Hypertension

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high, potentially leading to serious health issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Often called the “silent killer,” hypertension typically presents no symptoms until significant damage has occurred, making regular blood pressure checks crucial. Risk factors include genetics, age, diet, lack of exercise, obesity, and stress. Managing hypertension involves lifestyle changes such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, reducing salt intake, and, in some cases, medication to lower blood pressure and reduce health risks.

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Susan Phillips
Dietitian
South Brisbane
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QLD
-27.48236
153.02153
Sunnybank
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QLD
-27.57452
153.05511
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.
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Dr Marny Royans
Lifestyle Medicine GP
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TE
42.65111
13.97756
Marny is a GP and medical educator with over 15 years’ experience in Australian healthcare. A Fellow of the RACGP with additional training in lifestyle medicine, she brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to care. Guided by her interest in lifestyle medicine, psychology, behaviour change support, and chronic disease management, Marny takes a whole-person approach to supporting her patients. As a mother of four, she understands the realities of balancing health, identity and family, and is passionate about helping women create sustainable change through menopause telehealth consults, private lifestyle consultations, group programs and workshops.
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Dr Lira Lecias
Lifestyle Medicine GP
Flat Bush
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AKL
-36.95902
174.9171
diabetes, hypertension, lifestyle-medicine, obesity, pcos, pre-diabetes, preventative-health
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Carrun Squires
Naturopath
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TE
42.65111
13.97756
Virtual
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VIC
16.98107
121.69762
Naturopath & Clinical Nutritionist & Diabetes Educator Carrun is an integrative Naturopath with 17 years’ clinical experience. She is a qualified Diabetes Educator with a Masters in Human Nutrition, an internationally board certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional and a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
chronic-disease, lifestyle-medicine, diabetes, nutrition, obesity, inflammation, holistic-health, hypertension, integrative-medicine, cardiometabolic-health, high-cholesterol, metabolic-health, naturopath-near-me, pre-diabetes, weight-management
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Anna McAnndra
Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Christchurch
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CAN
-43.53352
172.63503
Anna is one of NZ's most broadly experienced and highly trained practitioners in the field of complementary medicine. She is one of only a small number of practitioners worldwide who have undertaken multiple full professional courses of training (in Anna's case: acupuncture, nutritional medicine, chiropractic, heart-centred counselling, lifestyle medicine certification) which she is then able to integrate within her practice to the benefit of patients. This, coupled with over 30 years of experience as a practitioner (and enhanced by her experience as mother of two!) allow her to offer a calm, centred, empathic approach to treatment that looks at the root cause(s) of ill health, honouring the individuality and unique needs of each patient.
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Dr. Siew Lo
General Practitioner
Canberra
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ACT
-35.27952
149.12927
Florey
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ACT
-35.22631
149.05165
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).
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Robyn Chuter
Nutritionist
Telehealth
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TE
42.65111
13.97756
Bundaberg
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QLD
-24.86538
152.3511
South Isis
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QLD
-25.25824
152.29727
Robyn Chuter has been helping people get healthy and happy since 1995. She is a university-qualified health practitioner, with a Bachelor of Health Science (and the Dean's Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement) from the University of New England, a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) with First Class Honours from Edith Cowan University, a Diploma of Naturopathy from the Australasian College of Natural Therapies, and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology.
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Dr. Peter Bablis
Integrative Medicine Practitioner
Double Bay
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NSW
-33.8775
151.2435
East Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Sydney
,  
NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
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
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What is a
Hypertension Practitioner

Many different practitioners help you manage high blood pressure. Your GP is usually the first step: they check your blood pressure over several readings, may arrange home or 24-hour monitoring, and prescribe and review medicines. Pharmacists can check blood pressure and explain medicines. Dietitians help you cut salt, and exercise physiologists design safe activity programs. Cardiologists and kidney specialists help with complex cases; you need a GP referral to claim a Medicare rebate for a specialist.

How Can Practitioners Help With Hypertension?

Accurate Readings

One high reading does not always mean hypertension. Your GP may ask you to check your blood pressure at home or wear a 24-hour monitor. A pharmacist can show you how to use a home monitor correctly.
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Medicines Review

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Many people need medicine to lower their blood pressure, sometimes more than one type. Your GP can find one that suits you, check for side effects and adjust it. Keep taking it as prescribed, even when well.

Cutting Back Salt

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Eating less salt is one of the most helpful changes for blood pressure. A dietitian can show you where salt hides in packaged foods and help you eat more vegetables. Drinking less alcohol can also help.

Heart Health Checks

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A GP can do a Heart Health Check, looking at blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and smoking to estimate your risk. Call 000 for chest pain or signs of stroke, such as face drooping or arm weakness.

Staying Active

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Regular physical activity can help lower blood pressure. An exercise physiologist can design a safe program for you. Talk to your GP before starting if your blood pressure is very high or you have heart problems.

Finding Other Causes

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Sometimes high blood pressure is caused by another problem, such as kidney disease, a hormone condition, sleep apnoea or certain medicines. Your GP may arrange blood and urine tests and refer you to a specialist.
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FAQs

How do I find a hypertension practitioner near me?

Use Health Hunter to browse practitioners who work with hypertension across Australia. You can filter by condition, practitioner type and location, view each practitioner's profile and areas of interest, and book online. Many practitioners also offer telehealth.

How is hypertension managed?

Management usually involves lifestyle changes such as a balanced diet, regular exercise and reducing salt intake, and in some cases medication. Risk factors include genetics, age, diet, lack of exercise, obesity and stress.

Does high blood pressure have symptoms?

Hypertension is often called the silent killer because it usually causes no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Regular blood pressure checks are important.

What is hypertension?

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is when the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. Over time this can lead to heart disease, stroke and kidney problems.