With nearly 20 years of experience as a Remedial Massage Therapist, Chalita has honed her expertise in both Australia and Thailand, including running her own successful massage business. A graduate of the prestigious Wat Po Traditional Medical School, Chalita specializes in traditional Thai massage therapies (“Nuad Thai”) and has earned certification as a Nuad Thai Specialist Instructor.

Chalita is passionate about helping people unwind and recover, particularly those seeking relief from tension, stress, and chronic muscle discomfort. Her skill set includes pregnancy massage, hot stone therapy, dry needling, aromatherapy, and cupping, allowing her to customize every treatment to suit individual needs.

Known for her intuitive approach and ability to create a deeply relaxing experience, Chalita loves integrating her knowledge of ancient techniques with modern remedial practices to support her clients’ overall wellbeing.

Outside of work, Chalita enjoys exploring new recipes, spending time with her family, and staying connected to her Thai heritage through cultural events and practices.

Chalita is available for Remedial Massage appointments at our Chermside clinic on Fridays and Saturdays.

Preeti is a physiotherapist with a strong interest in musculoskeletal and vestibular rehabilitation. Whether you’re experiencing neck, back, or shoulder pain, or struggling with dizziness or balance issues, Preeti is skilled in providing a clear diagnosis and developing a personalised treatment plan to support your recovery.

Preeti is a University of Queensland graduate (Honours) whose experience with local sporting teams means she can always deliver a specific plan for you and your pain. She takes pride in delivering care that is both empathetic and tailored, aimed not just at reducing pain, but also at preventing it from coming back.

She uses a wide range of evidence-based techniques and has completed additional postgraduate training in:

• Dry Needling and Western Acupuncture
• Shoulder Instability Management (Melbourne Shoulder Group)
• Vestibular Rehabilitation (with Australia’s leading neurological physiotherapists)
• She is dedicated to ongoing professional development and is passionate about educating and empowering her patients to take control of their health and wellbeing—reflecting the values of the Sports and Spinal team.

Outside the clinic, Preeti enjoys a jog or a peaceful riverside walk, usually with a pastry in hand.

Preeti is available for physiotherapy consults at our Chermside clinic.

Addie is a skilled and compassionate Physiotherapist who recently joined our team. Originally from New Zealand, she is a proud graduate of the University of Otago. Her extensive clinical experience includes experience at Southland, Wairau, and Dunedin Hospitals, where she worked across Rehabilitation, Outpatient, and Medical wards.

She also brings valuable expertise in sports physiotherapy, having served as a Sports Medic for soccer teams, treating both acute and chronic injuries. In addition to her clinical work, Addie has completed post-graduate training in dry needling and sports physiotherapy.

With a personalised approach that combines manual therapy, exercise, and specific advice for you, Addie is dedicated to helping patients achieve their goals and build long-term health and mobility.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time in nature hiking, catching waves at the beach or unwinding with a good book

Addie is available for physiotherapy consults at Chermside Sports & Spinal.

Dziila grew up in Mumbai, India. She recently graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). She gained valuable experience working as a sports trainer for the North Brisbane football club. This allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the unique demands of working with athletes, providing injury management and prevention.

Dziila discovered her passion for physiotherapy at the age of fourteen. Her experience as a dedicated sprinter who received extensive help from physiotherapists. Having first-hand experience of dealing with injuries, she is committed to understanding and prioritising each patient’s unique goals.

She is passionate about providing patient-centered care with a hands-on and exercise-based treatment approach to not only alleviate pain but also improve functionality. With Dziila as your physiotherapist, you can expect a holistic approach to rehabilitation, tailored to your specific needs and aspirations.

Dziila enjoys long-distance running, often taking in the scenic views along the Brisbane River. She also has a passion for yoga and reading. She spends most of her weekends at the beach, surfing and relaxing.

Dziila is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Chermside and Redcliffe clinics.

Senior Podiatrist – Musculoskeletal and General Care

An avid endurance sports fan, Dan has been passionately treating patients of all ages and abilities in the Brisbane region for the past 15 years. Dan Holmes graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry from Queensland University of Technology in 2007. Prior to Podiatry, he completed a Bachelor of Human Movement Studies majoring in Exercise Science at the University of Queensland.

He is very passionate about helping people to live their most active lives. Treating lower limb injuries is key to this. Dan has a special interest in bone stress and tendon injuries. He also has extensive experience prescribing custom orthotics recommending footwear and prescribing rehabilitative exercise plans to allow patients to return to sports and exercise.

Dan’s interest in foot health extends to general foot care, nail surgery and assessment of paediatric concerns.

Outside of work, Dan enjoys challenging himself mentally and physically by training and participating in Triathlons, Ultra distance trail running and adventure racing. Time in nature is important to Dan as he is passionate about the conservation of our natural world. He enjoys bushwalking and hopes to spend more time with his wife and two young girls exploring The World’s natural wonders.

Dan is Brisbane-born and bred and currently lives on the North side with his wife and two daughters. He has a mild coffee addiction, so you may catch him getting his caffeine fix around the many local cafes.

Daniel is available for Podiatry appointments at our Indooroopilly and Chermside clinics.

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. 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 of shoulder injuries, bone stress injuries and lower limb injuries. 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 Brisbane’s 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 and provide the best evidence-based 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.

Jesse graduated with a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology, alongside a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, and brings a strong evidence-based approach to his clinical practice. He has a special interest in musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation and injury prevention, while also enjoying the full scope of exercise physiology, including cardiometabolic, neurological, and chronic disease management.

Jesse’s passion for musculoskeletal rehabilitation stems from his own experience managing a severe lower back injury sustained through powerlifting. Through the rehabilitation process and returning to pain-free movement, Jesse saw first-hand how targeted, well-prescribed exercise can dramatically improve quality of life. This experience sparked his commitment to helping others overcome pain, rebuild confidence, and return to the activities that matter most to them.

Jesse is deeply motivated to achieve outcomes his clients may never have thought possible and strives to deliver the highest quality, person-centred care. He values working closely with clients to develop tailored, sustainable exercise programs that support long-term health, function, and independence.

Outside the clinic, Jesse enjoys staying active through all things sport and gym-related, watching every Brisbane Broncos game, and spending time at the beach. He also loves playing guitar and, most of all, quality time with family.

Jesse is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at Sports & Spinal Chermside.

As an Exercise Physiologist with a personal history of sporting injuries and running setbacks, Dana understands first-hand the challenges of staying active through pain. These experiences have fuelled her passion for helping others move with confidence, especially those managing chronic pain, mental health challenges, and women’s health conditions.

Dana brings experience from both private practice and public settings, and is passionate about working within multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.

Dana believes in the power of exercise as a form of medicine and is a dedicated advocate for using movement to support long-term health and wellbeing. She enjoys using a combination of Pilates, progressive resistance, cardiovascular and mobility exercises to help her clients achieve their goals in a way that is effective, sustainable, and tailored to their needs. Dana brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to every session to ensure her clients feel comfortable and receive the highest quality of care.

Outside the clinic, Dana enjoys staying active and moving her body in a variety of ways—whether it’s attending group fitness classes, practicing Pilates or yoga, going for a run, or exploring a hiking trail. In her downtime, she loves cooking delicious meals for family and friends or unwinding with a good book.

Dana is available for exercise physiology consults at Sports & Spinal Chermside.

With over ten years of experience as a Remedial Massage Therapist, including five years working alongside some of the world’s leading therapists and clinicians in central London, Tallara’s down-to-earth nature and reputation for giving consistently thorough massages has helped a diverse range of people. Since working at Sports and Spinal, Tallara has continued to expand her knowledge of human anatomy, chronic conditions and pain management, and loves being part of a multidisciplinary team.

Tallara is passionate about treating people with headaches, complex shoulder issues and nagging hip pain to support over-workers, pregnant people and weekend warriors. Your remedial massage with Tallara will see her combining deep tissue massage with movement, stretching and targeted trigger point therapy with her (practically trademarked!) pointy elbows. She is a big advocate of using manual therapy to help facilitate the long term benefits of regular strength and mobility training for injury prevention, rehabilitation and overall health longevity.

Outside of work, you can find Tallara on top of a mountain, indoor rock climbing, or catching up with family and friends.

Tallara is available for Remedial Massage appointments at our Chermside clinic.

Kim hails 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 a 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 – 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 Women’s 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 holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University. Gema is a musculoskeletal, pelvic and women’s health physiotherapist. Gema holds additional post graduate qualifications in women’s pelvic health, advanced dry needling and reformer pilates. She is also the former lead physiotherapist for the Aspley Hornets AFLW team and has previously worked with the AFLW Brisbane Lions team.

Gema’s favourite areas to treat include lower back, spinal, sacroiliac, 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 also trained in pessary fittings to assist women in the conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse.

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 reformer Pilates or gym herself, drinking coffee and walking her two dachshunds Penelope & Alfred

Gema is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Chermside clinic.

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 Australia’s 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 Queensland’s 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 world’s 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. Sam’s 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. Sam’s 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.

Kirra graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) at the University of Queensland.  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.

Originally from Melbourne, Emily is a psychologist who completed her undergraduate and graduate diploma studies at Monash University. She then pursued her Masters in Psychology (Sport and Exercise) at the University of Queensland. Emily is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists.

With diverse experience in general psychological treatment, chronic pain management, and sports, Emily can provide support to a wide variety of individuals. Emily offers psychology services to young people and adults to improve their quality of life and well-being. She can assist individuals navigating chronic pain and adjusting to large changes in life, coping with anxiety and/ or depression, and addressing various other mental health concerns.

Passionate about providing a safe space for her clients, Emily aims to help them build self-confidence, enhance their overall quality of life, and live authentically. She welcomes clients seeking support in areas such as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal concerns, relationships, self-esteem, body image, veterans, grief and loss, and general counselling.

Outside of work, Emily is passionate about health and fitness and can often be found in the gym or enjoying meals at some of Queensland’s best restaurants.

Emily is available for Psychology appointments at our Chermside, North Lakes, and Springfield clinics.

PLEASE NOTE: For appointments please call the clinics directly to enquire about availability.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Nicole’s journey into nutrition came from her cultural belief that “food is medicine”. Combined with her life goal to contribute her life to helping others, she entered the health industry as a dietitian. 

Nicole’s goal as a dietitian is to connect with each individual and discover their needs and wants in health and nutrition. She aims to help people develop a healthy and enjoyable relationship with food that supports their conditions and well-being. Nicole believes there is no “one size fits all” solution to health. Therefore, she is passionate about working with her clients and empowering them with the nutrition knowledge and skills that they need. 

As a full-fledged foodie, Nicole is also an excellent home cook who dabbles in different cuisines. She is experienced in developing simple and budget-friendly recipes that support a healthy diet. If you are struggling with your diet or are unsure about nutritional support for your health, Nicole is the dietitian for you. Nicole has a Masters’ degree in Nutrition and Dietetic Practice from Bond University and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science from Queensland University of Technology.

Nicole has special interests in:

• Relationship with food
• Healthy eating for a busy lifestyle
• Blood glucose level and diabetes management
• Cholesterol management
• Gastrointestinal conditions
• Women’s Health
• Eating disorders/ disordered eating patterns
• Mental health

Nicole is available for Dietetic appointments at our Chermside, Redcliffe and Wynnum clinics.