Gut Health in Sydney

Dr. Nicholas Cooper graduated from Leicester University in 1987 and has been working in general practice for over 18 years. His diverse experience includes ENT, ophthalmology, obstetrics, gynecology, and emergency medicine. Dr. Cooper is an accredited GP trainer and teaches medical students from Wollongong. He enjoys playing the trumpet with the Clarence Valley Orchestra and has interests in mountaineering and snowboarding.

Dr Malcolm Mackay is a GP and lifestyle medicine practitioner. After 40 years in general clinical practice, he is now focusing solely on lifestyle medicine. Malcolm provides telehealth video consultations to patients throughout Australia. Malcolm and his partner, Jenny, provide nutrition and lifestyle education through their websites and social media, webinars, community talks, and 7-day immersion retreats in Victoria.

Maja Markovic is a Territory Manager at AMSL Diabetes. With extensive experience in medical device sales and pharmaceuticals, she specialises in insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and glucometers. Maja is passionate about supporting healthcare professionals and patients in managing diabetes effectively. She also has a background in clinical support and research. Outside of work, Maja enjoys outdoor activities and advocating for health and wellness.

Dr. Cristina Cooper graduated from Cambridge University in the United Kingdom in 2002. She is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr. Cooper specialises in gut health, nutritional approaches to mental health, autism and ADHD, bio-identical hormones, menopause, remediating environmental toxicity, adrenal and thyroid health, stress management, subconscious repatterning, nutritional supplements, and medicinal cannabis. She is passionate about empowering individuals and helping them move beyond illness into possibility 4.

Dr. Ingrid van Tinteren is passionate about the diverse aspects of her work as a GP, from acute and chronic disease prevention to managing health concerns across all life stages—including peadiatric and adolescent care, women’s and men’s health, and mental health support. Aligned with the clinic’s ethos, she emphasises early intervention to help you build positive, sustainable health habits that fit your lifestyle.

Dr. Lychhun Kouch is a General Practitioner (GP) and specialises in healthy aging with lifestyle choices. He provides comprehensive medical services, including accident and emergency care and pre-employment medical services2.

Dr. Christopher McLean graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Notre Dame in 2014. He is a competent doctor in Bakewell, Northern Territory, with expertise in all areas of General Practice. Dr. McLean holds a fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).

Dr. Kate Norris is an Integrative Medical Doctor who combines conventional medicine with nutritional and environmental medicine. Her focus is on optimising health, preventing and treating disease, and enhancing natural beauty. Dr. Norris tailors anti-aging programs for each individual, emphasising natural-looking results. She offers consultations in Sydney, Australia, and online courses.

Dr. Luke Wilson is a General Practitioner from Wellington, New Zealand and is board certified by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Alongside his medical degree from Otago University, he holds bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology. During medical school, Luke interned at prominent health centres in California. He later worked at Gisborne Hospital and co-led research on community-based lifestyle interventions focusing on whole food plant-based nutrition.

Dr Melissa Phillis is dedicated to whole-person care and lifestyle medicine. Advocating for a holistic perspective on health, Dr. Melissa emphasises patient-centred care to address individual needs comprehensively.

Dr. Isobel Marr is a GP with expertise in both Biomedicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), focusing on the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. While she is well-versed in various areas of general medicine, Dr. Isobel has a special interest in women's health, fertility, fatigue conditions, digestive issues, and the management of chronic pain and inflammation.

Dr. Ramy Bishay is a staff specialist endocrinologist and clinical lead of the Metabolic & Weight Loss Clinic at Blacktown Hospital. He is also an endocrinologist at Canterbury Hospital. Dr. Bishay‚'s research interests include metabolic outcomes following weight loss interventions, bone health, and insulin sensitivity changes after bariatric-metabolic surgery.

Dr Solomon is a GP in South Australia

Dr Hung Nguyen is the President of Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Hung's dedication to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Multicultural Health is longstanding. His primary passion lies in medical and cultural education, allowing him to profoundly impact people's lives through teaching and learning, governance and leadership. With extensive experience as a GP and Medical and Cultural Educator, he has served diverse communities in urban, rural, and remote settings in the Northern Territory and Victoria. Currently practicing as a GP at Bunurong Health Service in Dandenong, Victoria, an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, Hung also mentors GP trainees as a GP Supervisor for Eastern Victoria General Practice Training.