Preventative Health Checks 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.

Penny is an experienced General Practitioner with over 33 years in community practice, specialising in both conventional and integrative medicine. She is the founder of Invitation to Health and a former President of the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA). At Genbiome, Penny works alongside naturopath Adrian Adams to deliver Deep Health consultations, a collaborative care model developed over more than a decade. Her work focuses on personalised, patient-centred care that supports the body’s capacity to heal, while working in partnership with each patient’s regular GP.

Jean has been a practising naturopath for over 20 years. During her naturopathic training in Perth, she developed a strong interest in chronic pain, which led her to undertake a clinical research project focused on persistent musculoskeletal pain. Her research highlighted how past life experiences and unresolved stress can contribute to ongoing pain, and demonstrated that acknowledging these factors and using targeted self-help techniques can support meaningful pain relief.

Dr. Otowo provides holistic patient centred care for all ages with over a decade of clinical experience from Overseas, England and rural Australia. She values active listening and long-term patient relationships. She desires patients to feel empowered in their healthcare journey and have tailored treatment plans unique to their needs.

Dr. Mary Reinsma is an Integrative Medicine GP in Nedlands, Perth, offering wholistic, patient-centred care with a focus on lifestyle medicine and long-term wellbeing.

Raelene Clark has a nationally recognised specialty in Orofacial Pain with nearly 30 years of clinical and academic experience. Holding a Master’s in Orofacial Pain and one of only a few therapists in Australia with this qualification, she leads innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to headache and orofacial care across Australia.

Dr. Fiona Zafiris is an Integrative Medicine Practitioner. She focuses on lifestyle medicine, health coaching, and using lifestyle change as medicine. Dr. Zafiris collaborates with patients to optimise nutrition, physical activity, sleep, social connectedness, and stress management to treat and prevent chronic diseases. She is also a qualified GP counsellor.

Dr. Catherine Anne Llewellyn is an experienced Child, Adolescent, Adult & Addiction Psychiatrist. Dr. Llewellyn provides sensitive and evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. Her expertise lies in the treatment of paediatric developmental disorders (such as Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD), eating disorders, and women's mental health issues.

Dr. Emmanuel Varipatis graduated from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 1979 and began private practice in 1984. His interests and training in Integrative Medicine have become an essential part of his general medical practice. Dr. Varipatis specialises in: Chronic Fatigue, Weight Management, Smoking Cessation, Lifestyle Medicine, Children‚'s Health, Learning, and behaviour Conditions, Autism and ADHD, Adjunctive Cancer Care, Mood Disorders (Anxiety and Depression), Digestive and Bowel Disorders (IBS, SIBO, Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis) and more.

Marsha Stone holds a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) and a Bachelor of Nutrition, and is currently a Fellowship Candidate with the ACNEM. She is an Integrative Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong focus on the intersection of mental health, nervous system dysregulation, sleep and circadian rhythm disruption, complex multi-system illness, nutrition, and environmental influences on health.

Dr Sarah Farrell is a Sydney GP with a special interest in women’s health, known for her thoughtful, evidence-based and highly personalised approach to care. She is passionate about helping women feel genuinely heard, especially when symptoms are complex, confusing, or have previously been dismissed. Her work is grounded in clear communication, clinical rigour and the belief that women deserve nuanced care, honest answers and the time to make informed decisions about their health.

Dr Joanne Mackson is a GP with a special interest in women’s health, known for her warm, calm and evidence-based approach. She is passionate about providing care that is thoughtful, practical and tailored to the individual, with a strong focus on helping women feel comfortable, informed and well supported. Her approach recognises that good healthcare is not just about treatment, but about listening well, explaining clearly and caring for women with respect and compassion.

Ellen Gulson is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who provides warm, evidence-based support for breastfeeding and infant feeding. She is particularly experienced in helping families manage complex feeding challenges, including low weight gain, supply concerns, CMPI and allergy-related feeding difficulties. Her approach is calm, practical and highly personalised, with a strong focus on helping families feel reassured, informed and well supported.

Dr Maheer Shah is a dentist with a special interest in neuromuscular and biomimetic dentistry, focusing on how the teeth, jaw, muscles, and posture work together as an integrated system. His approach goes beyond symptom relief to address the underlying causes of issues such as jaw pain, headaches, tooth wear, and TMJ dysfunction, using detailed analysis of bite alignment, muscle activity, and jaw position.

Sam is an integrative holistic Physiotherapist with a double degree in Physiotherapy and Exercise and Sports Science, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal and complex lower back pain. By focusing on the root cause of discomfort rather than just the symptoms, Sam empowers his clients through a highly individualized approach to achieve lasting, long-term relief. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, he is dedicated to helping patients with persistent conditions regain their optimal function and health.

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.

Dr Jonathan Gillies has been working as a GP in Melbourne, including work in public health, sports medicine, addiction medicine, university teaching and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing for the last 10 years. He completed MBBS at Monash University in 2012 and commenced GP training in 2016. He has completed a diploma in Women’s Health, diploma in Children’s Health, Master in Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and holds Fellowship of the RACGP.