Empowering Women’s Health Through Movement & Strength

In-studio exercise physiology at The Active Studio, plus access to specialist women’s health support online.

Tailored Support for Every Stage of Life With Your Choice of Service Delivery

In-Studio Exercise Physiology

Delivered at The Active Studio

We understand that women experience physical, hormonal and lifestyle changes throughout life and exercise should reflect that.

Our in-studio exercise physiology services are designed to support women across all stages, from adolescence through to post-menopause. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, recovering postpartum, rebuilding strength, or working toward general health and performance goals, personalised, evidence-based movement matters.

Sessions are delivered face-to-face by Accredited Exercise Physiologists who take the time to understand your goals, history and current capacity. We partner with you to create safe, structured programs that support long-term strength and wellbeing.

Meet Our Online EP

Specialist Women’s Health Support Delivered Remotely

To support women with more complex health needs, The Active Studio has partnered with Remote Control Exercise Physiology.

Remote Control EP is a specialist telehealth service delivering structured, evidence-based exercise physiology entirely online. This partnership allows women to access advanced women’s health expertise remotely while remaining connected to The Active Studio community.


Meet Courtenay

Courtenay Polock is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and women’s health specialist operating under Remote Control Exercise Physiology.

She has advanced training and extensive clinical experience in:

• Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain
• Pelvic floor dysfunction and prolapse
• PCOS and metabolic health
• Fertility and reproductive health
• Perimenopause and menopause

Her work focuses exclusively on women’s health, integrating pelvic health, hormonal physiology and pain science into structured strength programming. She develops individualised, progressive plans designed to support long-term symptom management and wellbeing.

How to Book

Appointments for specialist women’s health telehealth services are booked directly through Remote Control Exercise Physiology.

When booking, please select “The Active Studio” as your referral source. This ensures continuity of care and allows collaboration between services where appropriate.

You do not need to be an existing Active Studio member to access this pathway.

Pregnancy & Postpartum Exercise Physiology

 

Our Women’s Health Services

Pregnancy and post partum exercise

Safe, stage-specific movement through each trimester

Pelvic floor and core strength

Postnatal recovery and return to exercise

Support for abdominal separation and fatigue

Hormonal and reproductive health

Exercise support for PCOS, endometriosis, and irregular cycles

Energy and strength training for hormonal balance

Gentle movement to manage inflammation and fatigue

Menopause, osteopenia & bone health

Strength training to support bone density

Exercise plans tailored for osteoporosis prevention and management

Balance, mobility, and posture for long-term function

Chronic conditions and pain management

Support for chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, and autoimmune conditions

Strategies to move safely and consistently—even on your hard days

Education to help you understand your body and trust it again

Why work with an Exercise Physiologist?

Our Active EPs are qualified allied health professionals with expertise in women’s health, hormonal changes, and clinical movement prescription. Every session is:

✔ Backed by evidence
✔ Tailored to your body and life stage
✔ Focused on function, strength, and confidence

Whether you're new to exercise or returning after a health event, we’re here to guide you with empathy and clinical care.

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Client Testimonials

Into my 5th year now at the active studio and forever grateful to you for it. I would like to say how happy I am with Aaron as my instructor. I find him excellent. He has a lovely, quiet manner but still get the job done. He is well prepared for my sessions and really thinks about what I most need. He is patient, interested and encouraging. He’s definitely a good one!
Barb | Female 78yrs
Into my 5th year now at the active studio and forever grateful to you for it. I would like to say how happy I am with Aaron as my instructor. I find him excellent. He has a lovely, quiet manner but still get the job done. He is well prepared for my sessions and really thinks about what I most need. He is patient, interested and encouraging. He’s definitely a good one!
Barb | Female 78yrs
Barb | Female 78yrs
Everyday that I do this I’m so grateful for where I am. Last week, I had to lift something very heavy, around 20kg from the floor and walk it out to my car. I had that fear of, am I going to end up in excruciating pain from this. And I did it, and It was fine. I just feel like im getting stronger every day .
Kathy | Female 55yrs
Everyday that I do this I’m so grateful for where I am. Last week, I had to lift something very heavy, around 20kg from the floor and walk it out to my car. I had that fear of, am I going to end up in excruciating pain from this. And I did it, and It was fine. I just feel like im getting stronger every day
Kathy | Female 55yrs
Kathy | Female 55yrs
I had my 6monthly bloods and check in with my doctor and I was amazed. Besides my cholesterol, everything else was better than what it “should be ” for my age. Even my blood pressure. They told me the chemo that I had a few years ago wouldn’t allow me to get to 70 and I’m now a few months past that. You are literally keeping me alive!!
Leigh | Male 70yrs
I had my 6monthly bloods and check in with my doctor and I was amazed. Besides my cholesterol, everything else was better than what it “should be” for my age. Even my blood pressure. They told me the chemo that I had a few years ago wouldn’t allow me to get to 70 and I’m now a few months past that. You are literally keeping me alive!!
Leigh | Male 70yrs
Leigh | Male 70yrs

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