Children’s bodies are constantly growing, and their musculoskeletal system develops in unique ways. This means their podiatric needs differ from those of adults, requiring specialized assessment and treatment.
Our Podiatrist Nicholas Roth provides tailored care to diagnose and manage a wide range of paediatric foot conditions, ensuring the best support for healthy development. Nicholas has extensive experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of paediatric-specific podiatry conditions.
Common paediatric podiatry conditions Nicholas manages include:
- Flat feet
- In-toeing and out-toeing
- Growing pains
- Heel pain (Sever’s disease)
- Gait abnormalities
- Growing pains
- Sports-related injuries
- And More!
He understand the importance of early intervention and work closely with families and other paediatric professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
By combining expert knowledge with a compassionate approach, he strives to keep young feet healthy, active and pain free – helping children move with confidence as they grow.
Podiatry @ Sports & Spinal Burleigh clinic is located in Treetops Square at 10B/2 Classic Way, Burleigh Waters, QLD 4220. The clinic is conveniently located near Burleigh Heads, West Burleigh, Varsity Lakes, Burleigh Waters, Palm Beach, Tallebudgera, Reedy Creek, Miami, Elanora and Mudgeeraba.
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Nicholas Roth
Podiatrist - Paediatrics & Musculoskeletal
Aleks Baruksopulo
Podiatry Founding Partner – Musculoskeletal, Sports & Exercise
Nicholas Roth
Podiatrist - Paediatrics & Musculoskeletal
Podiatrist – Paediatrics and Musculoskeletal
Nicholas is a passionate and dedicated podiatrist with a special interest in paediatrics, sports, and biomechanics. Graduating from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2015, he has since made the Gold Coast his home, where he enjoys life with his wife and two daughters. With a firm belief in the philosophy that “prevention is better than cure,” Nicholas focuses on helping his patients, particularly children, stay active and pain-free.
His goal is to see kids run, play, and enjoy their favourite activities without discomfort. Nicholas is also highly experienced in sports injuries, helping athletes recover and perform at their best while preventing future issues.
Outside of his professional life, Nicholas enjoys spending quality time with his family, often camping, fishing, and soaking up the beach lifestyle. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he is an avid football/soccer player and enjoys staying active in various sports.
Nicholas is committed to providing compassionate, expert care for patients of all ages, with a focus on improving mobility, comfort, and overall well-being.
Nicholas is available for Podiatry and Paediatric Podiatry appointments at our Broadbeach and Burleigh clinics.
Aleks Baruksopulo
Podiatry Founding Partner – Musculoskeletal, Sports & Exercise
Podiatry Founding Partner – Musculoskeletal, Sports & Exercise
Aleks is an experienced Podiatrist with 19 years of clinical practice, exclusively treating Musculoskeletal, Sports, Running, and Exercise-related conditions. Having completed more than 40,000 patient consultations, he is highly regarded for his ability to help patients of all ages recover from injury and return to the physical activities they love.
He has a strong professional interest in running injuries and has authored The Runner’s Foot Guide – Feet, Shoes, Myths & Tips, available on Amazon and in clinic. His work reflects a longstanding passion for supporting runners through evidence-based care, education, and practical guidance.
Aleks’ career includes diverse roles across sport, footwear, and education. He previously owned a specialty running shoe store, The Podiatry Shoe Lab, completed the Level 2 Athletics Australia Recreational Running Coach accreditation, and served as a clinical supervisor for Southern Cross University’s Podiatry program at the Gold Coast campus. He has also been the Podiatrist for GPS (“Jeeps”) Rugby Union, Norths Devils Rugby League, and the Brisbane Roar Football Club.
As a managing partner at Podiatry at Sports & Spinal, Aleks is committed to supporting the professional growth of his team while ensuring the delivery of exceptional Sports, Exercise, Running, and Musculoskeletal Podiatry care.
His clinical expertise includes Sports, Exercise, and Running Podiatry, gait analysis, biomechanics, running shoe education, strength and conditioning, return-to-running programming, and multidisciplinary collaboration with GPs, Sports Physicians, and Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Aleks holds a Podiatry degree from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and a Biomedical Science degree from the University of Queensland (UQ).
He is available for Musculoskeletal, Sports, Running, and Exercise Podiatry appointments at our Broadbeach and Burleigh clinics.
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It’s been a week since we opened the doors to our brand-new Strathpine clinic, and we are loving welcoming the local community into our new space!
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Women’s Health Physiotherapy covers pelvic floor and core health, bladder and bowel concerns, pregnancy-related conditions like mastitis, and lower back pain. Emily’s sessions give practical strategies and gentle exercises to help mums feel stronger, move more comfortably, and recover confidently.
Thanks to @raisingmamasaus for letting us share our expertise with your community!
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This year’s theme, `Together for Science`, highlights the WHO’s focus on how shared knowledge leads to better health outcomes. The World Health Organisation is encouraging collaboration across people, communities and healthcare teams - something we put into practice every day.
Across our network, our incredible clinicians at Sports & Spinal work together through our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) model.
By sharing observations and combining different areas of expertise, your care becomes clearer, more coordinated and genuinely tailored to what your body needs
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As you can see, our first client is already deep into their recovery plan and taking their rehab very seriously. 🐶💤
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Our experienced team at 2/326 Gympie Rd is already hard at work providing personalised care across:
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Whether you`re recovering from an injury or looking to improve your overall wellbeing, we’re here to support your journey in our bright, modern new facility.
➡️ Ready to see the new space? Book your appointment today via the link in our bio!
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