Our team
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I am qualified to provide medical and psychological services.
I am credentialled to provide treatment under Mental Health Plans and Eating Disorder Plans.
I am trained in complementary practices to support the mind-body system.
I have completed my Masters of Medicine in Psychosexual Therapy.
I have a special interest in eating disorders and sexual problems.
I work within a trauma informed, strengths based approach that incorporates both ‘bottom up’ and ‘top down’ skills and strategies.
Post-Nominals
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS (Hons) - University of New South Wales)
Diploma in Child Health (DCH - University of Sydney)
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
Professional Diploma of Medical Nutrition Management (Bond University and HealthCert)
Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC)
Fellowship of the Australian Society of Psychological Medicine (FASPM)
Master of Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health with Specialisation in Psychosexual Therapy) - University of Sydney
Other Training and Certifications
Professional Certificate of Medical Nutrition Management (Bond University and HealthCert)
Advanced Certificate of Medical Nutrition Management (Bond University and HealthCert)
FPAA – National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health for Doctors (Family Planning NSW)
Neuroprotective Developmental Care Accreditation - (Possums & Co)
Level 1 Mental Health Skills Training (NCGPT)
Level 2 Focused Psychological Skills Training (RACGP & ASPM)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT)
ACT for Trauma
Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (For Eating Disorders)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (DBT-E)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
Blue Knot Foundation Trauma Training (Phase 1: Safety and Stabilisation, Phase 2: Processing, Phase 3: Integration)
Somatic Experiencing® - Beginner Modules I/II/III
The Non-Linear Movement Method® Facilitator (Level 1 & 2)
The Wild Woman’s Circle™ Facilitator
Meditation Teacher Training (Registered RYT®200 training with Yoga Alliance; Instinctive Meditation™; Accredited Teacher with Meditation Australia)
Media Skills Training (RACGP)
Rural Emergency Skills Training (ACRRM)
Australian Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
Management of Acute Sports Trauma (MOST; ACSEP)
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Current
Co-host 'Just a GP' Podcast
Contracted Medical Educator & Clinical Teaching Visitor - GP Synergy
Australian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians Moving Medicine Steering Committee
Inside out GP Advisory Group for GP Clinical Decision Toolkit
Previous
Co-Vice Chair RACGP NSW & ACT Faculty Council (2017 - 2020)
Mid-North Coast Representative on RACGP NSW & ACT Faculty Council (2019-2020)
RACGP Expert Committee (REC) Pre-Fellowship Education Member (2018 - 2020)
Acting Chair, RACGP Expert Committee (REC) Pre-Fellowship Education (February - July 2020)
Chair - General Practice Training Support during COVID-19 Response Group (February - June 2020)
Mid-North Coast Primary Health Network Clinical Council Member (2019-2020)
NSW Health Breast Implant Expert Panel (2019-2020)
Workshop curator and facilitator of RACGP NSW/ACT Inagural Wellbeing Weekend — 2018 & 2019 (inlcuding subsequent day events)
Board Director – General Practice Registrars Australia
RACGP NSW & ACT New Fellows Network Inaugural Chair (2017-2018)
RACGP NSW & ACT New Fellows Representative on Faculty Council (2016-2019)
RACGP Rural Faculty Council NSW Representative Member (July 2017 - October 2018)
Casual Lecturer - University of New South Wales Rural Clinical School Coffs Harbour
General Practitioner and Clinical Lead - Headspace Coffs Harbour
NSW Primary Care Cancer Framework Advisory Group (2019)
Emerging Minds GP Reference Group (2021)
Casual host for 'Bridge Builders’ Podcast (2018 - 2019)
Casual host for 'Australian Prescriber' Podcast (2018 - 2022)
General Practice Registrar Medical Educator Network Chair (General Practice Registrars Australia)
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Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Member, RACGP Special Interest Group Sport and Exercise Science
Member, RACGP Special Interest Group Climate and Environmental Medicine
Member, RACGP Special Interest Group Psychological Medicine
Member, Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association
Member, Australian Society for Psychological Medicine
Member, Neuroprotective Developmental Care Network
Member, Doctors for the Environment Australia
Member, Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders
Member, International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation
Member, Yoga Alliance (RYT®200 - Meditation Teacher)
Member and authorised teacher with Meditation Association of Australia
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RACGP NSW & ACT Eric Fisher Award - 2020
National RACGP ‘General Practice Registrar of the Year’ – 2015
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I am qualified to provide clinical nutrition services
I am accredited to provide nutrition care under Eating Disorder Plans and Team Care Arrangements
I have sought further training to deliver my nutrition care in a collaborative, trauma informed, Health at Every Size® & non-diet approach.
Post Nominals
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) BSc
Master of Nutrition Dietetics MSc(Nutr&Diet)
Accredited Practicing Dietitian APD
Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician CEDC
Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education
Other Training and Certifications
Non-diet Approach for Dietitians
Trauma Informed Care – A Course for Health Professionals by The Mindful Dietitian
Motivational Interviewing 1 & 2 Workshop
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Community (Breastfeeding) Educator for the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) (2016 - 2020)
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Dietitians Australia (DA)
Australia New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorder (ANZAED)