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.

Associate Professor Leach is the Deputy Director of Education at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University. With qualifications in nursing, naturopathy, nutrition, and clinical research, A/Prof Leach brings extensive clinical, research, and teaching experience to his role.

Dr. Malini Bose is a Specialist GP with over 17 years of postgraduate experience. She has worked in Australia since 2008, pursuing specialist training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and General Practice. Dr. Bose is passionate about practicing in a holistic way, empowering patients with knowledge about their health, and including them in decision-making. Her special interests include women‚'s health, child health, men‚'s health, dermatology, and complex care.

Dr Deborah Brunt is a Specialist GP (FRNZCGP) and is board certified in lifestyle medicine. She has an interest in all things women's health particularly the impact of their hormone health across the life cycle from puberty, through the fertility window into perimenopause and menopause. She integrates lifestyle medicine into her practice to optimise health and wellbeing at every stage of life and to reduce disease risk. She is also the director of Meno Thrive at www.menothrive.co an online program to help women to build stronger, healthier bodies for life.

Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos is a recognized leader in dietetics and Mediterranean diet research in Australia and internationally. She is an accredited practicing dietitian, a senior academic, and the founding head of the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at La Trobe University. Her research focuses on the Mediterranean diet‚'s positive health effects, including preventing heart disease, diabetes, and promoting longevity. Professor Itsiopoulos has authored books and cookbooks related to the Mediterranean diet 2.

Dr Peter Bablis PhD. Is a practising Integrative Clinician, Chiropractor for 35 years, based in Sydney Australia. He is the founder and driving force behind Universal Health‚ whose aim and philosophy is to provide Integrative Medicine of excellence in holistic health care. He is well known and respected in the field for his groundbreaking work in Mind-Body Medicine, Chiropractic and specialises in Kinesiology techniques. He was a Director and the Research Chair of the non-profit research foundation investigating Mind Body medicine www.onefoundation.org. Dr Bablis further hired and managed a Research Director for over 10 years, raising over USD$1 million dollars for research. Dr Bablis is one of the most prolific investigators in Chiropractic Research which include publications on spinal disorders, mechanical health issues, emotional health and endocrine conditions- www.researchgate.net/profile/Peter-Bablis

I am a GP and have been practicing for over 20 years in three different countries. I have further specialised in nutritional and lifestyle medicine. I work in a personalised, preventative model. I have also completed training in Integrative medicine, which helps me look at in depth causes of health states. Our clinic specialises in looking after the health and wellbeing of people. We also have a naturopath, nutritionist, health coach, nurses, IV clinic, medical herbalist and GP's.

Dr. Bikram Karmakar is an Australian Sport and Exercise Physician. He values a holistic approach and collaborates with multidisciplinary practitioners to achieve desired outcomes. Dr. Karmakar specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain management, concussion, exercise and lifestyle medicine, and interventional treatments. He works with sports teams and organizations, including the Croa Sharks, Cricket NSW, and Cricket Australia.

Kristy is a Registered Psychologist and Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner who offer's therapy & counselling support for women who want to slow down & cultivate a more meaningful & authentic life. Sensitive or soulful women who yearn for community & a place to feel heard & be seen as they are - no matter how messy. Many women Kristy work with are nurturer's - often mums, or carers or women who work in the caring profession.

Dr. Shirin Hooshmand is a general practitioner at ProMed Family Clinic. She completed her specialist training in General Medicine and has been working as a GP since 2014. Dr. Hooshmand‚'s interests include chronic disease management, women‚'s health (with a focus on gynecological health), contraception procedures (Implanon and intrauterine devices), and minor skin surgeries.

Gina Stear, originally from South Africa, is a certified fertility and pregnancy dietitian, as well as a Lifestyle Medicine Professional. She specialises in supporting mothers and their children through every age and stage. Gina's approach focuses on simplicity, practicality, and affordability. She empowers families to make healthy choices, emphasising variety, inclusion, and a healthy relationship with food. Gina's expertise spans pre-pregnancy nutrition, postnatal replenishment, and nourishing kids from infancy to adolescence.

Dr. Elizabeth Cowling, graduated from James Cook University and completed her Diploma of Obstetrics/Gynecology at Monash Medical Centre. With experience in various locations including Townsville and Ballarat, she specialises in shared antenatal care, women‚'s health, chronic disease management, palliative care, child and adolescent health, and family medicine.

Danielle Anthony is a female psychologist based in Sydney (Brookvale). She completed a Professional Doctorate in Clinical and Health Psychology after earning her Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Newcastle. Danielle is passionate about psychology, enjoys continuous learning, and is dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives. She has experience supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, and life adjustments. She has a strong interest in clinical health psychology and enjoys working with people living with chronic conditions such as cancer and diabetes. Danielle takes a warm, compassionate approach and uses a range of evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques.

Cameron is a dynamic leader, educator, and scientist known for simplifying health principles and motivating action. As the CEO of ph360 Australia, he advocates for personalised health approaches, collaborating globally to drive positive change. With extensive experience mentoring health professionals and coaching individuals, Cameron empowers others to embrace their unique biology for optimal health and fulfilment.

Dr. Adrian Plaskitt studied medicine at Newcastle University and gained his FRACGP in 2002. He has worked in Newcastle and surrounding areas for most of his career. Dr. Plaskitt provides personalised friendly and individualised care for people in all stages of their lives. Male GP with experience in hypnosis mental health and lifestyle medicine.

With a background in health as a Registered Nurse, I've garnered 20 years of experience at the forefront of patient care and education. My commitment to nurturing health and providing holistic support led me to expand my expertise into lifestyle, nutritional and environmental medicine, health and wellbeing coaching and behavioural change. I have also recently gained a masters in neuroscience. By delving a little further into the complexities of the brain and mind, I've gained a deeper understanding of how we may support our responses to life‚'s stressors, such as with good nutrition, stress management, building emotional resilience, and supporting and enhancing cognitive health. My coaching approach is all about merging the worlds of healthcare, health coaching, and scientific exploration through neuroscience to empower and support individuals in their pursuit of optimal health and vitality.

Anna Keusgen is an accredited dietitian, health coach, and lifestyle medicine professional. She guides individuals to lose weight, optimize their diet, and improve overall health. Anna‚'s approach combines nutritional expertise with practical health coaching. Her goal is to help clients achieve vibrant energy, clarity, and lasting results. She believes in adding years to life and life to years through personalized programs tailored to individual preferences and goals2.

Dr. Annalia Coetzee is a general medical practitioner (GP) who specialises in low-carb nutrition. She uses this approach to manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, weight management, fatty liver disease, and high cholesterol. Dr. Coetzee is committed to helping patients improve their health through dietary interventions4.

Gihan or ‘Dr G’, is a lifestyle medicine GP with a passion for solving two problems: unhappiness and preventable chronic disease.

Dr. Kim Poyner has an extensive history working with medical centres and Primary Health Networks to train medical professionals in behaviour change theory and chronic disease management. She was awarded the 2015 Australian Best Practice Nurse award in Chronic Disease Management and has successfully completed her NBME exams for international endorsement of her coaching qualifications. Dr. Poyner is passionate about change management, coaching, chronic disease management, and creating efficiency in general practice.

Dr. Samari Jayarajah earned her medical degree from Monash University in 2002 with Honours. She completed her internship and medical residency at the Alfred Hospital. Her specialist training began in 2006 with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). Dr. Jayarajah has extensive experience in various psychiatric sub-specialties including consultation-liaison psychiatry psychotherapy perinatal psychiatry addiction medicine and occupational psychiatry.

Hello - my name is Clea. I have had the privilege of being a GP since 2012, and I have a strong interest in both mental wellbeing and in the use of lifestyle interventions to prevent and help manage chronic disease.

Dr. Jane Chapman is a medical doctor with a holistic approach to health and well-being. Her philosophy centres around Complete Wellness for all her patients by addressing the underlying causes of poor health. She has expertise in areas such as adrenals, digestion, DNA testing, food sensitivity, and hormones.

Dr. Geoff Cutter is a trusted and experienced general practitioner and TGA Prescribed Provider. As the founder of Metamorphosis HealthSpan, he offers telehealth services related to chronic pain conditions, mental health, women‚'s health (including endometriosis), cancer, and palliative care. Dr. Cutter employs a holistic approach to healthcare, prioritising patient well-being and empowerment.

Dr. Thomas Joseph, currently a GP at Invercargill‚'s He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre, regularly runs a three-day holistically-approached, lifestyle retreat with his wife at Camp Columba, in Gore.