you can control

Stress, anxiety and depression

Risk of developing issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis and T2 diabetes

Risk of some cancers coming back including breast, prostate, bowel and endometrial (uterine) cancers

Info Flyer

Exercise is important for everyone, but it plays a crucial role for people with cancer. This is a quick reference flyer on the benefits of exercise that can be put up in a clinic, home, or anywhere useful.

Advocacy Relationships

Our expertise in Exercise Oncology has been recognised by invited contributions to the following highly impactful projects and organisations:

Olivia Newton-John

Session Types - With all of our programs, you can choose between exercising one-on-one, as part of a group class, or independently.

We welcome people from all walks of life at MEPG/MBC. If you would like to join one of our oncology specific groups but have a different gender identity than stated below, please contact reception to discuss the most suitable class.

One on One Session

Exercising one on one with an Accredited Exercise Physiologist has many benefits:

  • Supervised in our studio

  • Access to all our equipment

  • Ensuring correct technique

  • Appropriate progressions

  • Regular modifications

  • Variety of exercise

  • Motivating

  • Less cost per session.

  • Rebates available

Using the latest software, we can monitor you completing your exercise program between one on one sessions, allowing us to support you through your home or local gym based program remotely.

You may be eligible for a medicare rebate if you have a Care Plan through your GP, or rebates through your private health fund.

One on One Session

Exercising one on one with an Accredited Exercise Physiologist has many benefits:

  • Supervised in our studio

  • Access to all our equipment

  • Ensuring correct technique

  • Appropriate progressions

  • Regular modifications

  • Variety of exercise

  • Motivating

  • Less cost per session.

  • Rebates available

Using the latest software, we can monitor you completing your exercise program between one on one sessions, allowing us to support you through your home or local gym based program remotely.

You may be eligible for a medicare rebate if you have a Care Plan through your GP, or rebates through your private health fund.

MOTO: Men’s Oncology Group Class

MOTO (noun) movement; manner of movement; particularly, movement with increased rapidity.
Let’s get moving gentleman! Keep strong & fit with our supportive & spirited men’s group.

Exercise can assist, in many ways, with symptoms of cancer treatments & help you lead a more active life in your recovery. In Australia, 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with some form of cancer by the age of 75.

Engage in your personalised exercise program with the support and guidance of our amazing AEP team in a small group class. Class sizes are limited to ensure individual attention.

The pyschosocial benefits of exercising in a group are enormous. Come and find where you belong.

  • Great way to share knowledge and experiences with others

  • Develop social connections to others in similar situations

  • Using Exercise Physiologists and their knowledge as an educational resource

  • Great for improving your mental and emotional wellbeing  

This group class is suitable for men with any cancer diagnosis, suitable for all stages of active treatment or recovery*.  Come join the other fellas, have a chat, exercise, bond.

*Clearance from your specialist may be required or 1:1 sessions may be more suitable. Speak to your EP or your oncologist. 

All group participants must undergo an assessment with us prior to commencing in the class. Please contact reception to set up an appointment. (03) 98132189

MOTO: Men’s Oncology Group Class

MOTO (noun) movement; manner of movement; particularly, movement with increased rapidity.
Let’s get moving gentleman! Keep strong & fit with our supportive & spirited men’s group.

Exercise can assist, in many ways, with symptoms of cancer treatments & help you lead a more active life in your recovery. In Australia, 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with some form of cancer by the age of 75.

Engage in your personalised exercise program with the support and guidance of our amazing AEP team in a small group class. Class sizes are limited to ensure individual attention.

The pyschosocial benefits of exercising in a group are enormous. Come and find where you belong.

  • Great way to share knowledge and experiences with others

  • Develop social connections to others in similar situations

  • Using Exercise Physiologists and their knowledge as an educational resource

  • Great for improving your mental and emotional wellbeing  

This group class is suitable for men with any cancer diagnosis, suitable for all stages of active treatment or recovery*.  Come join the other fellas, have a chat, exercise, bond.

*Clearance from your specialist may be required or 1:1 sessions may be more suitable. Speak to your EP or your oncologist. 

All group participants must undergo an assessment with us prior to commencing in the class. Please contact reception to set up an appointment. (03) 98132189

BEYOND: Women’s Oncology Group Class

BEYOND (preposition); to the further side of something.
Let’s get moving ladies! We welcome you to come and exercise in a safe, accepting environment & support each other with every repetition.

Exercise can assist, in many ways, with symptoms of cancer treatments & help you lead a more active life in your recovery. In Australia, 1 in 4 women will be diagnosed with some form of cancer by the age of 75.

Engage in your personalised exercise program with the support and guidance of our amazing AEP team in a small group class. Class sizes are limited to ensure individual attention.

The pyschosocial benefits of exercising in a group are enormous. Come and find where you belong.

  • Great way to share knowledge and experiences with others

  • Develop social connections to others in similar situations

  • Using Exercise Physiologists and their knowledge as an educational resource

  • Great for improving your mental and emotional wellbeing

This group class is suitable for women with any cancer diagnosis, suitable for all stages of active treatment or recovery*.

*Clearance from your specialist may be required or 1:1 sessions may be more suitable. Speak to your EP or your oncologist.

All group participants must undergo an assessment with us prior to commencing in the class. Please contact reception to set up an appointment. (03) 98132189

BEYOND: Women’s Oncology Group Class

BEYOND (preposition); to the further side of something.
Let’s get moving ladies! We welcome you to come and exercise in a safe, accepting environment & support each other with every repetition.

Exercise can assist, in many ways, with symptoms of cancer treatments & help you lead a more active life in your recovery. In Australia, 1 in 4 women will be diagnosed with some form of cancer by the age of 75.

Engage in your personalised exercise program with the support and guidance of our amazing AEP team in a small group class. Class sizes are limited to ensure individual attention.

The pyschosocial benefits of exercising in a group are enormous. Come and find where you belong.

  • Great way to share knowledge and experiences with others

  • Develop social connections to others in similar situations

  • Using Exercise Physiologists and their knowledge as an educational resource

  • Great for improving your mental and emotional wellbeing

This group class is suitable for women with any cancer diagnosis, suitable for all stages of active treatment or recovery*.

*Clearance from your specialist may be required or 1:1 sessions may be more suitable. Speak to your EP or your oncologist.

All group participants must undergo an assessment with us prior to commencing in the class. Please contact reception to set up an appointment. (03) 98132189

MEDITATION

Discover the myriad benefits of Mindfulness Meditation.

From promoting calmness and focus to recognising and managing stress responses. Whether you're coping with trauma or seeking personal growth, meditation offers invaluable support. As an accredited teacher with over two decades of experience, I offer an eight-week beginner's course designed to cultivate a lifelong practice.

Join a nurturing, small-group setting with weekly guided sessions, home practices, and resources for continued growth.

Sessions are held at Studio 3A, Melbourne Exercise Physiology Group, Camberwell. For inquiries or enrollment, contact Emma at ecfinster@gmail.com or 0402 231 024.

Please check out Emma’s introductory meditation talk here: Meditation is for Everyone.

This group class is suitable for all patients.

MEDITATION

Discover the myriad benefits of Mindfulness Meditation.

From promoting calmness and focus to recognising and managing stress responses. Whether you're coping with trauma or seeking personal growth, meditation offers invaluable support. As an accredited teacher with over two decades of experience, I offer an eight-week beginner's course designed to cultivate a lifelong practice.

Join a nurturing, small-group setting with weekly guided sessions, home practices, and resources for continued growth.

Sessions are held at Studio 3A, Melbourne Exercise Physiology Group, Camberwell. For inquiries or enrollment, contact Emma at ecfinster@gmail.com or 0402 231 024.

Please check out Emma’s introductory meditation talk here: Meditation is for Everyone.

This group class is suitable for all patients.

Class Timetable

How Our Group Classes Work
  • Run by highly experienced Accredited Exercise Physiologists.

  • Capped at 6 participants for personalised attention and comprehensive supervision.

  • Each participant follows their own tailor-made program designed to suit their individual needs.

Group Class Term Timing

Term 1: January, February & March
Term 2: April, May & June
Term 3: July, August & September
Term 4: October, November & December

Key Information
  • The GLA:D program can be completed in any type of group class.

  • UPLIFT and TRAVEL FIT classes are coming to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Resources

There are many helpful videos, articles, websites, podcasts, and more that can help you on your journey. Here are some useful links to get you started. Refer to the labels and descriptions to find what is relevant for you.

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Ready to get started? We are too.

MELBOURNE

EXERCISE

PHYSIOLOGY

GROUP

(03) 9813 2189

2024 Melbourne Exercise Physiology Group

Ready to get started? We are too.

MELBOURNE

EXERCISE

PHYSIOLOGY

GROUP

(03) 9813 2189

2024 Melbourne Exercise Physiology Group