Preventative Health Checks in Sydney

I have been a physiotherapist working predominantly in women‚'s / pelvic health for over 25 years. I have a passion for lifestyle medicine and the connection between brain and body. In the last few years I have undertaken additional training in equine assisted therapy and now work with horses as assistants / co-facilitators to address clients therapeutic goals.

Simon is a Psychologist and Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. He is Board Certified in Health Coaching and Lifestyle Medicine. He‚'s the CEO of Wellcoaches¬Æ Australia and Wellcoaches¬Æ Singapore School of Health Coaching. Wellcoaches¬Æ trains health professionals to support their clients to achieve long lasting health behaviour change. He is an Adjunct Lecturer at Avondale College University Lifestyle Medicine & Health Research Centre and is on teaching faculty with Wellcoaches USA. Simon is also Director of Coaching for First in Wellness LLC, whose mission is to improve the health, well-being and resilience of first responders. He‚'s the Chief Psychologist ‚Äì Director of Program and Learning Development for Likevekt Helse, which equips Norwegian companies to support the health and wellbeing of their employees. In addition, Simon is a Director of the US not-for profit Global Positive Health Institute, which seeks to support healthcare and other organisations by bringing together the disciplines of Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology. He is also a Director of the Australian not-for-profit Practice Excellence Institute which seeks to support health care organisations to provide high quality healthcare to their communities. Simon consults nationally and internationally in the areas of health coaching, behaviour change, positive psychology and lifestyle medicine. He presents at national and international conferences on health coaching and the psychology of behavioural change. He has published and writes regularly about these topics also and is a popular podcast guest. When not working, Simon also loves talking about his other passions as a pilot, barista, gardener and self-taught cook.

Dr. Lira Lecias, originally from the Philippines, is a General Practitioner. She consults at the Waiuku Health Centre in Waiuku, New Zealand. Dr. Lecias is also associated with Papatoetoe Family Doctors in Auckland, New Zealand.

Dr. Ros Gellatly, a GP since 1984, has always been interested in people's perspectives. She conducts General hypnotherapy combined with Neural Coding (NLP). Witnessing rising anxiety levels, especially among younger individuals, she emphasises holistic medicine. Dr. Gellatly is a member of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Her qualifications include medical acupuncture and clinical hypnotherapy. She aims to empower individuals to take control of their health and build resilience.

Dr. Geoff Hardacre is a registered paediatrician.

Dr. Bethan McDonald studied medicine in Adelaide and began her career as a doctor in New Zealand. She completed his GP training in Cooma, Narooma, and Canberra. Dr. McDonald has spent the past four years working with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in Sudan, Chad, and Lebanon.

Dr. Carolyn Bosak is a Specialist Integrative General Practitioner at Your Integrated Health. With over two decades of experience in general practice, she focuses on integrative medicine, mind-body health, and athlete medical care. Dr. Bosak is also an authorised prescriber of medicinal cannabis.

Dr. Sumeet Kaur Singh is a psychiatrist. She is a huge proponent of destigmatising psychiatric illnesses and educating the general public with a myriad of methods, including writing.

Steve finds fulfilment in the diverse spectrum of medicine, spanning from paediatrics to geriatrics. His specific passion lies in mental health, where he dedicated five years of his professional journey at Headspace Illawarra. Additionally, Steve holds a keen interest in integrative medicine, seamlessly blending complementary and mainstream approaches to healthcare.

Dr. Annette Fitter is a passionate general practitioner (GP) with extensive experience. She enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a special interest in Lifestyle Medicine, Skin Medicine and skin procedures, Mental Health, Children‚'s Health, Women‚'s Health, and Chronic Health conditions. Dr. Fitter provides shared antenatal care with the Bundaberg Hospital. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and has advanced training in Skin Medicine and Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT). Dr. Fitter is available for existing patients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays12.

Dr. Lee Yew Hoong is the medical director and co-founder of Aenon Health Care. As a lifestyle medicine physician, he practices evidence-based interventions and natural remedies. He believes in holistic healing and has trained both the general community and health professionals in whole-person care.

Sue Caloghiris is a qualified and registered Clinical Nutritionist. She combines evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine in her practice. Sue offers comprehensive individual consultations and utilises nutritional and herbal medicine to benefit her patients.

Dr. Felix Sedal is a medical practitioner and senior medical advisor. With a passion for treating chronic illnesses, he draws from diverse life experiences, including clinical work in psychiatry and general practice. Dr. Sedal believes in compassionate, non-judgmental care, ensuring each patient receives the attention they need. When not seeing patients, he enjoys creating art and exploring the Dandenong Ranges1.

Dr. Liz Williams is a dedicated member of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM). She contributes to advancing lifestyle medicine in Australasia. While specific details about her practice are not available, her commitment to promoting holistic health and lifestyle interventions is commendable1.

Louise Rubic is a naturopath and specialises in Lifestyle Medicine, emphasising self-care and evidence-based behavioural interventions to prevent, treat, and manage chronic diseases. In private practice, she focuses on providing individuals with the knowledge needed for positive, lasting health. Dr. Rubic also lectures at Torrens University.

Dr. Bianca Yu recently moved from the UK to New Zealand and has already fallen in love with the country. She is excited to get to know the area and settle into the local community. Dr. Yu has an interest in all aspects of General Practice and enjoys connecting with her patients. She is dedicated to keeping her patients active and healthy 7.

Dr. Andrew Ramage is an Australian-trained ADF Medical Officer. He provides after-hours services when not required for ADF duties. His special interests include military medicine, veteran‚'s health, military family member‚'s health, sports and exercise medicine, occupational medicine, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and general practice.

Dr. Valentina Shaw is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, she migrated to New Zealand in 2002. Valentina completed her medical degree in Uruguay and obtained registration as a doctor in New Zealand in 2006. She has worked in various hospitals across New Zealand, gaining experience in obstetrics, gynaecology, and urogynaecology. Her special interests include pelvic pain, laparoscopic surgery, high-risk obstetrics, and women‚'s rights. Valentina is committed to improving the quality of life for women through evidence-based medicine and holistic care67.

Dr Graeme Stringer is a General Dentist with over 40 years of experience. Dr Graeme Stringer graduated with a Masters Degree in Dentistry with a focus on lasers. They also hold full membership in the Australian Society for Hypnosis and have obtained a Fellowship in the Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, highlighting their understanding of the impact of lifestyle on health. Additionally, they have an Advanced Diploma in Ayurvedic Medicine, qualifying him as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. His expertise extends to various areas such as orthodontics, sleep disturbances related to jaws, and biocompatible dentistry, ensuring a comprehensive approach to oral health care.

Dr. Phoebe Slape is a Rehabilitation Consultant with expertise in falls prevention, geriatric rehabilitation, oncology, palliative rehabilitation, cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological rehabilitation. Dr. Slape specialises in lifestyle medicine at Thompson Brain & Mind and has dual fellowships as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician (ASLM) and Rehabilitation Medicine Physician (AFRM)

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.