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.

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. Amy Gajjar

Integrative Medicine GP

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Sydney

NSW

Dr Amy Gajjar has over 20 years experience and a keen passion for integrative medicine, practicing a unique approach of functional medicine, health coaching, ayurvedic lifestyle and yoga.

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Dr Ivana Matic-Stancin

General Practitioner

Melbourne CBD

VIC

Braybrook

VIC

North Melbourne

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West Melbourne

VIC

Dr Ivana Matic-Stancin is a Melbourne-based medical doctor (GP) with over 25 years of clinical medical experience working with people of all ages, from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, and suffering from different medical conditions.

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Jabe Brown

Naturopath

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Melbourne CBD

VIC

South Melbourne

VIC

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Jille Burns

Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner

Fremantle

Jille is a Registered Nurse completing her initial training at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, and then a Bachelor of Applied Science and Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science at Curtin University. Jille is also a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) and holds further qualifications in nutritional and environmental medicine. Jille received Fellowship of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine in 2018 and Fellowship of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine in 2020. In private practice since 2011 as a Nurse Practitioner, her approach is collaborative and holistic with an emphasis on lifestyle medicine.

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Dr. Joanna Hickey

Integrative Medicine GP

Clifton Hill

VIC

Melbourne CBD

VIC

Dr Joanna Hickey has over 15 years experience as a partner in a medical practice and practices Integrative Medicine.

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Dr Leila Masson

Paediatrician

East Sydney

NSW

Tamarama

NSW

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Michelle Kirby

Naturopath

Canberra

ACT

Forrest

ACT

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Dr Richard Moore

Integrative Medicine GP

East Sydney

NSW

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Edgecliff

NSW

Richard's interests include integrative nutritional environmental approaches to chronic illness, musculoskeletal medicine, manual therapy using visceral/organ craniosacral, functional, fascial muscle energy technique, prolotherapy and, neural therapy for scars. He has extensive experience in IV nutrients.

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Dr Verity Foulkes-Taylor

Lifestyle Medicine GP

Launceston

TAS

Newstead

TAS

Dr Verity-Foulkes Taylor is a board certified Lifestyle Medicine Doctor with special interest in women's health and paediatrics.

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A/Professor (Dr) Vicki Kotsirilos AM

Integrative Medicine GP

Melbourne CBD

VIC

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Clayton

VIC

A/Professor (Dr) Vicki Kotsirilos AM is a respected general practitioner with over 38 years of clinical experience. She emphasises lifestyle and preventative medicine, nutritional and environmental medicine and holistic health care.

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Sharon Curtain

Health Coach

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Sharon is a Dietitian and HCANZA Accredited Health and Wellness Coach. Passionate about the difference health coaching makes to client outcomes and the effectiveness of a health professional’s consultation, Sharon trains health professionals to become Health Coaches in her business Accredited Health Coaching Australia and as a lecturer in the James Cook University Lifestyle Medicine Qualification.

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Dr. Katharina Schmid

General Practitioner

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North Shore Sydney

NSW

Brookvale

NSW

Dr. Katharina Schmid is a Lifestyle Medicine GP and Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She focuses on evidence-based lifestyle strategies to augment existing treatment plans and help patients achieve optimal health outcomes. Dr. Schmid has particular interests in chronic disease prevention, management, and reversal, healthy aging, metabolic conditions (type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity), women‚'s health, paediatrics, and dermatology.

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Dr. Clea Alexander

General Practitioner

Melbourne CBD

VIC

Port Melbourne

VIC

West Melbourne

VIC

Hello - my name is Clea. I have had the privilege of being a GP since 2012, and I have a strong interest in both mental wellbeing and in the use of lifestyle interventions to prevent and help manage chronic disease.

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Dr. Peter Bablis

Integrative Medicine Practitioner

East Sydney

NSW

Sydney

NSW

Double Bay

NSW

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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Dr. Ross Baillie

Professor

North Brisbane

QLD

Toowong

QLD

Development and delivery of advanced bio-psycho-social preventative health screening programs for organisations across all sectors and geographies (urban & rural). - Improved integration of occupational health screening (mandatory & discretional) with primary healthcare.

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Dr. Miriam Blashki

General Practitioner

East Melbourne

VIC

Burwood

VIC

Dr Miriam Blashki (she/her) has been a GP for more than 14 years. The principles of Lifestyle Medicine guide her practice. She focuses on lifestyle intervention as a first-line treatment to improve your health and wellbeing. Her long-term relationships and collaborations with allied health and medical professionals equate to high-quality care. She believes in healthcare for the real world, empowering her patients to take a proactive approach to their health and wellbeing.

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Functional Testing and Biometric Tracking – The New Frontier in Personalised Healthcare

The future of health is not just about treating disease—it’s about detecting dysfunction early, tracking progress, and tailoring care to the individual. In Australia and globally, functional testing and biometric tracking are transforming how practitioners assess, monitor, and empower patients. Patients want more data, more answers, and more personalised care.

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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.

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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.

Risk Assessment

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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Preventative Health Featured Articles

Naturopath & Functional Medicine Costs in Australia

Nutrigenomics & Epigenetic Testing in Australia

Podcast - Is lifestyle medicine what general practice was always meant to be? A conversation with Dr Emma King

Why Sleep Is the Most Underrated Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine in 2026

The Future of Longevity Is Already Here - and We Went to Find It

Functional Testing and Biometric Tracking – The New Frontier in Personalised Healthcare

Preventative Health Apps & Services

Essentio Health Program

Healthscreen

Stroke Foundation

My QuitBuddy

Healthy Habits

Rise and Recharge

NIB The Check Up

Smiling Mind

Sleep Disorders Australia

Simple Innovation

MediSafe Pill Reminder

Releaf.

What is a Preventative Health Practitioner

Getting Help With Preventative Health

Checks and Screening

Risk Assessment

Nutrition and Movement

Vaccinations

Smoking and Alcohol

Mental Wellbeing

FAQs

Find an
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Preventative Health Practitioner