Our Team
Thomas Vogel – Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Background
Thomas is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Before starting at Health in Balance in 2017, Thomas gained experience as an Exercise Physiologist in multiple private practice and hospital settings around Melbourne, including Epworth Richmond and the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute.
Thomas has a keen interest in helping everyone improve their metabolic health with a focus on not only exercise, but also sleep, stress management, and nutrition. This extends to helping his clients to manage their diabetes, weight, and heart health, through behaviour change counselling and lifestyle intervention.
Education
Thomas graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, before going on to complete a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology, also at Deakin University. Thomas holds current First Aid/CPR certificates.
Key Interests
Metabolic health management (including weight loss and type 2 diabetes), persistent pain, mental health, chronic illness management, rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries, falls prevention and balance retraining.
On weekends you can find Thomas cycling the streets of Melbourne or reading his way through his growing bookshelf.
Edouard Kayayan – Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Background
Edouard is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Prior to opening Health in Balance with Daniel Cornish in 2011, Edouard spent his early years at Australian Unity retirement living, Alfred Health, (Caulfield General Medical Centre; and Community Rehabilitation), Victoria University, YMCA and numerous Aged Care facilities in Victoria. Edouard has over the years grown fond of utilising his skills as an Exercise Physiologist to illicit long term and meaningful behaviour change in those with mental ill-health, and so he is currently spending most of his time at Monash University's BrainPark, the worlds first neuroscience research clinic to integrate neuroimaging, technology and lifestyle interventions to create healthy habits, brains and overall well being.
Education
Edouard completed his undergraduate studies with a double degree in Exercise Science and Sports Administration, before graduating with a Masters in Applied Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) at Victoria University. He also holds a current Senior First Aid/CPR certificates.
Key Interests
Vestibular retraining, neuromuscular rehabilitation, mental and cognitive health and well-being, chronic illness management, rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries, falls prevention and balance retraining.
When he’s not busy with work, you can find Ed going for runs around Duncan McKinnon, cooking incredible Armenian cuisine and getting active with his two little men!
Dylan Hadfield – Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Background
Dylan is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Prior to starting with Health in Balance in 2015, Dylan’s experience came through a variety of settings and workplaces including Peninsula Health Service, Monash Health Service, Deakin University’s Clinical Exercise Learning Centre and numerous local Exercise Physiology practices. Dylan’s experience has enabled him to develop a strong, up-to-date, and relevant skill set in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation as well as falls prevention and balance re-training.
Education
Dylan completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, closely followed by completion of a Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Deakin University. Dylan holds current Senior First Aid/CPR certificates.
Key Interests
Cancer rehabilitation, respiratory health, pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation, sports specific conditioning, chronic illness management, rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries, falls prevention and balance retraining.
In his spare time you’ll find Dylan on the cricket field, in the gym or taking day trips around Victoria sampling the food and drink.
Contact
dylan@healthinbalance.com.au
Daniel Cornish – Accredited Exercise Physiologist (Online / Telehealth)
Background
Daniel is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Prior to opening Health in Balance with Edouard Kayayan in 2011, Daniel gained experience in a variety of settings, including Alfred Health, Deakin University, and multiple physiotherapy and exercise physiology practices in inner South East Melbourne. Since 2006, Daniel has built a strong grounding in using exercise as medicine for a wide variety of medical conditions. He prides himself in helping clients better understand their health conditions, and in prescribing programs that are realistic, that people actually stick to.
Education
Graduating from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Daniel went on to complete his Graduate Diploma in Applied Exercise Science (Exercise Prescription) at Australian Catholic University. Daniel holds current Senior First Aid/CPR certificates.
Key Interests
Chronic pain, fatigue, lifestyle counselling for those struggling with motivation, chronic illness management, rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries, falls prevention and balance retraining.
In his spare time, you’ll find Dan hiking a trail, rock climbing a vertical or overhung cliff face, or reading a book by the ocean at the back of his campervan.
Tibin Thampy – Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Background:
Tibin is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Before starting at Health in Balance in 2022, Tibin gained experience as an Exercise Physiologist at St. John of God Hospital, Deakin Clinical Exercise Centre, the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Monash Health.
Tibin has a passion for developing relationships with his clients to truly understand why and how exercise can fit into their lives. He believes everyone has the capacity to utilise exercise in order to improve quality of life, be stronger, healthier and happier.
Education:
Tibin graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science in 2020, before going on to complete his Masters degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology, also from Deakin University. Tibin holds current First Aid/CPR certificates.
Key Interests:
Tibin's key areas of interest include exercise for mental health management, cardiorespiratory disease rehabilitation, metabolic diseases such as diabetes and weight management, and also balance and falls prevention.
Outside of work, Tibin can be found playing basketball or watching the AFL.
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