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.

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 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.