Preventative Health Checks in Sydney

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.

Dr. Angel Lau is a Registered Nurse and Diabetes Educator. She specialises in gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes, pregnancy in diabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Lau promotes evidence-based lifestyle medicine for holistic health and quality of life. She speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Dr. Craig Morris is an experienced GP dedicated to providing comprehensive care for his patients. His special interests include chronic disease management, patients with special and complex needs, and a team-based approach involving multiple disciplines and health professionals. Dr. Morris graduated from the University of Queensland and has extensive experience, including working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia. He is also involved in medical education, educating the next generation of doctors and supervising GP registrars and medical students. Dr. Morris is an avid supporter of local businesses and the Queensland Reds 1.

Dr. Nicole Sirotin is an award-winning Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. She chairs the Preventive Medicine department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and is the MD of the Institute for Healthier Living in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Sirotin is passionate about precision lifestyle medicine and spreading the scientific message about the impact of lifestyle choices on health and longevity.

Dr. Phyllis Bogopa is a General Paediatrician with expertise in various general paediatric conditions. Her special interests include newborn/infant care, growth and developmental problems, learning difficulties, behaviour issues, and soiling and bedwetting.

Dr. Chi Eung Danforn Lim also known as Prof Danforn Lim is an independent Specialist GP consulting at the Earlwood Centre. He graduated from UNSW Medicine and holds dual registrations as a Registered Medical Practitioner and Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Prof Lim‚'s unique combination of knowledge in integrating Western and Chinese medicine principles enables him to provide comprehensive patient-centric care. His community engagement includes being honoured with the St George Community Award for Individual Volunteer Achievement. Prof Lim has also been recognized as one of the four COVID Pandemic Heroes of General Practice in 2021 for his significant contributions during the pandemic. His research interests particularly in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) showcase his commitment to advancing medical knowledge through evidence-based clinical research 1.

Dr. Katharina Schmid is a Lifestyle Medicine GP and Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She focuses on evidence-based lifestyle strategies to augment existing treatment plans and help patients achieve optimal health outcomes. Dr. Schmid has particular interests in chronic disease prevention, management, and reversal, healthy aging, metabolic conditions (type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity), women‚'s health, paediatrics, and dermatology.

Dr. Melyssa Roy is a researcher at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Her work focuses on public health nutrition, physical activity, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and sleep. She has expertise in evidence-based behavioural exercise and nutrition interventions for health promotion and chronic disease prevention.

Dr. Meg is a General Practitioner with a specialised focus on Lifestyle Medicine and Adult ADHD. She is a full member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association and is currently pursuing a Fellowship qualification with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Kathy has a special interest in lifestyle medicine, nutrition and the gut microbiome. She is also a longstanding member of the Australian Sentinel Practices Research Network (ASPREN), undertaking infectious disease surveillance, and she contributes to medical education.

Dr. Hollie Shine is a general practitioner with qualifications in lifestyle medicine. She consults at Upper Harbour Medical Centre in Hobsonville, New Zealand. Dr. Shine is dedicated to women‚'s health and brings evidence-based information to health professionals and the community 5.

Dr. Vanessa Souter is a specialist general practitioner with a focus on evidence-based medicine. She is a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, and the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Mahsa Anderson is a psychologist with over 22 years of experience in providing warm, compassionate, and confidential therapy. Her specialty lies in trauma therapy, and she is EMDR trained. Mahsa also has a keen interest in lifestyle medicine and incorporates lifestyle factors into her therapeutic work. She advocates for environmental consciousness and follows a whole food plant-based diet. Outside of work, she enjoys coffee dates, Scrabble, and running.

Dr. Jaina Chauhan is a British-trained GP with over 15 years of experience across various medical specialties. She believes in evidence-based medicine, clear communication, and patient-centred care. Dr. Chauhan‚'s clinical interests include chronic disease management, women‚'s health, mental health, lifestyle medicine, paediatrics, dermatology, ear-nose-throat conditions, and workers‚' compensation. She looks forward to helping patients optimise their physical and psychological well-being 5.

Ryan is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner and Credentialed Diabetes Educator. He stands as an advocate for Alternative Medicine, providing a beacon of hope and relief for those grappling with health conditions.

Dr. Morris is a vocationally registered general practitioner and accredited skin cancer doctor (SCCA). He prioritises holistic patient care with a focus on patient empowerment and education. Dr. Morris advocates for healthy lifestyle habits and regular skin cancer checks and aims to simplify medical information, partnering with patients to guide them towards wellness and maximise their health potential. Fellow and Board Certified Physician in Lifestyle Medicine; Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with Skin Cancer College Australasia

Sharon is a Dietitian and HCANZA Accredited Health and Wellness Coach. Passionate about the difference health coaching makes to client outcomes and the effectiveness of a health professional’s consultation, Sharon trains health professionals to become Health Coaches in her business Accredited Health Coaching Australia and as a lecturer in the James Cook University Lifestyle Medicine Qualification.

Dr. Tania Morris is a pain specialist and anaesthetist with over 19 years of experience in chronic pain medicine on the Sunshine Coast. She has been the director of the public pain service on the Sunshine Coast since its establishment in 2011. Dr. Morris takes a holistic approach to pain management, utilising coaching, mentoring, and a full range of skills to create personalised pain management plans. Her goal is to improve the quality of life for her patients5.

With an extensive 15-year background in general practice in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Dr. Anna Paling stands as a dedicated fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Dr. Paling has cultivated a profound interest in women's health, backed by additional education and a Professional Certificate of Women's Health. She actively engages in supporting women through diverse aspects of their health journey, including navigating menopause, addressing contraception concerns, optimising health in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and empowering women to attain their peak health and wellness.

Dr Despina Handolias is a Clinical Medical Oncologist with over 12 years of experience in private practice. She previously worked in Australia and the UK in clinical and research roles. Dr Handolias completed a research higher degree (MD) through the University of Melbourne and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre focusing on therapeutic and molecular oncology. Her clinical interests include gastrointestinal (GI) melanoma and lung cancer with a special interest in lifestyle medicine for the prevention and management of chronic diseases including cancer. Dr Handolias actively promotes lifestyle medicine through social media platforms and educational videos 5.

Dr. Laurena Law is a general practitioner working in Hong Kong with a special interest in nutrition and lifestyle medicine to improve healthy aging and prevent chronic illness. She gained personal experience of perimenopause and decided to learn more about hormone health and evidence-based treatments for menopause to help herself and her patients. Dr. Law emphasises educating women about recognizing perimenopause or menopause and empowering them to prioritise their health needs. She actively educates healthcare professionals in Hong Kong and beyond on prescribing body-identical hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Amanda Smyth is a research assistant with a background in immunology and inflammation. Her expertise lies in cell signaling within the adaptive immune system. Dr. Smyth is passionate about early detection of skin cancer and is an Accredited Doctor of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. She empowers her patients with knowledge related to skin health and overall well-being.

Dr. Tara Ball graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2000 and has since held various roles in hospitals including John Hunter Hospital and The Royal Newcastle Hospital. Currently, she serves as the Director of Rehabilitation Services at Lingard Private Hospital, where she established the Lingard Rehabilitation Unit. Dr. Ball's unit specialises in prehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, chronic medical conditions, age-related functional decline, and pain management. Prior to her medical career, Dr. Ball taught Physical Education, Health, and Personal Development. She remains passionate about health and fitness, drawing on her extensive experience to provide the best care for her patients.

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.