Qualified exercise professionals for bone health.
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Qualified exercise professionals for bone health.

The Viva BodyStrength team combines musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Pilates training and osteoporosis education to provide individualised care and specialised group exercise.

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2001
practice established
5
class ability levels
18
participants maximum
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Evidence-based practice with expertise and empathy.

Viva BodyStrength teachers provide individualised care for osteoporosis management and specialised group classes for people with low bone density.

Monique Kurki

Monique Kurki

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and accredited Osteoporosis Educator

  • Established Viva BodyStrength in 2001.
  • Masters Degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
  • 40 years' experience as a physiotherapist in private practice and public hospitals.
  • Has taught undergraduate and postgraduate students in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
  • Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction and more than 25 years teaching Pilates Method training.
Kathryn Crawford

Kathryn Crawford

Physiotherapist and Pilates-trained class instructor

  • UK-trained physiotherapist with musculoskeletal experience in private practice and public hospitals.
  • Advanced certification in the McKenzie Method.
  • Extensive APPI Pilates training.
  • Leads classes emphasising core strength, flexibility, balance and bone health.

Care that is specific to bone health.

Programs emphasise bone loading, innovative balance training and muscle strengthening for osteoporosis.

  • Individualised care for osteoporosis management and rehabilitation
  • Specialised group exercise classes for low bone density
  • Education to reduce falls and fracture risk
  • Exercise modifications matched to participant needs
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