Gut Health in Sydney

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker offering supportive, practical counselling for clients navigating anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, low mood, big life changes, and the impacts of ongoing stress. I provide a calm, respectful space to build coping skills, strengthen self-understanding, and develop strategies that fit everyday life.

Anastasiia is a dedicated GP with a deeply personal journey from rural Russia to Australia, she brings a holistic, lifestyle-focused approach to patient care shaped by early experiences living close to nature and years of clinical and research excellence. With a strong foundation in hospital and community medicine, she is passionate about understanding the whole person behind the symptoms and supporting long-term health through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. Her special interest areas include women’s health, particularly menopause and perimenopause, as well as weight management and gut health, where she combines clinical expertise with compassionate, personalised care to help patients achieve sustainable wellbeing.

Heather Lindsay supports overwhelmed and anxious parents to feel calmer, clearer and more confident through clinical hypnotherapy, strategic psychotherapy and evidence-based parenting support. With over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and parent coach, her work focuses on nervous system wellbeing and lasting emotional change.

With more than 30 years of clinical experience and a strong background in conventional medicine, Dr Ailina Ismail is a Functional Medicine Doctor dedicated to helping people uncover the root causes behind persistent symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, hormonal changes, digestive issues, thyroid concerns, inflammation, and suspected autoimmune dysfunction. Her approach combines medical rigour with a comprehensive, whole-body perspective, exploring how factors including gut health, hormones, immunity, metabolism, nutrition, environment, and the nervous system may be influencing overall wellbeing. Through her signature 5R Program, Dr Ailina provides a structured and personalised framework that includes detailed history taking, functional bloodwork interpretation, lifestyle and nutrition guidance, and practical education to help clients gain clarity, feel heard, and make informed decisions about their health. She is particularly passionate about supporting health-conscious women who have struggled to find answers and are seeking a more thorough, clinically grounded approach to long-term wellness.

Cody Kennedy is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and the founder of CK Health, bringing over 21 years of experience in the natural health industry and a deep understanding of the real hurdles people face when navigating chronic and complex health conditions. Holding a Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Medicine, a Bachelor of Medicines Management with Honours in Complementary Medicine, and a Graduate Certificate in Evidence Based Complementary Medicine, as well as certification as a Microbiome Analyst under world-renowned microbiome expert Dr Jason Hawrelak, Cody combines rigorous, research-driven knowledge with a grounded, practical approach to wellness that is anything but airy-fairy. She believes that lasting health comes from addressing the root cause first, then combining the right blend of nutrition, lifestyle modifications and targeted supplementation to create the conditions the body needs to function and repair.

With more than 30 years of experience as a General Practitioner, Dr Jane Taylor brings extensive expertise in both conventional and integrative medicine, having spent over two decades focusing on holistic and alternative approaches to patient care. She also dedicated fourteen years to teaching as a clinical tutor at the Australian National University Medical School. Jane has a strong clinical interest in women’s hormonal health, supporting patients through life stages from adolescence to menopause, as well as treating autoimmune hormonal conditions such as Hashimoto’s Disease and Graves Disease. Her treatment philosophy centres on identifying and addressing underlying contributors to illness through personalised nutritional and dietary interventions, targeted supplementation and injectable therapies where appropriate, and a significant focus on improving gut health and overall wellbeing. CK Health is pleased to provide access to Jane’s highly specialised services, which are uncommon within the Newcastle region. Her practice is focused specifically on autoimmune and female hormonal conditions, and she does not consult with children. Initial appointments are required to be pre-paid.

Margaret Conaghan is a registered Psychologist at CK Health and one of the clinic’s highly trained EMDR Psychologists, specialising in trauma-informed care and psychological support. Using a holistic and collaborative approach, Margaret combines EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support clients in a calm, supportive environment tailored to their individual treatment goals. Passionate about meeting clients where they are, she is dedicated to helping people navigate challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and practical strategies for long-term wellbeing. SIRA and workers compensation accredited.

Now introducing couples counselling. Adults only - Dr Catherine Jones is a qualified Clinical Psychologist with more than 12 years of experience supporting young adults and adults aged 18 and over. She has a specialist interest in the long-term impact of trauma on both physical and psychological health, particularly in relation to chronic health conditions such as chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, and skin conditions. An experienced EMDR practitioner, Catherine combines EMDR with evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients process distressing experiences, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for managing difficult thoughts and emotions.

Catherine Bull is a Registered Psychologist who works with adolescents aged 13+ and adults, supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and a range of other mental health challenges. She has a particular interest in eating disorders and disordered eating, including anorexia, ARFID, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, and also supports individuals throughout their weight-loss surgery journey. Catherine takes a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to care, drawing on therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, CBTe and Schema Therapy to help clients build practical strategies for wellbeing and long-term emotional resilience. SIRA and workers compensation accredited.

Currently taking patients over 12+years old - Sally is a Registered Psychologist with over 12 years of experience and a warmth, presence and sincerity that puts clients immediately at ease. She works with people of all ages across a wide range of presentations including mood difficulties, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, OCD, workplace stress, chronic pain, trauma, relationship and communication challenges, and neurodivergent experiences, always tailoring her approach to suit the individual in front of her. Sally believes that the genuine therapeutic relationship built in session is the foundation of meaningful change, and is deeply committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel free to be themselves. Outside of the clinic she enjoys bush walks, yoga and time with her family. She is also a SIRA and workers comp accredited as well as an experienced EMDR practitioner.

Perri Carlson-Hawke is a clinical psychologist and metabolic mental health specialist combining traditional psychology with ketogenic therapy, nutritional psychiatry and coaching psychology to address the root metabolic causes of mental illness. A Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists with advanced international training in ketogenic metabolic therapy, she is among a small number of practitioners in Australia working at the intersection of nutrition science and psychological care.

Tiffany Baker is a Registered Psychologist and certified GAPS practitioner specialising in the gut-brain connection, chronic health conditions and integrative approaches to anxiety, depression and wellbeing. Drawing on therapies including CBT and Solution Focused Therapy alongside lifestyle-based interventions, she takes a whole-person approach that honours the profound relationship between mental and physical health.

Dr Carlo Longhitano is a forensic psychiatrist and Associate Professor at JCU specialising in metabolic approaches to severe mental illness, including ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. With clinical training across Italy, Oxford and London and research roles spanning forensic psychiatry and metabolic psychiatry, he brings an unusually broad international perspective to his work at the frontier of psychiatric care in Australia.

Dr Billy Lugg is a consultant psychiatrist specialising in consultation-liaison psychiatry and ketogenic metabolic therapy for severe mental illness, with broad clinical experience across inpatient, community and remote settings. A two-time RANZCP award recipient with published research and hands-on experience spanning everything from emergency psychiatry to remote NT outreach, he brings both academic rigour and genuine clinical range to his commitment to metabolic approaches to mental health care.

Natasha Fayle is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Health Coach specialising exclusively in low-carbohydrate and ketogenic nutrition to improve metabolic health outcomes. With a Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation and over a decade of dedicated practice in this space, she combines deep clinical knowledge with a practical coaching approach to help clients build sustainable metabolic change in their everyday lives.

Cassidy Dodson is an Accredited Practising Dietitian specialising in metabolic health, chronic disease prevention and ketogenic nutrition strategies for conditions including metabolic syndrome and mental health. Holding a Master of Dietetics from Deakin University and an active volunteer role with the Australasian Metabolic Health Society, she brings both clinical grounding and a genuine commitment to advancing low-carbohydrate and ketogenic approaches as meaningful alternatives to conventional dietary care.

Anja Michel is a Canberra-based Functional Medicine Practitioner and Physician Associate who pivoted from a career in biology to medicine, and then from conventional medicine to integrative care after recognising the limitations of pharmaceutical-only approaches to chronic disease. Affiliated with the Institute for Functional Medicine, she uses personalised nutrition, lifestyle medicine and evidence-based natural therapies to address root causes across a wide range of conditions including metabolic disorders, hormonal imbalances, gut health, chronic fatigue, thyroid conditions, mood disorders, and more.

My practice is grounded in current research, compassionate care, and a holistic understanding of how nutrition, lifestyle, and the environment shape health. I am especially interested in using food as medicine to prevent and manage chronic diseases, especially conditions associated with the gut. I have further training in gut health and managing a range of conditions through diet, lifestyle and supplements alongside conventional medicine.

Christie Amadio is a degree-qualified naturopath with a deep passion for integrative healthcare. Through her training in naturopathic medicine, she supports clients by uncovering root causes and building tailored, realistic strategies for long-term health.

Karina is a degree-qualified Clinical Naturopath who supports clients through every stage of life, from childhood to the later "wisdom years," with a personalised, evidence-informed approach to health and wellbeing. She completed her Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) at Endeavour College of Natural Health, where she developed strong clinical foundations under the guidance of experienced practising naturopaths. With a particular passion for neuroscience, cognitive function and mental health, Karina is currently undertaking a Masters pathway in Mental Health and Neuroscience, deepening her understanding of the brain-body connection and how it influences long-term health. She is committed to combining contemporary research with holistic naturopathic care to help her clients optimise their wellbeing and achieve sustainable health outcomes.