The Sweat Equity
Engineer systems-based recovery with Dr. Susan Baxter, PhD

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Build a life as well as a business.

Trusted by clinics, coaches & clients for rehab, resilience & results.

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Studio Owners & PTs

Systems, mentoring, and business coaching for fitness professionals.

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Clients & Members

Personal training, rehab programs, and chronic illness support.

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Clinicians & Referrers

Evidence-based exercise programs for your patients.

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Research & Education

186+ articles on health, fitness, and chronic conditions.

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PhD Exercise Science 16+ Years Experience Melbourne Based Published Researcher

You Might Be Here If…

You're running a studio or PT business with clunky systems that waste your time and energy.

You're doing too much manual work — booking, billing, programming — and it's burning you out.

You want to scale without losing the personal touch that made your clients love you.

Your clients have complex needs (chronic illness, post-rehab, perimenopause) and you need a better framework.

For Pros — The Systems Are Broken. Let's Fix Them.

You didn't get into fitness to spend your evenings doing admin or guessing your way through complex client cases. Whether you run a studio, coach one-on-one, or consult for fitness brands — I help you build systems that work so you can focus on what actually matters.

1:1 Coach Mentoring

Structured mentoring for fitness professionals who want to level up their coaching, build confidence with special populations, and create a practice that lasts.

Studio & Gym Consulting

Operational audits, systems design, and team training for studios and gyms ready to move from chaos to clarity — without losing your soul in the process.

Corporate Wellness

Evidence-based wellness programs for forward-thinking companies. Reduce burnout, improve focus, and build a culture of health that actually sticks.

Speaking / Panels / Keynotes

From recovery science to fitness industry trends — Dr. Susan Baxter delivers keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops that educate, challenge, and inspire.

What Makes This Different

No fluff. No glitter. Just real strength.

PhD-Level Science

Every recommendation is rooted in exercise physiology research — not trends. You get the 'why' behind every system.

16+ Years Experience

From clinic to corporate, one-on-one coaching to studio operations — this isn't theory. It's what I've been living and breathing.

Systems, Not Band-Aids

We don't patch problems. We build repeatable frameworks that scale with you and keep delivering results long after we've worked together.

For the Long Game

I work with pros who are building careers, not campaigns. If you're in it for the long haul, we'll get on just fine.

What Pros Are Saying

Carly

Carly — Studio Owner

I've worked in the fitness industry for 12 years and have never felt this seen, challenged, or professionally supported. Suz doesn't teach you how to sell dreams — she teaches you how to coach better.

Rachel

Rachel — Gym Manager, NSW

She helped us cut our class cancellations in half, streamline onboarding, and finally train our staff without it feeling like babysitting.

Mark

Mark — Fitness Brand Consultant

Susan's understanding of the intersection between clinical science and practical business systems is unique. She helped us design a training framework that our entire national network now uses. Exceptional.

Latest Insights

Free: 10 Healthy Recipes for Recovery

Evidence-based nutrition to support healing, energy, and long-term health. Written by Dr. Susan Baxter, PhD.

Coming Soon — We're preparing the recipe pack now. Contact us to be notified when it's ready.

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Whether you need mentoring, consulting, or a keynote — let's talk about what systems-based recovery looks like for you.

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