Sports & Spinal Runaway Bay is located on the northern end of the Gold Coast in the heart of Runaway Bay.
Conveniently located near: Biggera Waters, Labrador, Southport, Paradise Point, Arundel and Helensvale.
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.
Sports & Spinal Runaway Bay is NDIS registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment. Parking is also available onsite.
services & FACILITIES
- On-Site Parking
- Street Parking
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
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Shannon Darlington
Exercise Physiologist
Shannon Darlington
Exercise Physiologist
Shannon completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Graduate Diploma of Exercise Physiology at Griffith University, Gold Coast, in 2015. Since graduating, Shannon has worked in private practice and has experience working with chronic conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, occupational rehabilitation and injury prevention and management.
Shannon has developed a special interest in neuromuscular conditions, pre and post-operative rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries, chronic disease management and weight loss.
Shannon also provides Pilates-based rehabilitation for a wide array of chronic conditions and injury rehabilitation.
Shannon provides a tailored exercise program/class targeted to your individual level of strength, fitness, injuries and goals. Shannon loves helping patients achieve their goals, no matter how big or small they are.
Shannon is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Runaway Bay clinic.
Our brand new Beenleigh clinic is almost ready to open its doors! 🎉
It’s officially #NewGradWeek at Sports & Spinal Group! 🎓
$30 Off Back-to-School Appointments with @podiatryatsportsandspinal! 👟
Got a trigger point ball and need some exercise inspo? 🥎
One week after opening the doors of our brand new Maroochydore clinic, we’re loving welcoming patients into our new space!
Say hello to the Sports & Spinal Beenleigh team 👋
It`s official! Sports & Spinal Beenleigh is relocating to a brand new, bigger space this February.
We’ll never ask you to do something we haven’t done or coached ourselves….
Our experienced team will continue to provide the full range of allied health services, including:
✅Physiotherapy
✅Remedial Massage
✅Exercise Physiology
✅Dietetics
✅+ MORE
We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space on February 2nd, 2026!
➡️ Link in bio to book online
This morning our New Grads have received their Welcome Packs, including their brand new uniforms, a waterbottle from the legendary team at @project_pargo, our @lskd team discount cards and some other goodies.
Follow along for more updates! We can’t wait to get started.
Starting the school year comfortably and confidently starts with healthy feet. Our podiatry team is offering $30 off appointments for children under 18 until the end of January!
Give your child the support they need for happy, healthy feet. Spots are limited, so head to the link in our bio to book today!
Back to School Offer: Terms and Conditions
Offer valid for one podiatry appointment for patients under 18 years of age. $30 discount applies to podiatry appointments at participating Sports & Spinal clinics offering podiatry services. Offer valid for appointments booked and attended between 12 January 2026 and 31 January 2026. The offer must be mentioned at the time of booking, or if booking online, advised to reception upon arrival. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer and not valid at non-participating Sports & Spinal clinics. Patients are responsible for confirming rebate eligibility with their private health fund.
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Our physiotherapist, Michael from @sportsandspinalgabba, shares a few of his personal favourites to get you moving and feeling better.
As always, please go ahead with caution and reach out to our team if you have any questions!
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Our experienced team at Sports & Spinal Maroochydore provides care across physiotherapy, podiatry, remedial massage, exercise physiology, women’s health physiotherapy, Pilates, dietetics, and more.
We’re here to deliver personalised care tailored to your needs and support your health and wellbeing.
➡️ Book your appointment today, link in bio
At our brand-new Beenleigh clinic, opening on February 2nd, both familiar and new faces are ready to help the community move, recover, and feel their best. With expertise across physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, and more, there’s support for every stage of your health journey.
➡️ Link in bio to book or meet the team
This new clinic will let our team better support the Beenleigh community with physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, remedial masage and more. Same dedication. Same compassionate care. Just a bigger, brighter space to help you reach your health goals. Stay tuned for more information!
➡️ Book using the link in our bio!
We couldn’t not reshare this masterpiece from @sportsandspinalcaloundra 😄
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