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Exercise Physiology @ Sippy Downs Sports & Spinal
Exercise Physiology @ Sippy Downs Sports & Spinal is located at 9 Ochre Way. This clinic is perfectly situated just minutes from Chancellor Park and as our practice is located inside the new Ochre Health Medical Centre, you’ll find all your health services in one place.
Our Exercise Physiology clinic features on-site car parking as well as an onsite gym with Pilates equipment. We’re NDIS registered, and Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims are available. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment. Modern, clean and inviting, your local Sippy Downs clinic is a popular choice for Sunshine Coast locals looking for Physiotherapy, Pilates, Podiatry, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Remedial Massage, Group Gym and New You Classes.
“Your greatest wealth is health”
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 Physiologist’s 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
- 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.
Meet the Exercise Physiologists @ Sippy Downs
Scroll through the list and click the faces to find out more information about our team.
Gemma Egan
Exercise Physiologist
Shannon Chilman
Exercise Physiologist
Gemma Egan
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 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 is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Coolum and Sippy Downs location.
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Exercise Physiologist
Shannon is an exercise physiologist with a special interest in women’s health and adolescent athletics. Originally from the USA, she has completed her Bachelor’s in Athletic Training and Master’s in Exercise and Sports Medicine where she spent 2 years working with collegiate sports rehabilitation. Most recently, she has received her Master’s in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Australian Catholic University in Brisbane.
Shannon has cultivated a holistic approach to helping others achieve their goals. She understands enjoying a healthy lifestyle means you have to acknowledge the whole person: body, mind and spirit. She also believes exercise should not be boring and strives to make each session fun and engaging.
Shannon has been on the Sunshine Coast for the last 6 years and enjoys spending her time cooking as well as hiking the local trails.
Shannon is available for exercise physiology appointments at Sippy Downs and Coolum.
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Sippy Downs Sports & Spinal can be found at 9 Ochre Way, Sippy Downs QLD 4556
Parking @ Sippy Downs
There is plenty of parking located in the Ochre Health Medical Centre carpark off Ochre Way.
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