Sports & Spinal Mt Gravatt (formerly the Nathan branch of RHP Physiotherapy) is conveniently located on Mains Road, servicing patients across Sunnybank, Griffith University Nathan, Tarragindi, Coopers Plains, Robertson, Macgregor, Eight Mile Plains, Holland Park, Holland Park West, Salisbury and surrounding south Brisbane suburbs.
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university-trained allied health professionals specialising in clinical exercise prescription for the prevention and management of chronic disease, injury and disability.
At Sports & Spinal Mt Gravatt, Exercise Physiology commonly supports individuals transitioning from acute injury management into structured strengthening, capacity building and return-to-work progression. Many patients attend following Physiotherapy, surgery or extended periods of reduced activity.
Programs are individually designed to align with your health status, occupational demands, study commitments and long-term goals. Located near Griffith University Nathan, the clinic supports students, office professionals and individuals in physically demanding roles throughout Brisbane’s southside.
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.
Your Exercise Physiologist will complete a detailed clinical and functional assessment to understand your medical history, movement capacity and personal goals. Programs typically involve progressive strength training, mobility work, balance training and cardiovascular conditioning tailored to your current capacity.
Sessions may take place within our onsite gym environment or other appropriate settings depending on your goals. Education forms an important part of treatment, ensuring you understand how exercise supports recovery and long-term health outcomes.
Exercise Physiology at Sports & Spinal Mt Gravatt operates within a multi-disciplinary framework and may be integrated with Physiotherapy, Remedial Massage or Dietetics where clinically indicated to optimise outcomes.
Sports & Spinal Mt Gravatt is NDIS registered and supports Medicare referrals and private health rebates via HICAPS. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are available onsite.
If you are seeking Exercise Physiology in Mt Gravatt to rebuild strength, improve metabolic health or safely return to work or sport, our team provides structured, progression-focused care designed to enhance long-term resilience and function.
Parking:
When arriving via the Mains Road entrance:
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Take the first left and continue south through the carpark.
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Proceed to the one-way entrance (red line on the map).
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Continue through the one-way section (orange circle — there is no alternative route).
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On your left-hand side, you will see 8 designated Sports & Spinal car parks (green circle).
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Park in one of these spaces and follow the footpath (blue line) to the clinic entrance.
services & FACILITIES
- On-Site Parking (8 spaces)
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
OUR TEAM
- Any
- Baringa
- Beenleigh
- Brisbane
- Broadbeach
- Buderim
- Burleigh
- Caloundra
- Chermside
- Coolum
- Fraser Coast
- Gold Coast
- Gympie
- Hervey Bay
- Indooroopilly
- Ipswich
- Kawana
- Logan
- Maroochydore
- Morayfield
- Moreton Bay
- Mt Gravatt
- Nambour
- Noosa
- North Lakes
- Redcliffe
- Robina
- Runaway Bay
- Sippy Downs
- Springfield
- St Lucia
- Strathpine
- Sunshine Coast
- Woolloongabba
- Wynnum
Andrew Spencer
Exercise Physiologist
Andrew Spencer
Exercise Physiologist
Andrew is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who is passionate about helping people achieve meaningful health, performance, and lifestyle outcomes through exercise. Andrew gained extensive clinical experience both during and prior to his studies at the University of Queensland, where he completed a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours). His early work as an Allied Health Assistant in gym, hydrotherapy, and home-based programs exposed him to a wide range of conditions and sparked his commitment to guiding clients through recovery and disease management.
Andrew has a strong clinical interest in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation, where he enjoys the challenge and reward of helping people restore independence, confidence, and function. He also has a focus on chronic illness management and is passionate about supporting clients to improve their ability to perform daily activities, enhance their autonomy, and prioritise long-term wellbeing. His approach is evidence-based and shaped by empathy, collaboration, and education, ensuring that each program is meaningful, achievable, and impactful for the individual.
Outside of the clinic, Andrew has represented Queensland in Futsal but now spends much of his time fishing and running after his two young children. On game days, he can be found passionately supporting his beloved Arsenal, a lifelong obsession that he admits takes up more emotional energy than it probably should.
Andrew is available for exercise physiology consultations at Sports & Spinal Mt Gravatt.
What Mt Gravatt Patients Say
These guys are the best in the business. Always professional, thoughtful and work with you to find solutions. I’ve always been impressed by my recovery, improvements and results. I’d highly recommend Alex in particular, he takes time to understand all aspects of your situation and has never let me down. Easy to access venue inside the Nissan Centre as well!
I can highly recommend Alex and the team at Sports & Spinal. Alex’s care for my son was next level. He listened to our concerns and would always explain how and why to ensure that my son returned to Sport as soon as possible. His treatment plan was easy to follow and was achievable to a teenager. I will always come back to Alex and Sports & Spinal whenever we need a Physiotherapy!
Alex Physio and Andrew EP have worked solidly with my complex conditions and rehab after a MVA. They are reflective of my needs and unique personality. Thanks S&S.🤩
Great Clinic, and friendly staff.
Alex is a refreshing, attentive, and knowledgeable Physiotherapist. And with his wisdom and guided rehabilitation programming I’ve been given a new hope for a return to pain-free quality living, after attempting countless other clinics.
In time I believe he can heal my spine, and give me the strength to resume my life of competitive sports.
I have been a client of physio alex over many years and cannot recommend him highly enough. On top of being incredibly knowledgeable about anatomy and rehabilitation is personable very flexible and adaptable. When I experience various injuries and health challenges throughout. This time is adjusted and adopted the treatment to suit my situation on the day not sticking to a rigid plan. Always smiling and upbeat with a positive attitude and it compete belief in finding a way to make something work with my Disability so that I can continue with rehabilitation exercises as well as providing hands-on treatment. Without alex I would be bedridden unable to use my arms in addition to my paralysed legs and to an unbearable pain his treatments gave me my life back which intern enables me to do so much volunteer work in the disability community in addition to paid work. Alrx takes a big picture of you of treatment not just a body part but what I’m trying to achieve in my life and what physically is needed to make that happen so that we can either give my body treatment and recovery or exercise to prepare . I highly recommend him. After three decades as an elite athlete I’ve met many physiotherapist all over the world and very few care so much about the individual patient go above and beyond to make each treatment very beneficial and are as knowledgeable and hands-on active from the very first treatment which in my experience lots of other physios used to fill out forms on the computer it already tangled my neck which couldn’t move as well as doing an intake assessment . He’s never been able to get rid of me since that day and I hope to continue working with him for many years to come!!! I wish I could give more than five stars and highly recommend him
The results from working with Alex have been beyond impressive. I’d had back pain for over two years, and after just three weeks of following the program Alex created, the pain is now significantly better. I couldn’t recommend or appreciate Alex more.
I highly recommend RHP and Sam Donaldson. I’ve started seeing Sam for a couple of reasons – Prehab for a second knee procedure and a nerve related issue. Sam is amazing – very professional, polite and thorough with his assessments and treatments, very friendly and contactable. Most importantly I’m seeing good improvements. It was also a pleasant surprise to receive a call from a physio after my first visit to see how I was going.
I’ve seen multiple physios over the last 18 months due to different reasons and im very happy with with Sam sofar and looking to stay with RHP post op.
Their fees are rather on the higher side, if that’s a consideration for you. But you’ll be well looked after. Without generalising, I’ve seen other Physios elsewhere who charged lesser but hadn’t gone far with the Rehab.
Parking: RHP at the Nissan arena have reserved parking (near the Loading dock).
Incredibly happy with the service from Sports & spinal Mt Gravatt. Alex is helping me through 2 completely torn ligaments in my ankle. Great progress between sessions. Direct guidance specific to my circumstances, workplace and lifestyle.
Sam Donaldson took the time to thoroughly assess my son’s injury and developed a personalized treatment plan, He used a combination of hands-on therapy and tailored exercises. Over the course of just a few weeks, we saw significant improvement in my son’s mobility and strength.
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and professional physiotherapist, I highly recommend Sam Donaldson.
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