Springfield Sports & Spinal, 8 Minutes Away From Augustine Heights

SPORTS & SPINAL

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Springfield

Inside the Waterwork Aquatic Centre22A Commercial Dr Springfield, QLD 4300

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Sports & Spinal Springfield is located down the long driveway off Commercial Drive, past Bridgestone Tyres, and inside the Waterworx Aquatic Lifestyle Centre. The clinic can be found within the heart of Springfield, conveniently located near Springfield CentralSpringfield LakesBrookwaterAugustine HeightsCamiraBellbird-Park, Spring Mountain, Goodna, Redbank Plains, Greenbank, and Forest Lakes.

Springfield Sports & Spinal offers Physiotherapy, Women’s Health, Exercise PhysiologyMassagePilates, DieteticsPodiatry, Psychology, Hydrotherapy and much more! We also have a fully equipped gym and Pilates studio.

At Springfield Sports & Spinal, our dedicated team utilizes the latest evidence-based treatments to address a wide range of conditions. Whether you’re dealing with shoulder, neck, or back pain, sporting injuries, lower limb issues, women’s health concerns, headaches, work cover incidents, pre-and post-surgical rehabilitation, motor vehicle accidents, or any other condition, we are here to assist you.

From the moment you walk through our doors, our team will provide you with a comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. We prioritize your active involvement in the recovery process, working collaboratively with you to facilitate your complete recovery and help you regain optimal function and well-being.

Springfield Sports & Spinal is NDIS registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment. 

Whether you’re aiming to recover from an injury, surgery, or simply seeking relief from general aches and pains, our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to helping you return to doing what you love most. With our expertise and comprehensive approach, we are committed to supporting your overall health and helping you achieve your goals.

services & FACILITIES

  • On-Site Parking (5 spaces)
  • Street Parking
  • Gym & Pilates Equipment
  • NDIS Registered
  • Medicare Rebates
  • HICAPS Health Fund Claims

OUR TEAM

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Aleks Baruksopulo

Podiatry Managing Partner

Aleks exclusively sees Musculoskeletal, Sports, Running & Exercise cases and has 16+ years of experience in this area with over 38,000 patient consultations performed over this time.

His main professional passion is helping patients of all ages recover from injury and get back to the regular physical activity they love doing.

He has a particular interest and niche in running injuries, including recently authoring a book (available on Amazon & in-clinic) called: The Runner’s Foot Guide – Feet, Shoes, Myths & Tips.

Other experience includes previously owning a running shoe store called ‘The Podiatry Shoe Lab’, completing the ‘Lv2 Athletics Australia Recreational Running Coach’ accreditation, being a previous Podiatry clinical supervisor at Southern Cross University (Gold Coast campus), previous Podiatrist to GPS (“jeeps”) Rugby Union club, North Devils Rugby League club, and the Brisbane Roar Soccer club.

He is a managing partner at ‘Podiatry at Sports & Spinal’ whose main aim is to help our Podiatrists excel in providing outstanding Sports, Exercise, Running, and Musculoskeletal Podiatry care.

Aleks is skilled in Sports, Exercise & Running Podiatry care, gait analysis, biomechanics, running shoe education, strength & conditioning, return to running planning, collaboration with medical professionals (GPs, Sports Physicians & Orthopaedic surgeons), EMS Shockwave Therapy and Class 4 Laser musculoskeletal treatments.

He has a Podiatry degree from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and a Biomedical Science degree from the University of Queensland (UQ).

Aleks is available exclusively for Musculoskeletal, Sports, Running & Exercise Podiatry appointments at our Broadbeach, Robina and Springfield clinics.

Kristi Megano

Remedial Massage Therapist

Kristi graduated with a Diploma of Remedial Massage through Q Academy on the Sunshine Coast in 2017. She is interested in treating and assisting with neck and back concerns and utilises her remedial, deep tissue and trigger point therapy knowledge. Kristi’s decision and desire to become a Remedial Massage Therapist was born through her desire to make a difference and help people.

Kristi is available for Remedial Massage appointments at our Springfield location.

Kieren Clarke

General & Vestibular Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

Originally from northern NSW, Kieren has completed his Masters in Physiotherapy Studies at UQ, in addition to a Bachelor of Exercise Science. Kieren completed his bachelor degree in the USA under a scholarship program for soccer.

Kieren has a passion for helping all clients to reach their full potential and return to a high level of function to ensure the highest quality of life possible. Kieren is dedicated to applying the most up-to-date research to ensure all clients are cared for with the most relevant treatment.

Kieren loves to spend his free time at the beach surfing with his friends or quad biking at his parent’s farm back in NSW.

Kieren is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Springfield clinic.

Daniel Holmes

Senior Podiatrist

An avid endurance sports fan, Dan has been passionately treating patients of all ages and abilities in the Brisbane region for the past 15 years. Dan Holmes graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry from Queensland University of Technology in 2007. Prior to Podiatry, he completed a Bachelor of Human Movement Studies majoring in Exercise Science at the University of Queensland.

He is passionate about helping people to live their most active lives. Treating lower limb injuries is key to this. Dan has a special interest in bone stress and tendon injuries. He also has extensive experience prescribing custom orthotics recommending footwear and prescribing rehabilitative exercise plans to allow patients to return to sports and exercise.

Dan’s interest in foot health extends to general foot care, nail surgery and assessment of paediatric concerns.

Outside of work, Dan enjoys challenging himself mentally and physically by training and participating in Triathlons, Ultra distance trail running and adventure racing. Time in nature is important to Dan as he is passionate about the conservation of our natural world. He enjoys bushwalking and hopes to spend more time with his wife and two young girls exploring The World’s natural wonders.

Dan is Brisbane-born and bred and currently lives on the North side with his wife and two daughters. He has a mild coffee addiction, so you may catch him getting his caffeine fix around the many local cafes.

Daniel is available for Podiatry appointments at our Indooroopilly, Chermside and Springfield clinics.

Tim Low

General, Knee & Shoulder Physiotherapist

Tim graduated from Griffith University with Bachelor of Physiotherapy (First Class Honours). He is a published lead author in the journal of Physical Therapy in Sport with his research investigating sports injuries in rugby union players.

Tim has a keen interest in sports injuries and has a strong sporting background himself, growing up playing Rugby League, Rugby Union and Touch Football. Tim also has particular interest in shoulder and knee injuries and is dedicated to providing effective rehabilitation after injury.

Tim is passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and is motivated to provide high quality care to help all achieve their health and fitness goals. When he’s not in clinic, Tim loves cycling, running, catching up with family and friends, watching sport or playing the guitar to relax.

Tim is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Springfield clinic.

Elli Melrose

Physiotherapist

Elli graduated from Central Queensland University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) degree.

Elli is committed to providing high-quality evidence-based treatment tailored to her client’s individual needs empowering them to reach their full potential in therapy. Elli has an interest in sports-related injuries and general rehabilitation. With a passion for sports and health, Elli grew up competing at the highest level in gymnastics before using her experience and skills to coach for several years. Involving herself in her community, Elli contributed her physiotherapy skills to the Central Queensland football team Capras. Elli aims to continue her development towards sports physiotherapy as this is her clinical area of interest.

Outside the clinic, Elli loves enjoying her free time at the beach, attending high-energy fitness classes, and sharing the excitement of NRL matches with friends.

Elli is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Springfield clinic.

Tom Corradine

Lower Limb Physiotherapist

Tom graduated from the University of Nottingham (UK) and has recently made the move over to Brisbane from London. He has extensive experience across the public and private sectors, having worked in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal physiotherapy since 2014. He has worked closely with some of the UK’s best orthopaedic surgeons; and knows that building strong inter-disciplinary relationships within the healthcare industry can only help enhance patient care and outcome.

Tom particularly enjoys treating lower limb and shoulder injuries, including post-operative rehabilitation. He prides himself on understanding the goals of his patients and working on treatment plans to help them achieve the best possible result.

Outside of physio, Tom enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle. Since hanging up his rugby boots, he’s turned his interests to strength & conditioning and, more recently, hacking his way around the golf course. He is keen to explore more of the East Coast and is gladly accepting recommendations.

Tom is available for physiotherapy consults at our Chermside and Springfield clinics.

Cielo O’Neill

Musculoskeletal & Lower Limb Physiotherapist

Cielo (pronounced “Shell-o”) graduated from the Australian Catholic University with first-class honours. Her research focused on how people cope after rupturing their anterior cruciate ligament – a major stabilising ligament in the knee. Cielo is passionate about providing high-quality treatment by keeping up to date with the latest research and applying evidence-based practice. In 2017, Cielo was invited to present her thesis at the national Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference in Sydney held at the International Convention Centre. Her research is currently submitted for publication as the leading author.

She has since undertaken multiple professional development courses to continue broadening her knowledge of treating sports-related injuries, specifically the knee. Cielo has a keen interest in treating dance and sports-related injuries, having undertaken eight years of classical ballet training under the Royal Academy of Dance. Cielo is passionate about using a holistic approach to help people get back on their feet and achieve their goals, whether to improve daily function, return to recreational or competitive sports and or optimise general health and well-being.

Cielo is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Springfield location.

Jarrod Herman

Exercise Physiologist

Jarrod graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology degree. Jarrod has a strong passion for treating various conditions through the means of exercise-based therapy with a particularly keen interest in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, cardiovascular conditions, and persistent pain. Jarrod’s passion is driven through the enjoyment of improving the lives of those living with comorbidities through personably tailored and evidence-based exercise prescriptions to achieve patients’ goals.

Outside of work, Jarrod has a history of being an elite level swimmer. Jarrod enjoys maintaining a healthy lifestyle through swimming, running and strength and conditioning training in the gym. Jarrod also enjoys spending time outdoors with friends, watching sports such as the AFL and attending live music.

Jarrod is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Springfield clinic.

Grace Lobegeier

Exercise Physiologist

Grace graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) degree.

She has a developing interest in neurological conditions and is always looking for ways to further improve her knowledge and enhance her client-centred care approach. She works alongside patients wherever they are at on their health journey and applies evidence-based practice to ensure the best outcomes possible.

Outside of the clinic, Grace enjoys going to the gym, travelling, playing sports and exploring with her dog.

Grace is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Springfield clinic.

Jake Phillips

Exercise Physiologist

Jake is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours Class I) from the University of Queensland in 2022. While studying, Jake worked in a Strength & Conditioning facility to extend his knowledge and refine his coaching skills. Jake has a strong exercise background with experience in training for swimming and powerlifting, as well as personal training.

Jake’s specific interest area is in using movement as medicine for musculoskeletal rehabilitation. As a practitioner, Jake is passionate about empowering his clients to self-manage their own health through education and exercise.

Outside of the clinic, Jake competes in powerlifting, which fuels his interest in rehabilitation and performance. He also appreciates great coffee and is always keen to hear about the best places to get a caffeine fix.

Jake is available for Exercise physiology appointments at our Woolloongabba and Springfield clinics.

Georgia Volz

Gut Health, Sports Nutrition & Chronic Disease Dietitian

Georgia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, completing her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. She strives to ensure her clients feel supported and empowered throughout their journey to better health through nutrition. Using evidence-based practice, Georgia can tailor nutrition strategies to each client to meet their goals. Georgia’s special interest areas include weight management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and gastrointestinal health.

Georiga is available for Dietitian appointments at Springfield, Woolloongabba and Chermside clinics.

Emily Ricketts

Psychologist

Originally from Melbourne, Emily is a psychologist who completed her undergraduate and graduate diploma studies at Monash University. She then pursued her Masters in Psychology (Sport and Exercise) at the University of Queensland. Emily is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists.

With diverse experience in general psychological treatment, chronic pain management, and sports, Emily can provide support to a wide variety of individuals. Emily offers psychology services to young people and adults to improve their quality of life and well-being. She can assist individuals navigating chronic pain and adjusting to large changes in life, coping with anxiety and/ or depression, and addressing various other mental health concerns.

Passionate about providing a safe space for her clients, Emily aims to help them build self-confidence, enhance their overall quality of life, and live authentically. She welcomes clients seeking support in areas such as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal concerns, relationships, self-esteem, body image, veterans, grief and loss, and general counselling.

Outside of work, Emily is passionate about health and fitness and can often be found in the gym or enjoying meals at some of Queensland’s best restaurants.

Emily is available for Psychology appointments at our North Lakes, Springfield, and Woolloongabba clinics.

PLEASE NOTE: For appointments at our Springfield and North Lakes clinics, please call the clinics directly to enquire about availability. Appointments at Woolloongabba can be made directly online.

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Unclaimed health fund benefits don`t roll over into the next year financial year which means your premiums will go to waste if you don`t take advantage of them.

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