Meet the Team
Damian Pavlinovich
Owner, Principal Exercise Physiologist
In 1994 I completed my Sports Science degree at Edith Cowan University and have been working in the health, fitness, and rehabilitation arena ever since.
What excites me about being an Exercise Physiologist is helping people become pain free and seeing them return to being active, healthy and happy. One of the barriers to being active and healthy is pain or injury, I know as I suffered a debilitating lower back injury in my late 20s.
Exercise Rehabilitation didn’t really exist when I suffered my back injury, as such I dedicated my work to ensuring that I deliver best practise Exercise Rehabilitation to patients. I have focused my attention on the how, what and why of Exercise Rehabilitation utilising the principles of Kinetic Chain Activation Rehabilitation. This has superseded core strength training as the modern, innovative method for Exercise Rehabilitation.
In brief, my experience includes:
Sports Medicine Australia (WA)
The ‘Safer Sport” Community Education Program.
Developing, delivering and refining a variety of sport injury prevention courses and seminars on the prevention and management of sporting injuries. The program was highly successful with amateur sporting clubs embracing the education course leading to reduced injury rates and better treatment outcomes for participants.
Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) (Open Arms)
Heart Health Program for Vietnam Veterans.
Developed, implemented and delivered this program across Western Australia
This was a multiple faceted intervention aimed at improving the health outcomes of Vietnam Veterans. The program was run between 2000 – 2007 here in WA and was highly successful with over 90% of participants recording improved mental and physical health outcomes during and after their participation. And it was lots of fun!
Como Health and Fitness Centre (now Como Fitness 24/7)
Principle Exercise Physiologist
Through my 17 years at Como Fitness 24/7 I have assisted my patients and customers to be healthier, happier and fitter. I enjoy using my expertise and experience to problem solve what can be complex and difficult cases.
Kart Koort Program
Como fitness 24/7 – Derbyl Yerrigan Health Service – Curtin University
More recently I have been involved with delivering the exercise component of Kaart Koort Program. This is a research program with a multiple faceted intervention aimed at improving the health outcomes of Aboriginal people.
Jay Border
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
I hold a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Murdoch University. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work across a range of clinical and community settings, supporting a diverse group of clients in achieving their health and fitness goals.
With over eight years of experience in resistance training, I am passionate about helping individuals of all levels improve their physical condition, confidence, and overall wellbeing. I believe in the transformative power of movement and take pride in creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to succeed.
My experience includes extensive work with participants under the NDIS, as well as older adults aiming to reduce fall risk, maintain or improve their functional independence, and enhance longevity. I have a strong interest in managing osteoporosis and am a qualified Onero™ instructor—a scientifically backed exercise program designed to build bone density and reduce falls.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends at local cafés and prioritizing my own fitness routine. Whether it’s participating in group fitness classes or hitting the gym with my partner, staying active is a key part of my lifestyle.
Georgia Bull
Personal Trainer
I’m passionate about helping others achieve their best selves through fitness, mindset, and holistic wellness. With a Master’s in Sport Psychology, I blend science and personal experience to empower individuals to enhance their physical and mental health. I enjoy playing football (soccer), heavy lifting and competing in the fitness competition HYROX.
I believe in a balanced approach to fitness that not only strengthens the body but also cultivates a positive mindset and overall well-being. My goal is to inspire others to live well, feel confident, and unlock their full potential both in the gym and outside.
Elsa Medhane
Personal Trainer
I’m Elsa- a certified personal trainer dedicated to helping individuals of all fitness levels build confidence through movement and develop healthy, sustainable habits. I believe fitness should be empowering, inclusive and adaptable to every person’s unique goal and lifestyle. My mission is to make movement feel less like a chore and more like a meaningful part of your everyday life- something that strengthens not your body, but your mind and spirit as well.
