Warwick Maloney
Exercise Physiologist | Pilates Teacher | Remedial Massage Therapist
Background
I have always been a mover, as a child, sports such as baseball, soccer and surfing were a big part of life. A gap year (which became multiple years…) working in ski resorts saw me living and snowboarding in the Colorado Rockies where I first undertook a Pilates class. Instantly I was hooked and the seed for Movement Health was planted.
I began my Movement Health education with the study of Remedial Massage, followed by Exercise Science and Pilates, the common thread being a desire to learn more about helping people improve their health. The culmination of my formal education was being awarded a University scholarship to undertake a research project; the final thesis was awarded First Class Honours.
Qualifications
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist
- Bachelor Exercise Science and Nutrition (First Class Honours)
- DNS Certified Exercise Trainer
- Diploma of Polestar Pilates Studio and Rehab
- Pilates Association Australia Level 3 member
- Diploma of Remedial Massage
- Fellow of the ATMS Accredited Practitioner
- Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Level 1 member
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment
- Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education
Obscure Interest
The Physical Culture Movement of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s is where all of my Movement Health interests come together, the origins of Exercise Science and modern Massage can be found in the Physical Culture Movement. During this time Physical Culturists such as Joseph Pilates shared their exercise philosophies whilst encouraging individuals to engage positively with their own health. I write about Physical Culture in the Movement Health Blog.
Educator | Presenter | Movement health advocate
Expertise with a broad blend of Movement-informed disciplines has seen me develop a unique interdisciplinary perspective. These experiences form a useful foundation for the preparation of engaging professional learning. I host online professional development via the Movement Health website and have facilitated learning on behalf of Pilates Association Australia and the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. Workshops I have hosted:
- Pilates Association Australia - national conference 2019, historical workshop | Joseph Pilates and the Physical culture Movement.
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society - 2024, professional development webinar | Communication Skills for Massage Therapists.
Writing also gives me the opportunity to explore the span of my professional world and I enjoy synthesizing these experiences into explorations that I publish on the Movement Health blog.
