Naomi Ferstera

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Greater Brisbane Area

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About me
Managing Director @Naomi Ferstera Group | PhD Candidate | Exercise Physiologist | Exercise Scientist | Nutritionist
Education
- The University of Queensland
  2020 - 2024
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Exercise and Nutrition Science
  I am investigating the legacy effect (long-term effect) of exercise trials on cognitive outcomes in older adults in addition to the legacy effect of The BRAIN Training Trial on cognitive outcomes in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Additionally, I am investigating the association between muscle-derived neurotrophic factors, body composition, neuromuscular fitness and cognitive factors in older adults with MCI.
- QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
  2000 - 2008
  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc (Human Movement Studies) Exercise Physiology
- QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
  2000 - 2008
  Bachelor of Education - BEd Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Deakin University
  2018 - 2018
  Post Graduate Diploma Human Nutrition 5.9
Experience
- Academy of Fitness
  Aug 2006 - Oct 2016
  Lecturer
  Responsible for the delivery and development of the certificate III and IV in fitness.
- Naomi Ferstera Group
  Dec 2011 - now
  We deliver online programs that have been developed from Naomi's clinical research and 24 years industry experience. We run online health and fitness programs, coaching programs, corporate health and wellness sessions.
  - Managing Director
    Nov 2011 - now
  - Managing Director
    Dec 2011 - now
- TAFE Queensland Brisbane
  Feb 2013 - Mar 2021
  Teacher
  I have taught across the spectrum of TAFE course i.e. TAFE at school through to Diploma level.
- AIAS
  Sept 2013 - Sept 2016
  Lectuer
  The subjects I delivered included pathophysiology, nutrition, diet and disease, anatomy and physiology.
- The University of Queensland
  Mar 2021 - now
  - Associate Lecturer
    Feb 2025 - now
  - Tutor
    Mar 2021 - now
- Powered by The Lab
  Jun 2022 - Feb 2025
  Director
  Powered by The Lab a premiere one-stop fitness facility delivering 30 coached CrossFit classes per week in addition to exercise physiology and nutrition services with research coming in late 2024.
Licenses & Certifications
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist & Exercise Scientist
  Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
  Jan 2018