Chermside Sports & Spinal, 14 minutes away from Banyo
SPORTS & SPINAL
chermside
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.
Chermside Sports & Spinal offers Physiotherapy, Women’s Health, Podiatry, Exercise Physiology, Pilates, Mums & Bubs Classes, Psychology, Remedial Massage Dietetics s and much more! We also have a fully equipped gym and Pilates studio.
The Chermside Sports & Spinal team uses the latest evidence-based treatments to treat various conditions, including shoulder, neck and back pain, sporting injuries, lower limb conditions, women’s health, headaches, work cover incidents, pre-and post-surgical, motor vehicle accidents and more.
Our team will provide you with a comprehensive assessment and treatment from start to finish. Our clinicians will work with YOU to facilitate your complete recovery.
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.
Whether you are looking to recover from an injury or recent surgery or are suffering from general aches and pains, our multi-disciplinary team will help you to get back to doing what you love most!
services & FACILITIES
- On-Site Parking (5 spaces)
- Street Parking
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
OUR TEAM
Kim Minne
Physiotherapist
Sha Sani
Podiatrist
Ashleigh Graves
Shoulder & Lower Limb Physiotherapist
Elise Wild-Smith
Exercise Physiologist
Gema Greasley
Physiotherapist
Tallara Lebeter
Remedial Massage Therapist
Kirra Womersley
Exercise Physiologist
Georgia Volz
Gut Health, Sports Nutrition & Chronic Disease Dietitian
Corey Prior
Shoulder & Lower Limb Physiotherapist
Thomas Abraham
General Care, Sports & Exercise Podiatrist
Annie-Jihee Tak
Remedial Massage Therapist
Simran Shah
Ankle, Knee & Lower Limb Physiotherapist
Sam Moyle
Lower Back & Spinal Rehab Physiotherapist
Kim Minne
Physiotherapist
New to Brisbane; Kim joins us from sunny Cape Town, South Africa.
Having completed her Physiotherapy (Honours) degree at the University of the Western Cape in 2014, she planted roots in her community, working with a variety of patients along with all aspects of injury and health. Kim is passionate about continued learning and has added Dry Needling and Clinical Pilates to her skills list. This has been to her patient’s benefit as she has run and managed Pilates mat work classes for 6 years. Her expertise lies in, post orthopaedic and lower back injuries and returning her patients back to their previous functioning.
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 and Spinal.
Kim is available for appointments at Chermside and St Lucia locations.
Sha Sani
Podiatrist
Sha moved to Brisbane over five years ago to pursue a career in podiatry at QUT after noticing the common lower limb ailments her elders were experiencing.
Sha spent most of her free time volunteering at various aged care facilities to help the elderly maintain good foot health, and has a particular interest in dermatological foot conditions, nails, as well as high-risk foot care.
She also has an affinity for orthotic therapy and technology after conducting research in her final year as an honours student at QUT.
Ashleigh Graves
Shoulder & Lower Limb Physiotherapist
Ashleigh joins the Sports and Spinal team with a Bachelor in Physiotherapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland. Since graduating, Ashleigh has gained a wealth of experience working across all fields of physiotherapy, particularly within sports Physiotherapy, and has spent the past few years working in Rugby Union. Ashleigh is currently the Junior Academy Physiotherapist for the Queensland Reds.
Ashleigh enjoys the challenges of working in sports and applies this level of diligence in managing all of her patients. Her interests have led her to gain further qualifications in Dry Needling and Western Acupuncture, Strength and Conditioning and Clinical Pilates. She has a keen interest in the rehabilitation of lower back, shoulder, knee and ankle injuries.
She enjoys working with people of all abilities and ages and believes in an evidence-based and individualised approach to help guide you towards your goals, whether that be moving out of pain, into performance or onto prevention.
Ash enjoys staying active and loves to get outside for a walk or play a social game of touch footy when not working.
Ashleigh’s main interests are lower back, shoulder, knee and ankle injuries.
Ashleigh is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Chermside clinic.
Elise Wild-Smith
Exercise Physiologist
Elise graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the Queensland University of Technology. During her final semester of university, Elise started working as a therapist within paediatrics focusing on neurological conditions. Additionally, Elise has completed training in mat work pilates and exercise oncology.
Elise is very passionate about the positive impact of physical activity on health and well-being, which is evident in her love of leading an active and balanced lifestyle. Outside of her role as an Exercise Physiologist, Elise enjoys challenging herself with her gym training, going to the beach and finding the best gluten-free eats.
Elise understands that physical activity will look different for everyone and believes in the importance of facilitating holistic, individual and achievable interventions. Elise endeavours to provide the highest level of care, service, and safety to her clients to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Elise is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Chermside & St Lucia clinic.
Gema Greasley
Physiotherapist
Gema graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the Australian Catholic University. Gema has also completed additional training in Matwork & Reformer Pilates. Putting this knowledge into practice, she has been teaching Reformer Pilates.
Gema is passionate about empowering each individual to play an important role in their health journey. Gema acknowledges the uniqueness of each person and believes this is crucial in developing individualised treatment plans. She is determined to get people to their optimal level of function so they can get back to what they love and enjoy doing – pain-free. She recognises the importance of a tailored exercise program combined with a hands-on approach for long term management. Gema is invested in her patient’s health journeys and works strongly in collaboration with them to ensure their specific goals are achieved.
Aside from physiotherapy, Gema is extremely focused on her individual training goals in the gym and on the basketball court. Outside of the clinic, you will also find Gema going for coffee, hanging with friends or walking her miniature dachshund, Alfie!
Gema is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Chermside clinic.
Tallara Lebeter
Remedial Massage Therapist
After studying at the Endeavour College of Natural Health in Brisbane, Tallara spent the last five years working at multidisciplinary clinics in central London as a Sports Massage Therapist, learning from the best in the industry. Tallara’s down-to-earth nature and reputation for giving consistently thorough massages have helped a diverse range of people. She loves treating 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 traditional massage with movement, stretching and targeted trigger
point therapy with her (practically trademarked!) pointy elbows.
You can find Tallara on top of a mountain, indoor rock climbing, or drinking coffee under a Brisbane fig tree in her spare time.
Book in to see Tallara for Remedial Massage appointments at our Chermside clinic today.
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.
Georgia Volz
Gut Health, Sports Nutrition & Chronic Disease Dietitian
Georgia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, completing her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. She strives to ensure her clients feel supported and empowered throughout their journey to better health through nutrition. Using evidence-based practice, Georgia can tailor nutrition strategies to each client to meet their goals. Georgia’s special interest areas include weight management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and gastrointestinal health.
Georiga is available for Dietitian appointments at Springfield, Woolloongabba and Chermside clinics.
Corey Prior
Shoulder & Lower Limb Physiotherapist
Outside of physiotherapy and coaching, Corey is passionately working on his own training and progressions. Corey also enjoys Sunday morning coffees and walks with his miniature dachshund, Sadie.
Corey is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Chermside location.
Thomas Abraham
General Care, Sports & Exercise Podiatrist
Podiatrist – Areas Treated: Foot, Ankle, Knee, Toenail Care
Tom completed a Bachelor of Podiatry with the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane. Since leaving university, he has gained interest and extensive experience in podiatric sporting injuries, biomechanics, chronic lower limb pain, paediatrics and neurological conditions while always looking to learn more. Tom has a special interest in diabetic care and education which he is currently undertaking further study in. His treatment is always provided according to the most recent research and aims to provide each patient with the best possible care that he can. Tom employs several treatment modalities according to each individual patient and their goals including hands-on soft tissue work, dry needling, taping/strapping, exercise prescription and education to name a few.
During school and university, Tom spent some time working with running footwear, specifically ASICS and has been actively involved in playing soccer, tennis and completed athletics up to a state-level on multiple occasions. Tom is a keen traveller spending a year in Europe and some time in Nepal volunteering and completing the Everest base camp trek. Tom also enjoys snowboarding when he can.
Annie-Jihee Tak
Remedial Massage Therapist
Annie is passionate about helping you relax and enjoy the much-needed relief of all your muscle aches and pains. She takes great pride and satisfaction in her treatments and knowing she has helped improve your mood, movement and relaxation.
Annie has been providing amazing therapeutic results for over 10years now throughout Korea, New Zealand and Australia. She specializes in various treatments and techniques, including trigger point therapy, deep tissue, Swedish massage, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, pregnancy massage, and cupping to relax and improve your movement and function effectively.
Annie is available for Remedial Massage appointments at the Chermside clinic.
Simran Shah
Ankle, Knee & Lower Limb Physiotherapist
Simran joined Chermside Sports and Spinal after several years of working under close supervision with some of Queensland’s leading physiotherapists. In Brisbane, Simran works closely with some of the country’s leading hip, knee and ankle surgeons. She holds a Bachelor in Physiotherapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland and is currently studying for her masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Simran has developed a particular interest in knee and ankle injuries and uses a mixed approach of hands-on therapy and tailored exercise prescription to ensure that each of her patients achieves their goals. Simran prides herself on developing easy-to-follow step-by-step treatment plans that not only rehabilitate the original injury but also ensure her patients leave with their risk of re-injury being as low as possible.
Simran has also completed her Level 1 Sports Injury course along with additional training in hip management and vestibular physiotherapy.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing a variety of sports including tennis, basketball and badminton and travelling the globe
Simran is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Chermside location.
Sam Moyle
Lower Back & Spinal Rehab Physiotherapist
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 and 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.
WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF US
National NAIDOC Week 🟡⚫🔴 Dry July, Are You In? 🍺 As part of the #ShowUsYourLeave movement, the Sports & Spinal Group is proud to announce that we have introduced an Employer Funded Parental Leave for our Sports & Spinal staff which officially launches today! Global MND Awareness Day 🧠 $245,000 raised for SunnyKids! 💙 World Continence Week 💗 World Continence Week 💗 World Continence Week 💗 Men's Health Week ♂️ Men's Health Week 2022 Men's Health Week 2022 ♂️ It’s getting a little chilly around here ❄️ What Matters To You Day? 💙 Account Update! 📣 Saturday marked National Cheese Day! 🧀 Do you know what MS is? How does it affect the human body? Can it be treated? Let us explain 👇 No other stage of life stresses the pelvic floor more than pregnancy and childbirth. Even caesarian births affect the pelvic floor as it still stretches and bears the weight of the pregnant uterus for nine months. World MS Day 🤍 Exercise Right Week 🏃♂️ Exercise Right Week 🏃♂️
Celebrations are held across to celebrate and recognize the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.
Dry July is a fundraiser that encourages you to go alcohol-free in July to raise funds for people affected by cancer.
The funds you raise as part of your Dry July will provide invaluable services for cancer patients, their families and carers – whether it’s a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist nurse, connection to an informative voice, access to therapy programs or a bed close to treatment.
Having a month off alcohol also has great health benefits, such as sleeping better, having more energy and of course, no hangovers! So, you're not only helping others, you're helping yourself. It's a win-win!
Use the link in our bio to learn how you can be dry this July 👍
This has been an important project that we as a company hold close to our hearts. Sports & Spinal employs over 300 staff and understand the importance of starting a family. As such, it made sense for us to implement a scheme that supports our staff during important events in their life.
We wanted to empower our team for when or if they decided to start a family and we believe that the Paid Parental Leave Scheme, will do just that.
We are incredibly proud and humbled to have made such a milestone over our 30-year tenure which we believe is just the start of many more employee initiatives to come.
#showusyourleave #employerfundedparentalleave #lovewhereyouwork #sportsandspinal #totalrehabsolutions
Last week marked MND day. MND or Motor Neuron Disease causes messages from the motor neurones to gradually stop reaching the muscles. This leads the muscles to weaken, stiffen and waste. MND can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. Some people also experience changes in their thinking and behaviour.
There is no cure for MND but regular treatment can help to retain function and quality of life and provide comfort.
Our allied health team can assist with MND and can help patients live fuller lives through a range of our services including Physiotherapy, OT, Dietetics and Exercise Physiology 🏃♂️
To learn more get in touch with your local team today.
The annual Wine Makers lunch held last month had a record-breaking $245,000 raised for SunnyKids!
The money raised will enable the not-for-profit organisation to expand its crucial social programs such as SunnyKids in School and Mentoring Through Sports.
Well done to our team members and local Doctors who attended the event. It was such an amazing achievement 🙌
🚻 Over 5 million Australians – 1 in 4 people aged 15 years or over – experience bladder or bowel control problems. This number is predicted to grow to 6.5 million by 2030.
🚻 80% of people with urinary incontinence are women.
🚻1 in 3 women who ever had a baby wet themselves.
🚻 Strong pelvic floor muscles are necessary for bladder and bowel control and good sexual function.
🚻 Pelvic floor muscle exercises have been shown to prevent and treat incontinence at any age.
🚻 Less than 2 out of 10 women (7.66%) do their pelvic floor exercises daily.
🚻 70% of incontinent people do not seek help.
🚻 Bladder and bowel control problems are not a natural part of ageing or having a baby.
🚻 Incontinence can have a long-term physical and emotional impact; affecting self-esteem, motivation and independence.
If you need help with your bladder or pelvic health get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal today and let us help you 🙌
WHAT IS INCONTINENCE?
Incontinence describes any accidental or involuntary loss of:
👉 Urine (wee) from the bladder – known as urinary incontinence
👉 Faeces (poo) or flatus (wind) from the bowel – known as faecal incontinence.
👉Incontinence can range in severity from a small leak to complete loss of bladder or bowel control.
Though Incontinence can impact a person's life quite dramatically, there are treatments and solutions to help manage it.
Our Women's health team is one of those solutions! Our team can help both MEN and women with their pelvic health.
To find out more head to our bio
World Continence Week (WCW) is a health campaign run by the World Federation For Incontinence and Pelvic Problems (WFIPP) to raise awareness of incontinence related issues.
This year it takes place from the 21 – to the 27 of June and during the week the WFIPP highlights the impact urinary incontinence can have on our lives and encourages those living with it to seek help so they no longer have to suffer in silence.
Our Women's Health team are highly trained to assist women with continence. Get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal and see how we can help today 🙌
Did you know that we have a range of services that can help you with your health? The Sports & Spinal team are here to assist you in getting back on track with your health, whether it be recovery, getting fitter or sorting out your diet-our team can do it all.
Get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal and let us help you today👍
There are five key barriers that prevent men from seeking support and information for their health. It's important that we break these barriers down and encourage men that their health is not worth hiding behind!
Understanding the five barriers 👇
1. Hoping it's not an issue?
You might be experiencing denial
2. Taking too long to do something about your health?
This is known as delayed information seeking
3. Worried that asking for help is perceived as being weak?
This is called the social construct of masculinity and it can be a barrier to us looking after our health
4. Have trouble talking about your health?
Feeling nervous or embarrassed about starting a conversation can be a barrier to getting the support you need.
5. Not sure what information to trust?
Figuring out what health information you can trust can be a barrier to taking action on our health.
Need some help? Head to healthymale.com to learn more👍
Good health is essential for a good life. But there are barriers that get in the way of keeping our body and mind in good nick and sometimes we need help to break them down.
It's important to understand what's stopping you so you can take proactive steps to overcome it.
See our recent blog on the five factors that prevent men from seeking support for their health and how to overcome them.
Link in bio 🙌
So why not make a hearty and nutritious Minestrone soup for your next dinner? Adding a soup mix like this one is a great way to boost the fibre and plant protein content of your meals! 🌿🌱
Here’s the recipe:
🍲 1 cup Italian Soup Mix
🍲 3 cups water
🍲 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
🍲 ½ brown onion, sliced
🍲 1 tsp crushed garlic
🍲 1 carrot, diced
🍲 1 small potato, diced
🍲 ½ zucchini, diced
🍲 100g frozen spinach
🍲 1 tbsp tomato paste
🍲 1 stock cube
🍲 ½ tsp oregano
🍲 Pinch of basil
🍲 Pinch of parmesan
1. Prepare the soup mix as per packet instructions.
In a medium saucepan add the olive oil, garlic and onion. Once translucent, add the potato, carrot, tomato paste, stock and water. Cook for 10 minutes.
2. Add the spinach and zucchini and season with oregano. Cook for another 10-15 minutes.
3. Once ready to serve, dish into bowls and top with parmesan cheese and basil and Voilà!!
The best part about minestrone is that you can use almost any veggies you have that are looking a little sad in the crisper!
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What matters to you day encourages meaningful conversations between patients, caregivers, families and their health care providers.
WMTYD is a great way and reason to advance person and family-centeredd care, which is something we are all about here at SSP.
What matters to Sports & Spinal is that we inspire, engage & empower everyone on their journey of health & well-being. This is something that underpins everything we do 🙌
#whatmatterstoyouday2022 #WMTYD2022 #sportsandspinal
Our Springfield team have created a new Instagram account @sportsspinalspringfield
Be sure to check them out and chuck them a follow for awesome health content 🙌🏻
The Springfield team celebrated in style for this year's Biggest Morning Tea. 1 in 2 Australians are diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85 and the BMT wants to change that.
Morning teas across the country will help raise vital funds to bring us closer to a cancer-free future.
We all love a little bit (or a lot!) of cheese in our diets but sometimes cheese can come with the stigma that it's not good for us. To help clear that myth up, Sports & Spinal Dietitian Caitlin has weighed in on what she thinks about cheese in our diets 👇
Cheese Pros:
🧀 Good source of protein and calcium
🧀 Lots of different types that can be used for different things
🧀 Hard cheeses are low in lactose so are still suitable for people with lactose intolerance
Things to be mindful of:
🧀 Can be more energy-dense, so you may like to choose lite options depending on your nutrition goals
🧀 Need to be mindful of food safety when including them in sandwiches/salads/other dishes
🧀 Need to keep cold with an ice brick in a cool bag when at school or work if you don't have access to a fridge
If you need help with their cheese intake or diet get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal team today!
🧠 Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Today, 2.8 million people around the world have MS.
🧠 MS is an inflammatory demyelinating condition. It is caused by damage to myelin – a fatty material that insulates nerves. In MS, the loss of myelin affects the way nerves conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain. Symptoms can include blurred vision, weak limbs, tingling sensations, unsteadiness, memory problems, and fatigue.
🧠 Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40. MS is two to three times more common in women than in men. There is no drug that can cure MS, but treatments are available which can modify the course of the disease.
The Sports & Spinal team can help those with MS. Get in touch with our team today to learn more
#ms #worldMSday #sportsandspinal #wearehereforyou
Maintaining pelvic floor strength and function throughout your pregnancy and postnatally is essential.
Our Women's Health team can assist with all your pre-natal needs whether it be
💗 Pregnancy massage
💗 Pregnancy Exercise Classes
💗 Pelvic Pain
We're also here to help during the post-natal stages too! Get in touch with your nearest clinic to find out more
World MS Day is officially marked on May 30. It brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness and campaign with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
The Sports & Spinal Team are qualified to help people with MS through a range of therapies whether it is Physio, EP, Dietetics, Podiatry or Remedial Massage #wearehereforyou
Get in touch with the Sports & Spinal Team today and see how we can help 💚
#worldMSday #MS #sportsandspinal #msconnections
Exercise is vital for women across all stages of life.
Not only is being active important for your physical and mental health, but it can also play a crucial role when dealing with a range of women’s health conditions.
Our women's health and exercise physiology team can assist with exercise prescription and education. Needing some help?
Contact our team today 💻
How does exercise help with mental health?
There is ample evidence that suggests exercise is an effective treatment method for people suffering from acute and chronic mental illness.
Exercise can make a big difference in mood and needs to be a fundamental part of mental health treatment. Even one workout a week is known to have great benefits.
Exercise can also counteract the side effects of some medications such as reducing the risk of falling by strengthening muscles and helping control body weight and blood pressure.
If you need help with getting more exercise into your life contact your nearest SSP exercise physiologist 💪
