Dr Siona Fernandes is an Olympian and public health researcher specialising in sport participation, cultural health, and movement behaviour in diverse communities.
Siona’s approach to work is guided by three principles:
1. Evidence-informed practice
Grounded in research across sport and health, psychology, and exercise science to ensure applied, real-world relevance.
2. Context-sensitive application
Recognising the intersections of social, cultural, and environmental contexts and what key factors remain relevant in shaping practice across the settings we operate in.
3. Sustainable habits
Prioritising long-term engagement and outcomes in movement, health, and wellbeing over short-term change.
Streams of Work
There are three primary streams of work:
Research & Advisory (Organisations)
Collaboration on sport, health, and behaviour-change initiatives for applied settings.
This may include partnerships with:
- Community organisations
- Sport organisations and exercise performance
- Workplace wellbeing initiatives
Movement & Indian Diaspora Health Coaching (Individuals)
Support for individuals building confidence, consistency, and independence with their exercise habits.
Ideal for:
- Beginners or those returning to exercise
- Individuals improving strength, fitness, or movement confidence through learning optimal exercise and functional movement technique
- People focused on long-term injury prevention
- Those seeking culturally informed support (specifically Indian diaspora communities)
Speaking
Presentations, workshops, and panel discussions on movement, health, behaviour change, and equitable access to sport and physical activity.
Formats include:
- Workshops
- Panel discussions
- Educational seminars
Topics are tailored to audiences and draw on research, applied sport experience, and cultural context.