Preventative Health Checks in Sydney

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.

GP who has worked in mainstream practice in regional Victoria and Cairns, Queensland for more than 20 years, now inspired by Lifestyle Medicine to engage in further studies and application of Lifestyle Medicine including in Aboriginal healthcare

I've been a GP for over 30 years and love getting to know patients and their families over many years. My approach to general practice is holistic, with an emphasis on healthy lifestyles for prevention and treatment of ill-health and for optimising health and wellbeing. I enjoy helping people take charge of their own health. Currently part of my work is in medical education, in the hope of ensuring future doctors are exposed to lifestyle medicine.

Dr. Sacha Cattani completed her MBBS from the University of Sydney. She became a Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2013. Dr. Cattani's practice style is passionate, caring, interested, and patient-centred. She has special interests in lifestyle medicine, obesity management, and women's health.

Nathan Skewes is a physiotherapist specialising in fitness and injury rehabilitation. He completed a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at the University of Melbourne. Nathan has worked as a rehabilitation coordinator for athletes from various sports.

Dr Ashwini Gana Baskaran is a highly experienced female GP and is the Principal Doctor of Sanctuary Wellness and Medical Centre. She has completed three fellowships, Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Fellowship of the Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine and Fellowship of the Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. She holds a Certificate in Advanced Dermoscopy and Histopathology and Primary Care Skin Cancer Therapeutics and Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer surgery. She has also completed her Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine and Advanced certificate of Aesthetic Medicine. She is also a Certified Medical Acupuncturist from the Australian Medical Acupuncture College and offers acupuncture as part of Holistic care for her patients. She also provides Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Acceptance Commitment therapy for patients that may require Mental Health Support. Dr Ashwini Gana Baskaran enjoys the intellectual challenges of being a GP and understands that every patient is unique and important. She always strives to achieve the best health outcomes for her patients. She is a true believer in providing quality care with respect and compassion. Dr Ashwini Gana Baskaran is a member and examiner of RACGP( Royal Australian College of General Practice) and a member of Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) and Australian College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr. Sarah Dryburgh is a highly skilled osteopath with over a decade of experience. She specialises in long-term complicated musculoskeletal issues. Her treatment style includes hands-on manual therapy education and targeted exercise. Dr. Dryburgh has additional training in breathing techniques women‚'s health (including chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis) and the neurobiology of pain. She is passionate about holistic health and lifestyle medicine5.

Dr. Mark Foreman, a General Practitioner and Rural Generalist, has extensive experience in rural and remote Australia. His interests include chronic disease management, mental health, and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Foreman does not prescribe opiates or other drugs with abuse potential.

Lisa specialises in lifestyle medicine for mental health and wellbeing with a focus on habits, strategies and perspectives. With a background in psychotherapy, nutrition and lifestyle medicine Lisa is currently an author, content creator, university counsellor and project manager seeking to educate about proactive strategies for mental health.

Wendy is a healthcare professional with a rich tapestry of experience and expertise. She has dedicated her career to empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools to manage their health effectively. She has developed skills and expertise in diabetes care across diverse demographics, including adolescents, pregnant women, and individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, obesity, weight management concerns, and preventive care strategies. Providing exceptional care to her patients, integrating her extensive knowledge of diabetes management with a holistic approach to healthcare. By embracing lifestyle interventions and emphasising self-care and self-management, with a commitment to providing comprehensive and personalised healthcare solutions.

For more than five years, Tammy has dedicated herself to clinical nutrition. Throughout this period, she pursued additional training in areas crucial for health, including gut health for those with IBS and IBD, interpreting pathology for preventative medicine and mental health, and managing hormonal weight issues. Her dedication to health and wellness extends beyond her professional role, evident in her involvement in mentoring, tutoring, and volunteer counseling, all aimed at supporting individuals and communities.

Dr. Annette Webb is an experienced paediatrician, clinical hypnotherapist, and psychotherapist. She completed her medical education at the University of Melbourne and specialises in paediatric gastroenterology. Dr. Webb is passionate about mind-body medicine and has conducted research on novel therapies such as gut-focused hypnotherapy for adolescents with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Dr. Sanjeevan Nagulendran is an experienced General Practitioner (GP) with a passion for patient-centred and holistic care. He specialises in work cover, diabetes management, and mental health. Dr. Nagulendran is surgically competent and enjoys performing various procedures, including skin cancer surgeries and Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertions. He is also an accredited shared care practitioner affiliated with several public hospitals providing maternity care within Melbourne. Dr. Nagulendran is fluent in English and Tamil1.

Colleen Condon is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Accredited Sports Dietitian (AccSD). She specialises in Lifestyle Behaviour Change, Stress Anxiety and Resilience, and is based in Port Melbourne, Victoria. Dr. Condon assists people in achieving their health and fitness goals through evidence-based dietary advice. Outside of her work, she enjoys cooking, dancing, and spending time with family and friends 2.

Dr Manger is a General Practitioner with a focus on lifestyle medicine and mental health Senior Medical Officer in the Mental Health Services with Queensland Health Academic Lead and Senior Lecturer of the postgraduate suite (Master Graduate Diploma Graduate Certificate) in Lifestyle Medicine at James Cook University College of Medicine and Dentistry and GP Training Ambassador for Equally Well Australia President of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) Advisory Group member of the RACGP Shaping a Healthy Australia project host of The GP Show podcast and RACGP QLD GP of the Year 2021.

Ruth Troughton is a certified lifestyle medicine practitioner (ASLM) and an experienced physiotherapist, leader, innovator, supervisor, and educator. Ruth is a highly experienced NZ Registered Physiotherapist with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience. While skilled in general physiotherapy areas like spinal injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, and outpatient care, her passion lies in mental health physiotherapy. For more than half of her career, Ruth has focused on mental health contexts. Notably, she served for 6 years as a Clinical Leader Physiotherapist within Specialist Mental Health Services at CDHB. This leadership role demonstrates her dedication to this field and her expertise in applying physiotherapy principles to mental health treatment.

Hon Dr Joseph Randolph Bowers is a Senior Specialist Counsellor Psychotherapist with Lifestyle Medicine expertise. His qualifications include PhD Health Couns, D.D., Hon D.D., MEd Couns, GCHE, Dip Ericksonian Hypno, CPNLP, BA Distinction, HACA. Joseph received his PhD from the School of Health, UNE, and taught for twenty years in the university sector in Australia and Canada in health counselling, education, and indigenous studies. His interests include the interface between development, identity, lifestyle, spirituality, and culture with a clinical focus on the holistic application of human ecology and motivational psychotherapy with person centred and solution focused outcomes.

Clara graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours in 1998 and a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 2002. She has been working in General Practice since 2008. Clara has a Diploma in Child Health and a Certificate in Sexual Health and Family Planning. She attained her fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2007. Clara became a Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician through the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine in 2020. She is a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and a Health Coaching Australia and New Zealand Association (HCANZA) accredited health and wellness coach. Clara enjoys the variety that General Practice has to offer, and considers it a privilege to have the opportunity to engage in long term partnerships with her patients. She is passionate about empowering her patients to optimise their health in a holistic way. Her special interests include proactive healthcare, lifestyle medicine, diabetes reversal, weight reduction management, and mental health.

Dr Michael Dobson graduated from Deakin University School of Medicine in 2016 and completed two years at Geelong Hospital before moving to the Mornington Peninsula in 2019. His areas of interest include aviation medicine, diving medicine, musculoskeletal medicine and preventive health. Dr Dobson is passionate about enhancing both lifespan and achieving optimal quality of life (i.e. healthspan) for patients with a strong focus on early prevention through lifestyle and other interventions using an individualised approach. Dr Dobson is a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) able to perform Aviation Medical Examinations and both Recreational and Occupational Diving Examinations.

Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore is a Brazilian-born, Canadian-raised, Australian-made scientist, nutritionist, and researcher. She holds a PhD in nutrition from The University of Sydney and is the CEO of Nutrition Research Australia.

Dr. Heather Shribman is a General Practitioner with a strong focus on women's health, antenatal care, preventative medicine, and chronic disease management. She specialises in metabolic health, weight loss, and is a registered antenatal shared-care GP. With additional training in paediatrics, family planning, and sexual health, Dr. Heather brings a holistic approach to her practice and her decade of hospital experience, including emergency medicine and work in rural areas, informs her passion for early intervention and sustainable lifestyle changes to promote long-term well-being for her patients.

Originally from Malaysia, Dr Aishah won a scholarship to study medicine at the University of Adelaide, where upon graduation she developed a passion for preventative and general medicine, mental health, rural health, and Aboriginal health. These experiences have significantly influenced her practice today. She believes in connecting communities to improve the well-being of others. She advocates for lifestyle medicine embedded in holistic management. She embraces curiosity and lifelong learning.

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.