Gut Health in Sydney

In my practice, my goal is to empower individuals to gain insight into their bodies through challenging experiences and to transition to self-management as quickly as possible. As both an educator and clinician, I advocate for a patient-centred, bio-psycho-social (holistic) approach to comprehending health and illness. When it comes to board dynamics, it's vital to acknowledge that the collective value of the team surpasses the mere sum of individual expertise and skills.

Dr. Andriana Stathakis is associated with the WA Country Health Service. She is involved in medical education and training.

Lucy Carey is a Registered Dietitian. She works with clients to guide them toward food freedom and helps families rediscover joy in their relationship with food. Lucy also teaches other health professionals evidence-based methods for transforming clients‚' lives. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and a Master of Dietetics.

Dr. Maria Sakkas is a registered General Practitioner in Australia. She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Deakin University. Dr. Sakkas is passionate about healthcare and provides medical care and guidance to patients. Her special interests include sleep disturbance and lifestyle medicine1.

Dr. Mallory Haseler has degrees in both Dentistry and Medicine and has worked in a range of medical and surgical specialties in Queensland and Western Australia. She enjoys all areas of General Practice and has a special interest in breastfeeding medicine. Dr. Haseler is currently working towards further qualifications in this area. Outside of work, she spends time with her young family, enjoys reading, and practices pilates.

Dr. Sriharsha Kadiveti is an experienced psychiatrist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Clinical Research, Psychology and Psychotherapy, he is a strong consulting professional with a fellowship at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

Associate Professor Fiona Robinson is co-head of the General Practice Clinical School and specialty of General Practice at the University of Sydney. She is the education lead for the General Practice curriculum within the Sydney Medical School MD program and oversees its delivery across urban and rural sites throughout NSW.

Emma Weekley is an APS Psychologist. She provides telehealth services and specialises in areas related to mental health and counselling.

Mark Silvester (MNZSP Dip MT ADP) has been working on the links between posture movement and pain for 25 years. He has worked with elite sports people helping them to solve their problems. Previous clients include Chelsea Football Club, the Waikato Chiefs and GBR Challenge, which is the British Americas Cup team. He has also lectured and taught extensively on this subject producing over 100 course and conference presentations in 9 countries over the last 15 years. He was a guest lecturer on the Master‚'s Degree program at both Brighton and Coventry Universities in the UK. In addition Mark has applied his knowledge of injury causation to preventing injury in the occupational setting working with clients such as Fonterra Brands and Tip Top.

Dr Miriam Blashki (she/her) has been a GP for more than 14 years. The principles of Lifestyle Medicine guide her practice. She focuses on lifestyle intervention as a first-line treatment to improve your health and wellbeing. Her long-term relationships and collaborations with allied health and medical professionals equate to high-quality care. She believes in healthcare for the real world, empowering her patients to take a proactive approach to their health and wellbeing.

Dr. Morgan Spittal is a Holistic Health Practitioner based in Nelson, New Zealand. She empowers women to nourish themselves with nutrition and achieve overall balance across wellness pillars. Her expertise lies in restorative health care, nourishment for nurses, workplace health training, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Spittal offers individual health coaching, wellness programs, workshops, and more.

Ms. Willow Firth is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) with over 21 years of experience in both public and private health sectors. She specialises in assisting people with diabetes in developing self-management skills to prevent diabetes-related health complications1.

Dr. Pervin Dalal comes from a family of doctors, and their compassionate approach to patient care influenced her career. She works as a solo GP in Auckland, New Zealand, with a special interest in geriatrics and caring for the elderly. Despite her busy schedule, Dr. Dalal often checks on patients‚' health after hours. She is proud of her Parsi heritage, which emphasises selfless service to humanity

Dr. Tim Salmond is a General Practitioner with qualifications from the University of Auckland. He has a keen interest in managing metabolic health conditions such as weight control, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver. Dr. Salmond is dedicated to promoting well-being and delivering high-quality care to his patients

Dr. Kristien Brouwers is a General Practitioner (GP) in Alice Springs. Her practice includes general health care, health prevention, and chronic disease management.

Dr. Nushin Ahmed is a General Practitioner at Myhealth Meadowbank. Her expertise lies in women‚'s and children‚'s health, surgical procedures, and chronic disease management

Katherine Landrigan is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who completed her medical degree in the Philippines. She finished her residency in Family and Community Medicine at UP-PGH and served an extra year as Chief Resident. Katherine migrated to Australia in December 2005 and has been working as a GP on the Gold Coast since then. She is also an active member of the RACGP Qld Faculty Education Committee and serves as an Examiner for the College. In her free time, she enjoys being a taxi-mum to her two young kids.

Dr Joe is a specialist general practitioner with an interest in lifestyle medicine, LGBTI health, men‚'s health, paediatrics, aviation medicine and blood borne viruses (s100 specialist prescriber for HIV). He has postgraduate qualifications in public health, health leadership, health informatics and lifestyle medicine and he was previously a pharmacist. Dr Joe works with a multidisciplinary and integrative approach in both preventative and active management depending on the needs of his patients.

Dr. Nicole Sleeman is a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician with a passion for holistic care. She graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2008 and has worked in various locations across Australia. Her interests include Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander health, young people‚'s health, sexual health, mental health, and plant-based nutrition. Dr. Sleeman actively advocates for urgent climate action and environmental protection. She volunteers with Doctors for the Environment Australia and the Climate and Health Alliance

Dr. Lisa Setter is a chiropractor practicing at the 48 Leichhardt Drive Chiropractic Centre. She provides evidence-based chiropractic care and natural remedies. Dr. Setter is committed to holistic healing and improving her patients‚' well-being.

Dr. Sarah Cunningham earned her medical degree from Monash University in 2002 with Honours. She completed her internship and medical residency at the Alfred Hospital. Her specialist training began in 2006 with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). Dr. Cunningham has extensive experience in various psychiatric sub-specialties including consultation-liaison psychiatry psychotherapy perinatal psychiatry addiction medicine and occupational psychiatry.