Engineer systems-based recovery with Dr. Susan Baxter, PhD
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Read ArticlesYou'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.
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.
Structured mentoring for fitness professionals who want to level up their coaching, build confidence with special populations, and create a practice that lasts.
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.
Evidence-based wellness programs for forward-thinking companies. Reduce burnout, improve focus, and build a culture of health that actually sticks.
From recovery science to fitness industry trends — Dr. Susan Baxter delivers keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops that educate, challenge, and inspire.
No fluff. No glitter. Just real strength.
Every recommendation is rooted in exercise physiology research — not trends. You get the 'why' behind every system.
From clinic to corporate, one-on-one coaching to studio operations — this isn't theory. It's what I've been living and breathing.
We don't patch problems. We build repeatable frameworks that scale with you and keep delivering results long after we've worked together.
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.
Susan is Melbourne's best holistic personal trainer and coach. Susan's doctorate qualifications in physiology, nutrition and psychology translate seamlessly into a science-based, individualised program. Susan combines a keen intellect with the most wonderful people skills and inspiring levels of energy and enthusiasm. She is passionate about her vocation and cares deeply about her clients and their progress. I am a busy professional, but in 10 months Susan has transformed my physique, replaced bad habits with good, heightened my self-awareness and significantly improved my wellbeing. All done in a combination of private development sessions and with great team members in a fully equipped studio, involving lots of fun and support.
I started training with Susan in July 2021. My initial focus was to work on niggles that were related to my hypo-mobility particularly my “winging” shoulders and the issues that they created. My goals were to move more freely, build strength and become leaner. Susan provided expert advice, support and coaching together with some “humour”, all of which has been wonderful in helping me achieve my goals. In addition to the workouts, Susan has guided and supported me in changing my diet which has been an easy transition and results have been amazing. I am leaner, stronger and feel great.. thanks to Susan. Susan is professional and friendly...... and a fabulous PT. Highly recommend.
I cannot recommend Suze more highly. She is highly qualified but she also cares deeply about her individual clients and their progress. I started working with her when I had a bad back, which is now better. I am much fitter and stronger and have lost over 10kg. I now feel so much better about myself and my future. Highly recommended.
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