The Optimal Health Lab

Eltham
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5(53 reviews)
clinical
injury rehabilitation

About this studio

The Optimal Health Lab in Eltham is a health clinic offering clinical pilates with a focus on back pain management. Open Monday to Friday, it holds a 5-star rating from 53 reviews.

Class size
Max 4 per class
Equipment
Clinical pilates reformers, trapeze table, leg press, non-motorised treadmill, smith machine, free weights, kettlebells, TRX, balance equipment
Instructors
Physiotherapist-led
Studio type
Dedicated boutique (clinical/physio studio)

Classes & who they suit

Here's how the class types differ and who each one is for.

Group Physio Classes (Clinical Pilates / Exercise Rehab)

Physio-led
Physio-led· 50 min

Personalised, goal-centred group exercise therapy for rehabilitation and strength conditioning. One physiotherapist leads a maximum of 4 clients with individualised programming. Classes suit post-surgical rehab, injury recovery, chronic condition management, and sports performance enhancement across all ages and activity levels.

Is The Optimal Health Lab right for you?

Post-surgical rehab
Specialises in hip/knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, and other surgical recovery with progressive, evidence-based programming.
Chronic pain and condition management
Treats osteoarthritis, low back pain, neck pain, and conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Sports injury recovery
Experienced in ankle sprains, muscle strains, and sport-specific strength and conditioning.
Pre- and post-natal clients
Offers specialised exercise care for pregnancy and post-natal health.
Maybe not for you if… Not suitable if you prefer large group classes or an open drop-in experience; small-group clinical setting requires initial 1:1 assessment and structured programming.

When can I go?

Here's the rhythm of the week and what to know about booking.

Early morning · 7:00–8:00am
Peak
Early-bird session for working clients.
Daytime · 8:00am–5:00pm
Moderate
Mid-day and afternoon classes throughout the week.
Evening · 5:00–8:00pm
Peak
Evening sessions for working clients.
Bookings
Essential — reserve your spot online
Walk-ins
Contact studio for details
Waitlist
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Inside the studio

The vibe

Elite, personalised, clinician-led environment focused on evidence-based rehabilitation and optimisation. Community-oriented with caring, experienced physiotherapists and allied health professionals in a purpose-built space.

Location

5/20 Arthur St, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia
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Reviews

What people mention most

Summarised from 53 Google reviews
Expert, experienced cliniciansPersonalised, individualised careSmall-group attention and detailElite equipment and facilityJoyful, caring team

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