Services

An exercise physiology session looks different for everyone, but they all focus on your ability and working on your goals.

At Emerge Movement Pty Ltd, we support individuals of all ages—particularly children with developmental delays or neurodiverse needs—to move better, build confidence, and participate more fully in everyday life.

Our sessions commonly focus on:

  • Foundational movement training and gross motor development

  • Regaining movement or establishing motor patterns

  • Managing chronic conditions or disability through targeted exercise

  • Injury rehabilitation and functional recovery

  • Resistance and strength-based training

  • Aerobic fitness and cardiovascular health

  • Mobility, balance, and coordination

  • Learn-to-swim and water safety education

  • Hydrotherapy and aquatic rehabilitation

  • Sport and play-based activities that promote functional movement and cognitive processing

Getting Started

Your first session will be an initial consultation, usually held in the comfort of your own home or other preferred environment. During this session, we’ll gather important information about your (or your child’s) medical history, goals, and any relevant needs or challenges. We may also complete a few physical assessments to help guide the program.

From there, we’ll work together to develop an individualised plan tailored to your health and wellbeing goals. Sessions can take place in your home, school, gym, local facility, or community—wherever is most convenient and meaningful to you.

We’re passionate about helping people with disabilities achieve their physical health goals. Our experience includes working with:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

  • Global Developmental Delay (GDD)

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

  • Stroke

  • Down syndrome

  • Dementia

  • And many more!

Exercise also helps manage a number of chronic conditions and injuries such as:

  • Muscle dysfunction and tendon injury

  • Arthritis

  • Osteoporosis

  • Lower back pain

  • Cardiovascular disease

  • Mental health

  • Diabetes

  • And many more!

Jake O’Connor, AEP, AES

Jake is the Director and Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Emerge Movement Pty Ltd, a mobile exercise physiology service based in the Sutherland Shire, Sydney. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) from the University of Sydney, as well as Diplomas in Business and Work Health & Safety.

After serving in the Royal Australian Army, Jake transitioned into health and rehabilitation to follow his passion for supporting others to live healthier, more independent lives through movement. He brings a calm, friendly, and goal-focused approach to working with clients of all ages and abilities.

Jake has experience supporting a wide range of neurological and physical conditions, with a strong focus on early intervention and neurodevelopmental support. He has a special interest in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and other developmental delays—using movement to help them improve motor skills, participate in play and sport, and interact more confidently with the world around them.

Jake has completed AUSTSWIM training and offers water-based sessions that support movement, sensory needs, safety, and confidence in the water.

All programs are individually tailored and delivered in the environment that suits each client best—whether that’s at home, school, in the community, or in the water.