Nathan McGrath
Senior Exercise PhysiologistNathan is one of two Senior Exercise Physiologists at MTP Health, with eight years in the industry and a real love of the work. An active, outdoorsy person for as long as he can remember, he spent his adolescence in high-level sport — an early exposure to training and rehabilitation that gave him a lasting appreciation for what movement can do.
Helping people improve through movement
He enjoys working with all kinds of people — anyone looking to improve through movement — but is especially drawn to the challenge of complex cases.
That might mean helping someone who’s lived with chronic pain, or supporting a patient through recovery from a life-changing injury or surgery, where every presentation is unique.
Preparing your body for what you want to do
Individualised programs
His programs take into account your history, preferences, interests, lifestyle and clinical measures, and keep adapting as you progress and as he learns what’s working for you.
Building confidence
If you’re nervous or lacking confidence, Nathan keeps the challenge just right, adapting each task so it can be done well and repeated often.
Purposeful movement
He makes sure every movement feels valuable and purposeful, with rehabilitation focused on the things you want your body to be able to do.
Progress takes time
He’ll happily tell you that real progress takes time and consistency — results are rarely fast or easy — and his go-to piece of advice is that perfect practice makes perfect.
A clear and supported starting point
At your first appointment, you can expect a warm smile, a detailed assessment, thorough answers to your burning questions and a clearly explained treatment plan — the aim being that you leave feeling confident and supported.
Flexible ways to access care
He works across one-on-one, group and online sessions, and through a range of funding streams including Medicare, private health insurance, NDIS, WorkCover and DVA.
Supporting clinical care and team development
Leadership, mentoring and project planning
As a senior clinician, Nathan is also involved in planning and managing projects — particularly at the Beacon Hill clinic — and mentors other members of the team in delivering clinical care, from discussing specific cases and outcomes to setting team goals and refining clinical procedures.
Looking at the whole picture
Years of working with complex, long-term presentations have taught him to look at the whole picture and build things slowly.
Helping people achieve what felt impossible
What he’s most proud of professionally is helping people achieve things they said they’d never do.
Education and training
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)
Beyond the clinic
Outside of work, Nathan keeps fit and tends to hyperfixate on a new hobby each month. His favourite way to stay active? Running in the middle of nowhere. And one thing that might surprise you — touch wood — he’s never been properly injured.
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