Arthritis

Susan is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Accredited Nutritionist (AN) with 25 years experience working as a dietitian in the public and private sector as well as university teaching and research. As a working parent of three children, Susan understands the pressures operating in a busy lifestyle, to provide nutritious foods that are also well accepted by all members of the family and within a budget. Susan holds a passionate interest in helping clients with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, weight management and IBS to meet their health goals. Susan is also interested in the areas of aged care, disability and children‚'s nutrition.

Dr. Tien's medical journey began at the University of Sydney, where he earned his degree. He then completed his foundational physician training in Sydney before specialising in Rheumatology in Melbourne. His focus has also encompassed osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, where he worked in a dedicated clinic.

Dr. Leticia Deveza is a rheumatologist and Fellow of the RACP, currently serving as a lecturer and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Sydney. She completed her PhD in 2019 and remains actively involved in research and teaching medical students. Dr. Deveza is well-versed in diagnosing and managing both autoimmune and non-autoimmune conditions affecting the joints and musculoskeletal system.

Irwin has been practicing as a rheumatologist in Sydney since 2003. He is the co-founder and medical director of BJC Health, a multidisciplinary team of rheumatologists and allied health professionals dedicated to treating individuals with rheumatic diseases.

Paul is an experienced registered Medical Practitioner, a registered Naturopath with Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, a recognition of his experience and qualifications in a holistic approach to wellness. Following his medical training Paul completed a Naturopathic degree at Southern School of Natural Therapies in 2007 which opened his eyes to a more holistic functional and individualised approach to health, including the use of herbal medicine and the activation of each persons self healing capacities. He also specialises in COPD.

Paul Bird is a highly experienced rheumatologist and researcher, specialising in arthritis and rheumatic diseases. He earned his medical degree with Honours from the University of Newcastle, completed rheumatology training in Sydney, and obtained a PhD in MRI for Rheumatoid arthritis in 2005. Dr Bird has held specialist roles at major hospitals and managed a rural rheumatology clinic. He is committed to medical education and is the Medical Director of Emeritus Clinical Research Sydney, leading trials on advanced rheumatology treatments. As a member of the OPAL group, Dr Bird focuses on improving rheumatology care through research. He is internationally recognised for his expertise in rheumatic disease and imaging, currently chairs the International Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Association, and actively contributes to global rheumatology research and education.