Chermside Sports & Spinal is located opposite the Westfield Shopping Centre. Just a short drive north of Brisbane’s central business district, conveniently located near Aspley, Carseldine, Everton Park, Mitchelton, Nundah, Stafford, Boondall, Banyo, Taigum, and Wavell Heights.
Accredited Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals providing exercise and lifestyle therapies to prevent and manage chronic disease, injury, and disability.
An Exercise Physiologist (EP) is a 4 year, University-trained Allied Health professional who is an exercise prescription expert. They will work with you to design a specific exercise program tailored to your injuries, health status and goals.
Our Exercise Physiologists at Sports & Spinal can help your condition by working with you to formulate an appropriate treatment plan to assist in reaching your specific goals. Exercise Physiologists use movement and exercise in conjunction with specific education and motivational guidance to treat and manage your conditions.
Sports & Spinal’s accredited Exercise Physiologist can assist with Diabetes & Obesity, General Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health Issues, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Neurological Conditions, Strength & Conditioning, Women’s Health, Aging, Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Paediatrics and Cancer.
Exercise facilitates changes within the body that increases its efficiency. This allows us to be able to manage conditions or diseases, that can cause our bodies to not function to the best ability.
You can expect our Exercise Physiologist to listen to your personal story and ask questions, so they can work with you to guide an appropriate treatment plan. Our Exercise Physiologist will complete a detailed, goal-focused, clinical, and functional assessment.
Treatment will vary and be specific to you but will likely involve modified movement and exercises to build your capacity and function through strength, fitness, balance, and more. Treatment will change and progress while working alongside your Exercise Physiologist. Our Exercise physiologists will provide education on health, conditions, injuries and what to do and what not to do may take place in different environments, including our onsite gym, your regular gym and pools, depending on your interests and goals. Our Exercise Physiologist believes in a multi-disciplinary approach and will work with other health professionals to help manage your condition.
Chermside Sports & Spinal is NDIS registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment.
services & FACILITIES
- On-Site Parking (5 spaces)
- Street Parking
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
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- Woolloongabba
- Wynnum
Gemma Tripp
Exercise Physiologist
Elise Wild-Smith
Exercise Physiologist
Kirra Womersley
Exercise Physiologist
Gemma Tripp
Exercise Physiologist
Gemma graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) from the University of Queensland. Her past involvement in soccer and futsal led to numerous sports-related injuries, sparking her desire to aid others in staying active. While she enjoys working with a wide variety of clients, she holds a particular interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Outside of work, Gemma dedicates much of her free time to the gym and meal preparation. She finds joy in attending concerts and festivals, favouring drum and bass, techno and house music genres, though she listens to almost anything. To unwind, she likes to read or go on mindful walks with her dog at sunset.
Her primary goal is to assist clients in achieving their fitness and life aspirations while improving their confidence to exercise. Gemma emphasizes the importance of dismantling barriers and implementing manageable steps to cultivate enduring habits. By aiming to understand her clients’ motivations, she tailors treatments to align with their goals, ensuring that exercise feels meaningful and is an enjoyable experience, all while promoting the notion that ‘consistency is key!’
Gemma is available for exercise physiology consults at our Chermside and Wynnum clinics.
Elise Wild-Smith
Exercise Physiologist
Elise graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the Queensland University of Technology and has additional training in exercise oncology and Pilates. Elise also has experience working in paediatrics, focussing on neurological conditions, While Elise enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions, she has a keen interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Elise is very passionate about the positive impact of physical activity on health and well-being and understand that this will look different for everyone. Elise endeavours to facilitate holistic, individualised, and achievable interventions for the best possible patient outcomes.
Outside of her role as an Exercise Physiologist, Elise enjoys leading an active and balanced lifestyle, going to the beach and finding the best gluten-free eats.
Elise is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Chermside & St Lucia clinics.
Kirra Womersley
Exercise Physiologist
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.
Sports & Spinal has proudly partnered with VALD Technology to bring cutting edge technology to your local SSP clinic.
We`ll have ForceDecks and Dynmao integrated across our 22 clinics. This technology provides a highly engaging experience for our patients within their own assessments, being able to view in real time biofeedback and easy to understand results.
We are thrilled to be working with VALD and utilising it`s amazing tech across our Sports & Spinal clinics!
Sports & Spinal has proudly partnered with VALD Technology to bring cutting edge technology to your local SSP clinic.
We`ll have ForceDecks and Dynmao integrated across our 22 clinics. This technology provides a highly engaging experience for our patients within their own assessments, being able to view in real time biofeedback and easy to understand results.
We are thrilled to be working with VALD and utilising it`s amazing tech across our Sports & Spinal clinics!
Nourishing mind, body and brain, Our Dietitian team can help
Mental health, physical health and wellbeing go hand in hand and need to be treated together. On top of physical benefits, studies show that seeking mental health support from a dietitian can lead to:
✅ Improved mood, increases of productivity, focus and less fatigue
✅ Reduced symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD and more
✅ Reduced side effects from medications for psychotropic medications
Get in touch with the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team today to see how they can help you!
Nourishing mind, body and brain, Our Dietitian team can help
Mental health, physical health and wellbeing go hand in hand and need to be treated together. On top of physical benefits, studies show that seeking mental health support from a dietitian can lead to:
✅ Improved mood, increases of productivity, focus and less fatigue
✅ Reduced symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD and more
✅ Reduced side effects from medications for psychotropic medications
Get in touch with the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team today to see how they can help you!
Our Dietitian team can help in so many ways it could surprise you! ✅
Our team are experts at assessing nutritional needs, creating personalised meal plans, providing education and more! Plus, our team have interest areas in chronic disease management, diabetes, weight management and more!
Making the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team your trusted allied health provider for all things diet and nutrition. Get in touch with our team today to see how they can help you 🙌
Our Dietitian team can help in so many ways it could surprise you! ✅
Our team are experts at assessing nutritional needs, creating personalised meal plans, providing education and more! Plus, our team have interest areas in chronic disease management, diabetes, weight management and more!
Making the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team your trusted allied health provider for all things diet and nutrition. Get in touch with our team today to see how they can help you 🙌
Today is World Parkinson`s Day
Parkinson`s is different for everyone with varying symptoms and experiences for everyone. Our team can assist in the management and treatment of Parkinson`s symptoms. Whether it`s through physiotherapy, exercise physiology, massage or dietetics our team can help.
Get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal team today to see how they can help
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Today is World Parkinson`s Day
Parkinson`s is different for everyone with varying symptoms and experiences for everyone. Our team can assist in the management and treatment of Parkinson`s symptoms. Whether it`s through physiotherapy, exercise physiology, massage or dietetics our team can help.
Get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal team today to see how they can help
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Mind, Body and Brain 🍉
This week is Dietitians Week and it’s all about how what we eat affects our Mind, Body and Brain and why it’s important to think about diet when it comes to mental health.
Struggling with your diet? Could it be affecting you in more ways than one? Get in touch with the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team today
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Mind, Body and Brain 🍉
This week is Dietitians Week and it’s all about how what we eat affects our Mind, Body and Brain and why it’s important to think about diet when it comes to mental health.
Struggling with your diet? Could it be affecting you in more ways than one? Get in touch with the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team today
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And we’re in! 🎉
Baringa Sports & Spinal has officially moved into its new site and we couldn’t be more excited!
With quality Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Remedial Massage services on offer the Baringa Sports & Spinal team is here for YOU.
Book in with our team today 👉 Head to our bio
And we’re in! 🎉
Baringa Sports & Spinal has officially moved into its new site and we couldn’t be more excited!
With quality Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Remedial Massage services on offer the Baringa Sports & Spinal team is here for YOU.
Book in with our team today 👉 Head to our bio
World Health Day - ‘My Health, My Right’
That’s the theme for WHD, 2024. My Health, My Right wants to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education and information 🙌
We’re proud to offer quality health services to communities across Southeast Queensland. Looking to look after your health? Get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal team today.
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World Health Day - ‘My Health, My Right’
That’s the theme for WHD, 2024. My Health, My Right wants to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education and information 🙌
We’re proud to offer quality health services to communities across Southeast Queensland. Looking to look after your health? Get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal team today.
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To celebrate Endometriosis Awareness Month, Sports & Spinal Wynnum Physiotherapist, Nat Taylor is raising money towards endometriosis research 💛
Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 Australian women and is commonly known to cause severe and life-impacting pain.
Use the link below to donate to towards endometriosis research + go into the running to win a local piece of art from Wynnum artist, Zoe Atterbury
https://www.marchintoyellow.org.au/sportsandspinal
The winner will be announced next week!
To celebrate Endometriosis Awareness Month, Sports & Spinal Wynnum Physiotherapist, Nat Taylor is raising money towards endometriosis research 💛
Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 Australian women and is commonly known to cause severe and life-impacting pain.
Use the link below to donate to towards endometriosis research + go into the running to win a local piece of art from Wynnum artist, Zoe Atterbury
https://www.marchintoyellow.org.au/sportsandspinal
The winner will be announced next week!