ABOUT
Prepare your body better.
Mission
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At PREP, our mission is to prepare your body better.
We do this with our 3 key values.
Values
Lead
Joy
Empower
Be a leader of exercise and health in the Illawarra. This encompasses our standards of practice, providing the best services, up-skilling and staying at the front of research.
We aim to treat every client like they’re family or an olympian, striving for excellence in every aspect of our work.
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Bring joy to all people involved. We strive to create a culture where people genuinely enjoy being here. This comes through having a fun and playful energy that sparks a light for anyone we’re working with!
After all, laughter truly is the best medicine!
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Empower clients to regain control of their lives. We want to give individuals the education and tools to manage their health and performance in order to thrive. The use of exercise and movement that is tailored to each individual, their circumstances and most importantly their goals creates long lasting results.
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Josh Lambert
Exercise Physiologist
Josh is the founder of PREP Health & Performance and a practicing Exercise Physiologist. He has spent years in high performance sports settings and has treated across a number of private practices in Sydney and Wollongong. Josh's passion for his work is governed by 3 key principles:
Provide leading service to all clients
Bring joy to the people he works with
Empower individuals through education and teaching
Education
Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science), University of Wollongong
Masters of Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning), Edith Cowan University
Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Charles Sturt University
Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Level 2 Coach
Professional Interests
ACL and Knee Rehabilitation
Return to Sport Post-Injury
Youth Athlete Development
Sports Performance
Josh's Story
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Josh played professional Rugby League for the Cronulla Sharks until four ACL injuries lead him to 5 knee surgeries within 3 years. This fuelled Josh's thirst for knowledge in areas of physical performance, injury rehabilitation and the human body. Since then, Josh has completed three university degrees in the field of exercise, worked in 2 NRL clubs, been able help hundreds of athletes prepare for competition, is teaching at university and is lucky enough to share his knowledge and experience with clients everyday at PREP.
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Personal Interests
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When Josh isn't at the clinic he continues to stay active in the community with young athletes as a strength & conditioning coach at the Illawarra Academy of Sport and Illawarra Sports High School. He also tutors at the University of Wollongong in the Graduate Certificate of Strength & Conditioning. In his spare time you will find him on the beach with his family, surfing or playing sport.
Dylan - Tennis Athlete
Through Josh's programming and advice, I improved my strength, power, endurance and mobility, and saw massive improvements in my on-court performance. He is amazing to work with, and went above and beyond to help in any way he could. I would definitely recommend his services.
Wil Farrar
Physiotherapist & Exercise Physiologist
Wilson is an experienced dual accredited Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist born and raised locally in Wollongong. Since graduating from UOW, Wil has worked extensively with people living with neurological conditions, rehabilitating those with injuries and preparing individuals for sports performance. Wil aims to use exercise as a tool to educate and empower, through building the confidence and capacity of his clients to guide them back to activities that previously brought joy.
Education
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation (University of Wollongong)
Masters of Physiotherapy (University of Technology Sydney)
Gait and Locomotor Training - NeuroRecovery Network, Christopher Reeves Foundation, USA
Professional Interests
Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Management of neurological and behavioural conditions, including gait re-training, balance and activity-based therapy (SCI, Stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, Cerebral Palsy, Autism)
Sports Performance, Strength and power development
Athletic and Long-term Shoulder injury management
Wil's Story
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Since representing the St George Illawarra Dragons and his state in basketball, Wil uses a combination of his athletic experience and Masters level education to steer his clinical practice whether it be in injury management, chronic disease treatment or physical performance. Since competing, Wil has performed roles with The St George Illawarra Dragons, Spinal Cord Injuries Australia and treated in multiple private practices. Being a rare dual-qualified Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist allows Wil to provide leading treatment to his patients throughout the transitions of acute injury assessment, rehabilitation and return to performance.
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Personal Interests
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Depending on the season you would probably find Wil skiing and snowboarding or relaxing by the beach. That is, if he's not playing golf.
Mikaela Lambert
Physiotherapist
Meet Mikaela, our Physiotherapist with over 6 years of experience in private practice! Mikaela is known for her compassionate nature, fostering strong relationships with her patients to help them reach their rehabilitation goals. She values the power of education and reassurance and combines this with specialized techniques such as dry needling and clinical Pilates to deliver a holistic and personalized approach to meet the individual’s needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science), University of Wollongong
Master Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
Professional Interests
Sporting injuries
Pre & post natal health and exercise
The Female athlete
Mikaela's Story
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Mikaela’s journey as a physiotherapist has taken her to remarkable heights, including serving as the team physiotherapist for Samoa at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She is experienced, skilled and has a deep understanding of elite athletic performance & rehabilitation.
Following the recent birth of her son, Mikaela brings a newfound appreciation for women’s health to her practice. This personal journey has further ignited her passion for supporting women and their bodies through all stages of life.
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Personal Interests
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Outside of work you'll find Mikaela juggling the roles of motherhood, while still trying to fill her own cup. She enjoys playing social touch footy, getting out and about with James, going for walks on the beach, catching up with friends for coffee, and quality family time.
PREP Clinic
PREP is located at North Dalton Park, on Pioneer Road, Fairy Meadow. The Clinic has a purpose-built assessment room with a custom designed exercise physiology gym that leads onto the international standard sporting ground. There is ample parking space directly in front of the clinic and it is easily accessed on the ground floor of the stadium.
