Hi there, I'm Rewena, and I'm a lifestyle medicine physician, surgeon and mum and I‚'m passionate about empowering patients to reach their true health and wellness potential. I completed my undergraduate studies in science (majoring in physiology and physics) followed by Medical school at Sydney University from which I graduated in 2008. I undertook my prevocational training as a junior doctor at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and then completed the rigorous general surgical training program, qualifying as a specialist surgeon and fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2015. My twin boys were born in 2016 and I furthered my speciality interest in breast surgery through completion of the 2 year Sydney University Graduate Certificate Program, and have been working busily in private practice since 2018. Throughout my career I have been convinced that there is more to medicine than our traditional western approach treat symptoms without addressing their underlying root cause. I found my way to lifestyle medicine through my own health journey - after becoming a mum I (like so many others) found it hard to balance a good lifestyle with career and family obligations. I felt tired and depleted, was out of shape and had aching joints and high cholesterol. In 2019 I made the switch to a whole-food plant based diet and slowly embraced the pillars of lifestyle medicine. Within months I felt re-invigorated - I was fit and strong, sleeping well, coping much better with stress and my cholesterol had normalised! The more I learned about the amazing evidence based approach of utilising lifestyle modification to optimise health, the more passionate I grew and I founded Revital wellbeing medicine to reach patients in need of help. I am privileged to be able to work as a surgical specialist and a lifestyle medicine specialist and to combine my passions and training to truly change lives. I have a deep desire to help my patients reach their full potential, and have a particular passion for women‚'s health and for cancer care and well-being. My goal as your doctor is to empower you to take charge of your health - I will be here to support you on your journey and give you the tools for sustained success.

BSc, MBBS (hons), FRACS, Graduate certificate in breast surgery, International board certified lifestyle medicine phyisician, Plant based nutrition certificate (e-Cornell university), level 1 and 2 certified health coach (wellness coaching Australia)