Sports and Spinal Physio
Chermside Sports & Spinal is located opposite the Westfield Shopping Centre. Just a short drive north of Brisbaneβs central business district, conveniently located near Aspley,Β Carseldine,Β Everton Park,Β Mitchelton,Β Nundah,Β Stafford,Β Boondall,Β Banyo,Β Taigum,Β andΒ Wavell Heights.
With an emphasis on core conditioning, breathing and body awareness, our Core, Strength & Mobility classes are a safe and highly effective way to stretch, strengthen and streamline your body without building bulk or stressing your joints.
Core, Strength & Mobility classes utilise various exercises that incorporate balance, power, strength and stability.Β Β
This can be done either using the Pilates equipment (reformer, trapeze table, exercise ball etc.) in a CSM Studio class or the form of a Mat Class, utilising bodyweight and minimal equipment. From here, we build and progress your program as appropriate with continued advice and education throughout, so you left feeling a better version of YOU.Β Β
Our Core, Strength & Mobility classes are a fitness regime for life, performed on a mat or with specialised equipment. The perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, sport, rehab and life, these classes will leave you looking toned, feeling revitalised and moving with ease.
Both Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists run our classes with Clinical Pilates Experience. Clinical Pilates refers to one-on-one Pilates that are often used for injury rehabilitation and used in conjunction with physiotherapy. Sports & Spinal offers both and can cater to your exact needs.
All patients are required to have an initial assessment with a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist before beginning any of our classes. This is to familiarise patients with any equipment, positions, exercises and identify any injuries/restrictions that we may need to be aware of prior to a patient attending a class.
Chermside Sports & Spinal is NDISΒ registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment.Β
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.
βΒ Back pain
βΒ Neck pain
βΒ Shoulder problems
βΒ Hip and knee pain
βΒ Arthritis
βΒ Rehabilitation from injuries
βΒ Rehabilitation from orthopedic surgery
βΒ Neurological problems e.g. rehab from stroke or head injury, cerebralΒ
βΒ Rheumatological issuesΒ Β
βΒ General conditioning concerns palsy, Parkinsonβs disease
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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- Brisbane
- Broadbeach
- Buderim
- Caloundra
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- Coolum
- Fraser Coast
- Gold Coast
- Gympie
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- Indooroopilly
- Ipswich
- Kawana
- Logan
- Maroochydore
- Morayfield
- Moreton Bay
- Nambour
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- North Lakes
- Redcliffe
- Robina
- Runaway Bay
- Sippy Downs
- Springfield
- St Lucia
- Sunshine Coast
- Woolloongabba
- Wynnum
Preeti Kutty
Shoulder, Hip and Knee Physiotherapist
Simran Shah
Ankle, Knee & Lower Limb Physiotherapist
Ashleigh Graves
Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Ankle Physiotherapist
Kim Minne
Physiotherapist
Gema Greasley
Musculoskeletal and Women's Health Physiotherapist
Sam Moyle
Lower Back & Spinal Rehab Physiotherapist
Elise Wild-Smith
Exercise Physiologist
Kirra Womersley
Exercise Physiologist
Preeti Kutty
Shoulder, Hip and Knee Physiotherapist
Preeti graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). Her passion lies in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and working with people in persistent pain.
Preeti has previously collaborated with local AFL and netball teams, where she witnessed first hand the transformative impact a tailored treatment and recovery plan can have on the rehabilitation of young athletes. This exposure has enriched her understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of sports-related injuries and has motivated her to seek mentorship from leading sports physiotherapists to gain a better understanding on how to best manage athletes.
Preeti is committed to fostering a collaborative approach to rehabilitation. Her goal is to empower clients to take an active role in their recovery, creating a sense of ownership and motivation that enhances the effectiveness of the treatment process.
In her free time you can find Preeti on a jog or a riverside walk with a pastry in hand.
Preeti is available for physiotherapy consults at our Chermside clinic.
Simran Shah
Ankle, Knee & Lower Limb Physiotherapist
Simran holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) and was eager to complete further specialised study and recently completed herΒ Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland.
Simran has developed a particular interest in complex whiplash disorders and lower limb injuries specifically sports related knee, ankle and foot conditions. She has extensive experience in usingΒ a mixed approach of hands-on therapy and tailored exercise prescription to ensure that each of her patients achieves their goals. Simran has worked with some of Queensland’s leading physiotherapists and lower limb specialists.
Simran prides herself on developing easy to follow step by step treatment plans that not only rehabiltate the original injury but ensure her patients leave with their risk of re-injury being as low as possible. Simran enjoys travelling and has volunteered/studied as a physiotherapy student or physiotherapist in several countries across the world and loves treating people from all walks of life.
Simran has also completed additional training in vestibular physiotherapy and lower limb tendon injury management.
Simran is available for Physiotherapy appointments atΒ our Indooroopilly and Chermside clinics.
Ashleigh Graves
Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Ankle Physiotherapist
Ashleigh is an experienced physiotherapist working in elite sport and private practice musculoskeletal care. A 2018 University of Queensland graduate, Ashleigh achieved her Bachelor of Physiotherapy Qualification with First Class Honours.Β Ashleigh started her sports physiotherapy career firstly in AFL and more recently has worked across club, state and national level Rugby Union. Ashleigh is the current Reds Academy Physiotherapist.
Ashleigh enjoys consulting with everyday people and athletes of all abilities and backgrounds. With her background in rugby, Ash has developed expertise in the rehabilitation ofΒ shoulder injuries,Β bone stress injuriesΒ andΒ lower limb injuries.Β She prides herself on making sure you receive a diagnosis for your condition, receive a tailored treatment plan and finish your care under her guidance with the lowest chance of re-injury or recurrence.
She enjoys working collaboratively as part of a medical team to get the best outcomes possible and has had the pleasure of working alongside many of Brisbaneβs Sports Doctors and orthopedic specialists.
Her interests have led her to gain further qualifications in Strength and Conditioning, Dry Needling/Western Acupuncture and Clinical Pilates. Ash has completed additional post-graduate coursework in the management of ACL and PCL injuries, Hamstring injuries, Hip and Groin Pain and rehabilitation post Shoulder stabilisation surgery. She is constantly upskilling herself to stay knowledgeable andΒ provide the best evidence-basedΒ care to her patients.
On the weekends you will find Ash on the sidelines of Easts Rugby Union games, or on her Sunday morning long run.
Ashleigh is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Chermside clinic.
Kim Minne
Physiotherapist
Kim hailsΒ from sunny Cape Town, South Africa. Having completed her Physiotherapy (Honours) degree at the University of the Western Cape in 2014, Kim has worked with aΒ variety of patients from all walks of life. Kim is passionate about continued learning and has added Dry Needling and Clinical Pilates to her skills set. Her interest area lies in, post-orthopaedic and lower back injuries as well as persistent and degenerative injuries. Kim is personable and passionate about helping her patients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
Kim maintains an active lifestyle β running, hiking, and playing hockey, which has fed into her interests in keeping people moving and injury prevention. Her new area of interest is in Womenβs Health and hopes to build and grow in this field in her new position.
She is friendly and chatty and therefore enjoys working closely with her patients to create specific programs to achieve their most favoured outcomes. After building up her experience in South Africa, she was ready for a new adventure and challenge thus joining the team across the waters at Sports & Spinal.
Kim is available for appointments at our Chermside clinic.
Gema Greasley
Musculoskeletal and Women's Health Physiotherapist
Gema holdsΒ a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University. GemaΒ is a musculoskeletal, pelvic and womenβs health physiotherapist. GemaΒ holds additional post graduateΒ qualifications in women’s pelvic health, advanced dry needling and reformer pilates. SheΒ is also the former lead physiotherapist for the Aspley Hornets AFLW team and has previously worked with the AFLW Brisbane Lions team.
GemaβsΒ favourite areas to treat includeΒ lower back, spinal, sacroiliac,Β pelvic and hip pain.
She is passionate in guiding women through their pregnancy and post partum/ post natal journey, addressing pelvic floor dysfunction or assisting women with pelvic organ prolapse. Gema understands women can be nervous to start their pelvic health journey and this motivates her to help women overcome their fears and achieve their desired outcomes. She is dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to get you symptom free and feeling good about yourself!
Gema is passionate about empowering everyone to play an active role in their health journey. She acknowledges that everyone is unique and designs bespoke treatment plans for each of her clients. She is determined to get you back to your optimal level of function so you can do what you love to do pain-free. Gema combines hands-on and exercise therapies to provide the best long-term approach.
On the weekend you will find Gema going to reformerΒ pilates or gym herself, drinking coffee and walking her two dachshunds Penelope & Alfred”
Gema is available for Physiotherapy appointments at ourΒ ChermsideΒ clinic.
Sam Moyle
Lower Back & Spinal Rehab Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy was a natural career choice for Sam, having competed at a high level in track and field, cricket, touch football and Australian Rules Football. He realised the impact of strong physical health and its impact on physical and emotional wellbeing.
Sam graduated from the University of Queensland with first-class honours and began his career in the public sector. He enjoyed gaining valuable experience in pre and post-surgery treatment protocols and excellent communication skills to provide optimum client care. Sam has worked with and learnt from some of Australiaβs leading neurological physiotherapists. He used these effective skills when screening for more serious conditions to ensure his treatment plans reflect the needs of his clients.
Sam then transitioned into private practice and was able to apply his knowledge and skills working with some of Queenslandβs premier cricket and football clubs.
Sam has recently returned from working in the United Kingdom. He worked as a Lead Physiotherapist in the heart of London with some of the worldβs leading sports physicians and orthopaedic surgeons, enhancing his theoretical and practical knowledge within this vibrant and stimulating environment. Sam developed close working relationships with acclaimed shoulder, spinal and foot/ankle surgeons, constantly learning, refining and enhancing his current practice.
Sam looks forward to bringing his knowledge and experience to Sports & Spinal and learning from his new colleagues and patients about the provision of exemplary physiotherapy care. Samβs patients will benefit from an excellent communicator and active listener who will provide a hands-on approach to quality care and expert exercise prescription skills.
In his leisure time, Sam enjoys the outdoors. He loves to explore the South East Queensland walking tracks, and he is a keen cricketer and runner. Sam played cricket in England and is always looking to lower his 10km running PB. Samβs overall professional goal is to provide optimum health care to all those who engage with him.
Sam is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Chermside location.
Elise Wild-Smith
Exercise Physiologist
Elise graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the Queensland University of Technology and has additional training inΒ Pilates. While Elise enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions, she has a keen interest inΒ lower back andΒ hip pain management,Β andΒ musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Elise is very passionate about the positive impact of physical activity on health and well-being and understands that this will look different for everyone. Elise endeavours to facilitate holistic, individualised, and achievable interventions for the best possible patient outcomes. Through her study, professional development andΒ lived experience, Elise has developed the skills and knowledge to assist her patients inΒ improving movement patterns and enjoying exercise.
Outside of her role as an Exercise Physiologist, Elise enjoys leading an active and balanced lifestyle through Pilates and the gym, going to the beach and finding the best gluten-free eats.
Elise is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Chermside & Indooroopilly clinics.
Kirra Womersley
Exercise Physiologist
Kirra graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) at the University of Queensland.Β Kirra is passionate about exercise physiology but has a special interest in neurological, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Since moving on from elite track and field in 2016, Kirra has continued her passion for physical activity. She is committed to patient-centred care and finds it incredibly rewarding to work alongside clients to achieve goals that may never have seemed possible. Kirra is passionate about the widespread benefits of exercise and is committed to finding an activity to suit everyone.
When Kirra is not at the clinic, you can find her bouldering or researching the latest running shoes.
Kirra is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Chermside clinic.