Jess completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at Central Queensland University. She has always had a focus on musculoskeletal patients, and particularly enjoys treating athletes (whether social or competitive).

Jess strongly believes in working as a team with her patients to ensure they get what they need out of physiotherapy. She will commit to giving any patient she sees 100% effort and strives to aid them in reaching their goals.

With a background focused heavily on competitive basketball, Jess has had her fair share of her own physiotherapy appointments and understands the demands sport places on the body both mentally and physically. She is keen to aid others with working to reduce their pain, improve their movement or simply get back to an activity they love.

Outside of work you will definitely find Jess at a basketball court, wishing she was at the snow skiing, or taking a break reading a book.

Jess is available for Physiotherapy consults at our Buderim clinic.

Landon graduated from Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland having previously completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science. This combination has helped to shape his belief in the importance of movement and exercise to compliment manual therapy in his patient’s rehabilitation.

He strongly believes in treating the person, and not just the injury – making the treatment plan tailored to the unique challenges and goals they have in their life.

He has extensive experience working with runners, triathletes, and Australian Rules Footballers in physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, and coaching capacities. Landon is currently the running coach of a local triathlon club, and trains and competes in his spare time.

Because of this, Landon has a special interest in treating sporting injuries, as well as upper limb (shoulder, elbow, and hand) conditions, and has completed additional training in both of these areas.

Landon is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Buderim clinic.

Di has worked for Sports & Spinal since 2008, and every day she sees the real benefits of a regular soft, deep-tissue massage. She has always been passionate about treating sports injuries, pregnancy massages, and pre and post-surgery treatments.

Di has a special interest in deep tissue, relaxation, trigger point therapy, and lymphatic massages. She also has a keen interest in neck and back injuries but enjoys treating all areas of the body.

Di works alongside every physio at Sports & Spinal to assist in a patient’s recovery to a life of better health. Di believes it doesn’t matter how old you are or your fitness level; everyone will benefit from a remedial massage.

Di is available for Remedial Massage appointments at our Buderim clinic.

In 2018, Leigh-Ann graduated from Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy). After university she returned back to her hometown Tauranga, New Zealand, and started working in private practice, over these years she did a combination of clinic work and assisting ample sports teams with their Physiotherapy needs. In February 2023, she made the move across the ditch and has been at Sports & Spinal ever since.

Leigh-Ann loves working with people from all walks of life, helping to enhance mobility and strength, reduce pain and ultimately help them to lead a more active and rewarding lifestyle. She has a keen interest in sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and knee injuries.

When she is not in the clinic, Leigh-Ann enjoys getting outside and keeping active. She is very excited to be living on the Sunshine Coast and being able to explore this beautiful part of the world.

Leigh-Ann is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Buderim clinic.

Emily graduated from Curtain University in Western Australia in 2018 with First Class Honours in Physiotherapy. She worked for a number of years in hospitals across a large variety of areas, including medical, surgical, orthopaedic, and neurological rehabilitation, maternity, paediatrics, musculoskeletal and intensive care. It was during these years that she developed a passion for Women’s Pelvic Health after her work across maternity wards and assisting women to recover after urogynaecological surgeries. She has since gone on to complete several postgraduate courses in Pelvic Health, including a Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne.

Emily can treat and assist in antenatal and postnatal management, prolapse, poor bladder, and bowel control or incontinence, bladder and bowel pain, pelvic pain conditions such as painful intercourse, menstrual pain, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis and rehabilitation support for urogynaecological surgeries. Emily is also a Pilates instructor and runs women’s health Pilates classes.

Emily’s passion is to partner with women to create and facilitate holistic health, well-being, and empowerment, so they can lead the life they want to live without limitations.

Emily is available for Women’s Health Physiotherapy appointments at our Maroochydore, Sippy Downs, and Buderim locations.

Alex has gained valuable experience in treating foot, ankle, shoulder, knee and spinal conditions from his years of working in Private and Public rehab in Australia and the UK. Since returning to the Sunshine Coast he extensively treats post-operative and non-operative patients from some of the best specialists from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Using a holistic approach, Alex can tailor treatment to the individual and their goals.

Alex is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Buderim clinic.

Jana studied in New Zealand and graduated with a Bachelor in Health Science in Physiotherapy in 2006 from AUT. She completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2010 and a Master of Health Practice in 2011.

She worked in New Zealand for five years before coming to Australia, during which time she was the physiotherapist for Rugby teams and ran gym-based rehabilitation programs. She is honoured to have an article published in the international physiotherapy journal, Physical Therapy Reviews. Jana believes in a holistic approach to injury and management, is highly dedicated to exercise, and regularly attends further training to ensure that her clinical skills and knowledge are updated.

Jana is available for appointments at our Buderim clinic.

Ainslee graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) and has been working in private practice since.

Ainslee completed her honours research in the biomechanical field with her paper ‘The effect of dynamic movement tasks on the restrictive properties of rigid strapping tape’, being presented at the 2019 Australian Podiatry Conference. With a passion for all things lower limb, Ainslee has a special interest in musculoskeletal conditions, biomechanics, injury prevention, and footwear prescription/advice. Outside of Podiatry, Ainslee is a keen netballer and enjoys all things sport-related.

Ainslee is available for Podiatry appointments at our Buderim and Sippy Downs, clinics.

Bree graduated form the University of Southern Queensland with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise majoring in Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Bree has always lived a busy and active lifestyle, mainly through gymnastics, swimming, athletics, dancing, and cheerleading. Some of which she continues to enjoy to this day. She also enjoys a regular walk at the beach or in the bush and a good TV show or movie to watch.

Bree loves that exercise can be a fun and social way to improve our health and well-being for the short and long term and enjoys watching her client’s confidence grow quickly over time. Exercise can also be something that we share with our friends and family and does not need to be hard or a chore to be rewarding. Bree enjoys getting to know my clients, which helps her assist them as an individual and as a whole person to give them exercise plans that are best suited for their individual needs. Bree’s aim as an Exercise Physiologist is to help her clients reach their health and fitness goals and beyond so that they can live long happy, healthy, and active lives.

Bree is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Buderim clinic.

Danielle has a wealth of knowledge in accurate diagnosis and treatment of low back and hip pain and regularly attends national and international conferences dedicated to these areas to stay up to date with research and current evidence for optimal patient care and positive outcomes.

Danielle is very passionate about exercise rehabilitation and helping people return to their optimal physical and mental health through Pilates. Danielle is experienced in identifying biomechanical dysfunction and using exercise specific techniques ensuring great outcomes. Danielle is an avid horse rider in her spare time, competing in dressage competitions with her two horses.

Danielle is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Buderim clinic.

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.

Brooke completed her Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of the Sunshine Coast. With previous personal training experience, Brooke finds that her strengths are motivating and uplifting her clients to create a positive exercise environment. She prioritises good communication and collaboration, where she takes the time to understand her clients. This is so that the exercise prescription can be tailored to her client’s lifestyle and specific to their needs. She loves to see her clients achieve their short- and long-term goals.

Ultimately, Brooke wants to empower her clients through exercise and education to assist with independent living and an increased capacity to do every day and recreational activities.

She has a commitment to her learning and enjoys expanding her skills, where she completed her Cert IV in Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructing through Breathe Education. Her Pilates experience opens opportunity for her clients to select different modes of exercise to assist with their rehabilitation.

Outside of the clinic, Brooke loves the gym and an active lifestyle, but also loves her down time at the beach.

Brooke is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Sippy Downs, Buderim and Nambour Clinics.