St Lucia Sports & Spinal is located at the University of Queensland, St Lucia campus, on the Ground Floor, Building 21C. Conveniently located near Taringa, Indooroopilly, Toowong, Chapel Hill, Kenmore, Springhill, Paddington, Auchenflower, Milton, Rosalie, Bardon and other surrounding suburbs.
St Lucia Sports & Spinal offers Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics and much more!
The St Lucia Sports & Spinal team uses the latest evidence-based treatments to treat various conditions, including shoulder, neck and back pain, sporting injuries, lower limb conditions, women’s health, headaches, work cover incidents, pre-and post-surgical, motor vehicle accidents and more.
Our team will provide you with a comprehensive assessment and treatment from start to finish. Our clinicians will work with YOU to facilitate your complete recovery.
St Lucia Sports & Spinal is NDIS registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment.
Whether you are looking to recover from an injury or recent surgery or are suffering from general aches and pains, our multi-disciplinary team will help you to get back to doing what you love most!
services & FACILITIES
- On-Site Parking (5 spaces)
- Street Parking
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
OUR TEAM
- Any
- Baringa
- Beenleigh
- Brisbane
- Broadbeach
- Buderim
- Caloundra
- Chermside
- Coolum
- Fraser Coast
- Gold Coast
- Gympie
- Hervey Bay
- Indooroopilly
- Ipswich
- Kawana
- Logan
- Maroochydore
- Morayfield
- Moreton Bay
- Nambour
- Noosa
- North Lakes
- Redcliffe
- Robina
- Runaway Bay
- Sippy Downs
- South Brisbane
- Springfield
- St Lucia
- Sunshine Coast
- Woolloongabba
- Wynnum
Zac Knight
Shoulders, Knees & Ankle Physiotherapist
Nigel Smith
Hamstring & Lower Limb Physiotherapist
Paul Fien
Lower Back and Pelvis Physiotherapist
Elise Wild-Smith
Exercise Physiologist
Peter Herzig
Dietitian; Accredited Sports Dietitian and Chronic Disease Dietitian
Zac Knight
Shoulders, Knees & Ankle Physiotherapist
Originally hailing from Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt, Zac moved to Brisbane to study, where he graduated from UQ with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). Zac is a highly passionate sportsperson with a deep interest in all sports-related injuries, more specifically shoulders, knees, and ankles. This interest is on the background of a lifetime exposure to sports with Rugby and Touch being his personal favorites. Zac places a large emphasis on exercise first focused rehabilitation.
Zac is an advocate for maintaining physically active throughout injury and rehabilitation to keep people functioning at their best through adversity and injury. Outside of Physiotherapy Zac enjoys spending time with friends and exploring new parts of Brisbane
Zac is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our St Lucia clinic.
Nigel Smith
Hamstring & Lower Limb Physiotherapist
Nigel has an educational background in both Exercise and Sports Science and Physiotherapy. Furthermore, he is an accredited APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist and has worked within sports medicine clinics or elite sport since 2005. He has been involved with professional Cricket, Soccer and Rugby Union teams and is currently the Head Physiotherapist for The University of Queensland Rugby Football Club.
Nigel is finalising his studies for his PhD thesis investigating hamstring injuries in AFL players and has published some of this research.
Nigel is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Indooroopilly clinic..
Paul Fien
Lower Back and Pelvis Physiotherapist
Principal physiotherapist and practice owner Paul Fien has extensive experience in sports and musculoskeletal practice. Paul’s many years of practical experience have exposed him to a broad range of acute and long-term injuries – with Paul particularly enjoying the challenge of complex chronic injury recovery and management.
Paul has lead physiotherapy services for St George Rugby League and the University of Queensland Red Heavies Rugby Union – while also enjoying some ‘guest appearances’ for the Brisbane Lions. Outside of the various football codes, Paul previously coordinated physiotherapy services for the Tri-Alliance triathlon squad and has treated many national and international level athletes in track and field and cycling. A little know fact about Paul is that somewhere in his past, he even enjoyed a stint as a physiotherapist for the Holden Racing Team at Bathurst!
Paul is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our our Indooroopilly clinic.
Elise Wild-Smith
Exercise Physiologist
Elise graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the Queensland University of Technology and has additional training in exercise oncology and Pilates. Elise also has experience working in paediatrics, focussing on neurological conditions. While Elise enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions, she has a keen interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Elise is very passionate about the positive impact of physical activity on health and well-being and understand that this will look different for everyone. Elise endeavours to facilitate holistic, individualised, and achievable interventions for the best possible patient outcomes.
Outside of her role as an Exercise Physiologist, Elise enjoys leading an active and balanced lifestyle, going to the beach and finding the best gluten-free eats.
Elise is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Chermside & Indooroopilly clinics.
Peter Herzig
Dietitian; Accredited Sports Dietitian and Chronic Disease Dietitian
Peter is available for telehealth appointments only
Peter is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Sports Dietitian (AccSD) who is passionate about a client-centred approach to nutrition; tailoring advice and plans to the individual.
With a background in sport science and an extensive history of cycling, Peter enjoys fine-tuning the nutrition plans of all cyclists and is currently the consulting Dietitian to the QAS cycling squad. Peter is also very passionate about the nutritional needs of recreational, junior, club, Audax and Gran Fondo participants.
Peter’s interests lie not only in sport. He enjoys helping people from all walks of life to meet their nutritional goals by tailoring advice to their individual circumstances.
Particular interests to Peter include:
- Nutrition plans tailored to the individual
- Sports Nutrition: endurance sports specialist (cycling, running, tri), event nutrition, active child nutrition, recovery nutrition, fat loss, muscle gain, team sports.
- Malnutrition management (weight gain)
- Diabetes management
- DVA clients
- Correcting nutritional deficiencies
- Balancing body composition goals and training recovery
- Chronic Disease management and NDIS
- Sustainable weight loss
- Junior sports nutrition and everyday eating
- Race planning
- Advice for the travelling athlete
- Presentations and Training Camps
- Coeliac Disease
- IBS
Peter is available for teleheath Dietitian appointments only. Please call the clinic if youd like to book an appointment with Peter.
We are officially less than one week away from opening Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly!
We are officially less than one week away from opening Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly!
We are officially one week away from opening Sports & Spinal Noosa!
We are officially one week away from opening Sports & Spinal Noosa!
This Year’s National Pain Week is all about encouraging open and honest conversations around chronic pain⚡
This Year’s National Pain Week is all about encouraging open and honest conversations around chronic pain⚡
National Pain Week⚡
National Pain Week⚡
Our Exercise Physiology, Podiatry and Dietitian teams can assist with the management and prevention of Diabetes.
Our Exercise Physiology, Podiatry and Dietitian teams can assist with the management and prevention of Diabetes.
Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly isn’t far away and that means we’ll have quality allied health services coming to the Indooroopilly community!
Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly isn’t far away and that means we’ll have quality allied health services coming to the Indooroopilly community!
One of the best ways you can help to better manage your Diabetes is through diet and nutrition 🍏
One of the best ways you can help to better manage your Diabetes is through diet and nutrition 🍏
Sports & Spinal Noosa isn’t far away!
Sports & Spinal Noosa isn’t far away!
Can’t wait a week? Neither can we!
Head to our bio to book your appointment and experience the Sports & Spinal difference when we open on August 1st! 💪
Can’t wait a week? Neither can we!
Head to our bio to book your appointment and experience the Sports & Spinal difference when we open on August 1st! 💪
Can’t wait a week? Neither can we!
Head to our bio to book your appointment and experience the Sports & Spinal difference when we open on August 1st!
Can’t wait a week? Neither can we!
Head to our bio to book your appointment and experience the Sports & Spinal difference when we open on August 1st!
These conversations not only help those experiencing chronic pain, but they also help to break down stigma around seeking help and advice.
Pain affects everyone differently and that’s why it’s important to take an individual approach towards pain management and encourage open conversations about people’s pain journey.
Are you being affected by chronic pain? Get in touch with Sports & Spinal today and see how they help you onto the road to recovery 🛣️
These conversations not only help those experiencing chronic pain, but they also help to break down stigma around seeking help and advice.
Pain affects everyone differently and that’s why it’s important to take an individual approach towards pain management and encourage open conversations about people’s pain journey.
Are you being affected by chronic pain? Get in touch with Sports & Spinal today and see how they help you onto the road to recovery 🛣️
Chronic Pain Australia wants to draw attention to the experience of people living with chronic pain and by doing so reduce the social and other barriers related to living and managing chronic pain.
Sports & Spinal has allied health clinicians who are trained and qualified to help patients dealing with chronic pain. Our team work hard to help alleviate pain, educate patients on pain management strategies and so much more.
If you or someone you know are needing help with their chronic pain, get in touch with our dedicated team today and get one step closer to living pain free.
Chronic Pain Australia wants to draw attention to the experience of people living with chronic pain and by doing so reduce the social and other barriers related to living and managing chronic pain.
Sports & Spinal has allied health clinicians who are trained and qualified to help patients dealing with chronic pain. Our team work hard to help alleviate pain, educate patients on pain management strategies and so much more.
If you or someone you know are needing help with their chronic pain, get in touch with our dedicated team today and get one step closer to living pain free.
Whether it`s through tailored exercise programs, diet and exercise education or general foot and nail care, our team is here to support you. Best of all, our team work closely together to ensure that every patient is receiving holistic care.
Want to learn more? Get in touch with our allied health team today to see how they can get you on the road to better health.
👉 Head to our bio
Whether it`s through tailored exercise programs, diet and exercise education or general foot and nail care, our team is here to support you. Best of all, our team work closely together to ensure that every patient is receiving holistic care.
Want to learn more? Get in touch with our allied health team today to see how they can get you on the road to better health.
👉 Head to our bio
Our services will include:
➡️ Physiotherapy
➡️ Exercise Physiology
➡️ Remedial Massage
➡️ Dietetics
➡️ Classes
We cannot wait to bring you Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly, the countdown is on!
Our services will include:
➡️ Physiotherapy
➡️ Exercise Physiology
➡️ Remedial Massage
➡️ Dietetics
➡️ Classes
We cannot wait to bring you Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly, the countdown is on!
Our Dietitian team have provided some simple yet effective tips on how you can manage your diabetes with some simple swaps and adds on to meals, swipe to see them.
Sports & Spinal Dietitians are trained and qualified to assist people who have Diabetes (Type 1 and 2) with their diets and daily nutrition.
To learn more about how our team can help you head to our bio!
Our Dietitian team have provided some simple yet effective tips on how you can manage your diabetes with some simple swaps and adds on to meals, swipe to see them.
Sports & Spinal Dietitians are trained and qualified to assist people who have Diabetes (Type 1 and 2) with their diets and daily nutrition.
To learn more about how our team can help you head to our bio!
We’re so excited to be going on this journey and we can’t wait to work alongside this wonderful Noosa community and continue to help you achieve your goals!
Our services will include:
✅ Physiotherapy
✅ Exercise Physiology
✅ Remedial Massage
✅ Women’s Health
✅ Mens’s Health
✅ Classes
We cannot wait to bring you Sports & Spinal Noosa, the countdown is on!
We’re so excited to be going on this journey and we can’t wait to work alongside this wonderful Noosa community and continue to help you achieve your goals!
Our services will include:
✅ Physiotherapy
✅ Exercise Physiology
✅ Remedial Massage
✅ Women’s Health
✅ Mens’s Health
✅ Classes
We cannot wait to bring you Sports & Spinal Noosa, the countdown is on!
Parking and Directions at St Lucia Sports & Spinal:
1. Enter UQ from the Sir Fred Schonell Drive entrance. Continue along the road and drive straight through the roundabout (an athletics field will be on your left).
2. Turn left into Blair Drive, then turn right into the 2nd street on the right – Union Rd.
3. Proceed along Union Rd and turn left at the top of the road – at the “Geoffrey Rush Drama Studio” sign
4. Follow the road as it veers right. Our sign-posted car parking area will be on your right. The entrance to St Lucia Sports & Spinal is approx. 20 metres away, to your right.
Free Parking
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There are 5 bays on either side of the parking area to choose from.
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Please tell reception on arrival your car rego
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On Saturdays, free parking is available everywhere on campus.
Public Transport
The University of Queensland, St Lucia campus has a very convenient public transport system, with frequent service available via both bus and City Cat.
City Cat
- Take a City-Cat to the University of Queensland stop.
- Exit the terminal and walk straight ahead, Walk out of the end of the terminal (heading west) along the path with the lake on your left.
- Take the right-hand path when it splits, up the elevated walkway to the UQU Building. St Lucia Sports & Spinal is in front of you to the right, next to the Bike Shop
Bus
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There are two bus stops at UQ, St Lucia campus.
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The first stop is located at Chancellor’s Place near the J.D. Story building. There is a map of the campus located near this bus stop. Please refer to this map to locate the Union Complex building (look for the swimming pool image and Union Road).
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The other bus station is located at UQ Lakes (photo at right). Buses travel across the ‘Green Bridge’ to access this terminal. Walk out of the end of the terminal (heading west) along the path with the lake on your left. Take the right hand path when it splits, up the hill to a carpark. BSSP is in front of you on your right as you cross the carpark.
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For timetables and further information, try the TransLink Website or call TransLink on 13 12 30.