Who We Are
Our Purpose
Through the delivery and design of tailored-made exercise to prevent and treat chronic illness and injury, Sydney Injury Specialists provides everyone and anyone the opportunity to reconnect, improve and instil confidence to one’s self so a fulfilling life can be achieved.
Sydney Injury Specialists was created for you. For you to be in a supportive community where we can come together and learn what you want to achieve and how. Whether it’s bouncing back from an ACL injury, Diabetes management, or wanting to be able to do chin ups, we will have the resources, passion and knowledge to make sure you achieve those goals. All of our exercise management plans are evidence-based and created by accredited health professionals that are centred around you.
Matisse Hasler
Director and Exercise Physiologist
Health and sport has always been an integral part of my life and being an exercise physiologist allowed me to bring passion into my career. Being an elite athlete allowed me to become an athletics coach for the Special Olympics which cultivated my passion to help other people improve their movement through exercise. From there I completed a degree in Exercise Physiology (Honours) which allowed me to gain experience in many opportunities.
From there, I wanted to create a supportive environment where people can be educated about the benefits of exercise. Therefore, in 2021 I founded Sydney Injury Specialists to allow people across the scale to experience exercise in a safe, enjoyable manner to improve their wellbeing.
Qualifications
– Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) Hons
– ASCA Level 1
– Cert 3 Group Fitness
– First Aid
– Fitness Australia Pre and Post Natal Course
– Owner/Director of Sydney Injury Specialists
Specialities
– Pre and Post Natal and Women’s Health.
– Incorporating biomechanics into improving performance.
– Chronic pain.
Clare Belfanti (On Maternity Leave)
Exercise Physiologist
Clare grew up in the Blue Mountains, playing representative level netball, touch football and most recently Rugby Sevens. Clare has always valued exercise, especially strength training and considers it a vital part of health and wellbeing. She believes movement is medicine especially when it comes to managing injuries and negotiating the changes that occur as we progress through life’s stages.
Clare strives to continually improve her clinical knowledge so she can provide her clients with the best advice, treatment, and training. Clare completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science. After realising the importance of exercise and its role in the management and promotion of health and performance she went on to study a Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology.
Since graduating Clare has spent time working in Private Practice where she worked closely with Physiotherapists, GPs and Specialists. Clare has a strong understanding of rehabilitation timelines, and wealth of experience working with individuals managing and treating acute and chronic conditions.
Clare has a strong understanding of rehabilitation timelines and years of experience working with people managing both acute injuries and chronic health conditions. She know everyone’s goals are different and her focus is on helping you better understand your body, your injury or condition, and how exercise can support you to feel and function at your best.
Qualifications
– Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
– Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology
– First Aid
– Clinical Reformer Pilates
– Sports Medicine Australia – Level 1 Sports Trainer
Areas of expertise
– Injury rehabilitation – pre- and post-operative care
– Strength and conditioning – return to sport and performance enhancement
– Chronic disease management – including diabetes and osteoporosis
– Lower limb and lumbar spine injury recovery
– Exercise during pregnancy and postpartum.