Sports and Spinal Physio
Nambour Sports & Spinal is located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, conveniently located near Bli Bli,ย Maleny,ย Woombye,ย Parklands,ย Burnside,ย Montvilleย andย Palmwoods.
With an emphasis on core conditioning, breathing and body awareness, our Core, Strength & Mobility classes are a safe and highly effective way to stretch, strengthen and streamline your body without building bulk or stressing your joints.
Core, Strength & Mobility classes utilise various exercises that incorporate balance, power, strength and stability.ย ย
This can be done either using the Pilates equipment (reformer, trapeze table, exercise ball etc.) in a CSM Studio class or the form of a Mat Class, utilising bodyweight and minimal equipment. From here, we build and progress your program as appropriate with continued advice and education throughout, so you left feeling a better version of YOU.ย ย
Our Core, Strength & Mobility classes are a fitness regime for life, performed on a mat or with specialised equipment. The perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, sport, rehab and life, these classes will leave you looking toned, feeling revitalised and moving with ease.
Both Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists run our classes with Clinical Pilates Experience. Clinical Pilates refers to one-on-one Pilates that are often used for injury rehabilitation and used in conjunction with physiotherapy. Sports & Spinal offers both and can cater to your exact needs.
All patients are required to have an initial assessment with a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist before beginning any of our classes. This is to familiarise patients with any equipment, positions, exercises and identify any injuries/restrictions that we may need to be aware of prior to a patient attending a class.
Nambour Sports & Spinal is NDISย registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment.ย
Core, Strength & Mobility classes are perfect for toning and reshaping the body. It works on creating long, lean muscles, toning all of those hard to target areas such as the abdominals, inner thighs, buttocks, back of thighs, sides and backs of the arms. For toning, these classes are best performed 3 to 5 times a week through a combination of studio sessions, mat classes and home exercises.
Pilates exercises are performed through a wide range of movements and work on lengthening the muscles at the same time as strengthening them. To increase flexibility, stretching exercises need to be performed daily.
The Clinical Pilates exercises used in our Core, Strength & Mobility classes focus on strengthening the weakened postural muscles and stretching the tight muscles that pull the body into these poor postures. Studio sessions are the best way to improve posture as our physiotherapists can develop a program to target your specific postural problems. Pilates can also be used for back pain as it relaxes and strengthens the muscles, easing the discomfort.
Our Core, Strength & Mobility classes use Clinical Pilates techniques which are fantastic for injury rehabilitation and prevention as it works on core stability, posture, flexibility, and correcting muscle imbalances and weaknesses via specific strengthening. It can be used for arthritis, neck pain, back pain and various injuries.
Pilates is the secret tool that many high level and recreational athletes use to enhance their performance, decrease the risk of injuries and provide much-needed cross-training. Each sport has specific strength and flexibility requirements. When you book in for an assessment, your physiotherapist will look at the things you need to work on to improve your performance and then proceed to design a Pilates program for you.
โย Back pain
โย Neck pain
โย Shoulder problems
โย Hip and knee pain
โย Arthritis
โย Rehabilitation from injuries
โย Rehabilitation from orthopedic surgery
โย Neurological problems e.g. rehab from stroke or head injury, cerebralย
โย Rheumatological issuesย ย
โย General conditioning concerns palsy, Parkinsonโs disease
services & FACILITIES
- On-Site Parking (5 spaces)
- Street Parking
- Gym & Pilates Equipment
- NDIS Registered
- Medicare Rebates
- HICAPS Health Fund Claims
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Hayley Aitchison
Physiotherapist
Bethany Perkins
Physiotherapist
Katherine Hickey
Physiotherapist
Lachlan Moore
Exercise Physiologist
Hayley Aitchison
Physiotherapist
Hayley graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland and has recently relocated to the Sunshine Coast from Brisbane. Hayley is a physiotherapist who is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. She is passionate about all areas of physiotherapy, including acute rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, and persistent pain rehabilitation.
Hayley has a background in water polo coaching and has experience working with rugby teams as a sports trainer. Throughout these various roles, Hayley has gained an appreciation for the importance of a holistic approach to healing and well-being.
Hayley believes in empowering patients to take an active role in their rehabilitation journey and focuses on addressing all aspects of recovery. With her brilliant communication skills, commitment to providing excellent care and holistic approach, Hayley is well-equipped to help patients achieve their goals and improve their overall quality of life.
In her spare time, Hayley enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, cooking and travelling.
Hayley is available for physiotherapy consults at our Nambour clinic.
Bethany Perkins
Physiotherapist
Beth completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours at the University of Queensland. Beth is passionate about improving quality of life and helping people with their step-by-step recovery journey. Beth loves treating neck, headache, and vestibular conditions as well as sporting injuries. Discovering the root of an injury is important to Beth and she strives to provide a holistic approach to rehabilitation.
In her spare time, Beth enjoys sports, climbing mountains, beach swims, and sunset picnics.
Beth is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Nambour clinic.
Katherine Hickey
Physiotherapist
Katherine graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), on a background of a Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (Honours Class IIA) and a Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology. Katherine also completed her Rehab Pilates certification through Studio Pilates which enabled her to work as a clinical Pilates instructor during her studies. In 2022, she worked at the Nitro Circus World Games in Brisbane, preparing athletes for competition in scooter, BMX, FMX, and skateboarding events.
Most recently prior to joining the Sports and Spinal team, Katherine has worked with the physiotherapy students at the University of Queensland preparing them for their final year placements in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy simulation program.
Katherine has a keen interest in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy with particular areas of interest lying in knees and post-operative rehabilitation from orthopaedic surgery. As a former dancer and dance teacher herself, she is also interested in dance physiotherapy and injury prevention. Katherine firmly believes that exercise is medicine and is passionate about keeping you doing the things that you want to – whether at work or play.
Outside of work, Katherine enjoys spending her time at the beach, traveling, watching Rugby (Union), and is a self-proclaimed foodie. Katherine is new to the Sunshine Coast, having just moved up from Brisbane, and is looking forward to the lifestyle change!
Katherine is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Nambour location.
Lachlan Moore
Exercise Physiologist
Lachlan has a passion for assisting others in achieving their health goals. He graduated from the Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and a Masters Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology. After graduating, Lachlan moved rurally and gained a large amount of experience working with patients of differing backgrounds and communities.
Lachlan has worked with patients in various areas, including neurological conditions, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, Work Cover, and NDIS. He finds fulfilment assisting patients to form a positive relationship with exercise and creating a fun environment to achieve their goals.
Lachlan is driven to provide individualised and evidence-based exercise programs to treat a wide variety of conditions and patients from all backgrounds. He thoroughly enjoys building a strong rapport and making exercise fun and tailored to any individualโs needs. Lachlan has a particular interest in working with paediatrics and with complex neurological conditions.
Outside of work, he thoroughly enjoys watching a large variety of sport, spending time at the beach and spending time with family and friends.
Lachlan is available for exercise physiology consults at Nambour Sports & Spinal.