Dr. Siona Fernandes, OLY

"Movement and health is for everyone"

Movement | Equity | Wellbeing

Olympian|Ph.D|Accredited Exercise Professional

Dr. Siona Fernandes (PhD, OLY) is an Olympian and accredited exercise professional passionate about helping people move with confidence, purpose, and joy. With a background in sport, exercise, and health research, she combines her academic insight and athletic experience to support long-term wellbeing and equitable access to movement for all.

Through her lived experiences across elite sport, academia, and cross-cultural community engagement, Siona works alongside individuals and groups to create practical, evidence-informed approaches that improve health, fitness, and quality of life.


Work With Siona:

1:1 Health-Enhancing Fitness Coaching (Adults 18-70 years)
Personalised sessions to improve fitness, prevent injury, and build confidence for lifelong functional movement and wellbeing.

1:1 Youth Mentoring
Supporting young people through sport and movement-based mentoring that fosters purpose, identity, and resilience.

Advisory & Community Collaborations
Partner on research, policy, and community initiatives. Special focus on diaspora engagement and equitable outcomes for ethnic migrant and Indian communities.


“Movement and health is for everyone”

Whether you’re starting your fitness journey, returning to exercise, or seeking to perform at your best, Siona offers hands-on guidance and practical tools to help you move well and thrive.

She supports organisations to connect the dots when developing inclusive and informed programs and policies in and through the sport and exercise sector.


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