About Us

Dr. Jarrod D. Meerkin

Ph.D., M.Sc. (Hons), B.App.Sc., MAAESS AEP (#1389)

Founder & Managing Director

An experienced Exercise Physiologist with a Ph.D. from Queensland University of Technology, a Masters degree (with honours) and a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Wollongong, Dr Meerkin is an expert in dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan technology.  

During his research on exercise and obesity, Dr. Meerkin observed the psychological effect pre and post DEXA imaging had on patients pursuing lifestyle changes.  While a patient’s scales can indicate a loss of weight, DEXA was able to enhance these results by showing the effect of the weight loss on the soft tissues of the body.  For example, DEXA showed that a net weight loss of 3 kilos included a 7 kilo reduction in adipose (fat) tissue and a 4 kilo gain in muscle.  By understanding their body’s response to exercise, patients were able to tailor their workouts to fit their lifestyle goals and see greater results sooner.  With more reward for the efforts, patients were inspired to continue.  Buoyed by the success of DEXA in his research, Dr. Meerkin established Body Composition Australia to offer the DEXA advantage to the wider community.

Career Achievements:

·       Immediate past Director and Treasurer of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science.

·       Member of the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society. 

·       Past State Chapter (QLD) President of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science.

·       National Sports Science Coordinator with the Australian Paralympic Committee 2000-2002.

·       Research Fellow, School of Human Movement Studies, Queensland University of Technology 2003-2005.