Darcy has recently relocated to Brisbane for a lifestyle change and to enjoy the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than being outside in the sun, exploring trails with a new pair of running shoes and is passionate about assisting clients with their functional goals.

Darcy graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Podiatry. Since then he has undertaken post-graduate study at The University of Melbourne, completing a Graduate Diploma of Sports Medicine to enhance the clinical management of athletic populations and weekend warriors alike. Darcy has also undertaken further study in the use of Point of Care Ultrasound to assist with an accurate diagnosis of foot, ankle and lower limb injuries.

Darcy has worked exclusively in private practice throughout his career, including working alongside one of Australia’s leading Podiatric Surgeons, providing post-operative rehabilitation to assist clients with returning to full function. He has also worked in the sub-elite soccer league NPL2, providing taping, soft tissue treatment, acute injury management, and traditional podiatry services.

Being a keen runner himself Darcy has a special interest in rehabilitating injured runners and provides services such as Video Gait Analysis, Running Gait Retraining, Footwear Prescription and Return to Running plans. He enjoys helping people of all abilities, from those who want to enjoy pain-free walking to those planning to run a marathon to prevent frequent injuries or setbacks.

Darcy also provides traditional podiatric services, including; foot orthoses prescription, general skin and nail care and diabetic assessment.

“Your feet are with you from your first steps until your last! They perform a foundational role in good health, so they must function optimally.”

Darcy is available for podiatry appointments at our Chermside and Woolloongabba clinics.

Originally a Melbourne local, Emily is a psychologist who completed her undergraduate and graduates diploma studies at Monash University. She then completed her Master in Psychology (Sport and Exercise) at the University of Queensland. Emily is a member of the Australian Psychological Society, as well as a member of the College of Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Emily has diverse experience working in general psychological counselling, chronic pain and the sporting world. She has worked with AFL and rugby league development teams and individual athletes, and provided mindfulness for the Australian Olympic Teams during quarantine. She has also provided psychology services to young people and adults with goals to improve quality of life and wellbeing, individuals adjusting to or returning from injury, those coping with anxiety, and/or depression, along with various other mental health concerns.

Emily is passionate about providing a safe space to help her clients build their self-confidence, improve their overall quality of life, and live their lives as authentically as possible.

Emily welcomes all clients, regardless of their presenting concerns and has a special interest in anxiety, depression, body image, adjustment to injury and general counselling.

Outside of work, Emily is passionate about health and fitness and will regularly be found in the gym or eating at one of QLD’s best restaurants.

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

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 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 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 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 joins the Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy team with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the Australian Catholic University. Gema has completed additional training in mat work/ reformer Pilates, women’s pelvic health, and women’s health through the life stages. Gema is also a recognised trainer with the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) Brisbane Lions team.

Gema’s interests include spinal, shoulder & lower limb conditions, women’s pelvic health conditions, and antenatal and postnatal care.

Gema is passionate about empowering each individual to play an important role in their health journey. Gema acknowledges the uniqueness of each individual 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 focused on her individual training goals with gym & basketball. Outside the clinic, you will find Gema going for coffee, being social or walking her miniature dachshund, Alfie!

Gema is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Chermside clinic.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.