Holly Raftery is an Exercise Physiologist based in Ashburton, VIC, working from 213 215 High Street, Ashburton VIC 3147.
Holly focuses on helping people move better and feel better. That can mean getting started with exercise, changing habits that are getting in the way, or building a safe plan after an injury or health issue. In many cases, it’s also about making physical activity easier to stick with over time.
Services usually include exercise prescription, physical activity counselling, fitness assessments, and practical lifestyle modification guidance. The goal is to keep things realistic. Holly looks at what fits your day, your energy levels, and your current abilities, then helps you build up from there. Sometimes that means simple starts, like walking routines, gentle strength work, or activity goals that don’t feel overwhelming.
Holly works with a wide range of people. Some appointments are for everyday wellbeing and fitness. Others are for people who want support with things like ongoing pain, reduced mobility, low motivation, or long gaps between being active. At times, clients also come in after health setbacks and want a plan they can trust.
With exercise and lifestyle changing at the same pace as real life, the sessions are designed to be steady and doable. Holly helps you understand what you’re doing and why, and keeps adjusting the plan as your body and routine change.
Education details weren’t provided here, so the focus stays on the work itself and the practical support offered in the clinic. If you’re weighing up whether exercise counselling could help, it’s usually a good first step to talk through what’s going on and what you want to achieve.
There’s no specific research or clinical trial information listed for Holly. Still, the approach is grounded in good, safe exercise planning and making physical activity part of everyday life rather than something you only do when everything is perfect.