Runaway Bay Sports & Spinal is located on the northern end of the Gold Coast in the heart of Runaway Bay.
Conveniently located near: Biggera Waters, Labrador, Southport, Paradise Point, Arundel and Helensvale.
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 & Spinal’s accredited Exercise Physiologist can assist with Diabetes & Obesity, General Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health Issues, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Neurological Conditions, Strength & Conditioning, Women’s 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.
Runaway Bay Sports & Spinal is NDIS registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment. Parking is also available onsite.
services & FACILITIES
- On-Site Parking
- Street Parking
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
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Shannon Darlington
Exercise Physiologist
Shannon Darlington
Exercise Physiologist
Shannon completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Graduate Diploma of Exercise Physiology at Griffith University, Gold Coast, in 2015. Since graduating, Shannon has worked in private practice and has experience working with chronic conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, occupational rehabilitation and injury prevention and management.
Shannon has developed a special interest in neuromuscular conditions, pre and post-operative rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries, chronic disease management and weight loss.
Shannon also provides Pilates-based rehabilitation for a wide array of chronic conditions and injury rehabilitation.
Shannon provides a tailored exercise program/class targeted to your individual level of strength, fitness, injuries and goals. Shannon loves helping patients achieve their goals, no matter how big or small they are.
Shannon is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Runaway Bay clinic.
May is Exercise Right Month! 💪🏃♀️
At Sports & Spinal, our expert team of exercise physiologists are here to help you move safely and effectively. Regular movement is key to better health but that can be easier said than done.
Our exercise physiology team can help you to learn what exercise works best for you and what is most suitable to your health needs.
Wanting to learn more? Get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal clinic today!
May is Exercise Right Month! 💪🏃♀️
At Sports & Spinal, our expert team of exercise physiologists are here to help you move safely and effectively. Regular movement is key to better health but that can be easier said than done.
Our exercise physiology team can help you to learn what exercise works best for you and what is most suitable to your health needs.
Wanting to learn more? Get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal clinic today!
Book with our trusted team today💪🏻
With 25 clinic locations across southeast Queensland, you`re always in safe hands with the Sports & Spinal team. Book in with our multidisciplinary team today and start feeling your best 👉🏻https://auappts.gensolve.com/sports__n__spinal_physiotherapy
Book with our trusted team today💪🏻
With 25 clinic locations across southeast Queensland, you`re always in safe hands with the Sports & Spinal team. Book in with our multidisciplinary team today and start feeling your best 👉🏻https://auappts.gensolve.com/sports__n__spinal_physiotherapy
Join Shannon, our incredible Exercise Physiologist, as she rolls out (literally) 3 simple foam roller back exercises to improve your spinal mobility and posture:
1️⃣ Thoracic Extensions – Open up that mid-back and counteract all that slouching
2️⃣ Snow Angel Arms – Stretch it out and get those shoulder blades gliding
3️⃣ Open Books – Unlock your upper spine and improve rotation
These exercises are perfect for anyone looking to improve posture, reduce stiffness, or just move better day-to-day. Bonus: they feel amazing.
Grab your foam roller and follow along – your spine will thank you!
Join Shannon, our incredible Exercise Physiologist, as she rolls out (literally) 3 simple foam roller back exercises to improve your spinal mobility and posture:
1️⃣ Thoracic Extensions – Open up that mid-back and counteract all that slouching
2️⃣ Snow Angel Arms – Stretch it out and get those shoulder blades gliding
3️⃣ Open Books – Unlock your upper spine and improve rotation
These exercises are perfect for anyone looking to improve posture, reduce stiffness, or just move better day-to-day. Bonus: they feel amazing.
Grab your foam roller and follow along – your spine will thank you!
Across our 25 clinic locations we offer Mat and Reformer Pilates classes! Led by our expert Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists, Sports & Spinal Pilates classes are tailored to your health needs.
Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve flexibility or recover from a recent injury – our Pilates classes are just right for you.
Contact your local clinic today to learn more on how to secure your classes! 🧘♀️
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Across our 25 clinic locations we offer Mat and Reformer Pilates classes! Led by our expert Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists, Sports & Spinal Pilates classes are tailored to your health needs.
Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve flexibility or recover from a recent injury – our Pilates classes are just right for you.
Contact your local clinic today to learn more on how to secure your classes! 🧘♀️
Head to our bio!
Managing back pain isn’t about avoiding movement — it’s about moving smarter.
Our @sportsandspinalkawana physiotherapist Georgia and exercise physiologist Tenikka are demonstrating how we modify Pilates reformer exercises to suit different stages of back pain recovery.
From acute flare-ups to long-term rehab, we use progressions and regressions to safely load the spine, activate stabilising muscles, and rebuild functional movement patterns.
No two backs are the same — and your exercise program shouldn’t be either. Whether we’re focusing on core control, spinal mobility, or graded exposure to load, your plan is tailored to your individual presentation, goals, and pain response.
Because the best results come from individualised care — not cookie-cutter plans.
Your body, your pace, your plan ✅
Managing back pain isn’t about avoiding movement — it’s about moving smarter.
Our @sportsandspinalkawana physiotherapist Georgia and exercise physiologist Tenikka are demonstrating how we modify Pilates reformer exercises to suit different stages of back pain recovery.
From acute flare-ups to long-term rehab, we use progressions and regressions to safely load the spine, activate stabilising muscles, and rebuild functional movement patterns.
No two backs are the same — and your exercise program shouldn’t be either. Whether we’re focusing on core control, spinal mobility, or graded exposure to load, your plan is tailored to your individual presentation, goals, and pain response.
Because the best results come from individualised care — not cookie-cutter plans.
Your body, your pace, your plan ✅
Postpartum recovery matters! 💖
Our Women`s Health Physiotherapists at Sports & Spinal support mums with expert care for pelvic floor recovery, core strength and more.
Our Women`s Health team are available across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Hervey Bay.
Get in touch with our team today! ✨
Postpartum recovery matters! 💖
Our Women`s Health Physiotherapists at Sports & Spinal support mums with expert care for pelvic floor recovery, core strength and more.
Our Women`s Health team are available across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Hervey Bay.
Get in touch with our team today! ✨
Nutrition & Parkinson’s Disease: Why It Matters 🥦🧠
Good nutrition plays a key role in managing Parkinson’s Disease. A dietitian can help with:
💊 Reducing medication interactions to improve effectiveness
⚖️ Maintaining a healthy weight to support strength & energy
🥗 Managing gut issues like loss of appetite & constipation
Tailored nutrition support can enhance quality of life - speak with a dietitian today!💙
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Nutrition & Parkinson’s Disease: Why It Matters 🥦🧠
Good nutrition plays a key role in managing Parkinson’s Disease. A dietitian can help with:
💊 Reducing medication interactions to improve effectiveness
⚖️ Maintaining a healthy weight to support strength & energy
🥗 Managing gut issues like loss of appetite & constipation
Tailored nutrition support can enhance quality of life - speak with a dietitian today!💙
Head to our bio!