My own journey with exercise did not begin from a place of balance. I used to believe that being as small as possible meant being healthy. It left me depleted, mentally and physically.
I delved into just about every mode of movement: CrossFit, yoga, boxing, powerlifting, Pilates. I went on to study fitness, and eventually, Exercise Physiology at The University of Sydney.
The more I learned, the more exercise went from breaking me to healing me. I started to protect, restore, and strengthen my body with patience and respect. This experience shaped the foundation of what I do.
After graduating, I worked in both physiotherapy and gym settings, and it became clear there was a missing link. Between rehab and strength training, between injury and intensity.
Every client has helped me with my approach to fill this gap. My approach to women’s strength training is grounded in alignment, quality of movement and evidence for longevity.
It’s a blend of rehabilitation principles with strength and intensity, tailored to each woman’s unique body and stage of life. As a mother of two young girls, I am more committed than ever to guiding women through the seasons of life with exercise that respects where they’re at and building strength for where they want to go.
Strength By Women is more than a clinic, it’s a movement. I look forward to welcoming you.
A note from the founder, Helen Matic
Our Mission
Empower women to transcend the noise and reclaim the innate wisdom and beauty of their own bodies.
Our Approach
We guide women toward what actually works for their bodies and not against it. We bridge the gap between horizontal floor work and standing strength, between Kegels and barbell squats, between uncertainty and progress.
Our approach to strength training was born out of necessity. Too often, women are left wondering what comes after rehab, after pelvic floor physio, or after being cleared post-injury or pregnancy.
We understand the huge physical shifts women experience through the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, osteoporosis and menopause and we meet you exactly where you’re at.
We understand the inconsistency of life: stress, sleep, and nutrition which all affect your ability to exercise. That’s why it’s about knowing when to push and when to pull back.
It’s not about chasing soreness, perfection or comparing yourself to others; its about learning to move well and feeling powerful in your own body.
Meet the Team
Every woman who walks through our door deserves a team that understands her body, her goals, and her life. That's exactly who we are, Exercise Physiologists dedicated to women's health, strength, and longevity.
Strength Movements You’ll Learn With Us
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Core Engagement
PELVIC FLOOR AWARENESS
Learn how to engage your pelvic floor in conjunction with your core.
But most importantly, how to engage these muscle upon movement and exercise.
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Squat
LOWER BODY STRENGTH
Build lower body strength with this functional strength movement involving the core, the gluteal group, and legs.
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Row
UPPER BACK POSTURE
Build upper back strength with rowing movements.
Strengthening these muscles will build better posture, improve neck discomfort, shoulder stability and overall upper body strength.
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Hinge
LOWER BODY STRENGTH
Focusing on the back of the body, this hinging movement reflects the movement we do every day: picking things up off the floor!
Tricky to perfect but absolutely necessary to strengthen and protect the lower back.
Perfect these to progress towards deadlifts.
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Push
UPPER BODY STRENGTH
Pushing motions require strength through the chest, shoulders and triceps.
You will learn how to best stabilise the shoulders to push weight safely.
