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.

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.