Marika Spann

Posted 03/05/2019

Exercise Physiologist

Marika Spann is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Accredited Exercise Scientist working across our Westcourt and Smithfield clinics at Cairns Total Physio since 2021.

Marika holds a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science (2019) and a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (2021). She is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) and also holds Mental Health First Aid certification. Marika brings a calm, evidence-based and person-centred approach to exercise physiology, supporting patients across a wide range of life stages and health conditions.

Clinically, Marika commonly supports people with:

Women’s health concerns, including perimenopause, menopause and osteoporosis
Persistent pain and long-term condition management
Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and mood disorders
Adult neurodivergence, including autism, ADHD and dyslexia
Healthy ageing, falls prevention, sarcopenia and maintaining independence

Marika takes a holistic, individualised approach to care, recognising that effective treatment involves the whole person, not just a diagnosis or injury. She focuses on providing clear, evidence-based education, realistic management strategies and structured assessments to guide safe and appropriate exercise prescription.

Exercise programs are tailored to each person’s goals, capacity and stage of life, with an emphasis on building confidence with movement and supporting meaningful, sustainable improvements in function and quality of life.

In clinic, Marika regularly utilises VALD force plates and dynamometry, along with Blazepods, to assist with functional assessment, objective progress monitoring and exercise programming.

Outside of work, Marika enjoys cooking and eating good food, spending time outdoors, strength training, sewing, reading and exploring a wide range of interests that contribute to overall wellbeing.

Available for appointments at: Westcourt & Smithfield