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Dr Jessica Elmasry is a Newcastle-based General Practitioner with a special interest in integrative medicine. She also works with people suffering from POTS, Mast cell disorders and Mental and Sexual health issues. She holds a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and a Master of Public Health, and she focuses on women's health, reproductive wellbeing, autoimmune and hormonal conditions, and uncovering the root causes of chronic illness through a whole-person approach.

Dr Sarah Farrell is a Sydney GP with a special interest in women’s health, known for her thoughtful, evidence-based and highly personalised approach to care. She is passionate about helping women feel genuinely heard, especially when symptoms are complex, confusing, or have previously been dismissed. Her work is grounded in clear communication, clinical rigour and the belief that women deserve nuanced care, honest answers and the time to make informed decisions about their health.

Dr Joanne Mackson is a GP with a special interest in women’s health, known for her warm, calm and evidence-based approach. She is passionate about providing care that is thoughtful, practical and tailored to the individual, with a strong focus on helping women feel comfortable, informed and well supported. Her approach recognises that good healthcare is not just about treatment, but about listening well, explaining clearly and caring for women with respect and compassion.

Ellen Gulson is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who provides warm, evidence-based support for breastfeeding and infant feeding. She is particularly experienced in helping families manage complex feeding challenges, including low weight gain, supply concerns, CMPI and allergy-related feeding difficulties. Her approach is calm, practical and highly personalised, with a strong focus on helping families feel reassured, informed and well supported.

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.

Dr Anjana is a highly experienced functional doctor who blends traditional general practice with integrative, functional and holistic medicine to get to the root cause of ill health, offering personalised, evidence-based care across areas including CIRS and mould illness, women's health, fertility, chronic fatigue, digestive health and children's behavioural concerns, all delivered through a collaborative team-based approach.

Dr. Jasmina Dedic-Hagan is a specialist GP and functional medicine doctor. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and is certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine (US) and board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine. Her areas of interest include gut health, autoimmune disease, endometriosis, PCOS, fertility, perimenopause/menopause, metabolic issues, cardiovascular disease, and sports nutrition.

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.

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.

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 Chris Chappel is a very experienced and specialised Functional Medicine GP with special interests in diabetes remission, weight loss, mental health and gut issues.

Dr Aston Wan is a highly experienced Pain Medicine Specialist with expertise in musculoskeletal and headache medicine. He holds medical and specialist qualifications from Trinity College Dublin, FRACGP, and FFPMANZCA. Dr Wan has led major hospital pain services, including at Princess Alexandra Hospital and St Vincent’s Melbourne, and now serves as a senior consultant and training supervisor at Monash Health. His clinical interests include dry needling, prolotherapy, PRP, and clinical hypnosis, reflecting his deep commitment to innovative, multidisciplinary pain care.

Cody Kennedy is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and the founder of CK Health, bringing over 21 years of experience in the natural health industry and a deep understanding of the real hurdles people face when navigating chronic and complex health conditions. Holding a Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Medicine, a Bachelor of Medicines Management with Honours in Complementary Medicine, and a Graduate Certificate in Evidence Based Complementary Medicine, as well as certification as a Microbiome Analyst under world-renowned microbiome expert Dr Jason Hawrelak, Cody combines rigorous, research-driven knowledge with a grounded, practical approach to wellness that is anything but airy-fairy. She believes that lasting health comes from addressing the root cause first, then combining the right blend of nutrition, lifestyle modifications and targeted supplementation to create the conditions the body needs to function and repair.

With more than 30 years of experience as a General Practitioner, Dr Jane Taylor brings extensive expertise in both conventional and integrative medicine, having spent over two decades focusing on holistic and alternative approaches to patient care. She also dedicated fourteen years to teaching as a clinical tutor at the Australian National University Medical School. Jane has a strong clinical interest in women’s hormonal health, supporting patients through life stages from adolescence to menopause, as well as treating autoimmune hormonal conditions such as Hashimoto’s Disease and Graves Disease. Her treatment philosophy centres on identifying and addressing underlying contributors to illness through personalised nutritional and dietary interventions, targeted supplementation and injectable therapies where appropriate, and a significant focus on improving gut health and overall wellbeing. CK Health is pleased to provide access to Jane’s highly specialised services, which are uncommon within the Newcastle region. Her practice is focused specifically on autoimmune and female hormonal conditions, and she does not consult with children. Initial appointments are required to be pre-paid.

Margaret Conaghan is a registered Psychologist at CK Health and one of the clinic’s highly trained EMDR Psychologists, specialising in trauma-informed care and psychological support. Using a holistic and collaborative approach, Margaret combines EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support clients in a calm, supportive environment tailored to their individual treatment goals. Passionate about meeting clients where they are, she is dedicated to helping people navigate challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and practical strategies for long-term wellbeing. SIRA and workers compensation accredited.

Now introducing couples counselling. Adults only - Dr Catherine Jones is a qualified Clinical Psychologist with more than 12 years of experience supporting young adults and adults aged 18 and over. She has a specialist interest in the long-term impact of trauma on both physical and psychological health, particularly in relation to chronic health conditions such as chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, and skin conditions. An experienced EMDR practitioner, Catherine combines EMDR with evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients process distressing experiences, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for managing difficult thoughts and emotions.

Catherine Bull is a Registered Psychologist who works with adolescents aged 13+ and adults, supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and a range of other mental health challenges. She has a particular interest in eating disorders and disordered eating, including anorexia, ARFID, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, and also supports individuals throughout their weight-loss surgery journey. Catherine takes a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to care, drawing on therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, CBTe and Schema Therapy to help clients build practical strategies for wellbeing and long-term emotional resilience. SIRA and workers compensation accredited.

Currently taking patients over 12+years old - Sally is a Registered Psychologist with over 12 years of experience and a warmth, presence and sincerity that puts clients immediately at ease. She works with people of all ages across a wide range of presentations including mood difficulties, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, OCD, workplace stress, chronic pain, trauma, relationship and communication challenges, and neurodivergent experiences, always tailoring her approach to suit the individual in front of her. Sally believes that the genuine therapeutic relationship built in session is the foundation of meaningful change, and is deeply committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel free to be themselves. Outside of the clinic she enjoys bush walks, yoga and time with her family. She is also a SIRA and workers comp accredited as well as an experienced EMDR practitioner.

Perri Carlson-Hawke is a clinical psychologist and metabolic mental health specialist combining traditional psychology with ketogenic therapy, nutritional psychiatry and coaching psychology to address the root metabolic causes of mental illness. A Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists with advanced international training in ketogenic metabolic therapy, she is among a small number of practitioners in Australia working at the intersection of nutrition science and psychological care.

Tiffany Baker is a Registered Psychologist and certified GAPS practitioner specialising in the gut-brain connection, chronic health conditions and integrative approaches to anxiety, depression and wellbeing. Drawing on therapies including CBT and Solution Focused Therapy alongside lifestyle-based interventions, she takes a whole-person approach that honours the profound relationship between mental and physical health.

Dr Carlo Longhitano is a forensic psychiatrist and Associate Professor at JCU specialising in metabolic approaches to severe mental illness, including ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. With clinical training across Italy, Oxford and London and research roles spanning forensic psychiatry and metabolic psychiatry, he brings an unusually broad international perspective to his work at the frontier of psychiatric care in Australia.

Dr Billy Lugg is a consultant psychiatrist specialising in consultation-liaison psychiatry and ketogenic metabolic therapy for severe mental illness, with broad clinical experience across inpatient, community and remote settings. A two-time RANZCP award recipient with published research and hands-on experience spanning everything from emergency psychiatry to remote NT outreach, he brings both academic rigour and genuine clinical range to his commitment to metabolic approaches to mental health care.

Natasha Fayle is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Health Coach specialising exclusively in low-carbohydrate and ketogenic nutrition to improve metabolic health outcomes. With a Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation and over a decade of dedicated practice in this space, she combines deep clinical knowledge with a practical coaching approach to help clients build sustainable metabolic change in their everyday lives.

Reema Saab is a passionate Functional Naturopath and Nutritionist who values collaborative healthcare and works closely with functional medicine practitioners. She embraces a holistic approach to wellness, thoroughly evaluating factors such as diet, lifestyle, mood, well-being, biological individuality, and environmental influences that affect health. Reema is dedicated to identifying the root causes of bodily imbalances and crafting tailored strategies to support clients in achieving optimal health and vitality.