Psychologist Ruth Magnusson

B.A. Dip.Ed., Dip., Applied Science.  M.A.P.S.

Retreat South founder Ruth Magnusson has extensive experience in a wide variety of settings including education, rehabilitation, justice, forensic, trauma and Dual diagnosis. Ruth utilises a range of methodology developed over her years of experience in education, psychology and anthropology. She has a passion for supporting individuals to discover meaning in their lives and to reveal the depth and efficacy of their personal resources, skills and abilities.

Ruth’s approach is supportive, generous and detailed encompassing all aspects of the person, their experiences and environment to ensure that their experience at Retreat South gives them the support, skills and knowledge that will carry them successfully into their future life.

Ryan Dawson

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Bachelors Degree of Sports and Exercise Science
Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation)
ESSA accredited Exercise scientist and Exercise physiologist
As an accredited Exercise Physiologist my role is to prescribe exercise for people living with chronic/complex medical conditions. I tailor my intervention based on the unique traits of the individual presenting and aim to use exercise as a tool in a holistic approach to mental health rehabilitation at Retreat South. Specialty areas include Neurological/Neuromuscular, Metabolic conditions, Mental health and lifestyle modification.