TAELISE DYKSTRA

Exercise Physiologist

Taelise joined 4 Life Exercise Physiology in January 2026 after completing her Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2025. She is cheerful, enthusiastic and passionate about using evidence-based exercise to help people improve their health, confidence, and overall quality of life.

 

Inspired by the belief that movement is medicine, Taelise takes the time to truly listen to her clients, understand their individual needs and work collaboratively to set meaningful, achievable goals. She is committed to providing tailored support and empowering each person to build sustainable habits that fit their lifestyle.

Taelise enjoys working with a wide range of conditions, including musculoskeletal, metabolic, neurological, and cardiac, with a focus on long term behaviour change and health.

4 Things you might not know about Taelise:

  1. She loves anything ocean-related — wakeboarding, boating, swimming — and lives by the philosophy that if you’re having a bad day, you probably just need to jump in the ocean.
  2. She is almost always smiling or laughing
  3. She was on the netball court before she could walk (as her mum’s coaching sidekick) and has loved the game ever since.
  4. She is one of six siblings and considers her brothers and sisters her best friends.