Ground Floor, Chateau RoyaleCnr Sixth Avenue & Memorial AveCotton Tree, MaroochydoreQLD 4558
Maroochydore Sports & Spinal is located on the beautiful Cotton Tree on the Sunshine Coast, conveniently located nearΒ AlexandraΒ Headland,Β MooloolabaΒ andΒ Cotton Tree.
Accredited Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals providing exercise and lifestyle therapies to prevent and manage chronic disease, injury, and disability.
An Exercise Physiologist (EP) is a 4 year, University-trained Allied Health professional who is an exercise prescription expert. They will work with you to design a specific exercise program tailored to your injuries, health status and goals.
Our Exercise Physiologists at Sports & Spinal can help your condition by working with you to formulate an appropriate treatment plan to assist in reaching your specific goals. Exercise Physiologists use movement and exercise in conjunction with specific education and motivational guidance to treat and manage your conditions.
Sports & Spinalβs accredited Exercise Physiologist can assist with Diabetes & Obesity, General Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health Issues, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Neurological Conditions, Strength & Conditioning, Womenβs Health, Aging, Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Paediatrics and Cancer.
Exercise facilitates changes within the body that increases its efficiency. This allows us to be able to manage conditions or diseases, that can cause our bodies to not function to the best ability.
You can expect our Exercise Physiologist to listen to your personal story and ask questions, so they can work with you to guide an appropriate treatment plan. Our Exercise Physiologist will complete a detailed, goal-focused, clinical, and functional assessment.
Treatment will vary and be specific to you but will likely involve modified movement and exercises to build your capacity and function through strength, fitness, balance, and more. Treatment will change and progress while working alongside your Exercise Physiologist. Our Exercise physiologists will provide education on health, conditions, injuries and what to do and what not to do may take place in different environments, including our onsite gym, your regular gym and pools, depending on your interests and goals. Our Exercise Physiologist believes in a multi-disciplinary approach and will work with other health professionals to help manage your condition.
Maroochydore Sports & Spinal isΒ NDISΒ registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment.Β
services & FACILITIES
- On-Site Parking (5 spaces)
- Street Parking
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
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Bree Smith
Exercise Physiologist - Paediatrics and Young Adults & Invisible Chronic Illnesses
Blair Austin
Exercise Physiologist
Bree Smith
Exercise Physiologist - Paediatrics and Young Adults & Invisible Chronic Illnesses
Bree is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of the Sunshine Coast. She also holds a Diploma of Musical Theatre from the Australian Dance Performance Institute, reflecting her lifelong love for the performing arts.
Combining her creativity and expertise in exercise physiology, Bree has discovered a unique passion for helping clients achieve their holistic best. She is deeply committed to empowering individuals to stay active while effectively managing their conditions. Through individualized exercise programs, Bree helps her clients regain the confidence they need to live happy and healthy lives.
Bree has a dedicated interest in supporting performing artists, paediatric and young adult populations, individuals with invisible chronic illnesses (such as EDS, POTS, CFS/ME, and hypermobility), and neurodiverse clients. Drawing from her experience as a dance teacher, she has a strong appreciation for the role of healthy movement in childhood development and enjoys helping children build lifelong active habits.
To enhance her ability to work with young clients, Bree has recently completed a Child Development and Paediatric Programming course, as well as a Pilates for Paediatrics course. She is currently expanding her expertise by studying Paediatric Play Therapy, equipping her to use movement and play to support childrenβs physical and emotional well-being.
Outside the clinic, Bree thrives in creative environments. Youβll often find her dancing in the studio or performing on stage, where she regularly contributes her choreographic and stage performance skills to community productions. When not dancing, Bree enjoys expressing herself through art and actively engaging with her local arts community.
Bree is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Maroochydore clinic.
Blair Austin
Exercise Physiologist
Blair is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), having completed his degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Tasmania in 2020. Blair has previous experience in Strength and Conditioning and as an Occupational Rehab Consultant. This has provided Blair with valuable experience in functional strength training and Work Cover. Blair has developed an interest in injury rehabilitation, athlete development, and chronic disease management.
Blair provides client-focused care to assist you with reaching your goals through a holistic approach to exercise. Blair understands that everyone has unique needs and delivers tailored care, specific to each client. Blair is invested in providing his clients with the skills and knowledge needed to be independent in their health.
In his spare time, Blair is an avid mountain biker and enjoys making the most of the warm climate by spending weekends at the beach or bushwalking.
Blair is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Maroochydore clinic.