Sydney Allied Health Practitioners

Contact details (02) 9331 7228, Sydney online appointment, Byron Bay allied health practitioners

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  Dr Caroline WEST WARNE MBBS, Healthy Lifestyle Medicine
  General Practitioner

  Dr Caroline practices healthy lifestyle medicine specialising in weight loss management, fitness, stress management, smoking cessation (Quit Smoking) and medical hypnotherapy. Her approach is always solution focused with each health program tailored to the needs and wellbeing of the individual. Healthy outcomes are achieved through the combination of medical expertise and a range of therapeutic options including counselling, supportive educational material, relaxation training, medical review, hypnotherapy, Cognitive Therapy and SMART goal setting. She remains committed to the latest developments in healthy lifestyle medicine believing that prevention is the key for better health. Currently Dr Caroline presents for Beyond Tomorrow, the internationally acclaimed science and technology TV series (Network 7 Australia, Discovery Channel worldwide). Her past credits include Good Medicine, Beyond 2000, 60 minutes and George Negus Tonight. Using her knowledge of health and fitness she also presented an ABC TV special on fitness in 2004. Throughout her career she has maintained a commitment to preventative medicine, always encouraging people to enhance their wellbeing by translating their knowledge of health into action. Dr Caroline is also director of New Health Directions, a health consultancy which provides advice, coaching, seminars and workshops for corporate and community based groups.
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  Dr Richard SHEW MBChB, FRACP
  Gastroenterologist (Specialist)

  Richard Shew graduated in 1985 from Auckland University Medical School, New Zealand and was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians specializing in Infectious Diseases and Sexual Health. He subsequently trained in Gastroenterology in NSW and his final registrar training post was at the RPA hospital where he specialized in Hepatology (diseases of the liver) and liver transplant. Dr Shew’s interests are general Gastroenterology, Endoscopic Procedures, Hepatitis B and C and HIV infection.
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  Christopher BOOTH TCM
  Chinese herbal medicine / Acupuncture

  Christopher completed a Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the Sydney Institute of TCM in 1998. In 1999 he completed an internship at a hospital in China. He has since worked in a busy clinic in central London and began practicing at Holdsworth House in 2004. His practice includes the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as well as diet and lifestyle advice to treat a broad range of illnesses. While he promotes TCM as general medicine, skin disease is one area of particular interest for Chris.
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  Simon POXON Dip Integrated Body Therapy
  Massage Therapist

  Simon studied a Diploma of Integrated Body Therapies at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies. He practices in Remedial Massage, Myofascial Release, Excercise Therapy and Postural Assessments. Simon has a special interest in the treatment of tension headaches, migraines and musculoskeletal conditions. Simon also lectures in Remedial Massage and Anatomy and Physiology at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies.
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  David BUGG B.Sc, B.App.Sc (Pod)
  Podiatrist

  David has worked with the Holdsworth House since the year 2000. A keen sportsperson, his clinical experience has focused on sports/activity related injury with special interests in HIV related foot problems and diabetic care. He is a podiatrist with the NSW Soccer Federation and also lists a number of AFL football clubs as clients.
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  Joel URBAN B.Pod
  Podiatrist

  Joel commenced work in Sydney in the year 2000 after graduating from the University of South Australia. An associate podiatrist with David Bugg, Joel has involved himself in all aspects of podiatry with a particular interest in sports/activity related injury. He has worked with AFL teams and with individuals from a range of sporting backgrounds.
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  Dr Jarrod D. MEERKIN Ph.D, M.Sc (Hons), B.App.Sc, MAAESS
  Body Composition / Lifestyle Changes / Weight Loss

  An experienced Exercise Physiologist with a Ph.D. from Queensland University of Technology, a Masters degree (with honours) and a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Wollongong, Dr Meerkin is an expert in dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan technology. During his research on exercise and obesity, Dr. Meerkin observed the psychological effect pre and post DEXA imaging had on patients pursuing lifestyle changes. While a patient’s scales can indicate a loss of weight, DEXA was able to enhance these results by showing the effect of the weight loss on the soft tissues of the body. For example, DEXA showed that a net weight loss of 3 kilos included a 7 kilo reduction in adipose (fat) tissue and a 4 kilo gain in muscle. By understanding their body’s response to exercise, patients were able to tailor their workouts to fit their lifestyle goals and see greater results sooner. With more reward for the efforts, patients were inspired to continue. Buoyed by the success of DEXA in his research, Dr. Meerkin established Body Composition Australia to offer the DEXA advantage to the wider community.
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  Jee SUNG B.App.Sc (Phty)
  Physiotherapist

  Since graduating from the University of Sydney in 1994, Jee has been rehabilitating people in Australia and the USA, and has been heavily involved in teaching Physiotherapy students. Jee has Post-Graduate qualifications in Aquatic Physiotherapy and her main interests are in Orthopaedics, Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
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  Louise HOUTZAGER M.Sc (Nutrition and Dietetics), B.Sc (Human Movement and Nutrition), APD, ISAK
  Dietitian

  Louise Houtzager, an accredited practicing Dietitian for over 14 years, provides nutritional assessment, counseling and lifestyle coaching for a range of health issues. Louise has a special interest in sports nutrition, diabetes, heart disease, gastro-intestinal problems, liver disease and HIV infection. Louise’s work also involves, clinical dietetics; research; education; community nutrition and international development projects at the Albion Street Centre where she specialises in HIV and infectious disease. Louise holds academic appointments and lectures to undergraduate and post graduate dietetic students from the Universities of Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra and is a part-time teacher in nutrition for TAFE NSW.
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  Natalie KLEINER B.Sc (Nutrition) (Hons Nutrition and Dietetics) Syd
  Dietitian

  Natalie Kleiner, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, has experience in a variety of clinical areas and is committed to improving the health and quality of life of individuals through the provision of practical and evidence-based advice. Natalie has a particular interest in weight management, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, HIV infection and gastrointestinal disorders. Natalie’s work also involves corporate nutrition health talks and clinical dietetics at St Vincents Hospital in the areas of oncology and haematology.