Preventative Health

Looking for a preventive health check? Welcome to our dedicated platform focused on proactive well-being and preventative health, where we explore the vital dimensions of staying ahead of potential health issues. Preventative health involves a strategic approach to maintaining and enhancing your health through proactive measures, lifestyle choices, and early interventions.

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Our comprehensive content delves into the foundations of preventative health, covering topics from nutrition and fitness to stress management and checks to carry out. The preventative health practitioners below provide personalised strategies to help reduce the risk of disease, and you can request an appointment. Our mission is to empower you with knowledge, resources, and insights that foster a holistic and preventative approach to your well-being.

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Dr Emma King
Lifestyle Medicine GP
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TE
42.65111
13.97756
Mount Barker
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SA
-35.0667
138.85
Uraidla
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SA
-34.95916
138.74362
Dr Emma King is a Specialist GP and Lifestyle Medicine Physician living and working in the Adelaide Hills. She combines evidence-based medicine with Lifestyle Medicine, a whole-person approach that considers the biological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental context of each patient’s health. Using health coaching principles and the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connection and avoidance of risky substances, Emma works collaboratively with patients to understand the drivers of health and disease, identify meaningful goals and develop practical, sustainable strategies. She has interests in women’s health, mental health, metabolic health, preventive health and longevity, supported by her unique background in medicine, molecular biology, biotechnology, research and medical education. Dr Emma sees patients in both Mount Barker and Uraidla and conducts telehealth from Uraidla Family Practice.
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Dr Ailina Ismail
Functional GP
Hoppers Crossing
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VIC
-37.86631
144.6951
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.
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Dr. Kafayat Lee
Lifestyle Medicine GP
East Melbourne
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VIC
-37.81292
144.98572
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42.65111
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Melbourne CBD
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VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
Dr Lee is passionate about her patients achieving the best health possible by empowering them to make positive lifestyle changes.
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Lisa Collins
Lifestyle Medicine GP
North Shore Sydney
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NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Terrey Hills
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NSW
-33.69346
151.22058
Dr Lisa Collins is a highly experienced and compassionate GP based in Sydney, originally from the UK. She has practiced Medicine for over 15 years. Lisa is passionate about lifestyle medicine and offers personalised consultations helping people to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing. As a Health Coach she provides insights and practical actions based on an understanding of people‚'s individual needs and circumstances.
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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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Dr Maree Poggio
General Practitioner
Pimlico
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QLD
-19.27633
146.79027
Townsville
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QLD
-19.25808
146.81836
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.
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Dr Amelia Stephens
General Practitioner
Brisbane CBD
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QLD
-27.47372
152.99576
Paddington
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QLD
-27.46008
153.0021
Dr Amelia Stephens is a GP with special interest in Integrative Medicine working in Brisbane.
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Dr Jessica Leech
General Practitioner
North Shore Sydney
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NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Freshwater
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QLD
-16.87915
145.71371
For over 16 years, Dr. Jessica Leech has been a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner serving the community of the Northern Beaches in Sydney. Known for her warm and professional demeanour, Dr. Leech has earned a reputation for providing comprehensive healthcare tailored to the specific needs of families, women, children, and individuals aged 50 and above.
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Zhenzhen Ming
Nurse Practitioner
Bicton
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WA
-32.0265
115.78448
Perth
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WA
-31.95126
115.85805
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Dr Vivienne Taylor
General Practitioner
Noosa
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QLD
-27.47372
152.99576
Noosa Heads
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QLD
-26.39624
153.08946
acupuncture, anti-aging, chronic-pain, hormone-issues, menopause, peri-menopause, preventative-health, womens-health-hub
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Dr Vivienne Cebola
General Practitioner
Coffs Harbour
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NSW
-30.29618
153.11394
Grafton
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NSW
-29.69124
152.93349
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Dr Tony Goh
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Chatswood
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NSW
-33.79719
151.18118
North Shore Sydney
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NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
acupuncture, chronic-fatigue, childrens-health, chronic-disease, chronic-pain, fertility-and-pregnancy, hormone-issues, mens-health, menopause, peri-menopause, preventative-health, womens-health-hub
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Dr Peter Eng
General Practitioner
Melbourne CBD
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VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
South Melbourne
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VIC
-37.83437
144.95566
Brighton
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-37.90851
144.99567
cancer, integrative-medicine, preventative-health
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Dr Michael Woodbridge
Integrative Medicine GP
Brisbane CBD
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QLD
-27.47372
152.99576
Teneriffe
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QLD
-27.45483
153.04709
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Dr Melvyn Sydney-Smith
Holistic GP
Brisbane CBD
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QLD
-27.47372
152.99576
Doolandella
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QLD
-27.61731
152.98239
acupuncture, integrative-medicine, preventative-health
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Dr Marisa Casotti
General Practitioner
Perth
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WA
-31.95126
115.85805
East Fremantle
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WA
-32.03699
115.76716
chronic-fatigue, chronic-disease, chronic-pain, dermatologist-near-me, diabetes, fertility-and-pregnancy, hormone-issues, integrative-medicine, mens-health, menopause, peri-menopause, preventative-health, womens-health-hub
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Preventative Health
Featured Articles

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When we built Health Hunter, we built it around a belief that most Australians carry quietly: that staying healthy shouldn't be harder than getting sick. That access to preventative, personalised, practitioner-led care shouldn't be a luxury reserved for the few. That belief took us further than we expected this year.
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Full Body MRI: Your Gateway to Early Disease Detection and Preventative Health

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We delve into the world of integrative medicine, exploring its core principles, benefits, how it compares to traditional general practitioners (GPs) and how you can find an integrative doctor near me.
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Introducing the Health Coach: Your Personal Wellness Guide

As we navigate the complexities of modern life, the landscape of holistic health and well-being is ever-evolving. Enter the health coach. A health partner who provides guidance, accountability and support. The ally we need to direct us to credible sources of information, who is trained in the skills of changing behaviour, who knows how to help us get ‘un-stuck, and light the fire of motivation to get us back on track.

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Essentio Health Program

This personalised health and performance program combines advanced diagnostics, wearable technology, and expert guidance to support your energy, sleep, nutrition, and mental wellbeing.
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Healthscreen

By combining Targeted MRI with CT Calcium Scoring, Ultrasound, and Advanced Blood Chemistry, this exam bridges the gap between a general screen and a clinical diagnosis.
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Stroke Foundation

Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent stroke, save lives, and enhance recovery.
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My QuitBuddy

Made to help you stay smoke-free. It provides tips and distractions to overcome cravings and tracking systems to follow your progress together with information on the impacts of smoking
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Healthy Habits

Used to track health goals and links to GPs. The Healthy Habits app lets you access information to improve your lifestyle and provides an easy way to show GPs your progress.
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Rise and Recharge

Long periods of sitting (sedentary behaviour) increases our risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Use this app to help you to become chair aware and reduce sitting time.
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NIB The Check Up

Health checks at every life stage and age. Prevention is better than cure; regular health checks can help prevent problems down the track
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Smiling Mind

The Smiling Mind App empowers you to live mindfully, embrace flexible thinking, grow connections, act purposefully and recharge your body. When we feel stressed, worried, reactive, disconnected or lost, we can use these mental fitness skills to attend to our emotions and feel good again.
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Sleep Disorders Australia

Sleep Disorders Australia is a voluntary Not for Profit Health Promotion Charity that advocates for the needs of people with sleep disorders and raises awareness of sleep disorders and the significance they can have on the lives of those affected by them
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Simple Innovation

Period Tracker and Calendar is an extremely easy to use app that helps women track their periods, cycle, ovulation and conception days. Whether you're worried about conception, birth control, contraception, or having regular periods Period Tracker and Calendar app can help.
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MediSafe Pill Reminder

Medisafe allows you to take control of your medication journey - from complicated dosing schedules to keeping track of dozens of measurements, it's all here in one place. Medisafe advises users if two of their meds may cause an unhealthy interaction.
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Releaf.

Whether addressing a particular medical symptom or pursuing a specific experience, Releaf empowers you to adopt a more mindful approach to your product usage. By meticulously tracking your dosing, level of symptom relief, emotional responses, side effects, and other relevant factors for each product, you gain valuable insights to easily compare and identify which products offer the most significant benefits for your needs.

What is a
Preventative Health Practitioner

Many different practitioners help you lower your risk of illness and catch problems early. Your GP is the main one: they can do health checks, arrange bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening, check blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, and keep your vaccinations up to date. Dietitians help with healthy eating, exercise physiologists design safe exercise plans, and psychologists help with stress and habits. You do not need a referral to see a GP.

Getting Help With Preventative Health

Checks and Screening

Regular GP check-ups can pick up high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes early. Your GP can also tell you which national screening programs apply to you, such as bowel, breast and cervical screening.
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Risk Assessment

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Your GP can assess your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes using your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, family history and lifestyle, and help you decide which changes matter most.

Nutrition and Movement

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Healthy eating and regular activity are two of the most effective ways to protect your health. Dietitians can help you build a balanced eating pattern, and exercise physiologists can create a safe plan for your fitness.

Vaccinations

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Vaccinations protect you at every stage of life. Your GP or pharmacist can check which vaccines you may need, such as the flu vaccine, and whether boosters are due based on your age, health and travel.

Smoking and Alcohol

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Quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol are among the most helpful changes for your health. Your GP can discuss quit options and give confidential advice about drinking, and Quitline is on 13 7848.

Mental Wellbeing

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Looking after your mental health is part of staying well. Your GP can check in on stress, sleep and mood and, if needed, make a Mental Health Treatment Plan for Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions. Talking early can help.
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FAQs

Is a preventive health check covered by Medicare?

GP appointments can attract a Medicare rebate, and some specific health assessments, such as a Heart Health Check for eligible people, have their own Medicare items. Whether you pay anything depends on how your GP bills. Ask the clinic when you book, and ask your GP which checks are recommended for you.

How can lifestyle changes contribute to preventative health?

Lifestyle changes such as maintaining a balanced diet, regular physical activity, stress management, avoiding smoking, and limiting alcohol intake play a significant role in preventing chronic diseases. Specialists can provide tailored advice and support to help you adopt healthier habits for long-term well-being.

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What types of screenings and tests are recommended for preventative health?

Common preventative screenings include blood pressure checks, cholesterol levels, cancer screenings (such as mammograms and colonoscopies), diabetes testing, and vaccinations. Your specialist will recommend specific tests based on your age, gender, medical history, and risk factors.

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What are the key components of preventative health care?

Preventative health care focuses on early detection and prevention of diseases through regular check-ups, screenings, vaccinations, healthy lifestyle choices, and risk management. Specialists provide personalised advice to help you avoid potential health problems before they occur.

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