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About SOS

Meet Matthew, your local Exercise Physiologist.

SOS Exercise Physiology was founded on the belief that great rehab and high performance are not mutually exclusive. We believe every individual, whether recovering from a car accident or training for their next marathon, deserves the highest quality of care and the joy of moving well. Rehab shouldn’t feel like giving up, rather, the start line of the comeback!

Founder's story

Matthew Sostaric, Lead Exercise Physiologist.

For the last handful of years and counting, Matt has been servicing Melbourne's inner-north and north-west, first in Fitzroy, and now Brunswick East, inside Project Better's renowned Wellness Centre.

His background spans clinical rehabilitation and endurance performance, with a plethora of experience rubbing shoulders with some of Australia's best middle-to-long-distance runners. That blended lens has shaped the way he works with every client.

He aims to empower his patients with the skills they need to manage their treatment independently - through collaborative, tailored exercise therapy that helps them return to the activities they love as quickly as possible.

Unsurprisingly, Matt is driven by a passion for helping runners overcome injury-related obstacles. His dedication extends to all sidelined athletes (and non-athletes) striving to maintain, or gain, peak fitness and strength.

Matt's mission is simple: helping you become independent, pain-free, and your best physical self.

Level 1, 102/6 Bluestone Way, Brunswick East VIC 3057

Director & Lead Exercise Physiologist

Founder and Lead Exercise Physiologist, and Director and Head Coach at SOS Running.

ESSA & SMA accredited

Accredited with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and a member of Sports Medicine Australia (SMA).

Evidence-led

Up to date with the latest research and a regular attendee of ESSA and SMA conferences, backed by a select team of physicians and allied health professionals.

Speaking & education

A frequent presenter at team-sport meetings, and at local practices and businesses across Melbourne's inner-north.

Who we help

From rehab to performance, and everything in between.

Recovering from injury or surgery
Managing chronic conditions or disability
Returning to movement, pain-free
Optimising high performance (running, AFL, soccer, frisbee, and more)
Older adults seeking more life and independence in their years
Teams and athletes wanting a deeper understanding of their training

Memberships & Associations

  • Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
  • Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)
  • GLA:D Australia

Ready when you are

Book a free discovery call.

A quick, no-obligation chat to see if Matt's the right fit for your goals, recovery, rehab or performance. We'll get back to you the same business day.

Sister brand · SOS Running

Coaching for runners, by runners.

Matthew is also Director and Head Coach at SOS Running, online coaching for runners chasing PBs, integrating strength, or returning from injury. The same clinical rigour, applied to the road, track and trails.

PB progression

Periodised and polarised training targeted to you, the runner

Return-to-run rehab

Returning from, or managing niggles/injury

Strength integration

Lifting that complements the mileage