Obesity

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.

Dr Ailina Ismail helps people with fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, hormonal changes, thyroid concerns, and suspected autoimmune dysfunction understand what their body may be trying to communicate, especially when standard tests have been called “normal”. With more than 30 years of clinical experience and a strong background in conventional medicine, Dr Ailina Ismail is a Functional Medicine Doctor dedicated to helping people uncover the root causes behind persistent symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, hormonal changes, digestive issues, thyroid concerns, inflammation, and suspected autoimmune dysfunction. Her approach combines medical rigour with a comprehensive, whole-body perspective, exploring how factors including gut health, hormones, immunity, metabolism, nutrition, environment, and the nervous system may be influencing overall wellbeing. Through her signature 5R Program, Dr Ailina provides a structured and personalised framework that includes detailed history taking, functional bloodwork interpretation, lifestyle and nutrition guidance, and practical education to help clients gain clarity, feel heard, and make informed decisions about their health. She is particularly passionate about supporting health-conscious women who have struggled to find answers and are seeking a more thorough, clinically grounded approach to long-term wellness.

I provide a nutrition and dietetic service through my online functional nutrition clinic NutritionFx. I am passionate about reducing chronic disease and supporting overall health with individualised and tailored nutrition & lifestyle plans. A fundamental philosophy at NutritionFx is to use food & nutrition therapy to protect the liver, feed the gut and support the brain. My main areas of interest are weight loss, obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, glucose imbalance, PCOS, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease/metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and the overall prevention of chronic disease.

Dr. Maree Poggio is a lifestyle medicine GP who specialises in obesity management and medical weight loss located in Townsville and Far North Queensland. As an expert with certification from the World Obesity Federation, Dr. Poggio provides a compassionate approach to her patients.

Dayan is a clinical nutritionist who uses food as medicine alongside practical lifestyle advice to support patients through menopause and perimenopause, weight management and general wellbeing, creating highly individualised, sustainable nutrition plans that consider the connections between hormones, gut health and mental wellbeing, all delivered with a warm yet honest and motivating approach. Dayan works with children, educating both them and their care givers.

Dr. Otowo provides holistic patient centred care for all ages with over a decade of clinical experience from Overseas, England and rural Australia. She values active listening and long-term patient relationships. She desires patients to feel empowered in their healthcare journey and have tailored treatment plans unique to their needs.

Paul R. Martin is an Adjunct Professor at Monash University and Griffith University, and a practising clinical and health psychologist. He has held major academic leadership roles across Australia, including Director of the Research School of Psychology at ANU, Head of Psychology at Griffith University and the University of New England, and Director of Training in Clinical Psychology at Monash University alongside serving as Director of Psychology for Southern Health (now Monash Health).

Skye is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 16 years of experience in clinical practice, working with both children and adults. Skye takes a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to nutrition, and aims to develop realistic and sustainable strategies to suit each person's individual needs. In her paediatric work, she supports families with issues such as growth issues, fussy eating, gut health and food allergies. Alongside this, she also supports adults with weight management, including those using GLP-1 medications. Skye conducts Telehealth appointments.

I’m a practising registered nurse with a background in critical care, and an accredited, certified health coach with a deep passion for women’s wellbeing. I’ve spent years supporting people through moments of uncertainty — and I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is when women feel informed, heard, and cared for.

Dr Danielle Clark has worked as a rural general practitioner for more than 25 years. Dr Danielle has a special interest in musculoskeletal and sports medicine, with a particular focus on joint-related conditions. She integrates lifestyle medicine into her approach, offering guidance on nutrition, physical activity, and stress management to support both physical and mental wellbeing.

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.