Caloundra · Clinic Team Leader and Senior EP
Ben
Senior Exercise Physiologist & Clinic Team Leader
Ben supports older adults to build strength, improve balance, maintain independence and keep enjoying the quality of life they deserve.
Exercise Physiology
Build confidence around bone health exercise, starting with the right pathway.
If you are interested in bone health exercise but want to know the right assessment and class pathway first, call and talk it through before anything is booked.
- Assessment comes before any class recommendation
- Licensed Onero delivery is explained where relevant on this page
- Class pathway and funding context are checked before the next step
Where are you starting from?
Clinicians
Meet the clinicians for Onero and Bone Health Classes.
Start with the people behind the service. Avanti publishes approved profiles here as clinician bios and photos are supplied.
Hobsons Bay and Cheltenham · Senior Team Lead and Accredited EP
Ethan
Senior Team Lead & Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Ethan supports people at Avanti Hobsons Bay and Cheltenham with warm, respectful Exercise Physiology and a practical focus on making allied health feel accessible.
Caloundra · Exercise Physiologist
Olivia
Exercise Physiologist
Olivia helps people build confidence through movement, create healthier habits and make exercise feel enjoyable while still working toward meaningful goals.
Caloundra · Exercise Physiologist
Steve
Exercise Physiologist
Steve supports people with chronic musculoskeletal pain, compensation patterns, exercise confidence and the relationship between movement and the brain.
Cheltenham · Women's health and menopause
Catherine
Exercise Physiologist
Catherine supports women through and after menopause, including pelvic health concerns, with evidence-based exercise that builds strength, confidence and independence.
Mackay · Exercise Physiologist
Cara
Exercise Physiologist
Cara helps clients recognise progress in everyday life through exercise that builds strength, confidence and capability.
Mackay · Exercise Physiologist
Erin
Exercise Physiologist
Erin helps people move with confidence, stay independent and keep doing the things they love through genuine, relationship-led support.
Southport · Clinic Team Leader & Senior Exercise Physiologist
Ashlee
Clinic Team Leader & Senior Exercise Physiologist
Ashlee supports people who are exercising for the first time, helping them understand movement as medicine in an approachable way.
Southport · Senior Exercise Physiologist
Dirk
Senior Exercise Physiologist
Dirk supports people living with Parkinson’s disease, dementia and other neurological conditions to stay active, independent and engaged in life.
Southport · Exercise Physiologist
Fanny
Exercise Physiologist
Fanny helps clients build strength, improve fitness and move with confidence, with interests in cardiovascular health and lower back pain.
Southport · Exercise Physiologist
Joshua
Exercise Physiologist
Joshua helps clients improve strength, confidence and physical function for everyday life, drawing on a background in bodybuilding and powerlifting.
Southport · Exercise Physiologist
Tanner
Exercise Physiologist
Tanner supports osteoporosis management, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and healthy ageing across classes, one-on-one sessions and floor support.
3 allied health disciplines
6 clinics across QLD and VIC
NDIS Medicare, DVA, WorkCover and aged-care options
One enquiry so Avanti can call back with the next step
Who this is for
Adults who want bone health exercise support, with a clear first step for new participants and a faster path for returning members.
Avanti confirms whether it is the right service, which funding may apply, where sessions can happen, and what to do next.
- New participants start with a 1:1 EP assessment
- Returning members can book their next class directly
- Cheltenham runs a separate Bone Health Class, not the Onero program
The evidence behind Onero
Onero is built on published bone-health research, delivered under clinical supervision.
For people who have just been told they have low bone density, the first barrier is often fear. Avanti explains the evidence, then checks whether this pathway is suitable before any class step.
LIFTMOR and Onero evidence
74% gained lumbar spine bone density
Reported after 12 months of supervised Onero training in the clinical evidence reviewed for Avanti.
Avanti outcomes data
451 participants tracked over 12 months
Mean lumbar spine BMD improved by 3% across Avanti Onero participants in the supplied clinical outcomes data.
Safety record
1 injury in 6,612 supervised weeks
The published clinical research reports one training-related injury across 6,612 combined weeks of supervised training.
JBMR Top 5 Paper
Recognised by a leading bone journal
The research behind Onero was named a Top 5 Attention Grabbing Paper by the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research in 2017.
ESSA Practitioner Award
Recognised at Research to Practice
Three-year findings from The Bone Clinic won the Practitioner Award at the 2018 ESSA Research to Practice meeting.
Licensed delivery
Evidence first, clinically supervised
Avanti explains the evidence and assessment pathway while exercise programming is delivered by trained clinicians in supervised classes.
Read the source research
LIFTMOR randomized controlled trial
The published Journal of Bone and Mineral Research trial compared supervised high-intensity resistance and impact training with a low-intensity home exercise program in postmenopausal women with low bone mass.
Download the journal articleIndividual outcomes vary. Avanti confirms clinical suitability through an Exercise Physiology assessment, and you should consult your primary care provider to understand treatment options.
Is it safe for me?
Stronger bones start with the right exercise and the right supervision.
It is natural to feel uncertain about higher-intensity training with an osteoporosis or osteopenia diagnosis. Avanti starts with an Exercise Physiology assessment so your history, scan or referral context, co-existing conditions and confidence can be checked before any class step.
Assessment before class
Every new participant starts by asking about a 1:1 Exercise Physiology assessment, not by jumping straight into a group session.
Clinically supervised
Onero is delivered under clinical supervision by appropriately trained health professionals, with loads and progressions monitored.
Scaled to you
Your clinician reviews the starting point and adjusts the pathway to suit your ability, history and confidence as you improve.
Choose your location
Each location has its own bone health page.
Select the closest Avanti location. Cheltenham is labelled separately as Bone Health Classes because it is not the Onero program.
Book your place at Avanti
Ready to take action on your bone health?
Choose your path. New participants start with an assessment question; returning members can book their next class directly.
New participant
Ask about the 1:1 EP assessment step
Before joining a group class, Avanti checks health history, location, funding questions and whether this is the right pathway.
Returning member
Book your next class
If you already attend, this is a direct booking link for your next class.
Book your next classLive class options
See upcoming Onero classes from Nookal.
Returning members can check the current sessions here, then finish the booking in Nookal. New participants should start with the assessment enquiry above.
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Times are local to the clinic. Availability can change while you are booking.
For GPs and referrers
A clearer pathway for patients with low bone mass questions.
Send the referral context, scan or health-history details you have. Avanti can confirm whether the assessment, class pathway, location and funding details are appropriate.
- Referral or scan context if available
- Preferred Avanti location
- Any funding or private health questions to check
- Preferred Onero location
Questions
Onero / Bone Health questions
Yes. New participants should speak with Avanti so assessment needs, class options and next steps can be checked before joining a group class.
Fees depend on the service and your funding pathway. Tell Avanti your funding type in the enquiry and they'll explain the relevant costs up front.
Class days and times vary by clinic and are confirmed when you enquire. Tell Avanti your preferred location and the local team sends the current options.
Cheltenham runs a separate Bone Health Class pathway, not the Onero program. If you choose Cheltenham, Avanti will direct you to the local bone health assessment or class option.
Start with an enquiry. Avanti can confirm the assessment step and what information the Exercise Physiologist needs before you join a class.
Program and class details are confirmed directly by Avanti. The public page avoids publishing class programming, exercise selection, or session structure.
Start with an enquiry. Avanti will confirm the service, location, funding option, and whether an appointment or class is the right next step. Asking doesn't commit you to anything.
Many people use NDIS, a Medicare referral, DVA, WorkCover, aged-care funding or private funds. Which applies depends on your situation and the service - tell Avanti what you have and they'll confirm it with you.
Next step
Ask about an assessment or book a class
Mention that this is a bone health class enquiry, your preferred location, and any referral or health-history context Avanti should know before an assessment discussion.
Onero and Bone Health Classes
Check the assessment pathway first so you know what information the Exercise Physiologist needs before any class step.
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Tell Avanti what's going on. Who needs support, where, and the main concern - in your own words.
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Avanti comes back to you. The team confirms the right service, clinician and funding option before any appointment is set.
3
You decide. Asking doesn't commit you to anything.
Useful details
- Preferred location
- Referral, scan, diagnosis, or health-history context you are comfortable sharing
- Funding or private health questions you want Avanti to check
Regions we service:Caloundra, Southport, Townsville and Mackay in QLD; Hobsons Bay and Cheltenham (confirm first) in VIC.