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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
✓ Back pain
✓ Neck pain
✓ Shoulder problems
✓ Hip and knee pain
✓ Arthritis
✓ Rehabilitation from injuries
✓ Rehabilitation from orthopedic surgery
✓ Neurological problems e.g. rehab from stroke or head injury, cerebral
✓ Rheumatological issues
✓ General conditioning concerns palsy, Parkinson’s disease
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
- Sunshine Coast
- Woolloongabba
- Wynnum
Elise Wild-Smith
Exercise Physiologist: Lower Back and Pelvis, Chronic Pain
Elise Wild-Smith
Exercise Physiologist: Lower Back and Pelvis, Chronic Pain
Elise graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the Queensland University of Technology and has additional training in Pilates. While Elise enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions, she has a keen interest in lower back and hip pain management, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Elise is very passionate about the positive impact of physical activity on health and well-being and understands that this will look different for everyone. Elise endeavours to facilitate holistic, individualised, and achievable interventions for the best possible patient outcomes. Through her study, professional development and lived experience, Elise has developed the skills and knowledge to assist her patients in improving movement patterns and enjoying exercise.
Outside of her role as an Exercise Physiologist, Elise enjoys leading an active and balanced lifestyle through Pilates and the gym, going to the beach and finding the best gluten-free eats.
Elise is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Chermside & Indooroopilly clinics.
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This bright, modern clinic is home to a dedicated allied health team providing physiotherapy, exercise physiology, podiatry, remedial massage, dietetics, clinical pilates, and seniors` functional strength & mobility classes. 💪
If you’re in the area, pop in or book via the link in bio!
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At Sports & Spinal, inclusion means meeting people where they are, in our clinics, in homes, and in the community through @team_rehab_solutions.
Together, we’re proud to be an NDIS-registered provider helping create accessible, compassionate care for every body and every ability. 💙
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1️⃣ Thoracic Extensions: counteract slouching
2️⃣ Snow Angel Arms: get those shoulder blades gliding
3️⃣ Open Books: unlock upper spine rotation
Perfect for better posture, less stiffness, and feeling amazing day-to-day. Grab your foam roller and follow along, your back will thank you! 🙌
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Our full week of hands-on training, guidance, and support helps new grads advance their skills, build confidence, and thrive in a supportive team environment, coming up in 2026 💙
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Whether it’s a walk, a stretch, or a full workout, staying active keeps your body strong, joints healthy, and mind sharp. Your daily dose of movement matters!
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Top tips:
1️⃣ Eat regular meals + snacks
2️⃣ Choose wholegrain carbs
3️⃣ Include protein, carbs & veggies
4️⃣ Watch portions
5️⃣ Spread carbs evenly
Our Sports & Spinal dietitians can create personalised plans to support your health. Caitlin is available at our Nambour clinic, book using the link in our bio!
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Johnny graduated from James Cook University in 2019 and specialises in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, also providing tailored care for clients under the NDIS. He loves helping people achieve ambitious goals, whether it’s returning to running, kayaking, or even picking up fishing again.
In 2022, Johnny became Clinical Mentor & Sports Medicine Coordinator for the Solomon Islands Institute of Sport, supporting athletes across 22+ sports for the 2023 Pacific Games, often treating under coconut trees, a career highlight! He’s also a qualified Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Coach, trained in Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling.
When he’s not working, Johnny enjoys rugby league, scuba diving, and gardening.
Book a physiotherapy consult with Johnny at our Beenleigh clinic! Link in bio 😉
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They might be terrified of bad posture, but they truly only want the best for you!
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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.