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Sports and Spinal Physio

SPORTS & SPINAL ST LUCIA

exercise physiology services

St Lucia

Level 1, Building 21C UQU Complex Union Road St Lucia QLD 4067

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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.

Accredited Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals providing exercise and lifestyle therapies to prevent and manage chronic disease, injury, and disability.

An Exercise Physiologist (EP) is a 4 year, University-trained Allied Health professional who is an exercise prescription expert. They will work with you to design a specific exercise program tailored to your injuries, health status and goals.

Our Exercise Physiologists at Sports & Spinal can help your condition by working with you to formulate an appropriate treatment plan to assist in reaching your specific goals. Exercise Physiologists use movement and exercise in conjunction with specific education and motivational guidance to treat and manage your conditions.

Sports & Spinal’s accredited Exercise Physiologist can assist with Diabetes & Obesity, General Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health Issues, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Neurological Conditions, Strength & Conditioning, Women’s Health, Aging, Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Paediatrics and Cancer.

Exercise facilitates changes within the body that increases its efficiency. This allows us to be able to manage conditions or diseases, that can cause our bodies to not function to the best ability.

You can expect our Exercise Physiologist to listen to your personal story and ask questions, so they can work with you to guide an appropriate treatment plan. Our Exercise Physiologist will complete a detailed, goal-focused, clinical, and functional assessment.

Treatment will vary and be specific to you but will likely involve modified movement and exercises to build your capacity and function through strength, fitness, balance, and more. Treatment will change and progress while working alongside your Exercise Physiologist. Our Exercise physiologists will provide education on health, conditions, injuries and what to do and what not to do may take place in different environments, including our onsite gym, your regular gym and pools, depending on your interests and goals. Our Exercise Physiologist believes in a multi-disciplinary approach and will work with other health professionals to help manage your condition.

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. 

services & FACILITIES

  • On-Site Parking (5 spaces)
  • Street Parking
  • Gym & Pilates Equipment
  • NDIS Registered
  • Medicare Rebates
  • HICAPS Health Fund Claims

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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 & St Lucia clinics.

Not long now until we’re into our NEW Baringa site! 🎉

Our new site will allow us to assist the Baringa community and surrounds with all their allied health needs. 

Book now and secure appointment as we edge closer to being in our new site!
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Not long now until we’re into our NEW Baringa site! 🎉

Our new site will allow us to assist the Baringa community and surrounds with all their allied health needs.

Book now and secure appointment as we edge closer to being in our new site!
👉 head to our bio to book
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FND Awareness Day 🧠

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a neurological disorder affecting motor, movement and sensory functions of the body.

For the majority of people with FND, a comprehensive multi-disciplinary treatment program is essential to manage symptoms and prevent permanent disability. 

The Sports & Spinal team are dedicated to providing a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare and can assist with the management of FND symptoms. 

Contact your nearest Sports & Spinal clinic today to learn more.

FND Awareness Day 🧠

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a neurological disorder affecting motor, movement and sensory functions of the body.

For the majority of people with FND, a comprehensive multi-disciplinary treatment program is essential to manage symptoms and prevent permanent disability.

The Sports & Spinal team are dedicated to providing a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare and can assist with the management of FND symptoms.

Contact your nearest Sports & Spinal clinic today to learn more.
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Our new Baringa site isn’t far away! 

We’ll have on offer: 
👉 Physiotherapy 
👉 Podiatry 
👉 Remedial Massage 
👉 Dietetics
👉 Exercise Physiology and 
👉 Women’s Health Physiotherapy 

PLUS, as we grow, we’ll look to have more allied health services added! Watch this space as we edge closer to opening.

Our new Baringa site isn’t far away!

We’ll have on offer:
👉 Physiotherapy
👉 Podiatry
👉 Remedial Massage
👉 Dietetics
👉 Exercise Physiology and
👉 Women’s Health Physiotherapy

PLUS, as we grow, we’ll look to have more allied health services added! Watch this space as we edge closer to opening.
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Coeliac Awareness Week 🍞

Did you know that seeing an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is the best first step to take when first receiving a coeliac disease diagnosis. 

An APD will provide individualised education about the gluten free diet and tailor a plan to ensure your diet is balanced and healthy. You learn the skills and healthy habits required to follow the diet adequately. 

Get in touch with the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team today to learn more on how they can help you!

Coeliac Awareness Week 🍞

Did you know that seeing an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is the best first step to take when first receiving a coeliac disease diagnosis.

An APD will provide individualised education about the gluten free diet and tailor a plan to ensure your diet is balanced and healthy. You learn the skills and healthy habits required to follow the diet adequately.

Get in touch with the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team today to learn more on how they can help you!
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It is Coeliac Awareness Week! 🍞

Coeliac disease is a condition that causes your body to have an immune response to gluten. 

The treatment = a strict gluten free diet (in most cases). 

Coeliac disease can be particularly debilitating as the exact cause is often unclear and can often lead to overly restricted diets in fear of experiencing a flare-up. If you suspect you may have coeliac disease, then get in touch with the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team. 

Our team will conduct a detailed assessment of your medical history, diet and lifestyle to determine the likely cause of your symptoms. You will then be provided with the knowledge and personalised resources to confidently manage your health independently. 

Head to our bio to learn more about our Dietitian team 🙌

It is Coeliac Awareness Week! 🍞

Coeliac disease is a condition that causes your body to have an immune response to gluten.

The treatment = a strict gluten free diet (in most cases).

Coeliac disease can be particularly debilitating as the exact cause is often unclear and can often lead to overly restricted diets in fear of experiencing a flare-up. If you suspect you may have coeliac disease, then get in touch with the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team.

Our team will conduct a detailed assessment of your medical history, diet and lifestyle to determine the likely cause of your symptoms. You will then be provided with the knowledge and personalised resources to confidently manage your health independently.

Head to our bio to learn more about our Dietitian team 🙌
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Baringa Sports & Spinal’s new site is coming soon! 🎉

We’re proud to announce that Baringa Sports & Spinal will be relocating to a new premier allied health site at Stockland Baringa. 

Still closely situated to local shopping centres, playgrounds and community facilities our new Baringa site will be your one-stop shop for all your allied health needs. 

Watch this space as we edge closer to our grand opening!

Baringa Sports & Spinal’s new site is coming soon! 🎉

We’re proud to announce that Baringa Sports & Spinal will be relocating to a new premier allied health site at Stockland Baringa.

Still closely situated to local shopping centres, playgrounds and community facilities our new Baringa site will be your one-stop shop for all your allied health needs.

Watch this space as we edge closer to our grand opening!
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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

  • There are 5 bays on either side of the parking area to choose from.

  • Please tell reception on arrival your car rego

  • 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

  • There are two bus stops at UQ, St Lucia campus.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • For timetables and further information, try the TransLink Website or call TransLink on 13 12 30.