Preventative Health Checks in Sydney

Dr. Ann Edwards worked as a solo rural GP in South Taranaki for 17 years before moving to New Plymouth. She has a special interest in cardiology and enjoys training and mentoring medical students. Outside of work, she looks after her three young children and enjoys good coffee, reading, and staying active.

Dr. Raghav is a leading neurologist and researcher. He is an Associate Professor at RMIT University and Senior Lecturer at Monash University. He Specialises in Movement Disorders, including Parkinson's disease and tremors. Actively conducts research at both universities, with publications in prestigious medical journals.

Having worked as a Chiropractor in private practice for over 20 years I have extensive experience on using a holistic approach to improve my clients health. I have now expanded my services to include Health Coaching so as to share my Lifestyle Medicine knowledge and assist my clients to create healthy habits for life.

Dr. Danielle Quittner is a warm, approachable, and skilled obstetrician and gynaecologist. She specialises in pregnancy and birth care, ranging from low-risk to complex pregnancies. Dr. Quittner supports various birth preferences, including low-intervention birth, elective caesarean section, vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC), and vaginal twin delivery. She is committed to patient education and holistic care.

Dr. Catherine McGettigan is a General Practitioner (GP) practicing at Glenorie District Medical Centre. She has a lot of experience in paediatrics and emergency medicine. Dr. McGettigan particularly focuses on child and adolescent mental health.

Dr. Bradley Ng is a consultant psychiatrist with interests in adult and old age psychiatry. He trained as a Fellow of the Royal and Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in both New Zealand and Australia. Dr. Ng has an interest in various conditions, including cognitive disorders, dementia, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.

Robyn Chuter has been helping people get healthy and happy since 1995. She is a university-qualified health practitioner, with a Bachelor of Health Science (and the Dean's Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement) from the University of New England, a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) with First Class Honours from Edith Cowan University, a Diploma of Naturopathy from the Australasian College of Natural Therapies, and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology.

Georgia Kintakas is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with over 17 years of experience. She has worked in major metropolitan public hospitals and specialises in working with adults of all ages. Georgia helps individuals improve their health and manage various medical conditions through personalised dietary approaches.

Jane is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. She has fifteen-years experience working as a senior clinical psychologist in the public health system and more recently she has established her private practice in 2022. She has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and utilises her person-centred skills of empathy and collaboration to develop an action plan with her clients. Jane is in the process of completing her studies to obtain her credentials for a HCANZA certification as a Health and Wellness Coach.

Obstetrician Gynaecologist, Royal Darwin Hospital Top End Health Service.

Dr. Valerie Druon is a bilingual GP (English and French) with extensive experience caring for the international community. She specialises in various areas, including allergies, asthma, children‚'s health, contraception, lifestyle medicine, menopause, mental wellness, and minor surgical procedures. Dr. Druon is dedicated to providing personalized and holistic healthcare123.

Annalies is a Lifestyle Medicine professional, with degrees in Medical Science and Health Science. She is currently completing a Master of Lifestyle Medicine at James Cook University and further health coaching accreditations. She specialises in naturopathy, endocrinology and metabolic health.

Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner & Chiropractor. With two decades of experience and a decade's presence on London‚'s renowned Harley St, Carlyle‚'s award-winning impact has touched world champions, Olympic athletes, corporate leaders, and teams, guiding them toward peak health and performance. He lives out his principles through adventure racing, endurance events and family adventures.

Dr. Frank Wang is a highly skilled and dedicated General Practitioner with extensive experience in a broad range of medical disciplines. Holding a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and being a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Dr. Wang combines expertise in both general and lifestyle medicine to offer comprehensive care for patients of all ages.

Gina Howland is the founder and Principal Psychologist of Changing Minds Pty Ltd. As a Clinical Psychologist, she specialises in working with clients of all ages, particularly children and adolescents who have experienced trauma or challenging childhoods. Gina is also one of Australia‚'s first Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professionals. Her unique expertise lies in exploring the relationship between diet and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. With over a decade of experience, Gina brings warmth, practicality, and a passion for supporting families and children through every life stage56.

Tracy Hardy is a Gamilaroi woman, an Accredited Nutritionist/Practising Dietitian, certified and licensed WayapaÆ Practitioner, and Founder of Wattleseed Nutrition, Health & Wellbeing. She takes a personalised, holistic, and culturally-centreed approach to food, health, and wellbeing. Her interests include gut health, traditional foods (bushfoods), and their role in overall health. Tracy advocates for supporting Indigenous people entering the dietetics profession.

Troy, brings a wealth of experience as a chiropractor and strength and conditioning coach, showcasing expertise across clinical health, wellbeing, nutrition, and physical activity realms. He actively engages in nutrition research and application, clinical pain management, Aboriginal lifestyle health, social and emotional wellbeing, and neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation, driven by his fervor for these areas. Troy is deeply involved in his local community and among his family, providing healthcare and clinical support, particularly in addressing age-related muscle and bone loss and promoting overall lifestyle-based health improvements.

As a Certified Health Coach, Accredited Practising Dietitian, and Accredited Nutritionist, Shivaun brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Her extensive experience as a Director of Accredited Health Coaching Australia, former Vice President of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and a Professional Member of HCANZA underscores her commitment to the field. With over two decades of experience as a dietitian, health coach, and presenter, Shivaun offers personalised guidance and training. She specialises in coaching individuals on nutrition and lifestyle, empowering them to achieve their health goals. Additionally, Shivaun is dedicated to developing effective health behaviour change programs for various sectors.

Dr. Sarah Kulthum graduated with First Class Honors from Monash University. She transitioned into general practice and obtained her fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr. Kulthum enjoys seeing patients of all age groups and has a particular clinical interest in children‚'s, women‚'s, and sexual health. She advocates for preventative health treatments and strategies to maintain well-being5.

Dr. Ellis Vivian, also known as Prof Danforn Lim, is an independent Specialist GP consulting at the Earlwood Centre. He holds dual registrations as a Registered Medical Practitioner and Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Prof Lim integrates Western and Chinese medicine principles to provide comprehensive, patient-centric care. His research interests include Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 1.

Dr. Carmelo Aquilina graduated from the University of Malta and trained as an old age psychiatrist in North London. He has worked in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. Dr. Aquilinaís academic interests include the history of psychiatry, dementia, ethics, health economics, and the effects of air travel on cognition. He has been involved in research related to lifestyle and health, including helminth therapy (using parasitic worms to treat autoimmune and immune disorders)

Dr. Lauren Prictor is a General Practitioner and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She specialises in Lifestyle Medicine, focusing on self-care and evidence-based interventions for chronic diseases. Dr. Prictor also has interests in preconception care, pregnancy care, and children‚'s well-being. She is passionate about transforming lives through evidence-based approaches.

Dr. Andrew Van Ballegooyen is an Australian-based GP (General Practitioner) practicing in Kellerberrin 4.

Associate Professor Leach is the Deputy Director of Education at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University. With qualifications in nursing, naturopathy, nutrition, and clinical research, A/Prof Leach brings extensive clinical, research, and teaching experience to his role.

Dr. Malini Bose is a Specialist GP with over 17 years of postgraduate experience. She has worked in Australia since 2008, pursuing specialist training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and General Practice. Dr. Bose is passionate about practicing in a holistic way, empowering patients with knowledge about their health, and including them in decision-making. Her special interests include women‚'s health, child health, men‚'s health, dermatology, and complex care.

Dr Deborah Brunt is a Specialist GP (FRNZCGP) and is board certified in lifestyle medicine. She has an interest in all things women's health particularly the impact of their hormone health across the life cycle from puberty, through the fertility window into perimenopause and menopause. She integrates lifestyle medicine into her practice to optimise health and wellbeing at every stage of life and to reduce disease risk. She is also the director of Meno Thrive at www.menothrive.co an online program to help women to build stronger, healthier bodies for life.

Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos is a recognized leader in dietetics and Mediterranean diet research in Australia and internationally. She is an accredited practicing dietitian, a senior academic, and the founding head of the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at La Trobe University. Her research focuses on the Mediterranean diet‚'s positive health effects, including preventing heart disease, diabetes, and promoting longevity. Professor Itsiopoulos has authored books and cookbooks related to the Mediterranean diet 2.

Dr Peter Bablis PhD. Is a practising Integrative Clinician, Chiropractor for 35 years, based in Sydney Australia. He is the founder and driving force behind Universal Health‚ whose aim and philosophy is to provide Integrative Medicine of excellence in holistic health care. He is well known and respected in the field for his groundbreaking work in Mind-Body Medicine, Chiropractic and specialises in Kinesiology techniques. He was a Director and the Research Chair of the non-profit research foundation investigating Mind Body medicine www.onefoundation.org. Dr Bablis further hired and managed a Research Director for over 10 years, raising over USD$1 million dollars for research. Dr Bablis is one of the most prolific investigators in Chiropractic Research which include publications on spinal disorders, mechanical health issues, emotional health and endocrine conditions- www.researchgate.net/profile/Peter-Bablis

I am a GP and have been practicing for over 20 years in three different countries. I have further specialised in nutritional and lifestyle medicine. I work in a personalised, preventative model. I have also completed training in Integrative medicine, which helps me look at in depth causes of health states. Our clinic specialises in looking after the health and wellbeing of people. We also have a naturopath, nutritionist, health coach, nurses, IV clinic, medical herbalist and GP's.

Dr. Bikram Karmakar is an Australian Sport and Exercise Physician. He values a holistic approach and collaborates with multidisciplinary practitioners to achieve desired outcomes. Dr. Karmakar specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain management, concussion, exercise and lifestyle medicine, and interventional treatments. He works with sports teams and organizations, including the Croa Sharks, Cricket NSW, and Cricket Australia.

Kristy is a Registered Psychologist and Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner who offer's therapy & counselling support for women who want to slow down & cultivate a more meaningful & authentic life. Sensitive or soulful women who yearn for community & a place to feel heard & be seen as they are - no matter how messy. Many women Kristy work with are nurturer's - often mums, or carers or women who work in the caring profession.

Dr. Shirin Hooshmand is a general practitioner at ProMed Family Clinic. She completed her specialist training in General Medicine and has been working as a GP since 2014. Dr. Hooshmand‚'s interests include chronic disease management, women‚'s health (with a focus on gynecological health), contraception procedures (Implanon and intrauterine devices), and minor skin surgeries.

Gina Stear, originally from South Africa, is a certified fertility and pregnancy dietitian, as well as a Lifestyle Medicine Professional. She specialises in supporting mothers and their children through every age and stage. Gina's approach focuses on simplicity, practicality, and affordability. She empowers families to make healthy choices, emphasising variety, inclusion, and a healthy relationship with food. Gina's expertise spans pre-pregnancy nutrition, postnatal replenishment, and nourishing kids from infancy to adolescence.

Dr. Elizabeth Cowling, graduated from James Cook University and completed her Diploma of Obstetrics/Gynecology at Monash Medical Centre. With experience in various locations including Townsville and Ballarat, she specialises in shared antenatal care, women‚'s health, chronic disease management, palliative care, child and adolescent health, and family medicine.

Danielle Anthony is a female psychologist based in Sydney (Brookvale). She completed a Professional Doctorate in Clinical and Health Psychology after earning her Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Newcastle. Danielle is passionate about psychology, enjoys continuous learning, and is dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives. She has experience supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, and life adjustments. She has a strong interest in clinical health psychology and enjoys working with people living with chronic conditions such as cancer and diabetes. Danielle takes a warm, compassionate approach and uses a range of evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques.

Cameron is a dynamic leader, educator, and scientist known for simplifying health principles and motivating action. As the CEO of ph360 Australia, he advocates for personalised health approaches, collaborating globally to drive positive change. With extensive experience mentoring health professionals and coaching individuals, Cameron empowers others to embrace their unique biology for optimal health and fulfilment.

Dr. Adrian Plaskitt studied medicine at Newcastle University and gained his FRACGP in 2002. He has worked in Newcastle and surrounding areas for most of his career. Dr. Plaskitt provides personalised friendly and individualised care for people in all stages of their lives. Male GP with experience in hypnosis mental health and lifestyle medicine.

With a background in health as a Registered Nurse, I've garnered 20 years of experience at the forefront of patient care and education. My commitment to nurturing health and providing holistic support led me to expand my expertise into lifestyle, nutritional and environmental medicine, health and wellbeing coaching and behavioural change. I have also recently gained a masters in neuroscience. By delving a little further into the complexities of the brain and mind, I've gained a deeper understanding of how we may support our responses to life‚'s stressors, such as with good nutrition, stress management, building emotional resilience, and supporting and enhancing cognitive health. My coaching approach is all about merging the worlds of healthcare, health coaching, and scientific exploration through neuroscience to empower and support individuals in their pursuit of optimal health and vitality.

Anna Keusgen is an accredited dietitian, health coach, and lifestyle medicine professional. She guides individuals to lose weight, optimize their diet, and improve overall health. Anna‚'s approach combines nutritional expertise with practical health coaching. Her goal is to help clients achieve vibrant energy, clarity, and lasting results. She believes in adding years to life and life to years through personalized programs tailored to individual preferences and goals2.

Dr. Annalia Coetzee is a general medical practitioner (GP) who specialises in low-carb nutrition. She uses this approach to manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, weight management, fatty liver disease, and high cholesterol. Dr. Coetzee is committed to helping patients improve their health through dietary interventions4.

Gihan or ‘Dr G’, is a lifestyle medicine GP with a passion for solving two problems: unhappiness and preventable chronic disease.

Dr. Kim Poyner has an extensive history working with medical centres and Primary Health Networks to train medical professionals in behaviour change theory and chronic disease management. She was awarded the 2015 Australian Best Practice Nurse award in Chronic Disease Management and has successfully completed her NBME exams for international endorsement of her coaching qualifications. Dr. Poyner is passionate about change management, coaching, chronic disease management, and creating efficiency in general practice.

Dr. Samari Jayarajah 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. Jayarajah has extensive experience in various psychiatric sub-specialties including consultation-liaison psychiatry psychotherapy perinatal psychiatry addiction medicine and occupational psychiatry.

Hello - my name is Clea. I have had the privilege of being a GP since 2012, and I have a strong interest in both mental wellbeing and in the use of lifestyle interventions to prevent and help manage chronic disease.

Dr. Jane Chapman is a medical doctor with a holistic approach to health and well-being. Her philosophy centres around Complete Wellness for all her patients by addressing the underlying causes of poor health. She has expertise in areas such as adrenals, digestion, DNA testing, food sensitivity, and hormones.

Dr. Geoff Cutter is a trusted and experienced general practitioner and TGA Prescribed Provider. As the founder of Metamorphosis HealthSpan, he offers telehealth services related to chronic pain conditions, mental health, women‚'s health (including endometriosis), cancer, and palliative care. Dr. Cutter employs a holistic approach to healthcare, prioritising patient well-being and empowerment.

Dr. Thomas Joseph, currently a GP at Invercargill‚'s He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre, regularly runs a three-day holistically-approached, lifestyle retreat with his wife at Camp Columba, in Gore.

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.