Long COVID

Long COVID describes symptoms that carry on for weeks or months after a COVID-19 infection has cleared. The ones people report most often are fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness and symptoms that worsen after activity, and they can follow a mild initial illness, not only a severe one. Because it affects several body systems at once, care is usually built around your particular pattern of symptoms rather than a single test result.

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The practitioners listed below work with people managing Long COVID and post-viral fatigue, often alongside a GP or specialist. Whether you are months into recovery or only starting to look for answers, you can browse their profiles on this page and request an appointment with one who takes a considered, whole-person approach.

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Rohan Smith
Functional Medicine Practitioner
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42.65111
13.97756
Eastwood
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South Australia
-34.9429
138.6217
Rohan is a functional medicine practitioner with over 13 years of clinical experience, focused on uncovering and treating the root causes of chronic and complex health issues rather than simply managing symptoms. He has a particular interest in gut health, using detailed clinical assessment alongside advanced functional testing, including stool and microbiome analysis, to better understand issues such as bloating, digestive irregularities, food sensitivities, and gut-related fatigue. Rohan works closely with patients who have often tried multiple approaches without success, taking time to interpret results in clear, practical language and developing personalised, realistic treatment plans that support lasting improvement rather than generic protocols.
anxiety, autoimmune-conditions, chronic-fatigue, depression, autism, cardiometabolic-health, crohns, weight-management, fibromyalgia, functional-medicine, gut-issues, hashimotos, high-cholesterol, hypothyroidism, ibs, inflammation, insomnia, integrative-medicine, long-covid, mens-health, mental-health, metabolic-health, neurologist-near-me, obesity, ocd, stress, thyroid-and-adrenal-conditions
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Jennifer Harrington
Naturopath
East Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Edgecliff
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NSW
-33.87911
151.2376
Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Naturopath, Adaptive Medicine Practitioner - With over 2 decades of clinical experience, Jen specialises in adaptive medicine and cellular health — working with clients to explore factors that may contribute to fatigue, inflammation, hormonal disruption, chronic illness, and performance limitations. Her approach combines real-time functional testing, live blood analysis, and advanced bio-stacking technologies to deliver highly personalised, data-driven care.
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Christine Guirguis
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Christine Guirguis is an AHPRA-registered acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has a particular interest in women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, hormonal health, pain and complex conditions, combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with a collaborative and evidence-informed approach.
acupuncture, allergies, anxiety, arthritis, autoimmune-conditions, chronic-disease, chronic-fatigue, chronic-pain, crohns, depression, weight-management, endometriosis-treatment-australia, fertility-and-pregnancy, fibromyalgia, gut-issues, gynaecology, holistic-health, hormone-issues, ibs, insomnia, integrative-medicine, inflammation, lifestyle-medicine, long-covid, leaky-gut-syndrome, mens-health, menopause, mental-health, metabolic-health, multiple-sclerosis, musculoskeletal, neurologist-near-me, obstetrics, ocd, orofacial-pain, pcos, peri-menopause, pots, preventative-health, ptsd, rehabilitation, stress, womens-health-hub
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Dr. Michaelia Verbeek
General Practitioner
Perth
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WA
-31.95126
115.85805
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TE
42.65111
13.97756
Subiaco
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WA
-31.95039
115.82403
Dr Michaelia is a medical doctor, educator, and author with a deep commitment to supporting people living with dysautonomia, POTS, MCAS, and immune dysregulation. Bringing together clinical expertise and lived experience of chronic invisible illness, she understands both the complexity of these conditions and the frustration of navigating a healthcare system that often overlooks them. Her approach centres on restoring safety, hope, and balance, recognising that true healing requires more than diagnostics alone.
pots, chronic-fatigue, long-covid, gut-issues, inflammation, autoimmune-conditions
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Di Hill
Naturopath
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42.65111
13.97756
Perth
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WA
-31.95126
115.85805
Piara Waters
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WA
-32.12492
115.91812
Functional Medicine Practitioner - Di Hill is a Perth-based Clinical Naturopath (BHSc), Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Accredited Health Coach offering online consultations across Australia. Drawing from both professional training and personal experience with chronic health conditions, Di brings a compassionate, whole-person approach to care. Her practice combines the latest evidence-based strategies with a holistic perspective to support lasting, meaningful health outcomes across all dimensions of wellbeing.
chronic-fatigue, fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, endometriosis-treatment-australia, long-covid, pots, thyroid-and-adrenal-conditions, anti-aging, autoimmune-conditions, cancer, cardiometabolic-health, cardiovascular-disease, chronic-disease, dermatologist-near-me, weight-management, disordered-eating, fertility-and-pregnancy, functional-medicine, gut-issues, health-coaching, hormone-issues, ibs, inflammation, insomnia, lifestyle-medicine, mens-health, menopause, mental-health, metabolic-health, naturopath-near-me, nutrition, obesity, pcos, peri-menopause, pre-diabetes, stress, womens-health-hub
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Caitlin Smith
Nurse Practitioner
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42.65111
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Perth
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WA
-31.95126
115.85805
Subiaco
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WA
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115.82403
Caitlin Smith is an Integrative Nurse Practitioner dedicated to holistic healthcare, with a special focus on women's health, hormones and complex conditions such as POTS, Dysautonomia, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Currently advancing her expertise through a Master's in Integrative Medicine, Caitlin blends medical knowledge with insights into nutrition, hormonal balance, and lifestyle factors. She believes in a whole-person approach to wellness, addressing underlying causes rather than just symptoms.
chronic-fatigue, long-covid, pots, hormone-issues, menopause, musculoskeletal, peri-menopause, womens-health-hub
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Dr. Emmanuel Varipatis
Integrative Medicine GP
Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Neutral Bay
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NSW
-33.8316
151.2221
North Shore Sydney
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NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Dr. Emmanuel Varipatis graduated from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 1979 and began private practice in 1984. His interests and training in Integrative Medicine have become an essential part of his general medical practice. Dr. Varipatis specialises in: Chronic Fatigue, Weight Management, Smoking Cessation, Lifestyle Medicine, Children‚'s Health, Learning, and behaviour Conditions, Autism and ADHD, Adjunctive Cancer Care, Mood Disorders (Anxiety and Depression), Digestive and Bowel Disorders (IBS, SIBO, Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis) and more.
ibs, crohns, cancer, integrative-medicine, functional-medicine, autoimmune-conditions, gut-issues, thyroid-and-adrenal-conditions, obesity, nutrition, neurodegenerative-disorders, metabolic-health, long-covid, leaky-gut-syndrome, lifestyle-medicine, iron-infusions, autism, chronic-fatigue
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What is a
Long COVID Practitioner

Many different practitioners help people recover after COVID-19. A GP is usually the first step: they can rule out other causes, order tests, coordinate your care and refer you to a specialist such as a respiratory physician, cardiologist or neurologist. Physiotherapists and exercise physiologists help with breathing and a carefully paced return to activity, and occupational therapists help with managing energy. Psychologists support mood and coping, and dietitians advise on eating well during recovery.

How Can Practitioners Help With Long COVID?

Assessment and Tests

Long COVID is diagnosed from your history and symptoms once other causes are ruled out, as there is no single test. Your GP may arrange blood tests, a chest X-ray, or heart or breathing tests.
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Fatigue and Pacing

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Many people find that pushing through fatigue makes symptoms worse a day or two later. Physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and occupational therapists can help you pace activity and build up gradually at a level your body tolerates.

Breathing Difficulties

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Breathlessness can linger after COVID-19. A physiotherapist can teach breathing techniques, and your GP or a respiratory physician can check your lungs. Sudden or severe shortness of breath, or chest pain, needs urgent care, so call 000.

Brain Fog

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Problems with memory, concentration and finding words are common in Long COVID and can affect your mood. An occupational therapist can suggest strategies for work and daily tasks, and a psychologist can help with anxiety or low mood.

Heart and Dizziness

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Some people notice a racing heart, palpitations or dizziness on standing after COVID-19. Your GP can check heart rate and blood pressure and refer you to a cardiologist. Chest pain, fainting or severe palpitations need urgent care, so call 000.

Returning to Work

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Getting back to work or study can take time. Your GP can provide medical certificates and help plan a gradual return, and an occupational therapist can suggest changes to your hours, tasks or workspace.
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FAQs

How do I find a Long COVID practitioner near me?

You can browse practitioners who work with people with Long COVID on this page. Each profile shows their location and whether they offer telehealth, and you can request an appointment. Your GP can also check for other causes and refer you to other practitioners if needed.

What are the most common symptoms of Long COVID?

The most commonly reported symptoms are tiredness, brain fog, shortness of breath, and feeling worse after physical or mental effort. Other symptoms can include chest tightness, a racing heart, sleep problems, headaches, joint or muscle pain, and changes to smell or taste. If you have chest pain or severe breathlessness, call 000.

Can a GP diagnose Long COVID?

Yes, and a GP is usually a good first step. They will ask about your COVID-19 infection and your current symptoms, examine you and may order tests to rule out other conditions. There is no single test, so diagnosis is based on your symptoms and history. Your GP can then refer you to a specialist or allied health practitioner if needed.

How long does Long COVID last?

It varies from person to person. Many people improve gradually over several months, while for others symptoms last longer or come and go. Recovery is not always steady, so it helps to keep track of your symptoms and keep your GP informed. If your symptoms are getting worse or new ones appear, see your GP to rule out other causes.