Term 4: Mon 13th October – Wed 17th December 2025 (10 weeks)
Note: Exercise for Pain Management class runs from 24 Oct – 12 Dec. Registration fee is for 8 weeks.
Class Details:
The Pain Management Exercise Class is led by a qualified health professional with expertise in managing complex and persistent pain conditions. The program is designed to enhance physical function while providing participants with the tools to manage their pain more effectively through tailored exercise and guided relaxation. The focus is on building strength, flexibility, and functional movement to support improved quality of life.
Research shows that structured pain management programs incorporating exercise and relaxation can reduce pain intensity, improve mobility and strength, and ease the stress and fatigue often associated with chronic pain. By building on these approaches, this class helps participants to feel more confident, supported, and capable in managing their condition long-term.
This class is a continuation of the Pain Management Program (Exercise and Education). Participants must have completed the full program, or another similar Pain Management Program and have an individualised exercise plan in place. Sessions expand on these personalised programs, ensuring each participant can progress at their own pace while maintaining strategies for long-term self-management.
Venue: Seminar Room, Wyllie Arthritis Centre, 17 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park.
Cost: Please see ticket details below to view term class fees.
Class Times: You may only attend the day and time allocated for this class (once per week)
About Melanie Galbraith
Melanie graduated from Curtin University in 1994 and has been working as a physiotherapist for the past 30 years, including 10 years in the UK. Mel’s own experience with persistent pain led her to complete a Master of Science in Medicine – Pain Management via the University of Sydney, and she has focused on this area for the latter half of her career. Mel has been connected to the Arthritis Foundation for over 10 years, providing consumer and health professional education on pain management and exercise.
Registration Details
– All registrations for this term period open at 12 noon on Wednesday, 17th September 2025.
– Online registrations will close at 4pm, one business day before the term start date for each class (e.g. online registrations for Friday Pain Management classes close 4pm Thurs 23rd October).
– If you are interested in joining after the registration closing date, please contact our staff to assist with your request.
– You may only attend the day and time allocated for this class.
To successfully complete registration, you must either:
– Answer ‘No’ to all 6 questions (numbered 1 – 6) OR
– Gain clearance from your GP/medical specialist PRIOR to participation in the exercise if you have answered ‘Yes’ to one or more of the questions numbered 1 – 6
– Agree to the *Terms & Conditions outlined below.
* Please note our Term-based Exercise Terms & Conditions have changed. Click here to read the changes