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.

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)