Sports & Spinal Burleigh is located in Treetops Square at 10B/2 Classic Way, Burleigh Waters, QLD 4220. The clinic is conveniently located near Burleigh Heads, West Burleigh, Varsity Lakes, Burleigh Waters, Palm Beach, Tallebudgera, Reedy Creek, Miami, Elanora and Mudgeeraba.
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 Burleigh dietetic service offers research-informed nutritional guidance to support chronic conditions, weight management, recovery, digestive health and performance goals. Each consultation is personalised and grounded in current clinical nutrition standards.
Treatment plans focus on practical, sustainable strategies tailored to activity levels, health status and long-term goals. Education and behaviour-change tools are used to promote lasting improvements in daily dietary habits.
Sports & Spinal Burleigh 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
- Strathpine
- Sunshine Coast
- Woolloongabba
- Wynnum
Breeanna Marks
Dietitian
Breeanna Marks
Dietitian
Breeanna is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who completed her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. She is passionate about providing nutrition advice informed by evidence-based practice and tailored to everyone’s unique needs.
Breeanna embraces diversity and inclusivity in her practice, recognising that no two people are the same and that cultural differences shape how we view health. She believes in following a health at every size approach and is committed to creating a non-judgemental, supportive environment for all clients.
As a generalist dietitian, Breeanna works with a wide range of chronic conditions. Her specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, weight management, metabolic (bariatric) surgery, diabetes, paediatric nutrition, and sports dietetics.
Breeanna is available for Dietitian appointments at our Broadbeach, Burleigh, Runaway Bay and Robina 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
- Street Parking
- Eftpos Facilities
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
What Burleigh Patients Say
From the moment you walk in you feel comfortable being here. I have been to a few physios around the coast but Sports and Spinal Burleigh exceeded my expectations. I have been seen for headaches, back pain and most recently a nasty shoulder injury and they have been amazing. Saw Aaliyah yesterday and my pain has almost gone. Highly recommended
I am back to walking the golf course, thanks to Alex’s expertise and care. Instead of rushing into surgery, Alex suggested an alternative that has worked well for me. While a knee replacement may be in my future, it is fortunately not imminent. Alex’s expert knowledge of a golfer’s body mechanics comes from being a single-figure handicap golfer himself. Combined with his golf-specific physiotherapy training, he is well-equipped to help any golfer maximize their potential through targeted care and exercises. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Alex and the great team at Burleigh Sports & Spinal.
As far as I’m concerned Alex is an absolute genius, and such a caring and thoughtful professional. He fixed my plantar fasciitis last year when I thought it was hopeless. He’s worked with my husband and managed to diagnose something super random with his hamstring. He’s now working his magic on my knee. I’ve really appreciated the way he stays up to date on the latest research and really listens to what’s going on.
The new premises at Burleigh are just lovely and the whole team are so friendly. I’m forever recommending Alex to people (even if they aren’t injured!).
After a good 6 months of pain every time I exercised weight training I decided to book in here to be assessed.
From the get go Brad had so much knowledge and he instantly knew how to treat my back and shoulder pain. After implementing his training program and certain exercises, I noticed a HUGE improvement in just one week.
I honestly can’t recommend his services any higher (and the whole team). Thanks to Brad I am back training in the gym pain free and will continue making his program a permanent part of my training routine.
Wow, what a great team at Burleigh Sports and Spinal.
Alex the physiotherapist and Mahalia the exercise physiologist know their stuff and worked together to develop my personal exercise program to help me regain my strength and balance. The group pilaties classes are a great place for me to implement my prescribed exercises under their supervision.
Great work and a massive thank you cheers Pip
Hi, Mahalia at Burleigh many many thanks for your devotion to your job and clients.
Because of Mahalia’s exceptional understanding of how our muscles all work together and how to apply her extensive knowledge of how to safely and progressively extend my range of movement and strength my stability on my feet has greatly improved.
I do a combination of Pilates, weights and balance exercises specifically targeted to meet my needs.
How do we know? Because after 12 weeks we have just repeated my assessment tests to log my actual progress and wow I’ve really improved my balance and strength I’m thrilled and so very thankful that I’m no longer a high risk candidate for a fall.
Three cheers for Mahalia you are 💯🎉🤩
Alex Dopper is an exceptionally gifted and experienced physiotherapist. I had a 50 year old injury I had given up on but aster his treatment I now have 100% movement. I can’t recommend this clinic highly enough.
Highly recommend Alex,having a old injury for over 10 years,Alex’s knowledge and experience is 100%,after 3 visits my injury I cannot believe the difference how far it has improved,would only attended this practice,so comfortable and relaxed environment.Alex your professional and a beautiful soul,thank you.
Landon is a great Physio and spends the right amount of time talking and demonstrating physiotherapy.
Booked an appointment with Brad as I was having knee pain and he was so thorough and clear. Such a lovely environment and made me feel really at ease. Got to the bottom of the issue and already seeing improvements. Highly recommend!!
It`s Tradies National Health Month, an initiative by @physioaustralia (APA) highlighting the physical and mental demands faced by Australia`s tradies.
One week to go! 🎉
We couldn`t have said it better than @sportsandspinalstrathpine 😂
It takes an incredible team to bring Better Outcomes Conference to life, and we couldn`t do it without our amazing sponsors!
It’s hard to believe we’re almost eight months into the year!
Just two weeks to go!
Australia is facing a chronic shortage of healthcare professionals, and we urgently need more graduates entering the allied health workforce.
One conference. More than 20 disciplines. Endless opportunities to learn.
The latest APA survey paints a concerning picture:
🔨 90% of tradies experienced work-related injuries or pain in the past year
🔨 76% said pain significantly impacts their quality of life
🔨 42% described their pain as severe
🔨 24% worry they`ll need to retire early because of the toll their work takes on their bodies
Whether you`re on the tools every day or managing the demands of a physically demanding job, looking after your body matters.
Our multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, podiatrists, occupational therapists, psychologists, dietitians, massage therapists and more, can work with you to assess injuries, manage pain, support recovery and help you stay healthy for the long haul.
A big thank you to the Australian Physiotherapy Association for continuing to shine a light on the health and wellbeing of Australia`s tradies through Tradies National Health Month.
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In just seven days, the Better Outcomes Conference 2026 will bring together an incredible community of clinicians, legal professionals and industry leaders for a day of learning, collaboration and connection.
We`re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Brisbane and sharing a day dedicated to one shared goal: better outcomes.
See you soon!
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Every Google review is a reminder of the impact our clinicians have each day, and we`re incredibly grateful to everyone who takes the time to share their experience!
Thank you for your support. If you`ve visited one of our clinics, the team would love to see your experience on their Google pages! 🙏
A huge thank you to these fantastic organisations for jumping on board and helping make the Better Outcomes Conference 2026 possible. We`re so excited to have you with us for a day of learning, collaboration and connection.
See you in two weeks!
To our 2026 New Grad cohort, we couldn’t be prouder of everything you’ve achieved.
Over the past few months, we’ve watched you grow in confidence, embrace every learning opportunity and build meaningful relationships with your patients. Seeing your appointment books fill, hearing the positive feedback from patients and colleagues, and watching you settle into your teams has been incredibly rewarding.
Recently, we also came together for our Mid-Year Refresher Training, taking time to reflect, reconnect and continue building on everything you`ve learned so far. Supporting our New Grads doesn`t stop after orientation, it`s something we`re committed to throughout the year and beyond.
You`re doing an incredible job, and we can`t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store.
#SportsandSpinal #NewGradLife #AlliedHealthCareers
The countdown is on for the #BetterOutcomesConference2026 🙌
In just 14 days, clinicians, legal professionals and industry leaders from more than 20 disciplines will come together in Brisbane to learn from one another, share ideas and strengthen the way we work together.
Why? Because when professionals collaborate, the people we care for benefit.
Proudly hosted by Sports & Spinal Group @travis_schultz_partners, the Better Outcomes Conference is all about building stronger connections, sharing knowledge and finding new ways to deliver even better care and support for our patients and communities.
We can`t wait to welcome our colleagues and partners for another inspiring day of learning, collaboration and connection.
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To qualify, students across occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology and other allied health professions are required to complete hundreds, and in some cases thousands, of hours of mandatory unpaid clinical placement.
Many experience significant financial hardship during this time, often referred to as `placement poverty`, due to lost income and the added costs of travel, accommodation, food and other living expenses.
To help address this issue, Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) has launched a national petition calling for the Commonwealth Prac Payment to be expanded to all allied health students.
We encourage you to support the next generation of allied health professionals by signing the petition and helping end placement poverty.
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Better Outcomes Conference 2026, proudly hosted by Sports & Spinal Group and Travis Schultz & Partners, brings together an incredible group of experts who are passionate about improving the way we care for and support people through every stage of their journey.
From healthcare and rehabilitation to personal injury and beyond, each speaker brings a unique perspective, helping to spark meaningful conversations, strengthen collaboration and ultimately achieve better outcomes.
We`re proud to welcome such an inspiring lineup this August.
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