Preventative Health Checks in Sydney

Before becoming a General Practitioner, Dr. Dinah Kohner spent a decade in hospital settings, specialising in general medicine, cancer medicine, and palliative care. Throughout her career, sheís had interest in the connection between thoughts, emotions, and overall health, undertaking additional training in counselling to deepen her understanding. Dr. Dinah Kohner firmly believes in holistic health, emphasising care for every aspect of us, including diet, exercise, mental well-being, and quality medical attention. Originally from Northern Ireland, Dr. Dinah Kohner pursued medical studies in Cambridge and London before transitioning to various hospitals in Southern England. Over 15 years ago, she made the move to New Zealand, where she continues to practise and advocate for comprehensive healthcare approaches.

Martyn Williamson is a Health Psychologist. Martyn is passionate about lifestyle medicine and assists people in improving their overall mental health and well-being. His pragmatic and solution-oriented approach focuses on identifying outcomes and facilitating interventions for desired results. Martyn also has a history of working in the areas of sexuality and sexual health1.

Dr. Crew is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has nearly 15 years of healthcare experience. Before pursuing a career in medicine, he worked as a scientist specializing in Sleep Medicine and also taught health sciences at the university level. Dr. Crew is known for his holistic approach to healthcare, which centres around identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues. His ultimate objective is to equip his patients with the knowledge and tools needed to take control of their health. Through close collaboration, he strives to facilitate the necessary changes to help patients achieve their personal health goals, enabling them to lead healthier, happier and longer lives. Michael has pursued additional training and education in specific areas of expertise, which include: Metabolic Health: Weight loss, obesity, pre-diabetes, and Type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle Medicine: Nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management. Osteoarthritis: Dr. Crew also offers therapies for knee osteoarthritis. Chronic Disease Management: Dr Crew provides comprehensive management of chronic diseases.

Dr. Katrina Tellesson specialises in preventative health, family planning, and sexual health. She divides her time between Launceston Womenís Health Clinic and the Launceston Medical Centre. Her expertise includes CT Coronary Angiography and cardiac angioplasty and stenting, particularly in acute myocardial infarction cases

Debra is an RN, Professionally Certified Coach and Counsellor. She provides coaching/counselling for people living with long-term health issues and cancer.

Dr. Roy Rasalam, a clinician researcher, has a special interest in diabetes clinical care and research. He co-authored the Diabetes Australia & RACGP type 2 diabetes national guidelines. With over 25 years of clinical experience, he currently holds a clinical appointment with the Endocrinology & Diabetes Department at Alfred Health, Melbourne. Dr. Rasalam is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Melbourne and actively contributes to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His specialty areas are diabetes and heart disease.

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Jacinta Brinsley is an APS Psychologist with a focus on lifestyle management of lifestyle diseases. She explores non-pharmaceutical approaches to health and wellness.

I am passionate about empowering individuals to lead healthier. With a focus on preventive lifestyle medicine, I help people create sustainable, positive habits that unlock their full potential.

Dr. Lawson is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and is dedicated to her patients and profession. With medical training from the University of Sydney, she holds an international board certification and a Graduate Certificate in lifestyle medicine. Dr. Lawson prioritises holistic patient care, blending evidence-based practices with empathy and understanding. She continually updates her medical knowledge to provide optimal care to her patients.

With a deep curiosity and years of coaching experience, I’m here to support you in improving your overall health. If you’re navigating changes in your well-being, my Life and Health coaching can help you prioritize your health and find a path that truly works for you. Wellness isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating the energy you need for what matters most.

Dr. Poonam Chuni is an Integrative General Practitioner. She holds dual fellowships from the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr. Chuni‚'s holistic approach emphasises food, exercise, and lifestyle medicine. Her special interests include women‚'s health, gut health, and nutritional medicine.

Sandra is a GP practicing in Bundaberg

Dr. Jane Scott is a general practitioner with qualifications from London. She has been practicing in New Zealand since 1996.

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.

Hi, I'm Raji Samprathi. I am a mental health counsellor, a naturopath and a lifestyle medicine practitioner and I practice as Holistic Remedies and Holistic Counsellor. It is a social enterprise. I look to educate, empower, encourage and support my clients to take charge of their health. I combine the principles of naturopathy, counselling, and lifestyle medicine when working with clients, taking that holistic view of health. I am passionate about educating my clients about the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine - good dietary habits, restorative sleep, stress management, regular physical activity, positive social connection and avoidance of risky substances. Whether it's managing chronic conditions like diabetes or addressing mental health concerns, I equip clients with the knowledge and tools they need to change the trajectory of their health. My niche areas are anxiety management, diabetes counselling, gut health and mental health and wellbeing.

Dr. Haldun Tokman graduated from medical school in 1987. After working in general practice, he completed diagnostic radiology training and worked as a consultant radiologist. Since 2005, he has been practicing as a GP in Australia. Dr. Tokman has a broad interest in general practice, including skin conditions, men‚'s health, cardiovascular disease, children‚'s health, and musculoskeletal diseases 4.

With over 30 years of experience, Natalie is a seasoned practitioner in Integrative Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She specialises in IBS, musculoskeletal problems, insomnia, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, autoimmune conditions and many more.

Peter specialises in selfcare medicine. He has over 50 years working in the healthcare industry and sees that everyone's basic needs need to be met.

Born in Hong Kong and a graduate of the University of Sydney's medical program, Dr. Raymond Wong brings a wealth of knowledge and a friendly demeanour to his role as a General Practitioner. With extensive training in general practice and a diverse range of special interests, Dr. Wong holds an honours degree in Physiotherapy and a Diploma in Paediatrics. Among his many medical interests, Dr. Raymond Wong places a special focus on children's health, musculoskeletal medicine, and internal medicine, showcasing his commitment to comprehensive and patient-centred healthcare.

For over 16 years, Dr. Jessica Leech has been a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner serving the community of the Northern Beaches in Sydney. Known for her warm and professional demeanour, Dr. Leech has earned a reputation for providing comprehensive healthcare tailored to the specific needs of families, women, children, and individuals aged 50 and above.

As an Osteopath, Paul‚'s focus is very much centred around educating his patients so they can develop the necessary skills to be able to address the specific cause of the problem.

Georgina Butterworth is a community pharmacist and master herbalist. Her joint qualifications provide a unique holistic view of health. She investigates the effects of chanting mantras on emotional and cognitive processes, focusing on stress reduction, increased social connection, and altered states of consciousness. Georgina is passionate about empowering patients to achieve lasting well-being.

Special interest in optimising healthspan using evidence based lifestyle medicine pillars to prevent, manage or even reverse chronic diseases and improve quality of life.

Nurse Practitioner.

Lucy Ashby is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist. She was awarded a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation) with distinction in 2016 from Charles Sturt University after completing her Bachelor of Exercise Science at Griffith University. Lucy is the Program Manager of the Diabetes Move4Medicine program and has a special interest in Lifestyle Medicine. She is also a certified Level 2 Kinetic Link Training Coach1.

ulie Schutz is a Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner and a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. She has a background in physiotherapy and specialises in autoimmune conditions, lifestyle behaviour change, and mind-body medicine.

Dr. Nicholas Ravenswood is a General Practitioner at Ravenswood Family Practice. With 15 years of experience in the UK, he moved to Australia in 2009. His interests include Chronic Disease Management, especially Diabetes, and Minor Surgery. When not working, Dr. Ravenswood enjoys golf, travel, and spending time with family and friends

I am an innovative wellness Chiropractor. I work with the spine and nervous system and how balance in the various areas of our life- movement, nutrition, attitude and nerve function can affect how well we live.

Dr. Nahal Mavaddat is a clinical academic with expertise in wellbeing, quality of life, physical and mental comorbidity, and medically unexplained symptoms. She completed her PhD in neuropsychology at the University of Cambridge and has been involved in various research projects related to endometriosis, genetics, and health behaviour change. Dr. Mavaddat is currently the Head of the Discipline of General Practice at UWA Medical School and leads the UWA Medical Humanities Network.

Dr. Ken Lambert has been in clinical practice in NSW and other Australian states since 1985, with work as a General Practitioner and Senior House Officer in the UK. Dr Lambert completed training as a GP through the RACGP Family Medicine Program from 1987 to 1992. In his career he has worked extensively in General Practice, including founding, and running a practice from 1993 to 2020. Dr. Lambert also has experience in indigenous health, psychiatry, and has supervised registrars in the AGPT program since 2011. His special interests include indigenous health, lifestyle medicine, social prescribing, shared medical appointments, population and public health, psychiatry, and psychotherapy.