Sports and Spinal Physio
Sports & Spinal Maroochydore is situated at suite 6.08, level 6 in the new Maroochydore Private Hospital. The practice is conveniently located near Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba and Cotton Tree.
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.+
Dietetic support at Maroochydore is often aligned with physical rehabilitation and training goals, assisting patients as activity levels, workloads or health priorities change. Nutrition strategies may support recovery, metabolic health or performance outcomes depending on individual needs and broader care plans.
Sports & Spinal Maroochydore is NDIS registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment.
Parking: Due to construction, the hospital carpark is not yet available. Please see alternative options below:
| Parking Location | Parking Details |
| Drop-off | There is a drop-off/pick-up zone which includes three on-street parks located on Mundoo Boulevard signed as ‘¼ P’. |
| PARKnGO Lightning Lane
4 Lightning Lane |
A multi-level car park located less than 100 metres from the building. It provides 294 spaces, including EV charging, motorcycle and bicycle parking. The first hour is free, with hourly charges after the first hour. |
| Future Way Parking Lot | A surface car park located directly across the road. It offers 197 spaces, including motorcycle and accessible bays. Parking is paid Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, at $3.50 for the first hour. |
| On-Street Parking | Selected 2 hour parking bays within the area, Monday to Saturday, 8.30am-5:00pm, as signed. |
| Disabled Parking | There are two disabled parking spots located on level one of the hospital carpark (enter via Future Way) next to the lifts. No further on-site carparks are available until construction is completed. |
| Sunshine Plaza | The Sunshine Plaza (Coles Carpark) is located nearby, offering three hours of free parking. |
| Street/Pedestrian Access | There are two street entries to the hospital. One on the corner of Mundoo Blvd and South Sea Islander Way, and one on Market Way. |
Parking mud map. Click the image below to enlarge.
This parking information is a guide only and accurate at the time of sending. Please check the regulatory parking signage before leaving your vehicle.
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
- Strathpine
- 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.
What Maroochydore Patients Say
Ricki-Lee my Dietician. Carly a Physiotherapist helped get me stronger and swimming in a straight line : ) great that whilst I was seeing a physio of S&S for an injury I was able to do Pilates with a very knowledgeable physio or Exercise Physiologist who could report back to my Physio. Also very knowledgeable massage therapists
Amazing service and staff. Briony was amazing and very caring and supportive. Highly recommend this service.
Great team of knowledgeable therapists. You are in good hands with this clinic. They are all very caring. I had a massage with Jarred to help settle my migraines. I highly recommend them 👌
Thank you to Kyle and the Sports and Spinal team. I can’t recommend them enough if you are looking for incredible health care professionals all under the one roof.
The staff at Sports and Spinal Maroochydore are wonderful. I see Zakiyya and Emily and they are amazing. They really care, are professional and I always come away feeling physically and emotionally better. I highly recommend them.
Zakkiyya is amazing! She is incredibly welcoming and will absolutely push you where needed!
I am writing to express my sincere appreciation to Suhail, Physiotherapist, for the person centred and holistic care plan for return to work.
The care plan made a huge difference.
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
- Street Parking
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
New month, new goals 🥦🍎
New month, new goals 🥦🍎
Strong today, stronger tomorrow 💪
Strong today, stronger tomorrow 💪
STOP THE BALL CHALLENGE ⚽
STOP THE BALL CHALLENGE ⚽
Move strong, stay supported 🤰
Move strong, stay supported 🤰
New Grad Week is officially wrapped, and if you’re wondering what it’s like to start your career with us, this is the kind of support you can expect! 🎓
New Grad Week is officially wrapped, and if you’re wondering what it’s like to start your career with us, this is the kind of support you can expect! 🎓
Strong, slow, and controlled. Pilates offers small moves with a big impact! 💪🏼
Strong, slow, and controlled. Pilates offers small moves with a big impact! 💪🏼
Love is the spine of life ❤️
Love is the spine of life ❤️
Grip strength: it’s not just about winning bragging rights in the clinic (although, that’s definitely a bonus!) 💪
Grip strength: it’s not just about winning bragging rights in the clinic (although, that’s definitely a bonus!) 💪
March is the perfect time to refocus on your health and nutrition. Our Accredited Practising Dietitians can help you build practical, personalised strategies to feel your best, whether it’s improving energy, supporting fitness, or managing health conditions.
Book via the link in our bio.
#SportsandSpinal #Dietitian #Nutrition #HealthyEating #AlliedHealth #Wellbeing #MarchGoals #APD
March is the perfect time to refocus on your health and nutrition. Our Accredited Practising Dietitians can help you build practical, personalised strategies to feel your best, whether it’s improving energy, supporting fitness, or managing health conditions.
Book via the link in our bio.
#SportsandSpinal #Dietitian #Nutrition #HealthyEating #AlliedHealth #Wellbeing #MarchGoals #APD
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Every small step you take counts. Keep moving, keep progressing, and trust the process.
#SportsandSpinal #Strength #Progress #Physiotherapy #AlliedHealth #Wellbeing #MovementMatters
Every small step you take counts. Keep moving, keep progressing, and trust the process.
#SportsandSpinal #Strength #Progress #Physiotherapy #AlliedHealth #Wellbeing #MovementMatters
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Our EP team at @sportsandspinalkawana, Tenikka and Shannon, have kicked off some friendly competition. Jump over to their page to see how they`re tracking 🏋🏼♀️
#SportsandSpinal #ExercisePhysiology #AlliedHealth #TeamChallenge #StrengthTraining #Wellbeing #ClinicVibes
Our EP team at @sportsandspinalkawana, Tenikka and Shannon, have kicked off some friendly competition. Jump over to their page to see how they`re tracking 🏋🏼♀️
#SportsandSpinal #ExercisePhysiology #AlliedHealth #TeamChallenge #StrengthTraining #Wellbeing #ClinicVibes
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Our Core, Strength & Mobility (CSM) classes help you stretch, strengthen and improve body awareness throughout your pregnancy, guided by our Women’s Health Physiotherapists. Every class is personalised to you and your stage of pregnancy.
Visit our website to find your nearest clinic and book via the link in our bio.
#SportsandSpinal #WomensHealthPhysio #ClinicalPilates #PregnancyWellness #CoreStrength #Mobility #AlliedHealth
Our Core, Strength & Mobility (CSM) classes help you stretch, strengthen and improve body awareness throughout your pregnancy, guided by our Women’s Health Physiotherapists. Every class is personalised to you and your stage of pregnancy.
Visit our website to find your nearest clinic and book via the link in our bio.
#SportsandSpinal #WomensHealthPhysio #ClinicalPilates #PregnancyWellness #CoreStrength #Mobility #AlliedHealth
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A purposefully designed four-day retreat on the Sunshine Coast (yes, accommodation provided!), packed with hands-on education, expert speakers, and real clinical experience across Sports & Spinal, Team Rehab Solutions and Podiatry.
From neuro and pain management to gym-based practical sessions, shadowing opportunities, and biomechanical assessments at our new Maroochydore clinic, our grads got a truly immersive experience. A highlight? A masterclass with leading hip expert Dr Alison Grimaldi, giving our team clinical depth rarely accessible so early in a career.
Real learning, real mentorship, real connections… and a team that genuinely cheers you on. 💙
#NewGradWeek #SportsandSpinal #AlliedHealth #GraduateCareers #physiotherapy
A purposefully designed four-day retreat on the Sunshine Coast (yes, accommodation provided!), packed with hands-on education, expert speakers, and real clinical experience across Sports & Spinal, Team Rehab Solutions and Podiatry.
From neuro and pain management to gym-based practical sessions, shadowing opportunities, and biomechanical assessments at our new Maroochydore clinic, our grads got a truly immersive experience. A highlight? A masterclass with leading hip expert Dr Alison Grimaldi, giving our team clinical depth rarely accessible so early in a career.
Real learning, real mentorship, real connections… and a team that genuinely cheers you on. 💙
#NewGradWeek #SportsandSpinal #AlliedHealth #GraduateCareers #physiotherapy
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Our team at @sportsandspinalnoosa is showing just how effective these exercises can be; even a short session can make a difference to your strength, posture, and overall well-being.
See class availability on our website today!
#SportsandSpinal #Pilates #Physiotherapy #StrengthAndControl #AlliedHealth #Wellbeing #MovementMatters
Our team at @sportsandspinalnoosa is showing just how effective these exercises can be; even a short session can make a difference to your strength, posture, and overall well-being.
See class availability on our website today!
#SportsandSpinal #Pilates #Physiotherapy #StrengthAndControl #AlliedHealth #Wellbeing #MovementMatters
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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! Cheesy, yes… but it’s true 😉
Take care of your spine, and it’ll take care of you.
#SportsandSpinal #ValentinesDay #LoveYourSpine #SpinalHealth #Physiotherapy #SelfCare #AlliedHealth #Wellbeing
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! Cheesy, yes… but it’s true 😉
Take care of your spine, and it’ll take care of you.
#SportsandSpinal #ValentinesDay #LoveYourSpine #SpinalHealth #Physiotherapy #SelfCare #AlliedHealth #Wellbeing
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Strong grip strength is also a key indicator of overall health. Research shows people with stronger grips often experience better health outcomes, faster rehab, and even improved cognitive function as they age. It’s a simple way to track progress, guide strength training, and monitor rehabilitation.
Big thanks to the legends at @coolum_sportsandspinal for this clip, the team has some serious grip strength!
#SportsandSpinal #Physiotherapy #GripStrength #Rehab #AlliedHealth #StrengthTraining #Wellbeing #HealthyAging
Strong grip strength is also a key indicator of overall health. Research shows people with stronger grips often experience better health outcomes, faster rehab, and even improved cognitive function as they age. It’s a simple way to track progress, guide strength training, and monitor rehabilitation.
Big thanks to the legends at @coolum_sportsandspinal for this clip, the team has some serious grip strength!
#SportsandSpinal #Physiotherapy #GripStrength #Rehab #AlliedHealth #StrengthTraining #Wellbeing #HealthyAging
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