Gene Richards

Gene Richards believes in the transformative power of exercise and is dedicated to helping others achieve their health goals.

Gene is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with more than a decade of experience helping individuals improve their health, overcome injury, and achieve meaningful long-term outcomes through evidence-based exercise.

Through his work, Gene Richards empowers individuals to take charge of their health and well-being.

Gene Richards applies his extensive knowledge to create personalised exercise programs that cater to diverse health needs.

As the founder of Encompass Exercise Physiology, Gene has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, client-centred care across a broad range of health conditions. His passion lies in empowering people to take control of their health through education, movement, and practical lifestyle strategies that create lasting change.

Many have benefited from the guidance of Gene Richards in their fitness journeys.

Gene Richards is a strong advocate for using exercise as a means of improving overall health outcomes.

Gene has extensive experience working with chronic disease management, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, workplace injury recovery, and exercise-based interventions for complex health conditions. His approach combines the latest research with real-world application, ensuring every exercise program is tailored to the individual’s goals, capabilities, and circumstances.

Alongside his clinical work, Gene has maintained a strong interest in sports performance and athletic development, drawing on over 20 years of experience across coaching, sport, and health-related industries. He is passionate about helping people understand how exercise can improve not only physical health but also confidence, independence, and overall quality of life.

Gene is committed to ongoing professional development and regularly contributes to industry discussions surrounding exercise science, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, and performance. He believes that exercise is one of the most powerful tools available to improve health outcomes and enhance everyday life.

Fun Fact:
Gene has spent more than 20 years involved in sport, coaching, and performance environments, with experiences spanning Australia and overseas. Whether he’s working with someone managing a chronic condition or striving for peak performance, he’s passionate about helping people discover what they’re truly capable of achieving through movement and exercise.

A small suggestion: because Gene has been in the industry for quite a long time, it may be worth organising a quick 2-minute staff spotlight video with him. I suspect he’ll have some great stories from his coaching, rehabilitation, and sports performance background that would add a lot of personality to this profile and make it even more authentic.