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 This has superseded core strength training as the modern, innovative method for Exercise Rehabilitation.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.
Shirl Delphine
Senior Exercise Physiologist
As a registered Exercise Physiologist, my mission is through evidence-based exercise and personalized guidance, to help empower people to stay active, strong, and independent through all stages of life- by building strength, improving mobility, and creating lasting lifestyle changes that support long-term health and vitality.
Shannon Codd
Senior Exercise Physiologist
During the day I’m the Head of Strength and Conditioning with the Perth Glory Women’s Football team in the A League. A role this both challenging and very rewarding.
Two afternoons a week I’m at Como Fitness 24/7 where I’m able to follow my (other) passion for assisting people with Chronic Health Conditions to be pain free, move better and live a healthier life.
For me, I get the best of both worlds
Originally hailing from Auckland NZ I enjoyed completing professionally in Triathlons which lead me to studying overseas in Hawaii. For the last 10 years I’ve owned and operated my own business in Castle Hill Sydney – Active Bodies.
In early 2024 I was recruited to my current position with Perth Glory and since moving to Perth for the A league season have found a fantastic part time role at Como Fitness 24/7.
I still enjoy running and love Perth’s lifestyle.
It’s fantastic to be involved with Como Fitness 24/7!
Stefan Sierakowski
Exercise Physiologist
Stefan Sierakowski completed a degree in Sport and Exercise Science before moving to London, where he lived for several years and developed a strong passion for travel and a love of new and exciting experiences. After returning to Perth, he completed his Master’s in Exercise Physiology in 2024.
Stefan is easy-going, friendly, and enjoys connecting with people, helping make rehabilitation feel supportive and approachable. While laid-back by nature, he believes in moving the body daily and helping others do the same.
Outside of work, Stefan enjoys staying active. He completed his first marathon in 2021, enjoys running and cycling, and is working towards the goal of completing an Ironman, while also valuing time spent with his young family.
Liam Piper
Exercise Scientist
Let me introduce myself. I’m Liam! I live and breathe everything fitness! Its my thing. I’m a keen footballer and play amateurs with CBC Fremantle.
I’ve just completed by degree in Sport and Exercise Science at UWA and in 2026 I’ll continue into the Master of Exercise Physiology degree. I love helping people discover their real potential in the gym regardless of their experience, age or physical ability.
I like to practice what I preach and raise awareness of the benefits of exercise and movement. Being new in my career I’m excited to be able to work alongside very experienced Exercise Physiologists at Como Fitness 24/7 as I’m constantly learning something new.
Working with a diverse range of people is both challenging and exciting as I strive to do the best I can to improve their physical and psychological wellbeing.
