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. Bree Wright is a General Practitioner with interests in women‚'s health, children‚'s health, antenatal shared care, sexual and reproductive health, iron infusions, and youth health. She offers Medicare rebateable telehealth appointments to existing patients. Dr. Wright practices at Cockburn Medical Centre 5.

Dr. Elizabeth Harris brings two decades of experience in general practice, augmented by additional qualifications in complementary health and functional medicine. Her career has been marked by a profound commitment to emergency medicine and rural healthcare, with stints in small communities across New Zealand and the Australian Outback. Over the last decade, she has immersed herself in the emerging field of brainwave biofeedback, leveraging cutting-edge medical EEG recording technology to conduct brain mapping and train brain waves. This innovative approach targets conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injury. In 2017, Dr. Harris achieved the distinction of becoming the first New Zealand Board Certified Neurotherapist. More recently, she inaugurated the country's inaugural private clinic offering LORETA neurotherapy. Driven by a keen interest in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Fibromyalgia, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and chronic unexplained illnesses, she continues to push the boundaries of neurological care.

Dr. Charlotte Hespe is a General Practitioner (GP) with a focus on patient-centred care. She has been practicing at the Glebe Family Medical Centre since 1996. Dr. Hespe is actively engaged in medical education and research, heading Primary Care Research for the University of Notre Dame, Australia. Her current PhD research focuses on reducing cardiovascular disease through evidence-based quality improvement tools in real-world general practice. She is also involved in various leadership roles within the medical community 2.

Dr Blunt is an anaesthetist in private practice in Brisbane. She has a special interest in hypnosis as an adjunct to anaesthesia, analgesia, and enhanced surgical recovery. She provides health coaching and hypnotherapy for medical trauma, phobias, weight loss, addiction, complex medical conditions and chronic pain. In particular she uses The Richards Trauma Process to relieve PTSD.

Dr Anoop Jalota has been with WAMC since March 2011. Since moving to Wollongong from New Zealand he has cemented his ability in our community. His special interests are undertaking emergency procedures, helping patients to quit smoking and with weight management. Anoop is currently a cluster leader for Central Illawarra and has a passion for continued learning and mentoring.

Martine Barclay is a psychotherapist, counsellor, and coach specialising in sleep, anxiety, and career development. With a focus on natural approaches, she helps individuals manage stress, improve sleep, and enhance overall well-being. Martine‚'s expertise includes Buteyko breathing, mindfulness, and mental health support. She aims to empower clients to lead healthier lives and strengthen relationships with friends, family, and colleagues5.

Linda Cloete holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in nursing. Before coming to Australia, she taught nursing part-time at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. Recently, she has been a clinical nurse specialist at the Sydney Adventist Hospital.

Dr. Ellie O‚'Connor completed her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery after a Biomedical Science degree. She has experience in adult internal medicine, obstetrics/gynaecology, and holds qualifications in women‚'s health and paediatrics. Ellie specialises in antenatal care, gynaecology, chronic disease management, and lifestyle medicine.

Sarah is a Registered Nurse with more than 30 yrs experience spending the last 13 yrs in General Practice where I became aware of the huge impact of Chronic Health issues such as heart disease and diabetes not only in adults but also more recently in children. This led me to want to improve my knowledge in Lifestyle Medicine so I studied with Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and became a Fellow in July 2019.

Dr. Suzanne Deed is a general medical practitioner passionate about community health. She is committed to protecting the natural environment and responding to the climate crisis. Dr. Deed has a particular interest in functional neurology and the pain/stress relationship. She enjoys providing personalized care to patients of all ages and activity levels23.

Dr. Hamish Meldrum is a co-founding owner of the Ochre Health Group. Originally from New Zealand, he has extensive experience in general practice, emergency medicine, and obstetrics. Dr. Meldrum worked as a GP obstetrician in the Outback town of Bourke in New South Wales for five years. His passion lies in rural general practice, and he continues to make a difference in both rural and urban communities through his clinical work.

Dr. Cherelle Fitzclarence is a General Practitioner (GP) based in Australia. She has worked primarily as a rural generalist, gaining extensive experience in remote medicine. Dr. Fitzclarence‚'s commitment to lifelong learning and skill development has allowed her to provide comprehensive care in diverse settings. She is passionate about rural health and has been based in Karratha since 2017 5.

Dr. Gavin Levy is a medical doctor, physiotherapist, and musculoskeletal anatomy lecturer. He completed his physiotherapy degree at the University of Sydney and later studied medicine at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Levy is passionate about lifestyle interventions for preventing and treating various health conditions. He focuses on improving patients‚' health and quality of life through evidence-based approaches5.

Dr. Victoria Price has worked as a clinical lecturer at the University of Otago Medical School and as a General Practitioner at the University of Canterbury Health Centre. In May 2021, she was made a Fellow of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. She is also a member of the Australasian Menopause Society2.

Dr. Ilana Fisher is a compassionate dentist who collaborates with patients to maintain and improve their health. She has diverse experience in different dental environments and holds degrees from the University of Sydney. Dr. Fisher enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family.

I was raised in Regional Queensland where I now live and work as a GP supervisor and Practice owner, Breast Physician and Director of UQRCS in Bundaberg. I graduated with First Class Honours in Medicine at UQ many moons ago. With my learning being deficient in Nutrition and its application to good health along with the obesity epidemic unfolding in front of us, I obtained a Grad Dip in Human Nutrition Deakin and by Distance) also many moons ago. Along the way, I have received a Master‚'s in Family Medicine and Fellowships to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; Australasian Society of Breast Physicians and now Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine as well as postgraduate qualifications in Health Professional Education and Ultrasound. Living and working in a socio-economically challenged community, I see the importance and yet the huge challenge of facilitating opportunities to improve health without the current emphasis on technology, buildings and pharmaceuticals as the beacons of healthcare.

Anji embarked on her journey in healthcare upon graduating from the University of Queensland in 2005 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy. With a focus on Community Pharmacy, she dedicated herself to serving her community's health needs. In 2007, Anji expanded her expertise by becoming credentialed to conduct Home Medicines Reviews, a role she embraced with dedication, conducting several hundred reviews over the years.

Dr. Kingsley Okolie obtained his medical degree from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria and has a Master‚'s degree in Diabetes and Endocrinology from Queen Mary University, London. He has extensive experience working in Nigeria, the West Indies, and Australia. Dr. Okolie‚'s areas of interest include diabetes, endocrine disorders, obesity, and lifestyle medicine.

Dr. Peter Zimmermann is passionate about general practice and practices slow medicine, which involves spending more time with patients to provide better quality care. He has served in the Australian Army for over 20 years and has a special interest in Veteran's Health, lifestyle medicine, Women's Health, Occupational Medicine, and Military Medicine.

Dr. Thileepan Naren is a GP and Addiction Medicine Specialist. His interests include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, chronic disease management, and drug and alcohol management. Dr. Naren can prescribe medications for opioid dependency, alcohol dependency, HIV, and Hepatitis B and C. He holds fellowships from various medical colleges and is committed to improving health outcomes for diverse communities

Dr. Vanessa Wong is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She grew up and completed her education in Australia, obtaining her medical degree at Griffith University. Dr. Wong is committed to educating patients and empowering them to maintain their health through healthy lifestyles. Her interests include chronic disease management, children‚'s health, and women‚'s health 3.

Dr Damian Flanagan has been a GP for the past 20 years. His areas of special interest include, but are not limited to, chronic disease management, palliative care and optimising general health of the community.

Dr Ron is one of Australia‚'s leading holistic health advocates, with over 40 years of clinical practice he has developed a holistic approach to health and wellness, as well as a comprehensive model of how stress impacts on our lives. In 1983 Dr Ron co-founded the Sydney Holistic Dental Centre, one of Australia‚'s leading dental practices which for over 40 years has championed a holistic health model and the many oral health/systemic health links. In 1998, Dr Ron gained his Fellowship in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (FACNEM). He is the Immediate Past President of the Australian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) and was honoured in 2022 to receive a Life Membership. In 2007 he co-founded Nourishing Australia, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to informing, educating and inspiring people about the critical importance of healthy soils, nutrient-dense foods and regenerative agriculture. Bringing together principles of holistic healthcare and holistic farm management for the health of animals, people, communities and ultimately, our planet. Regenerative agriculture remains a passion. In 2013 he attained Level 1 Coaching (CIECL) from the Institute of Executive Coaching & Leadership . He is also a qualified Integrative Breathing Therapist, Health Coach & Mental Fitness Trainer and Member of Health Coaches of Australia & New Zealand (HCANZA). His 2018 book A Life Less Stressed: the 5 pillars of health & wellness has been published internationally. His weekly podcast Unstress Health with Dr Ron Ehrlich explores and expands on themes of his book, with world leaders in all areas of health, the environment and regenerative agriculture. In 2019 he was awarded a Fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine (FASLM). In 2023 he launched the Unstress Health focusing on individual & workplace wellbeing with a mission to transform global health. Dr Ron‚'s mission is to transform global health and empower individuals to fulfil their potential, take control of their health and build resilience to be the best you can be.

Keshinie completed her Medical degree with Honours at Monash University in 2013. She spent her resident years at The Alfred and then commenced General Practice Training. While obtaining her Fellowship in General Practice, Keshinie also undertook the Diploma of Child Health with The Sydney Childrenís Hospital Network, and the Certificate of Womenís Health with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Keshinie enjoys all aspects of General Practice but has developed a special interest in weight management. She is SCOPE certified and has completed further training in Lifestyle Medicine to provide comprehensive advice and enjoys supporting patients on their individualised journey to achieve and maintain weight loss. Keshinie also has a special interest in mental health and understands the effect it can have on all aspects of wellbeing. She is passionate about promoting good mental health in all patients, as a form of preventive care, as well as managing emerging mental health conditions. She has studied this area further and is a registered provider of Focused Psychological Strategies which allows her to implement Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with patients. In her spare time (not that she has a lot with two kids!) she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, watching sport and embroidery.

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.