Sports & Spinal Springfield is located down the long driveway off Commercial Drive, past Bridgestone Tyres, and inside the Waterworx Aquatic Lifestyle Centre. The clinic can be found within the heart of Springfield, conveniently located near Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes, Brookwater, Augustine Heights, Camira, Bellbird-Park, Spring Mountain, Goodna, Redbank Plains, Greenbank, and Forest Lakes.
Searching for a psychologist in South East Queensland? Our practice has an experienced team of Psychologists dedicated to providing the highest quality psychological care to foster meaningful and lasting change in our clients’ lives.
We believe that a strong relationship between client and therapist is the foundation through which clients will progress towards their therapeutic and life goals. Sports & Spinal offers a range of flexible service delivery options to suit your needs:
- In-office
- Telehealth
Booking can be made online or by contacting our clinic directly, we do not require a referral from your GP to get booked in however to see our psychologist under the Mental Health Care Plan by Medicare you will need to see your GP, the process starts with your GP preparing a Mental Health Care Plan which you then bring to your first appointment. A Mental Health Care Plan is not required to receive a rebate from your private health fund.
Sports & Spinal is deeply committed to ethical practice, integrity, confidentiality, understanding, and a caring approach to counselling. Our Psychologists are committed to working with individuals, couples, and groups with an enthusiasm for delivering workshops and seminars on a range of topics relating to life, health, performance, and sports subjects.
Our Psychologists have experience working with people facing a variety of psychological difficulties, including:
Depression, Anxiety/ Stress, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Lifestyle Change, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Arthritis, Cardiac Problems, Weight Loss, Treatment Adherence, Hypertension, Injury Management, Initiating Exercise Programs, Terminal Illness, Return to Work Programs, Addiction and Sleep Difficulties.
Sports & Spinal Springfield 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
- 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
Emily Ricketts
Psychologist: Sports Psychology, Chronic Pain, Body Image/Anxiety/Depression
Emily Ricketts
Psychologist: Sports Psychology, Chronic Pain, Body Image/Anxiety/Depression
Originally from Melbourne, Emily is a psychologist who completed her undergraduate and graduate diploma studies at Monash University. She then pursued her Masters in Psychology (Sport and Exercise) at the University of Queensland. Emily is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists.
With diverse experience in general psychological treatment, chronic pain management, and sports, Emily can provide support to a wide variety of individuals. Emily offers psychology services to young people and adults to improve their quality of life and well-being. She can assist individuals navigating chronic pain and adjusting to large changes in life, coping with anxiety and/ or depression, and addressing various other mental health concerns.
Passionate about providing a safe space for her clients, Emily aims to help them build self-confidence, enhance their overall quality of life, and live authentically. She welcomes clients seeking support in areas such as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal concerns, relationships, self-esteem, body image, veterans, grief and loss, and general counselling.
Outside of work, Emily is passionate about health and fitness and can often be found in the gym or enjoying meals at some of Queensland’s best restaurants.
Emily is available for Psychology appointments at our Chermside, North Lakes, and Springfield clinics.
PLEASE NOTE: For appointments, please call the clinics directly to enquire about availability.
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Alex is a Physiotherapist at our Burleigh clinic, with a special interest in running and golf-related injuries. He takes a personalised approach, tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s needs and goals.
Alex holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with first-class honours and a Bachelor of Science (Psychology), and has been recognised with the Australian Physiotherapy Association Queensland Award for Academic Excellence. He also teaches physiotherapy at university and has presented at world-renowned conferences, ensuring his patients benefit from the latest research and evidence-based practice.
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Alex is available for physiotherapy appointments at our @burleigh.sports.and.spinal clinic.
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