Sports and Spinal Physio
Springfield
Inside the Waterwork Aquatic Centre22A Commercial Dr Springfield QLD 4300
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 Central, Springfield Lakes, Brookwater, Augustine Heights, Camira, Bellbird-Park, Spring Mountain, Goodna, Redbank Plains, Greenbank, and Forest Lakes.
With an emphasis on core conditioning, breathing, and body awareness, our Core, Strength & Mobility classes provide a safe and highly effective way to stretch, strengthen, and streamline your body without building bulk or putting stress on your joints.
These classes incorporate various exercises that focus on balance, power, strength, and stability. They can be conducted using Pilates equipment (such as the reformer, trapeze table, exercise ball, etc.) in a CSM Studio class or in the form of a Mat Class using bodyweight and minimal equipment. We progressively build and advance your program based on your individual needs, providing ongoing advice and education throughout so you leave feeling like an improved version of yourself.
Our Core, Strength & Mobility classes are designed as a lifelong fitness regime, whether performed on a mat or with specialized equipment. They are the perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, sports, rehabilitation, and everyday life. By participating in these classes, you can expect to achieve a toned appearance, feel revitalized, and move with greater ease.
Our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists lead the classes with expertise in Clinical Pilates. Clinical Pilates refers to one-on-one Pilates sessions often used for injury rehabilitation in conjunction with physiotherapy. At Sports & Spinal, we offer both options and can cater to your specific needs.
Before attending any of our classes, all patients are required to undergo an initial assessment with a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist. This assessment familiarizes patients with the equipment, positions, and exercises used in the classes and helps identify any injuries or restrictions that need to be taken into consideration for a safe and tailored experience.
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.
Core, Strength & Mobility classes are perfect for toning and reshaping the body. It works on creating long, lean muscles, toning all of those hard to target areas such as the abdominals, inner thighs, buttocks, back of thighs, sides and backs of the arms. For toning, these classes are best performed 3 to 5 times a week through a combination of studio sessions, mat classes and home exercises.
Pilates exercises are performed through a wide range of movements and work on lengthening the muscles at the same time as strengthening them. To increase flexibility, stretching exercises need to be performed daily.
The Clinical Pilates exercises used in our Core, Strength & Mobility classes focus on strengthening the weakened postural muscles and stretching the tight muscles that pull the body into these poor postures. Studio sessions are the best way to improve posture as our physiotherapists can develop a program to target your specific postural problems. Pilates can also be used for back pain as it relaxes and strengthens the muscles, easing the discomfort.
Our Core, Strength & Mobility classes use Clinical Pilates techniques which are fantastic for injury rehabilitation and prevention as it works on core stability, posture, flexibility, and correcting muscle imbalances and weaknesses via specific strengthening. It can be used for arthritis, neck pain, back pain and various injuries.
Pilates is the secret tool that many high level and recreational athletes use to enhance their performance, decrease the risk of injuries and provide much-needed cross-training. Each sport has specific strength and flexibility requirements. When you book in for an assessment, your physiotherapist will look at the things you need to work on to improve your performance and then proceed to design a Pilates program for you.
✓ Back pain
✓ Neck pain
✓ Shoulder problems
✓ Hip and knee pain
✓ Arthritis
✓ Rehabilitation from injuries
✓ Rehabilitation from orthopedic surgery
✓ Neurological problems e.g. rehab from stroke or head injury, cerebral
✓ Rheumatological issues
✓ General conditioning concerns palsy, Parkinson’s disease
services & FACILITIES
- On-Site Parking (5 spaces)
- Street Parking
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
OUR TEAM
- Any
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- Beenleigh
- Brisbane
- Broadbeach
- Buderim
- Caloundra
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- Coolum
- Fraser Coast
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- Indooroopilly
- Ipswich
- Kawana
- Logan
- Maroochydore
- Morayfield
- Moreton Bay
- Nambour
- Noosa
- North Lakes
- Redcliffe
- Robina
- Runaway Bay
- Sippy Downs
- Springfield
- St Lucia
- Sunshine Coast
- Woolloongabba
- Wynnum
Tim Low
General, Knee & Shoulder Physiotherapist
Elli Melrose
Physiotherapist
Cielo O’Neill
Musculoskeletal & Lower Limb Physiotherapist
Jarrod Herman
Exercise Physiologist
Grace Lobegeier
Exercise Physiologist
Jake Phillips
Exercise Physiologist
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.
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.