Coolum Sports & Spinal is located on the beautiful Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast, conveniently located near Peregian Beach, Yandina, and Mudjimba.
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.
Coolum 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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Mariella Bernard
Exercise Physiologist - Neurological Rehabilitation & NDIS
Sophie Wilkins
Women's Health Exercise Physiologist
Gemma Egan
Chronic Disease Management Exercise Physiologist
Mariella Bernard
Exercise Physiologist - Neurological Rehabilitation & NDIS
Mariella recently relocated to the Sunshine Coast after completing her clinical exercise physiology degree at the University of Queensland. Mariella pursued further studies as an exercise physiologist after her experience as a Physiotherapist in Sri Lanka.
Mariella brings experience in both disciplines and enjoys working with all conditions and disabilities with her main interests being Neurological and Cardiac rehabilitation as well as working with NDIS clients. Mariella’s passion is to promote and facilitate exercise in an engaging and unique manner, upon fostering strong relationships with clients.
Mariella continues her professional development in all areas of exercise physiology and developing her knowledge and skills through practice. She also has an interest in delving into exercise prescription and programming for Women’s and/or Men’s health.
Mariella is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Coolum clinic.
Sophie Wilkins
Women's Health Exercise Physiologist
Sophie is passionate about all things Women’s Health! This includes Pre- and Post-natal exercise and specific exercise prescriptions for Osteoporosis, Menopause and Pelvic Health.
Sophie strives to be a positive role model and believes that exercise can improve all aspects of health, including physical, mental and social health. Sophie will help you achieve your goals with an individualised treatment plan and exercise prescription. She believes that exercise should be a fun and enjoyable part of everyday life, so she will take time to educate you on the multiple benefits of a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
Sophie’s interests are in Women’s Health. Strength & Conditioning & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Sophie is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Coolum location.
Gemma Egan
Chronic Disease Management Exercise Physiologist
Gemma has a strong belief that living an active healthy lifestyle improves both longevity and quality of life. She has completed a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science and has gained accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist (AEP).
Gemma has developed a passion for spinal rehabilitation and improving the quality of life for those suffering from lower back pain. She has also worked with a wide range of conditions including but not limited to musculoskeletal injuries, obesity, diabetes, heart conditions, and osteoarthritis.
Gemma has a strong focus on prescribing programs that are individually tailored and that can be self-managed for future health and fitness.
Gemma’s interest is in Lower Back Pain, Diabetes, Chronic Disease & Osteoarthritis Exercise Physiologist
Gemma is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Coolum clinic.
Are you suffering from neck pain and headaches? 😣
Are you suffering from neck pain and headaches? 😣
Sports & Spinal has proudly partnered with VALD Technology to bring cutting edge technology to your local SSP clinic.
Sports & Spinal has proudly partnered with VALD Technology to bring cutting edge technology to your local SSP clinic.
Nourishing mind, body and brain, Our Dietitian team can help
Nourishing mind, body and brain, Our Dietitian team can help
Our Dietitian team can help in so many ways it could surprise you! ✅
Our Dietitian team can help in so many ways it could surprise you! ✅
Today is World Parkinson`s Day
Today is World Parkinson`s Day
Mind, Body and Brain 🍉
Mind, Body and Brain 🍉
And we’re in! 🎉
And we’re in! 🎉
World Health Day - ‘My Health, My Right’
World Health Day - ‘My Health, My Right’
It could be your posture! Did you know that neck pain affects approximately 10% of the population at any given time? 🤯These exercises can help relieve pain through strengthening 💚
Book in to see one of our physios today to fix your neck pain and headaches!
It could be your posture! Did you know that neck pain affects approximately 10% of the population at any given time? 🤯These exercises can help relieve pain through strengthening 💚
Book in to see one of our physios today to fix your neck pain and headaches!
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!
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!
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!
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 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 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 🙌
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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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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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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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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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.
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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
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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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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