Siona Fernandes

Olympian | PhD (Public Health) | MSc Psychology | MSc Sport & Exercise | Bachelor of Performing Arts

Bridging sport, exercise and cultural context to improve health and wellbeing for individuals and community-focused organisations.

Indian-born bharatnatyam dancer turned Olympic boxer makimng history representing at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

About Siona

Siona works at the intersection of sport, exercise and health.

Her interdisciplinary background spans:

• Olympian
• Bharatanatyam dancer (17 years)
• Public health researcher specialising in the Indian diaspora
• Functional movement and exercise practitioner

RESEARCH PORTFOLIO
EXERCISE, SPORT, INDIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH COACHING
Siona Fernandes Olympian and Indian Bharatnatyam dancer speaks at the conference on health promotion sharing her research findings .
Speaker
Siona Fernandes Olympian and Indian Bharatnatyam dancer
Siona chosen to speak at the youth Leadership day.
Olympic Ambassador
Olympian and Indian Bharatnatyam dancer Siona Fernandes running a workshop for children in sport.
Olympian and Indian Bharatnatyam dancer Siona Fernandes spotlight by the journal of physical activity and health as a published author
Olympian and Indian Bharatnatyam dancer Siona Fernandes guest speaker at the school sports awards.
Sport Awards Presenter
Siona served on the judging panel for Australia’s active health and exercise industry.
2026: Served on the judging panel for Australia’s active health and exercise industry awards.

Contact

connect@sionafernandes.com