We're here to help
Meet the team helping people live well.
Why: Transforming lives through exercise
What: Exercise prescription tailored to your life
At Absolute Balance, we continue to grow individually and as a brand. We are humbly confident with the expert knowledge and services we provide. We do the right thing and can be trusted to achieve the desired outcomes for all clientele. We are honest with all stakeholders, communicating and conducting ourselves with integrity. When challenges are thrown our way, we display resilience. We are adaptable and resourceful driving the best possible result. We show respect to everyone within the industry and appreciate the roles everyone must play. Through being selfless and fostering an environment of teamwork we support each other in our life and work endeavours.
In fact, we’ve pioneered the introduction of corporate health services, injury rehabilitation, and prevention programs within the workplace. Through varied health and wellness initiatives, it’s a pleasure to help businesses of all sizes and industries improve employee health, culture, and productivity.
Psst…
We really know our stuff.
Exercise Physiology is a broad field, but we specialise in Workers Compensation and preventative corporate health. By focusing our expertise and resources here, Absolute Balance has become the national go-to for support in these areas.
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know us
Here’s a few friendly faces.
Everyone on the Absolute Balance team is passionate about helping people feel good and live well with renewed physical freedom.
DEREK KNOX
Founder & Director
Derek remains active within Absolute Balance by overseeing Operations, Culture and Strategy whilst maintaining his exercise physiology accreditation. Derek is a decisive, energetic, and enthusiastic leader who works closely with his team to ensure sustainable company growth. Outside work Derek enjoys time by being active with his family, Jessica his wife and two children Annabelle and Harvey.
· Member of the North Cottesloe “J” Crew and Australian Surfboat Crew with success at National and International levels
· Inducted to the Australia’s Surf Lifesaving Hall of Fame
· Appointments with international sporting teams as well as with the Australian Football League
RYAN O'CONNOR
Director
Ryan has extensive experience in the allied health sector through Exercise Rehabilitation within the compensable system, motor vehicle accidents as well as preventive health and wellness initiatives. Ryan is the head of Innovation, Branding and Strategy that’s drives our forward thinking and new business opportunities at Absolute Balance. Ryan played basketball in the State Basketball League (SBL) for Perry Lakes Hawks, competed in triathlons and continues to be an avid amateur boxer.

· Exercise & Sports Science Australia’s inaugural winner of the Australian Exercise Physiology Graduate of the Year award.
· Ask the Expert columnist in Australian Men’s Fitness Magazine.
INGRID HAND
CEO
Specialising in Exercise rehabilitation for Workers Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accidents, Ingrid supports the injured worker by understanding their unique needs to deliver a favourable outcome. With experience across multiple industries, she is experienced in knowing what is required in providing the right treatment for successful return to work outcomes. Within Absolute Balance, Ingrid heads our Learning and Development with onboarding and continued up skilling of our team.
· Masters of Science, UWA.
· Doctor of Philosophy (Candidate), UWA
· Research on lower limbs looking at muscle activation patterns, UWA
· Teaching Sport Science, Exercise and Health Units, and Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology Units, UWA
