North Lakes Sports & Spinal is located opposite the Westfield Shopping Centre, conveniently located near Deception Bay, Narangba, Dakabin, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Rothwell, Burpengary, Mango Hill, Caboolture and Morayfield,
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.
North Lakes 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
OUR TEAM
Kurt Kidman
Exercise Physiologist
Zachary Howard
Exercise Physiologist
Kurt Kidman
Exercise Physiologist
Kurt completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science in 2018 at the Australian Catholic University. Since this time, Kurt has been working in injury prevention, Kurt has developed a passion for treating injuries whilst helping prevent them and improve the client’s quality of life. From this passion, Kurt gained entry into a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the Australian Catholic University, which he has since completed.
During Kurt’s placement, he worked with a wide variety of clinical conditions and from this, Kurt has developed further interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and metabolic conditions. Outside of work, Kurt plays Beach Volleyball and has played numerous sports in the past, including A.F.L, Rugby Union and Indoor Netball.
Kurt is available for appointments at our North Lakes clinic.
Zachary Howard
Exercise Physiologist
With a passion for helping others, Zac graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science (Exercise Physiology). Since then, he has had extensive experience in private practice delivering Exercise Physiology services to patients for metabolic, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, post-operative rehabilitation, performance enhancement, neurological conditions, department of veteran’s affairs, Work Cover and NDIS. He strives to deliver enjoyable exercise programs that consider each patient’s goals and previous experiences to help them live a healthy and active lifestyle.
He now has a special interest in NDIS, Work Cover and CTP insurance rehabilitation, working closely with patients to deliver cutting edge exercise programs to maximise his patient’s rehabilitation. From acute injuries to chronic pain, he thrives on seeing patients through their entire journey to health and wellness.
Before transitioning into the clinical world, Zac worked as the head strength and conditioning coach for the biggest Tennis Centre on the Sunshine Coast after completing his Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (minor – performance enhancement). Outside of work, he likes to spend his time rock climbing, playing tennis, or riding his motorbike.
Zac is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Redcliffe and North Lakes locations.
WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF US
World IBD Day 💜 @beenleigh_sportsandspinal We have an amazing program that is less about 'dieting' and more about the psychological reasons behind why YOU eat and what YOU eat and how we can make positive changes to improve your diet, health and lifestyle. Early last month we were lucky enough to have run a photoshoot with the talented @occhilism.moments, our women's health team and some beautiful Sunshine Coast mumma's 🤍 For all of 2022, we are celebrating 30 years of Sports & Spinal! World Hygiene Day 🤝 Endometriosis can be treated in various ways whether that be through medication, surgical procedures or hands-on, it varies for everyone who has endo. Chronic pain can be worsened by underlying inflammation. There are a few key nutrients that can help to reduce inflammation and help to manage chronic pain. The Sports & Spinal website is being updated! 💚 Say G'Day to Sam👋 In honour of March being Endometriosis Awareness month, we wanted to give a shoutout to an amazing foundation called the Pelvic Pain Foundation. Our Caloundra SSP team doing what they do best 🙌🏻 #sportsandspinal #pilates #clinicalpilates #caloundra Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological condition that affects a person’s control of their body movements. In Australia, it affects 100,000 people with 38 people being diagnosed every day. EASTER HOURS 🥚 Say G'day to Prue 👋 Have you heard about our Diet, Behaviour and Beyond program? Meet Ash! 👋 "Since graduating, I have been working for Sports & Spinal for the last 3 years, and as a Podiatrist, it has allowed me to grow immensely both professionally and personally." Say G'day to Ash👋
#IBD or Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) are two serious, chronic digestive diseases that affect five million people worldwide.
There is no cure, no known cause, and little public understanding of the pain and chronic suffering with which IBD patients courageously cope every day of their lives.
The Sports & SPinal Dietitian team can assist in managing IBD through nutrition and education. Get in touch with your nearest nutrition team today 💜
#worldIBDday 
Working through the planking pain together all to raise awareness for breast cancer. Go team 🤍
#teamwork #physio #sport #exerciseright #plank #corestrength
Curated by our expert Dietitians the Diet, Behaviour & Beyond program is tailored to your health and wellbeing goals 🤍
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It was an amazing afternoon spent with some incredible women!
If you or someone you know needs help with their women's health needs, get in touch with our team today 💗
Over this time we have helped thousands of patients, engaged with local communities, developed long-lasting allied health relationships and more.
We are very proud of the achievements and milestones we have made and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for us and our teams 💙
Watch this space as we have a heap of plans installed to celebrate our 30th anniversary!
This year's theme for World Hand Hygiene Day is focused on recognizing that we can add to a facility's safety culture and quality through cleaning our hands but also that a strong quality and safety culture will encourage people to clean their hands at the right times and with the right products.
Sports & Spinal prides itself on instilling high hygiene standards across all our practices and services. We take hygiene seriously 🧼
Unite, talk and work together on hand hygiene for high quality safer care everywhere.
#worldhygieneday #sportsandspinal #washyourhads #sanitiser
Physio can be a source of pain management and here's how:
❣️Pelvic Floor Retraining
Sometimes the muscles are too tight when there are issues in the pelvis, and this can lead to the original pain, or to compound existing pain. Women’s Health physiotherapists
are specifically trained to assess and treat the pelvic floor for this.
❣️Postural Retraining
The body moves as a coordinated unit, and with pain and dysfunction, this coordination is lost. Physios can assess and retrain patients to regain optimal movement patterns to manage pain.
❣️Exercise & lifestyle modifications
a physiotherapist can assess a patient’s individualised needs regarding work, exercise and social life goals, and combine this with managing pain to optimise outcomes.
❣️Pain Relieving Modalities
Advice on supportive braces or seats or the use of TENs machines for pain and nerve conduction management can be utilised as a good addition to treatment with pelvic pain flare management.
Get in touch with your local clinic today to book your women's health appointment
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Due to the launch occurring today the site may be down throughout today and tomorrow. We do apologise for any inconvenience but if you do run into any trouble with accessing the site or making a booking, please check back soon
We are so excited to officially launch our new site to you!
Sam is one of our Sports & Spinal Dietitians practising out of our Buderim, Maroochydore & Sippy Downs clinics.
Samantha studied a Bachelor of Dietetics at the University of the Sunshine Coast and is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian. Samantha provides a warm and understanding environment in which she supports clients on their journey to improved wellbeing and quality of life.
With her knowledge of food and medical nutrition therapy, she encourages sustainable eating behaviours and provides dietary advice that is guided by a client-centred approach, tailoring to the individual needs and unique background of each person.
Samantha believes that food doesn’t have to be complicated in order to lead a healthy lifestyle and is meant to be enjoyed.
Samantha has special interests in sports nutrition, bariatric surgery (pre & post), gastrointestinal issues and elderly nutrition.
Head to our bio to learn more about Sam and how she can help you with your diet and nutrition needs 💚
PPFA brings medically responsible, positive, and interactive education to schools in Australia.
PPFA is committed to supporting teenagers who suffer severe period pain, pelvic pain, and endometriosis to allow them to fulfil their potential and live the best life possible.
We applaud the PPFA team and all of their work! 🙌
Our multidisciplinary team can help patients with Parkinson’s through exercise, diet and nutrition 💚
If you or someone you know may need assistance please get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal clinic today
Easter is somehow already here!? And that means we have some changes to our usual opening hours
GOOD FRIDAY: Closed
EASTER SAT: Closed
EASTER SUN: Closed
EASTER MONDAY: Closed
TUESDAY 19TH: We are back!
Please contact your local clinic to find out more or to rearrange any appointment times 💙
Prue works as a Women's Health physio at our Chermside Sports & Spinal Practice. Prue is passionate about getting people back to doing what they love. Her treatment plans combine hands-on treatment with tailored exercise programs.
Prue is a qualified Pilates instructor and has completed additional coursework in lateral hip pain. Her most preferred areas to treat include the lower back, hip and pre and post-natal conditions. Prue is currently completing her Women’s Health Physiotherapy training to complement her current skillset.
One of Prue’s strengths as a clinician is using easy-to-understand language to explain complex anatomical terms. She consistently receives raving reviews from her patients.
Outside of work, Prue enjoys the outdoors and many sports, particularly swimming and running.
Head to our bio learn more and see how Prue and the Chermside SSP team can help you 💙
Our Dietitian team have developed a sustainable, maintainable and fun diet program that allows you to eat more, learn more, and be more! (is this even possible?)
Yes, yes it is. Contact your nearest clinic to find out more 🍏
Ash is one of our amazing Women's Health Physios based on the Sunshine Coast. Ash currently has the capacity for appointments at our Kawana clinic so if you require assistance with
❣️Antenatal & Postnatal MSK pain
- SIJ, Back, Abdominal wall separations, Coccyx
❣️Thoracic
❣️Carpal tunnel
❣️Bladder incontinence
❣️Return to exercise/ Exercise class screenings including internal pelvic floor assessments
❣️Women's Health Pilates & Classes
Get in touch with the Kawana team today!
☎️ 07 5438 8511
✉️ [email protected]
Hear from our amazing Sunshine Coast Podiatrist, Ainslee O'Connell about her Sports & Spinal career journey so far. Ainslee is an incredible Podiatrist that continues to raise the bar not only in her field but also as a health professional.
Keep up the great work Ainslee!💙
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Ash is one of our Women's Health physios here at Sports & Spinal! We asked Ash to share with us what she loves about being a Women's Health physio.
Thanks for sharing Ash 🤍
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