Mitchell Parr
Mitchell Parr
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Bio
I grew up in Canberra with a strong passion for sport, particularly basketball. That changed when I suffered an ACL injury that kept me off the court for more than 12 months. I did everything I could to return to the sport I loved, but when I eventually made it back, it never quite felt the same. I couldn’t compete at the level I once had, and I began to realise that returning from injury was about much more than simply getting the body moving again.
During this time, I began studying Exercise Physiology, initially with the goal of working with athletes. However, experiencing an extended period of rehabilitation firsthand completely changed the way I viewed health, fitness and recovery. I became fascinated not only by the body’s ability to recover, but by everything that comes with the process, the frustration, uncertainty, loss of identity and resilience required to rebuild.
Today, I’m back playing social basketball, but with a very different perspective on what performance means. My own experience has shaped the way I approach my work as an Exercise Physiologist. I combine evidence-based practice with an understanding that every person who walks through the door has a unique story, and that their experience extends far beyond their injury, diagnosis or condition.
My goal is to help people move with confidence again, whether that means returning to sport, managing a chronic condition, improving their strength and fitness, or simply becoming more active and healthy.
I’ve also learnt that recovery doesn’t always mean getting back to exactly where you started. Sometimes, it means building a stronger, healthier and more confident version of yourself than you ever expected. Being able to support people through that journey is what makes Exercise Physiology so meaningful to me.
Qualifications
- Bachelor in Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation
- ESSA Accredited Exercise Scientist and Exercise Physiologist
- ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
Location
Castle Hill, Penrith
