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.
Searching for a psychologist in South East Queensland? Our practice has an experienced team of Psychologists dedicated to providing the highest quality psychological care to foster meaningful and lasting change in our clients’ lives.
We believe that a strong relationship between client and therapist is the foundation through which a client will progress towards their therapeutic and life goals. Psychology @ Sports & Spinal offers a range of flexible service delivery options to suit your needs:
- In-office
- Mobile
- Telehealth
Booking can be made online or by contacting our clinic directly, we do not require a referral from your GP to get booked in however to see our psychologist under the Mental Health Care Plan by Medicare you will need to see your GP, the process starts with your GP preparing a Mental Health Care Plan which you then bring to your first appointment. A Mental Health Care Plan is not required to receive a rebate from your private health fund.
Psychology @ Sports & Spinal is deeply committed to ethical practice, integrity, confidentiality, understanding, and a caring approach to counselling. Our Psychologists are committed to working with individuals, couples, and groups with an enthusiasm for delivering workshops and seminars on a range of topics relating to life, health, performance, and sports subjects.
Our Psychologists have experience working with people facing a variety of psychological difficulties, including:
Depression, Anxiety/ Stress, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Lifestyle Change, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Arthritis, Cardiac Problems, Weight Loss, Treatment Adherence, Hypertension, Injury Management, Initiating Exercise Programs, Terminal Illness, Return to Work Programs, Addiction and Sleep Difficulties.
Coolum Sports & Spinal is NDIS registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available
services & FACILITIES
- On-Site Parking (5 spaces)
- Street Parking
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims

OUR TEAM
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Emily Ricketts
Psychologist
Emily Ricketts
Psychologist
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, Springfield, and Woolloongabba clinics.
PLEASE NOTE: For appointments at our Springfield and North Lakes clinics, please call the clinics directly to enquire about availability. Appointments at Chermside and Woolloongabba can be made directly online.
Managing back pain isn’t about avoiding movement — it’s about moving smarter.
Managing back pain isn’t about avoiding movement — it’s about moving smarter.
Postpartum recovery matters! 💖
Postpartum recovery matters! 💖
Nutrition & Parkinson’s Disease: Why It Matters 🥦🧠
Nutrition & Parkinson’s Disease: Why It Matters 🥦🧠
Podiatry Managing Partner, Aleks Baruksopulo talking all things new graduate podiatry at QUT 💪🏻👟
Podiatry Managing Partner, Aleks Baruksopulo talking all things new graduate podiatry at QUT 💪🏻👟
Today is World Parkinson`s Day ❤️
Today is World Parkinson`s Day ❤️
Happy World Health Day! 🌍💙
Happy World Health Day! 🌍💙
Women`s Health Physio Available🌸
Women`s Health Physio Available🌸
Our @sportsandspinalkawana physiotherapist Georgia and exercise physiologist Tenikka are demonstrating how we modify Pilates reformer exercises to suit different stages of back pain recovery.
From acute flare-ups to long-term rehab, we use progressions and regressions to safely load the spine, activate stabilising muscles, and rebuild functional movement patterns.
No two backs are the same — and your exercise program shouldn’t be either. Whether we’re focusing on core control, spinal mobility, or graded exposure to load, your plan is tailored to your individual presentation, goals, and pain response.
Because the best results come from individualised care — not cookie-cutter plans.
Your body, your pace, your plan ✅
Our @sportsandspinalkawana physiotherapist Georgia and exercise physiologist Tenikka are demonstrating how we modify Pilates reformer exercises to suit different stages of back pain recovery.
From acute flare-ups to long-term rehab, we use progressions and regressions to safely load the spine, activate stabilising muscles, and rebuild functional movement patterns.
No two backs are the same — and your exercise program shouldn’t be either. Whether we’re focusing on core control, spinal mobility, or graded exposure to load, your plan is tailored to your individual presentation, goals, and pain response.
Because the best results come from individualised care — not cookie-cutter plans.
Your body, your pace, your plan ✅
Our Women`s Health Physiotherapists at Sports & Spinal support mums with expert care for pelvic floor recovery, core strength and more.
Our Women`s Health team are available across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Hervey Bay.
Get in touch with our team today! ✨
Our Women`s Health Physiotherapists at Sports & Spinal support mums with expert care for pelvic floor recovery, core strength and more.
Our Women`s Health team are available across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Hervey Bay.
Get in touch with our team today! ✨
Good nutrition plays a key role in managing Parkinson’s Disease. A dietitian can help with:
💊 Reducing medication interactions to improve effectiveness
⚖️ Maintaining a healthy weight to support strength & energy
🥗 Managing gut issues like loss of appetite & constipation
Tailored nutrition support can enhance quality of life - speak with a dietitian today!💙
Head to our bio!
Good nutrition plays a key role in managing Parkinson’s Disease. A dietitian can help with:
💊 Reducing medication interactions to improve effectiveness
⚖️ Maintaining a healthy weight to support strength & energy
🥗 Managing gut issues like loss of appetite & constipation
Tailored nutrition support can enhance quality of life - speak with a dietitian today!💙
Head to our bio!
For people who have Parkinson`s, their symptoms and experiences can vary. One key issue people face is that they lose their ability to talk and swallow normally.
Wynnum Sports & Spinal`s Speech Pathologist, Joyce Whelan is an approved provider of SPEAK OUT! An evidence-based therapy program that specifically addresses the motor speech deficits associated with Parkinson`s Disease.
The best part is that SPEAK OUT! can be provided face-to-face or via telehealth consults.
If you or someone you know could benefit from the SPEAK OUT! Program get in touch with our Wynnum team today.
📞(07) 3162 2778
📩 [email protected]
💻 https://www.sportsandspinalphysio.com.au/locations/wynnum/
For people who have Parkinson`s, their symptoms and experiences can vary. One key issue people face is that they lose their ability to talk and swallow normally.
Wynnum Sports & Spinal`s Speech Pathologist, Joyce Whelan is an approved provider of SPEAK OUT! An evidence-based therapy program that specifically addresses the motor speech deficits associated with Parkinson`s Disease.
The best part is that SPEAK OUT! can be provided face-to-face or via telehealth consults.
If you or someone you know could benefit from the SPEAK OUT! Program get in touch with our Wynnum team today.
📞(07) 3162 2778
📩 [email protected]
💻 https://www.sportsandspinalphysio.com.au/locations/wynnum/
At Sports & Spinal, our multidisciplinary team is here to support your health journey whether it’s physiotherapy, exercise physiology, remedial massage, podiatry, psychology, or dietetics.
We`re committed to helping you move, feel, and live better every day!
At Sports & Spinal, our multidisciplinary team is here to support your health journey whether it’s physiotherapy, exercise physiology, remedial massage, podiatry, psychology, or dietetics.
We`re committed to helping you move, feel, and live better every day!
We offer women`s health services across our clinic locations. Whether you`re in Brisbane, the Gold Coast or the Sunshine coast we have women`s health physio`s who can assist you! Book in with our trusted team today 👉🏻 https://www.sportsandspinalphysio.com.au/services/womens-health/
We offer women`s health services across our clinic locations. Whether you`re in Brisbane, the Gold Coast or the Sunshine coast we have women`s health physio`s who can assist you! Book in with our trusted team today 👉🏻 https://www.sportsandspinalphysio.com.au/services/womens-health/