Preventative Health Checks in Sydney

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.

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.

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.