# Coastline Performance and Health

> Exercise physiology clinic with locations in Glendale and Williamtown, NSW, serving Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, and Port Stephens. We help people recover from pain and injury, manage chronic conditions, and build strength through personalised, evidence-based exercise physiology and strength and conditioning coaching.

Led by Michael (Mick) Upton, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and former professional boxer, alongside Exercise Physiologists Alison Pickup and Sean. The clinic blends clinical exercise physiology with strength and conditioning principles, and uses VALD technology to track measurable progress. Medicare EPC, DVA, and WorkCover referrals accepted.

> Key pages and resources:


## Pages

- [What to Expect After Your First Exercise Physiology Appointment | Coastline](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/what-to-expect-after-your-first-exercise-physiology-appointment/)
- [Terms & Conditions | Exercise Physiology - Coastline](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/terms-condition/)
- [Privacy Policy | Coastline Performance & Health Exercise Physiology](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/privacy-policy/)
- [NDIS Referral Form](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/ndis-referral-form/)
- [AGED CARE REFERRAL FORM](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/aged-care-referral-form/)
- [WORKCOVER REFERRAL FORM](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/submit-referral-form/)
- [Services - Performance Rehabilitation | Strength & Conditioning](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/rehabilitation/)
- [Book an exercise physiologist near you | Glendale, Port Stephens, Newcastle](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/booking/)
- [Exercise Physiology Blog | Rehab, Strength & VALD Tips](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/resources/)
- [About us - Exercise Physiologists | Strength & Conditioning Coaches](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/about-us-exercise-physiologists/)
- [Contact - Understanding your problem, find a solution, get back to doing what you love](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/contact/)
- [Exercise Physiologists Lake Macquarie | Glendale | Port Stephens](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/)


## Posts

- [Why Does Your Pain Keep Coming Back? | Lake Macquarie EP](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/07/31/your-pain-keep-coming-back/)
- [Getting Back to Sport After an Injury in Lake Macquarie: What Actually Helps You Return Safely](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/07/22/return-to-sport-after-injury/)
- [Women Chronic Pain in Lake Macquarie](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/07/14/women-chronic-pain-lake-mac/)
- [Why Pain Is Not Black and White](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/07/07/why-pain-is-not-black-and-white/)
- [How Strength Training Helps You Recover From Chronic Pain](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/06/30/how-strength-training-helps-you-recover-from-chronic-pain/)
- [Living with Back Pain in Lake Macquarie?](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/06/17/back-pain-exercise-physiologist-lake-macquarie/)
- [Why Chronic Pain Keeps Coming Back, and What to Do About It](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/06/16/why-chronic-pain-keeps-coming-back-and-what-to-do-about-it/)
- [Pain Management in Newcastle, What Actually  Works Long-Term​](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/06/09/pain-management-newcastle/)
- [Why Your Pain Keeps Coming Back​? Chronic Pain Management Newcastle: Why Pain Keeps Coming Back​](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/06/02/pain-is-not-always-black-and-white/)
- [Balancing Short-Term Relief and Long-Term Chronic Pain Recovery](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/05/19/balancing-short-term-relief-and-long-term-recovery/)
- [Stop Overthinking Exercise for Chronic Pain and Mental Health](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/05/12/stop-overthinking-exercise/)
- [Pain Does Not Always Mean Damage](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/05/05/pain-does-not-always-mean-damage/)
- [Chronic Pain Mindset: Build Strength Again](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/04/14/finding-growth-in-pain/)
- [Why Injury Prevention Fails and What To Do Instead​](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/04/07/why-injury-prevention-fails/)
- [Exercise Programming for Beginners in Lake Macquarie, Why It Feels So Hard (And What Actually Works)](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/03/31/exercise-programming-for-beginners-that-works/)
- [Exercise for Chronic Pain in Lake Macquarie, Why One-Size Rehab Doesn’t Work​](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/03/25/chronic-pain-management-is-not-one-size-fits-all/)
- [How Exercise Physiology Supports Return to Work After Injury](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/02/25/how-exercise-physiology-supports-return-to-work-after-injury/)
- [Book WorkCover Exercise Physiology Lake Macquarie](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/02/25/book-workcover-exercise-physiology-lake-macquarie/)
- [Rebuild from Burnout with Women’s Strength Training](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/02/12/rebuild-from-burnout-with-womens-strength-training/)
- [Balance, Strength, and Calm: How Older Adults in Lake Macquarie Benefit from VALD](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/02/11/exercise-physiology-lake-macquarie-for-over-55s/)
- [Strength and Conditioning Lake Macquarie: Stress Insights](https://coastlineperformance.com.au/2026/02/04/strength-and-conditioning-lake-macquarie-stress-insights/)

> Clinic Locations:
Glendale: 2/545 Main Rd, Glendale NSW 2285, (02) 7226 9384
Williamtown: 2 Technology Pl, Williamtown NSW 2318, (02) 4989 5151
Website: coastlineperformance.com.au