Sports & Spinal Buderim is conveniently located near Mountain Creek and Forest Glen.
Accredited Practising Dietitians (APD’s) are experts in food and nutrition. Qualification requires a minimum four-year tertiary degree and certification by Dietitians Australia. Dietitians use evidence-based research and their thorough understanding of human metabolism to help clients navigate their nutrition needs.
With the endless supply of online nutrition information, it can be challenging to determine which diet is best for you. Dietitians offer individualised advice and can help translate the latest evidence into practical steps to guide you in the right direction toward better health.
Our dietetic service provides research-informed nutrition guidance for chronic disease management, weight concerns, digestive health, energy optimisation and recovery support.
Consultations focus on practical, sustainable strategies that align with each individual’s activity level, health status and personal goals. Education is central to the process, empowering individuals to make ongoing improvements.
Sports & Spinal Buderim is NDIS registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Introduction & Goal Setting
The first session is designed to learn more about you, your lifestyle, and what you want to achieve. Our dietitians will work with you to set clear, measurable goals to help determine the best possible treatment plan to get results.
Education
Our dietitians will give you the knowledge and understanding to take charge of your health. They can explain the link between dietary patterns and health outcomes and allow you the confidence to make changes now and in the future.
Plan
At the end of the consult, you will receive specific dietary strategies to help get you started toward your goal. Recommended time frames for reviews vary between fortnightly and monthly consults. A minimum of 2-3 review consults are often required to ensure you receive the opportunity to explore any challenges and adjust the plan as needed. Our dietitians strive to ensure you feel supported and confident throughout your journey.
Are you stuck in the ‘dieting cycle’? Are you constantly switching between phases of weight gain, weight loss, and simply getting nowhere?
Our dietitians take the time to understand your situation – your goals, lifestyle, social and medical history to tailor advice to suit you. Our dietitians can help you to develop the knowledge and skills to improve your relationship with food, achieve a balanced lifestyle and empower you with the confidence to be your best, healthiest self.
Dietitians can provide education on the role of nutrition in managing diabetes and blood glucose levels. We take a holistic approach, taking into consideration different medications, physical activity, and lifestyle choices to provide you with the best treatment plan for your situation.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) refers to a collection of symptoms including diarrhoea and/or constipation as well as accompanying symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain. The cause of IBS is not really known, but a number of factors appear to worsen symptoms. These can include some of the foods we eat, stress or an infection.
Whether you have a diagnosed food allergy or suspected food intolerance such as IBS, you may need to reduce or eliminate certain foods from your diet. Food intolerances can be particularly debilitating as the exact cause is often unclear and can often lead to overly restricted diets in fear of experiencing a flare-up. If you suspect you may have a food intolerance, a dietitian will conduct a detailed assessment of your medical history, diet and lifestyle to determine the likely cause of your symptoms. You will then be provided with the knowledge and personalised resources to confidently manage your health independently.
Diet plays a big role in managing IBS as we can modify the diet to identify any “trigger” foods that may make IBS symptoms worse. This process is called the FODMAP diet. Our dietitians have a particular interest in the FODMAP diet and would love to help you to minimise your IBS symptoms to limit the impact they are having on your life! We also ensure that you are eating a healthy variety of foods and not missing out on any important nutrients.
The presence of 3 or more metabolic risk factors increases your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Risk factors include high cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood glucose and high blood pressure. While certain conditions are inherited, diet and lifestyle plays are major role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis are characterised by intermittent flare-ups of abdominal pain, bloating, gas and diarrhoea. Over time, this can result in nutrient deficiencies as inflammation can block the absorption of essential nutrients in the intestine. While the cause of these conditions is still not well understood, dietitians can provide the latest evidence-based strategies to manage your flare-ups and support you in maintaining a healthy balanced diet.
Whether you’re looking to reduce your meat intake or go completely vegan, dietitians can help you navigate the expanding world of meat and dairy alternatives to ensure you are receiving the necessary nutrients on a plant-based diet.
If you or someone you love is experiencing an eating disorder, you can understand just how isolating and overwhelming it can be to live with this condition as it impacts many areas of a person’s life. Eating disorders are a complex mental illness but with the right treatment and support, full recovery is possible. Our dietitians can support you no matter what stage you are on your journey, whether you’re looking to learn more about your condition, explore your food fears and anxieties or are ready to set actionable goals toward regular eating.
Disordered eating on any level can often go unnoticed and be accepted as a normal part of today’s ‘diet culture’. There’s a common misconception that to have an eating disorder, you have to be extremely underweight, which is absolutely not true. Disordered eating can be present regardless of body shape, size, age or gender. If you ever experience a loss of control around food, engage in secretive or binge eating or struggle with poor body image, a dietitian can help you understand how these behaviours develop and work with you to build your confidence and improve your relationship with food.
Bariatric surgery is an effective tool to promote weight loss by reducing the size of your stomach capacity. It is essential that you receive the support of an experienced bariatric dietitian during your pre and post-surgery journey to ensure you are able to meet nutrient requirements. Our dietitians understand the different challenges you may face along the way and can help you to develop sustainable healthy eating habits long term.
Sports Dietitians provide individualised advice for athletes with various training intensities. Whether you’re looking to change body composition, run your first 10km or compete at a high-level sport, proper nutrition is an essential part of optimal performance. Sports Dietitians can provide advice on pre and post comp nutrition and recovery, hydration, supplementation and develop personalised meal plans.

OUR TEAM
- Any
- Baringa
- Beenleigh
- Brisbane
- Broadbeach
- Buderim
- Burleigh
- Caloundra
- Chermside
- Coolum
- Fraser Coast
- Gold Coast
- Gympie
- Hervey Bay
- Indooroopilly
- Ipswich
- Kawana
- Logan
- Maroochydore
- Morayfield
- Moreton Bay
- Mt Gravatt
- Nambour
- Noosa
- North Lakes
- Redcliffe
- Robina
- Runaway Bay
- Sippy Downs
- Springfield
- St Lucia
- Sunshine Coast
- Woolloongabba
- Wynnum
Olivia Berry
Dietitian
Candice Bennet
Dietitian
Olivia Berry
Dietitian
Olivia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who is passionate about supporting clients of all ages and backgrounds to improve their health through food and nutrition. Her passion for dietetics began with a love for food and a desire to understand its role in maintaining good health. She graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast and enjoys working closely with clients to create realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes.
Olivia works with a wide range of nutrition concerns and has a special interest in weight management, cardiovascular health and women’s health. She supports clients to achieve their health goals by fostering balanced eating habits and creating sustainable, healthy lifestyles.
Outside of work, Olivia enjoys spending time outdoors by the water and with her family.
Olivia is available for Dietitian consults at Sports & Spinal Buderim, Coolum, Maroochydore and Sippy Downs.
Candice Bennet
Dietitian
Candice is passionate about supporting her clients along their journey to reaching optimal health through food and nutrition. Shortly after graduating from the University of the Sunshine Coast, she chose to start her dietetic career in private practice as she enjoys working closely alongside her clients and seeing the wonderful impact healthy lifestyle changes can make. Candice is committed to empowering and building her client’s confidence in making lifelong changes by providing personalised nutrition education and setting realistic goals.
She welcomes all types of clients and has a special interest in weight management, chronic disease management, and gastrointestinal health.
In her spare time, you can find Candice at the beach, trying new restaurants, or catching up with friends.
Candice is available for Dietitian appointments at our Buderim, Coolum, Maroochydore & Sippy Downs clinics.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Upon making your initial appointment, you will receive an email including a 3x day food diary. This will be helpful information for your dietitian if completed ahead of time, along with any recent blood test results or relevant medical procedures. If applicable, our admin team may require your private healthcare card or GP referral.
This will vary depending on your goals and the level of support you would like. A minimum of 2-3x review consults are recommended to cover the necessary education and tailoring of treatment plans. Certain conditions, such as IBS management and body composition goals, often require longer-term support.
Initial consults are 45 minutes to 1 hour; review consults are 30 minutes.
A meal plan is like receiving the answers to a test; it may be helpful in the short-term but doesn’t teach you how to maintain healthy eating behaviours for life. Personalised meal plans may be combined with nutrition education to help you understand the ‘why’ behind recommended food choices.
You can select a telehealth appointment on the online booking or request telehealth with our admin team. You will receive an email with instruction and link to video call. Our dietitian will provide a consult summary and any additional information via email.
You’re welcome to contact your dietitian via email with any questions.
Depending on your cover, you may be eligible for a rebate.
In Australia, nutritionists aren’t regulated and may have limited qualifications. Dietitians require a minimum of 4 years of tertiary study at an Australian university and are credentialed by the governing body Dietitian’s Australia. Dietitians must continue training and education throughout their careers to maintain APD status.
services & FACILITIES
- On-Site Parking (5 spaces)
- Street Parking
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
What Buderim Patients Say
Just finished a remedial massage with Di. Very informative obviously has lots of knowledge and experience. Will be heading back next week for my second round, I already feel The benefits in my shoulders.
Highly recommend these guys.
Breanna and Dani were exceptional in their care and interventions through physio and exercise. I highly commend Breanna for her thorough exercise programming, professionalism and attention to detail in my recovery program back to work, an excellent practice with friendly staff from reception to the treatment room.
Sports and Spinal Buderim have a range of services available with expert practitioners who are very knowledgeable and helpful
I had a fantastic remedial massage with Di—she was professional, attentive, and really knew how to target the problem areas. I left feeling so much better, with noticeable relief from tension and pain. Highly recommend her if you’re looking for someone skilled, caring, and effective!
I highly recommend Leigh-Ann Bennett from Buderim Sports and Spinal. She actually listened to what i was saying re pain in my upper back and shoulder and instead of talking for my entire session as was my experience in past and over $3000 later … she prescribed hands on therapy and now i feel great! Thanks so much Leigh-Ann.
Had a sports massage here and I don’t remember the last time I could move my neck freely like I can now.
Friendly staff that gave me some very useful information.
Thanks!
Sports and Spinal Buderim – Emma and Kirsty did a great job today helping my husband with an urgent appointment. Great service and team, can highly recommend.
GO SEE DIANNE!!!
She has magic hands , Cannot recommended enough! Me , my back , neck and shoulders love and appreciate her 💕
Landon is a great Physio and spends the right amount of time talking and demonstrating physiotherapy.
I just had the best massage with Dianne !! Highly recommend 👌 I feel great !! 👍
Our brand new Beenleigh clinic is almost ready to open its doors! 🎉
Our brand new Beenleigh clinic is almost ready to open its doors! 🎉
It’s officially #NewGradWeek at Sports & Spinal Group! 🎓
It’s officially #NewGradWeek at Sports & Spinal Group! 🎓
$30 Off Back-to-School Appointments with @podiatryatsportsandspinal! 👟
$30 Off Back-to-School Appointments with @podiatryatsportsandspinal! 👟
Got a trigger point ball and need some exercise inspo? 🥎
Got a trigger point ball and need some exercise inspo? 🥎
One week after opening the doors of our brand new Maroochydore clinic, we’re loving welcoming patients into our new space!
One week after opening the doors of our brand new Maroochydore clinic, we’re loving welcoming patients into our new space!
Say hello to the Sports & Spinal Beenleigh team 👋
Say hello to the Sports & Spinal Beenleigh team 👋
It`s official! Sports & Spinal Beenleigh is relocating to a brand new, bigger space this February.
It`s official! Sports & Spinal Beenleigh is relocating to a brand new, bigger space this February.
We’ll never ask you to do something we haven’t done or coached ourselves….
We’ll never ask you to do something we haven’t done or coached ourselves….
Our experienced team will continue to provide the full range of allied health services, including:
✅Physiotherapy
✅Remedial Massage
✅Exercise Physiology
✅Dietetics
✅+ MORE
We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space on February 2nd, 2026!
➡️ Link in bio to book online
Our experienced team will continue to provide the full range of allied health services, including:
✅Physiotherapy
✅Remedial Massage
✅Exercise Physiology
✅Dietetics
✅+ MORE
We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space on February 2nd, 2026!
➡️ Link in bio to book online
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This morning our New Grads have received their Welcome Packs, including their brand new uniforms, a waterbottle from the legendary team at @project_pargo, our @lskd team discount cards and some other goodies.
Follow along for more updates! We can’t wait to get started.
This morning our New Grads have received their Welcome Packs, including their brand new uniforms, a waterbottle from the legendary team at @project_pargo, our @lskd team discount cards and some other goodies.
Follow along for more updates! We can’t wait to get started.
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Starting the school year comfortably and confidently starts with healthy feet. Our podiatry team is offering $30 off appointments for children under 18 until the end of January!
Give your child the support they need for happy, healthy feet. Spots are limited, so head to the link in our bio to book today!
Back to School Offer: Terms and Conditions
Offer valid for one podiatry appointment for patients under 18 years of age. $30 discount applies to podiatry appointments at participating Sports & Spinal clinics offering podiatry services. Offer valid for appointments booked and attended between 12 January 2026 and 31 January 2026. The offer must be mentioned at the time of booking, or if booking online, advised to reception upon arrival. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer and not valid at non-participating Sports & Spinal clinics. Patients are responsible for confirming rebate eligibility with their private health fund.
#SportsandSpinal #Podiatry #BackToSchool #HealthyFeet #FootHealth #AlliedHealth #SchoolShoes #Broadbeach
Starting the school year comfortably and confidently starts with healthy feet. Our podiatry team is offering $30 off appointments for children under 18 until the end of January!
Give your child the support they need for happy, healthy feet. Spots are limited, so head to the link in our bio to book today!
Back to School Offer: Terms and Conditions
Offer valid for one podiatry appointment for patients under 18 years of age. $30 discount applies to podiatry appointments at participating Sports & Spinal clinics offering podiatry services. Offer valid for appointments booked and attended between 12 January 2026 and 31 January 2026. The offer must be mentioned at the time of booking, or if booking online, advised to reception upon arrival. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer and not valid at non-participating Sports & Spinal clinics. Patients are responsible for confirming rebate eligibility with their private health fund.
#SportsandSpinal #Podiatry #BackToSchool #HealthyFeet #FootHealth #AlliedHealth #SchoolShoes #Broadbeach
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Our physiotherapist, Michael from @sportsandspinalgabba, shares a few of his personal favourites to get you moving and feeling better.
As always, please go ahead with caution and reach out to our team if you have any questions!
#SportsandSpinal #AlliedHealth #Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapist, Michael from @sportsandspinalgabba, shares a few of his personal favourites to get you moving and feeling better.
As always, please go ahead with caution and reach out to our team if you have any questions!
#SportsandSpinal #AlliedHealth #Physiotherapy
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Our experienced team at Sports & Spinal Maroochydore provides care across physiotherapy, podiatry, remedial massage, exercise physiology, women’s health physiotherapy, Pilates, dietetics, and more.
We’re here to deliver personalised care tailored to your needs and support your health and wellbeing.
➡️ Book your appointment today, link in bio
Our experienced team at Sports & Spinal Maroochydore provides care across physiotherapy, podiatry, remedial massage, exercise physiology, women’s health physiotherapy, Pilates, dietetics, and more.
We’re here to deliver personalised care tailored to your needs and support your health and wellbeing.
➡️ Book your appointment today, link in bio
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At our brand-new Beenleigh clinic, opening on February 2nd, both familiar and new faces are ready to help the community move, recover, and feel their best. With expertise across physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, and more, there’s support for every stage of your health journey.
➡️ Link in bio to book or meet the team
At our brand-new Beenleigh clinic, opening on February 2nd, both familiar and new faces are ready to help the community move, recover, and feel their best. With expertise across physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, and more, there’s support for every stage of your health journey.
➡️ Link in bio to book or meet the team
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This new clinic will let our team better support the Beenleigh community with physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, remedial masage and more. Same dedication. Same compassionate care. Just a bigger, brighter space to help you reach your health goals. Stay tuned for more information!
➡️ Book using the link in our bio!
This new clinic will let our team better support the Beenleigh community with physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, remedial masage and more. Same dedication. Same compassionate care. Just a bigger, brighter space to help you reach your health goals. Stay tuned for more information!
➡️ Book using the link in our bio!
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We couldn’t not reshare this masterpiece from @sportsandspinalcaloundra 😄
#SportsandSpinal #Physiotherapy #AlliedHealth #ClinicVibes #Teamwork #Wellbeing
We couldn’t not reshare this masterpiece from @sportsandspinalcaloundra 😄
#SportsandSpinal #Physiotherapy #AlliedHealth #ClinicVibes #Teamwork #Wellbeing
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