Preventative Health Checks in Sydney

Amanda is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in using exercise to prevent and manage diseases. Her passion for promoting healthy lifestyles stems from her family's history with lifestyle-related diseases, driving her to empower clients through personalized exercise programs. Amanda lectures at UTS in their Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology program and actively supports charitable causes, including dementia research and cancer awareness. She has represented Australia in international sports, including the 2015 FIT Touch World Cup and the 2019 UCI Cycling World Championships.

Dr. Cheryl Wilson is a GP who owns Living Well in the Riverland. She specialises in lifestyle medicine hypnosis sports injuries and musculoskeletal medicine.

Dr. Aarielle McLaren is a dedicated General Practitioner in the Southern Highlands since 2018, with a background in psychiatry and a Diploma in Child Health. She specializes in mental health, child health, women’s health, antenatal shared care, and skin cancer medicine, and is currently pursuing accreditation as a Skin Cancer Doctor. A member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia, Dr. McLaren is also a visiting doctor at Warrigal Aged Care and supervises medical students from the University of Wollongong and the University of Sydney. Fluent in English, she is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Dr. Darren Morton is a Certified Diplomate of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine and a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. With a background in education and a keen interest in optimising human functioning he holds a Masters and PhD degree in Human Physiology. Dr. Morton‚'s research focuses on evidence-based strategies from the fields of Lifestyle Medicine Positive Psychology and Neuroscience for enhancing mental health wellbeing and resilience. He is the author of three books and has authored or co-authored over 70 publications in peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals. Dr. Morton is the Founder & Owner of The Lift Project a mission-driven enterprise aiming to ‚Äúlift 10 million lives‚Äù by improving mood and wellbeing globally 1.

Dr. Agomuo is an experienced General Practitioner with a medical career spanning multiple continents since his graduation in 2000. A certified Examiner for the RACGP, he specializes in men’s health, skin cancer medicine, minor surgery, gerontology, and family medicine. He is also a mentor for the John Flynn Scholarship Program and a former online lecturer at the University of West Indies. Fluent in English, French, Igbo, and Spanish, Dr. Agomuo is passionate about photography, ancient history, archaeology, and theology, with research interests in metabolic pathways, lesser-known proteins, and men’s health.

Dr. Fateme Far practices at Atticus Health in Highett, Victoria. Her special interests include general practice services and wellness.

Dr. Angela Wong is a Senior Staff Specialist at Royal North Shore Hospital. Her special interests include dermatopathology, breast pathology, and cytopathology. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney.

Dr. Mehwish is a dedicated General Practitioner on the Sunshine Coast since 2014 and a Fellow of the RACGP. She is passionate about medical education and believes that great family doctors are key to excellent health outcomes. Dr. Mehwish specializes in skin cancer screening, reproductive and sexual health, chronic disease management, and pediatric medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys being a mum, traveling, hiking, and exploring nature with her family.

Linda is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a BSc and a Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics. As Australia’s first cardiac transplant dietitian, she brings a wealth of experience from clinical practice, media, and private consultation. Linda combines the latest science with practical strategies to help individuals, families, and organisations achieve positive health outcomes through food. Passionate about culinary nutrition, she has also created Nutriloops™️, Australia’s first aged-care-specific nutritious biscuit range. Specialising in weight management, diabetes, gastrointestinal health, and cardiac conditions, Linda offers personalised advice and flexible consultation options, including home visits and out-of-hours appointments.

Dr Muhammad is a dedicated GP and Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), committed to providing high-quality primary care. Fluent in Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and English, he ensures clear communication and personalised treatment for all his patients. With clinical interests in obesity and weight management, sexual health, mental health, diabetes, and chronic disease management, he brings a broad range of expertise to his practice. Outside of work, he enjoys family time and has a passion for soccer and cricket. Dr Muhammad is dedicated to supporting his patients on their journey to better health and well-being.

Dr Paul Laurent is a dedicated GP with a focus on patient-centred, holistic care. Trained in the UK at Cambridge University and King’s College London, he has experience in internal and tropical medicine and specialises in mental health, lifestyle medicine, gastroenterology, and skin cancer medicine. Since moving to Australia, he has furthered his training in mental health and skin cancer surgery. Passionate about healthy living, he enjoys watersports and life by the sea. Dr Laurent is currently available on a part-time basis, offering attentive and personalised care to all his patients.

Professor Barbora de Courten is a Deputy Dean and Professor of Medicine at the School of Health & Biomedicine at RMIT University. She is also a Specialist Physician at the Department of Diabetes & Vascular Medicine and at General Medicine at Monash Health. Her extensive experience includes clinical trials, teaching, and research. Professor de Courten‚'s interests span various areas of medicine, and she is committed to maximising health and well-being for all.

Dr. Laura Zagorski completed her training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and holds a certificate in Family Planning. She is accredited with the Antenatal Shared Care Program. Dr. Zagorski‚'s interests include adolescent and women‚'s health, healthy lifestyle, nutrition, and weight management.

Dr Mammoottil completed his medical training in India and gained diverse experience through hospital rotations in Brisbane, Canberra, Hervey Bay, and Perth, focusing on surgery, urology, orthopaedics, and emergency medicine. He joined Ochre as a registrar, eager to learn from experienced GPs and enhance his skills in general practice. With a young family, Dr Mammoottil chose the area for its lifestyle and educational opportunities, and he is dedicated to providing compassionate care to the local community.

Rosy Strong is a physiotherapist based in Victoria.

Dr. Remo Parente is a chiropractor and lifestyle medicine specialist based in Beechworth, Victoria. His career is dedicated to optimal health and wellbeing. Dr. Parente takes a holistic approach, considering the body, mind, and spirit. He provides chiropractic care and promotes lifestyle choices that enhance overall health. His clinic offers a comprehensive range of services.

I am a GP with over a decade of experience, originally from Perth but now a proud South Australian. After completing an Honours degree in Pathology at the University of Western Australia, I managed a start-up biotherapy company and worked as a Business Consultant in Australia and the UAE. I later completed my MD at Flinders University and trained across Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals. My passion for general practice has taken me from Adelaide to remote communities in East Arnhem Land, NT, and now to Mt Barker, where I continue to practise rural medicine. I specialise in men’s and women’s health, paediatrics, chronic conditions, and obstetric shared care, with particular interests in mental health, women’s health, and weight loss management. I am currently pursuing further qualifications in Lifestyle Medicine and have a strong commitment to Aboriginal Health. As an Academic at Flinders University, I also teach medical students and mentor GP trainees.

Dr. Olivia Currie is a General Practitioner at Health and Sport Central. She is a family and lifestyle medicine doctor with experience in child health, women's health, oncology, palliative care and lifestyle medicine. Dr Currie has qualifications as a fellow of the RNZCGP, fellow of the ASLM and postgraduate diplomas in Child Health and General Practice

Linda Addison is an Adelaide-based professional currently working as a Nurse and Ministerial Liaison in the Department for Health and Wellbeing and serving as a Board Member at Sport Climbing South Australia. With a background in health roles at Amplar Health, HSS, Southern Cross Care, and the Office of Hon Chris Picton MP, Linda brings a wealth of experience to her work. She holds a Master’s degree in Lifestyle Medicine from Southern Cross University, combining her clinical expertise and research-driven insights to enhance community health and wellbeing.

Dr. Aruna Chandran has been providing occupational medical services at Sonic Health Plus in Kewdale since 2017. With over 15 years of experience in Emergency Medicine across Australia, she has worked in tertiary, rural, remote, and retrieval RFDS services. Dr. Chandran holds a special interest in injury management, employment-related risk assessments, and delivering medical services to rural and remote sites.

With over 10 years of experience in pharmacy, Sim Lee specializes in nutritional medicine and complex compounding. Passionate about preventing chronic diseases through early lifestyle interventions, he takes an integrative, holistic approach to healthcare. Sim is also dedicated to child health and has a strong interest in sports nutraceuticals and Kinesio taping, driven by his love for running and cycling. His consultations are rooted in support, acceptance, and growth, bringing warmth, humor, and a genuine desire to understand each patient.

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.

Leanne Williams has over 20 years as a mental health social worker, and specialises in anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. With a trauma-informed approach, she focuses on healing past experiences. Leanne also works with domestic violence and teens, aiming to empower individuals toward lasting happiness.

Dr. Andrew Pennington is an integrative GP committed to holistic lifestyle medicine. He uses evidence-based lifestyle interventions as first-line therapy for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Pennington also has a special interest in mental illness treatment.

I aim to empower you to take control of your chronic disease naturally through personalised lifestyle advice so you can achieve the health and vitality you deserve.

Dr. Felicity Reeve completed her medical degree at the University of Melbourne and started working as a GP at Neal Street Medical Clinic in 2016. She became a partner of the practice in 2017. Dr. Reeve is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician and qualified GP counsellor. She focuses on health coaching, lifestyle change, and mental health care.

Liza Oates is a highly experienced naturopath and wellness consultant. With over 20 years in the profession, she provides mentoring and workshops for early career natural health practitioners. Liza Oates focuses on wellness, naturopathy, and holistic approaches to health. Her services include online wellness consultations and programs.

As a Medicinal Cannabis Clinician and Authorised Prescriber, Dr. Shu offers compassionate care and expertise in navigating the world of medicinal cannabis. With a special interest area on chronic pain, women's health, neurodegenerative disorders, and mental health conditions, Dr. Shu is dedicated to trying to help patients find relief. She is also passionate about smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction.

Alexandra is the Executive Director of the Institute for Health & Sport at Victoria University. She leads research promoting physical activity for mental wellbeing and treating mental illness. Her work includes interventions for mental disorders and studying elite athlete mental health. She is partnered with youth mental health organisations to develop impactful service delivery platforms and contributing to the International Olympic Committee's Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool. Alex is also a practising clinical psychologist specialising in youth mental health.

Monica Theron is a General Practitioner with special interests in Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander health, lifestyle medicine and palliative care.

Dr Adrian Smith is a General Practitioner based in Bogangar NSW. Adrian completed his medical degree at University of Queensland (UQ) in 2007 and subsequently worked in the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane and later completed general practice training on the NSW north coast gaining fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2012. His interest and specialisation is in skin cancers and managing its symptoms.

Dr. Carolyn Bulman is a General Practitioner at Hobsonville Family Doctors. She completed her MD in Manitoba, Canada, and holds the Certification in the College of Family Physicians (Canada). Dr. Bulman‚'s special interests include women‚'s health, plant-based alternatives, and athlete healthcare 3.

Dr Lo integrates conventional Medicine with ancient healing wisdom, nutritional and environmental Medicine, functional Medicine and lifestyle medicine. He believes the human body has the innate ability to heal itself, given the right lifestyle choices and nutritional support. He has a special interest in gut health and the microbiome, in particular irritable bowel syndrome, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidaemia, obesity, hypertension and other lifestyle-related diseases. Dr Lo is a proponent of wellness, health and longevity. He is a member of the Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. He is also a Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician (IBLM).

Kellie Kerin is a well-travelled nurse with over 27 years of experience in various health roles. She has worked in mainstream nursing and has a diverse background in health. Kellie is a proud Central Arrernte woman who has immersed herself in the culture, land, Country, and Spirit during her time as a Remote Area Nurse. She is passionate about proactive education, especially in Cultural Safety, rural and remote health, safety & quality. Kellie is a CRANAplus Fellow, sits on the National Roundtable with CRANAplus, and is a professional member of CATSINAM. She also sits on the NT Advisory Board for the Australian Heart Foundation.

Rebecca, a second-year registrar from Victoria has a keen focus on lifestyle medicine, mental health, and paediatrics. She is currently pursuing a graduate diploma in Children's Health, further enriching her expertise in these areas.

Dr. Lissie Swingler, a General Practitioner, graduated from the University of Western Australia. She has a special interest in women‚'s health, antenatal care, contraception, child health, palliative care, and travel medicine. Dr. Swingler is experienced in the insertion of Implanon devices23.

Family Physician, Integrative Medical Practitioner, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, & Clinical Hypnotherapist - Dr. Aloke De is a family physician and Integrative Medical practitioner. His training in Canada and England includes being a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and he also holds a degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy. Dr. De has a strong desire to practice preventative medicine and empower patients with the tools they need to maintain their own health and well-being. He focuses on mental health conditions and emphasises holistic approaches to wellness.

Dr. Ellen Paton is an Integrative General Practitioner. She holds qualifications in women‚'s health, breast and cervical screening, children‚'s health, holistic and preventative health, and lifestyle medicine. Ellen is also a published children‚'s book author.

Dr Megan Cope is an Australian-based health professional. Megan is trained as a GP (General Practitioner) and practices in Katherine.

Dr. Bganya completed her psychiatry training in South Africa in 1999 and subsequently worked in private practice for four years. In 2004, she moved to New Zealand, where she served as a general adult Consultant Psychiatrist in both public and private NGO sectors for 16 years. Since relocating to Australia in 2021, she has worked across Queensland and New South Wales in acute care, inpatient, home-based, and community services.

Dr. Solange Adad has been a GP in Australia for over 20 years. She is passionate about motivating, assisting, and supporting patients to improve their health through lifestyle measures. In addition to improving health, she can also reverse chronic diseases. Her strategies include healthy eating, physical activity, good sleep, happiness, and social connections.