Frenchs Forest Doctors is a family owned practice that has been serving the
Northern Beaches and surrounding area for over 50 years. Our practice
includes Allied Health workers and onsite pathology.
Dr Sharmila Raju
MBBS, DCH, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr Sharmila Raju obtained her fellowship with the Royal Australian College
of General Practice and completed a Diploma in Child Health whilst working in
Peadiatrics at Redland Hospital in Queensland. After completing 5 years in
General Practice in Brisbane, she has returned home to join the Family Practice.
Areas of Interest
Women and Children's health
Mental health
Contraception
Chronic disease management
Antenatal shared care
Implanon insertion & removal
Paediatrics
ADHD and can prescribe medications in collaboration with the treating specialist
In her spare time she enjoys running, and yoga.
Dr Sharmila Raju
MBBS, DCH, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr Tatiana Levina
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr Levina speaks Ukrainian, and Russian, as well as English.
She is an experienced female GP who has been practicing in
Sydney for over 10 years. Dr Levina has a background in Emergency
Medicine and has a special interest in paediatrics, sexual health and
mental health. Dr Levina is available Monday and Wednesday.
Areas of Interest
Women and Children's health
Contraception
Antenatal shared care
Chronic disease management
Implanon insertion
Paediatrics
ADHD and can prescribe medications in collaboration with the treating specialist
Pap Smears
Iron Infusions
Travel Vaccines including Yellow Fever
In her spare time she enjoys yoga, rock climbing, dog training, and dog agility and sports.
Dr Tatiana Levina
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr David Loke
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practitioner
Dr Loke speaks Cantonese, Malay, and Indonesian, as well as English.
Dr David Loke has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. He
graduated from Melbourne University in Victoria in 1996. He worked as a
medical officer in the hospital including stints in emergency medicine.
He became a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2002.
He and his family have been living in the North Shore in Sydney since 2007.
Dr Loke has been in general
practice for over 20 years accruing a wealth of experience in general
practice.
Dr Loke has a special interest in mental health including
anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder. He has interest in
acceptance and commitment therapy to mindfulness. He also has experience
managing chronic disease management in areas of diabetes, asthma, stroke,
cardiac disease and others. He believes in preventative medicine and the need
to be thorough in managing complex clients.
After working in general
practice and having done stints in emergency, he is experienced in treating
pediatric patients especially when they present with acute illness. He has two
school aged children and is active in church, and does his share of driving
children to their different activities.
Areas of Interest
Men's health
Mental health
Chronic disease management
Paediatrics
Preventative health
Obesity
In his spare time he enjoys going to the gym, and rowing.
Dr David Loke
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practitioner
Dr Nihal Pathirana
DFM, MBBS, FRACGP
Skin Cancer Doctor
Dr Nihal Pathirana obtained his MBBS in Sri Lanka and migrated to
Australia in 2007 as a General Practitioner and Visiting Medical Officer in the
rural town of Coonamble NSW.
He successfully completed and obtained his
FRACGP in 2008 and was recognized as a specialist GP. After 4 years in
Coonamble he went to Canberra in 2011 and in 2012 settled in Taree NSW.
Having observed the high prevalence of skin cancers in Australia, he applied
his knowledge and experience of surgical procedures on skin cancer patients. He
became a Member of Skin Cancer College of Australia in 2008 and undertook
further extensive training in skin cancer diagnosis using modern technology and
treatment.
Dr Nihal Parthirana completed all the requirements of the
College and was granted Diploma in Skin Cancer medicine in 2011. In 2015, the
SCCA recognized Dr Nihal Pathirana as an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor.
To date, he has detected and managed thousands of skin cancers including
more than 400 melanoma patients.
Areas of Interest
Skin cancer Checks
Dr Nihal Pathirana
DFM, MBBS, FRACGP
Skin Cancer Doctor
Gaye Thompson
Registered Nurse
Gaye brings with her 35 years of nursing experience. Her nursing
career started at Mona Vale District Hospital. Since that time she has
specialised in many different areas including - acute surgical &
orthopedics, Primary Health, Maternal/Child Health & Aged Care. She has
also nursed overseas.
She is available on Mondays on Tuesdays for
immunisations, Health Assessments, Preventative Health Planning, Wound
Management.
Areas of Interest
Aged care
Child health
Womens health
Wound care
Health assessments
Gaye Thompson
Registered Nurse
Jan Hercules Venter
Clinical Psychologist
JH Venter is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working in the
UK and Australia. He has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
(CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Systemic family
work. He worked as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the United Kingdom
before resettling in Australia where he held the Lead role for a team of
Psychologists at the University of New South Wales, Psychology and
Wellness.
He is particularly interest in the following: Adult mental
health Anxiety disorders (PTSD, Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,
Social Anxiety and Phobias) Low mood and depression Grief and Bereavement
Workplace stress, burnout and resilience Board Approved Supervisor.
Areas of Interest
Adult mental health
Anxiety disorders
Low mood and depression
Grief and Bereavement
Workplace Stress, burnout
Jan Hercules Venter
Clinical Psychologist
Errol Madder
Hypnotherapist
Errol , Clinical Hypnotherapist has discovered his goal in life is
to help people realise their own potential and live free of limiting beliefs.
Errol is motivated and driven to helping people work through what is holding
them back. Empowering people to enjoy living life the way they choose to and to
facilitate healing within.
Errol has training across many different
modalities including Hypnotherapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy, Counselling, Neuro
Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Family constellations. Due to these expansive
studies Errol has a unique knowledge across many therapeutic modalities leaving
him skilled and confident in working with people across a wide range of areas.
Errol is continuously studying, upskilling and learning new techniques for the
benefit of his clients.
Errol is fully accredited with the Australian
Hypnotherapists Association (AHA), Also a member of the Australian Society of
Clinical Hypnotherapists (ASCH) and the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia
(HCA). Errol holds qualifications in Hypnotic Sciences (HTA), Diploma in
Hypnotic Sciences majoring in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Counselling (HTA),
Certificate in Master class of Quit Smoking (AHC).
You do not need a
referral to book an appointment. Please note there is no medicare rebate
available for this service. $145/hr and Quit smoking session $450. All sessions
are for 1 hour, however a 2 hour session is required for smoking cessation so
please book 2 consecutive sessions for this.
Areas of Interest
Smoking Cessation
Errol Madder
Hypnotherapist
Charmaine Skea
Psychologist
Charmaine is registered clinical psychologist with over 20 years
experience in Mental Health. Charmaine's knowledge and experience range
from working with children and young people, adults and families. She has also
gained valuable experience and training working in drug and alcohol
rehabilitation, Child and adolescent mental health and adult mental health in
both the private and public psychiatric hospitals.
She's a member of the Australian Psychological Society, the
College of Clinical Psychologists and is registered with the Psychological
Board of Australia. She is an accredited dialectical behaviour therapist and
has extensive training in acceptance and commitment therapy. She also has the
special interest in couples and relationship therapy and has undertaken
intensive training to further enhancer skills. Charmaine is registered to
provide psychological assessment and therapy for workers compensation.
**GP referral required
Areas of Interest
Deliberate self-harm
Anxiety and depression
Stress and worry
Behavioral and adjustment difficulties
Relapse prevention (mental illness and addiction)
Difficulties with the emotional regulation
Relationship difficulties
Eating disorders
Trauma
Workers compensation
Charmaine Skea
Psychologist
Ali de Vos
Chiropractor
Ali has been practicing since 2008 in Neutral
Bay and Cremorne. She has a wide patient base which includes athletes, families
and the elderly. She utilises traditional Chiropractic techniques but also
incorporates gentler techniques, rehabilitation, nutritional and training
advice where necessary. Ali works with a wide variety of practitioners and
likes to tailor treatment to the individual and work alongside other
practitioners to achieve the best outcomes. Her history as a rowing coxswain
and coach has given her a particular passion for treating athletes and injury
prevention and performance enhancement. She also has two little girls and
enjoys treating families. She incorporates several gentle techniques to treat
children and women throughout their pregnancy.
Fees: $120 for a new patient (45 mins) and $80 (30 mins) thereafter. GP
Management plans welcome. Private Health fund claim available
Areas of Interest
Applied Kinesiology
Sports Chiro and taping techniques
Retained Neonatal reflexes
Massage and Soft tissue work
Ali de Vos
Chiropractor
Nicole Quirk
Podiatrist
Our resident podiatrist delivers excellent foot care and medical
assessments of the lower limb. Available on Friday afternoons, Nicole is
experienced in all areas of podiatry including diabetic foot care, wound
management, ingrowing nails and fungal infections. Custom Made and
Prefabricated Orthotics and Children's Gait and Foot Posture Assessments
available.
Care Plans (EPC) are accepted, but will incur a gap payment.
Areas of Interest
Diabetic Foot Care
Ingrowing toenails
Fungal infectionss
Wound management
Children's Gait
Orthotics
Nicole Quirk
Podiatrist
Emma
Registered Nurse
Emma has been a Registered Nurse for over 20
years. She has specialised in the area of Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing within
the Public Hospital environment and has now moved into Primary Health.
She has a passion for child and family health, acute and chronic wounds and
immunisations.
Emma is an Authorised Nurse Immuniser
She is available in clinic on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Areas of Interest
Immunisation
Wound Management
Health assessments
Spirometry
ECG
Emma
Registered Nurse
William Park
Receptionist
Dr Sharmila Raju
MBBS, DCH, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr Sharmila Raju obtained her fellowship with the Royal Australian College
of General Practice and completed a Diploma in Child Health whilst working in
Peadiatrics at Redland Hospital in Queensland. After completing 5 years in
General Practice in Brisbane, she has returned home to join the Family Practice.
Areas of Interest
Women and Children's health
Mental health
Contraception
Chronic disease management
Antenatal shared care
Implanon insertion & removal
Paediatrics
ADHD and can prescribe medications in collaboration with the treating specialist
In her spare time she enjoys running, and yoga.
Dr Sharmila Raju
MBBS, DCH, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr Tatiana Levina
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr Levina speaks Ukrainian, and Russian, as well as English.
She is an experienced female GP who has been practicing in
Sydney for over 10 years. Dr Levina has a background in Emergency
Medicine and has a special interest in paediatrics, sexual health and
mental health. Dr Levina is available Monday and Wednesday.
Areas of Interest
Women and Children's health
Contraception
Antenatal shared care
Chronic disease management
Implanon insertion
Paediatrics
ADHD and can prescribe medications in collaboration with the treating specialist
Pap Smears
Iron Infusions
Travel Vaccines including Yellow Fever
In her spare time she enjoys yoga, rock climbing, dog training, and dog agility and sports.
Dr Tatiana Levina
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr David Loke
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practitioner
Dr Loke speaks Cantonese, Malay, and Indonesian, as well as English.
Dr David Loke has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. He
graduated from Melbourne University in Victoria in 1996. He worked as a
medical officer in the hospital including stints in emergency medicine.
He became a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2002.
He and his family have been living in the North Shore in Sydney since 2007.
Dr Loke has been in general
practice for over 20 years accruing a wealth of experience in general
practice.
Dr Loke has a special interest in mental health including
anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder. He has interest in
acceptance and commitment therapy to mindfulness. He also has experience
managing chronic disease management in areas of diabetes, asthma, stroke,
cardiac disease and others. He believes in preventative medicine and the need
to be thorough in managing complex clients.
After working in general
practice and having done stints in emergency, he is experienced in treating
pediatric patients especially when they present with acute illness. He has two
school aged children and is active in church, and does his share of driving
children to their different activities.
Areas of Interest
Men's health
Mental health
Chronic disease management
Paediatrics
Preventative health
Obesity
In his spare time he enjoys going to the gym, and rowing.
Dr David Loke
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practitioner
Dr Nihal Pathirana
DFM, MBBS, FRACGP
Skin Cancer Doctor
Dr Nihal Pathirana obtained his MBBS in Sri Lanka and migrated to
Australia in 2007 as a General Practitioner and Visiting Medical Officer in the
rural town of Coonamble NSW.
He successfully completed and obtained his
FRACGP in 2008 and was recognized as a specialist GP. After 4 years in
Coonamble he went to Canberra in 2011 and in 2012 settled in Taree NSW.
Having observed the high prevalence of skin cancers in Australia, he applied
his knowledge and experience of surgical procedures on skin cancer patients. He
became a Member of Skin Cancer College of Australia in 2008 and undertook
further extensive training in skin cancer diagnosis using modern technology and
treatment.
Dr Nihal Parthirana completed all the requirements of the
College and was granted Diploma in Skin Cancer medicine in 2011. In 2015, the
SCCA recognized Dr Nihal Pathirana as an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor.
To date, he has detected and managed thousands of skin cancers including
more than 400 melanoma patients.
Areas of Interest
Skin cancer Checks
Dr Nihal Pathirana
DFM, MBBS, FRACGP
Skin Cancer Doctor
Gaye Thompson
Registered Nurse
Gaye brings with her 35 years of nursing experience. Her nursing
career started at Mona Vale District Hospital. Since that time she has
specialised in many different areas including - acute surgical &
orthopedics, Primary Health, Maternal/Child Health & Aged Care. She has
also nursed overseas.
She is available on Mondays on Tuesdays for
immunisations, Health Assessments, Preventative Health Planning, Wound
Management.
Areas of Interest
Aged care
Child health
Womens health
Wound care
Health assessments
Gaye Thompson
Registered Nurse
Jan Hercules Venter
Clinical Psychologist
JH Venter is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working in the
UK and Australia. He has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
(CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Systemic family
work. He worked as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the United Kingdom
before resettling in Australia where he held the Lead role for a team of
Psychologists at the University of New South Wales, Psychology and
Wellness.
He is particularly interest in the following: Adult mental
health Anxiety disorders (PTSD, Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,
Social Anxiety and Phobias) Low mood and depression Grief and Bereavement
Workplace stress, burnout and resilience Board Approved Supervisor.
Areas of Interest
Adult mental health
Anxiety disorders
Low mood and depression
Grief and Bereavement
Workplace Stress, burnout
Jan Hercules Venter
Clinical Psychologist
Errol Madder
Hypnotherapist
Errol , Clinical Hypnotherapist has discovered his goal in life is
to help people realise their own potential and live free of limiting beliefs.
Errol is motivated and driven to helping people work through what is holding
them back. Empowering people to enjoy living life the way they choose to and to
facilitate healing within.
Errol has training across many different
modalities including Hypnotherapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy, Counselling, Neuro
Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Family constellations. Due to these expansive
studies Errol has a unique knowledge across many therapeutic modalities leaving
him skilled and confident in working with people across a wide range of areas.
Errol is continuously studying, upskilling and learning new techniques for the
benefit of his clients.
Errol is fully accredited with the Australian
Hypnotherapists Association (AHA), Also a member of the Australian Society of
Clinical Hypnotherapists (ASCH) and the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia
(HCA). Errol holds qualifications in Hypnotic Sciences (HTA), Diploma in
Hypnotic Sciences majoring in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Counselling (HTA),
Certificate in Master class of Quit Smoking (AHC).
You do not need a
referral to book an appointment. Please note there is no medicare rebate
available for this service. $145/hr and Quit smoking session $450. All sessions
are for 1 hour, however a 2 hour session is required for smoking cessation so
please book 2 consecutive sessions for this.
Areas of Interest
Smoking Cessation
Errol Madder
Hypnotherapist
Charmaine Skea
Psychologist
Charmaine is registered clinical psychologist with over 20 years
experience in Mental Health. Charmaine's knowledge and experience range
from working with children and young people, adults and families. She has also
gained valuable experience and training working in drug and alcohol
rehabilitation, Child and adolescent mental health and adult mental health in
both the private and public psychiatric hospitals.
She's a member of the Australian Psychological Society, the
College of Clinical Psychologists and is registered with the Psychological
Board of Australia. She is an accredited dialectical behaviour therapist and
has extensive training in acceptance and commitment therapy. She also has the
special interest in couples and relationship therapy and has undertaken
intensive training to further enhancer skills. Charmaine is registered to
provide psychological assessment and therapy for workers compensation.
**GP referral required
Areas of Interest
Deliberate self-harm
Anxiety and depression
Stress and worry
Behavioral and adjustment difficulties
Relapse prevention (mental illness and addiction)
Difficulties with the emotional regulation
Relationship difficulties
Eating disorders
Trauma
Workers compensation
Charmaine Skea
Psychologist
Ali de Vos
Chiropractor
Ali has been practicing since 2008 in Neutral
Bay and Cremorne. She has a wide patient base which includes athletes, families
and the elderly. She utilises traditional Chiropractic techniques but also
incorporates gentler techniques, rehabilitation, nutritional and training
advice where necessary. Ali works with a wide variety of practitioners and
likes to tailor treatment to the individual and work alongside other
practitioners to achieve the best outcomes. Her history as a rowing coxswain
and coach has given her a particular passion for treating athletes and injury
prevention and performance enhancement. She also has two little girls and
enjoys treating families. She incorporates several gentle techniques to treat
children and women throughout their pregnancy.
Fees: $120 for a new patient (45 mins) and $80 (30 mins) thereafter. GP
Management plans welcome. Private Health fund claim available
Areas of Interest
Applied Kinesiology
Sports Chiro and taping techniques
Retained Neonatal reflexes
Massage and Soft tissue work
Ali de Vos
Chiropractor
Nicole Quirk
Podiatrist
Our resident podiatrist delivers excellent foot care and medical
assessments of the lower limb. Available on Friday afternoons, Nicole is
experienced in all areas of podiatry including diabetic foot care, wound
management, ingrowing nails and fungal infections. Custom Made and
Prefabricated Orthotics and Children's Gait and Foot Posture Assessments
available.
Care Plans (EPC) are accepted, but will incur a gap payment.
Areas of Interest
Diabetic Foot Care
Ingrowing toenails
Fungal infectionss
Wound management
Children's Gait
Orthotics
Nicole Quirk
Podiatrist
Emma
Registered Nurse
Emma has been a Registered Nurse for over 20
years. She has specialised in the area of Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing within
the Public Hospital environment and has now moved into Primary Health.
She has a passion for child and family health, acute and chronic wounds and
immunisations.
Emma is an Authorised Nurse Immuniser
She is available in clinic on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Areas of Interest
Immunisation
Wound Management
Health assessments
Spirometry
ECG
Emma
Registered Nurse
William Park
Receptionist
Dr Sharmila Raju
MBBS, DCH, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr Sharmila Raju obtained her fellowship with the Royal Australian College
of General Practice and completed a Diploma in Child Health whilst working in
Peadiatrics at Redland Hospital in Queensland. After completing 5 years in
General Practice in Brisbane, she has returned home to join the Family Practice.
Areas of Interest
Women and Children's health
Mental health
Contraception
Chronic disease management
Antenatal shared care
Implanon insertion & removal
Paediatrics
ADHD and can prescribe medications in collaboration with the treating specialist
In her spare time she enjoys running, and yoga.
Dr Sharmila Raju
MBBS, DCH, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr Tatiana Levina
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr Levina speaks Ukrainian, and Russian, as well as English.
She is an experienced female GP who has been practicing in
Sydney for over 10 years. Dr Levina has a background in Emergency
Medicine and has a special interest in paediatrics, sexual health and
mental health. Dr Levina is available Monday and Wednesday.
Areas of Interest
Women and Children's health
Contraception
Antenatal shared care
Chronic disease management
Implanon insertion
Paediatrics
ADHD and can prescribe medications in collaboration with the treating specialist
Pap Smears
Iron Infusions
Travel Vaccines including Yellow Fever
In her spare time she enjoys yoga, rock climbing, dog training, and dog agility and sports.
Dr Tatiana Levina
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practicioner
Dr David Loke
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practitioner
Dr Loke speaks Cantonese, Malay, and Indonesian, as well as English.
Dr David Loke has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. He
graduated from Melbourne University in Victoria in 1996. He worked as a
medical officer in the hospital including stints in emergency medicine.
He became a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2002.
He and his family have been living in the North Shore in Sydney since 2007.
Dr Loke has been in general
practice for over 20 years accruing a wealth of experience in general
practice.
Dr Loke has a special interest in mental health including
anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder. He has interest in
acceptance and commitment therapy to mindfulness. He also has experience
managing chronic disease management in areas of diabetes, asthma, stroke,
cardiac disease and others. He believes in preventative medicine and the need
to be thorough in managing complex clients.
After working in general
practice and having done stints in emergency, he is experienced in treating
pediatric patients especially when they present with acute illness. He has two
school aged children and is active in church, and does his share of driving
children to their different activities.
Areas of Interest
Men's health
Mental health
Chronic disease management
Paediatrics
Preventative health
Obesity
In his spare time he enjoys going to the gym, and rowing.
Dr David Loke
MBBS, FRACGP
General Practitioner
Dr Nihal Pathirana
DFM, MBBS, FRACGP
Skin Cancer Doctor
Dr Nihal Pathirana obtained his MBBS in Sri Lanka and migrated to
Australia in 2007 as a General Practitioner and Visiting Medical Officer in the
rural town of Coonamble NSW.
He successfully completed and obtained his
FRACGP in 2008 and was recognized as a specialist GP. After 4 years in
Coonamble he went to Canberra in 2011 and in 2012 settled in Taree NSW.
Having observed the high prevalence of skin cancers in Australia, he applied
his knowledge and experience of surgical procedures on skin cancer patients. He
became a Member of Skin Cancer College of Australia in 2008 and undertook
further extensive training in skin cancer diagnosis using modern technology and
treatment.
Dr Nihal Parthirana completed all the requirements of the
College and was granted Diploma in Skin Cancer medicine in 2011. In 2015, the
SCCA recognized Dr Nihal Pathirana as an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor.
To date, he has detected and managed thousands of skin cancers including
more than 400 melanoma patients.
Areas of Interest
Skin cancer Checks
Dr Nihal Pathirana
DFM, MBBS, FRACGP
Skin Cancer Doctor
Gaye Thompson
Registered Nurse
Gaye brings with her 35 years of nursing experience. Her nursing
career started at Mona Vale District Hospital. Since that time she has
specialised in many different areas including - acute surgical &
orthopedics, Primary Health, Maternal/Child Health & Aged Care. She has
also nursed overseas.
She is available on Mondays on Tuesdays for
immunisations, Health Assessments, Preventative Health Planning, Wound
Management.
Areas of Interest
Aged care
Child health
Womens health
Wound care
Health assessments
Gaye Thompson
Registered Nurse
Jan Hercules Venter
Clinical Psychologist
JH Venter is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working in the
UK and Australia. He has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
(CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Systemic family
work. He worked as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the United Kingdom
before resettling in Australia where he held the Lead role for a team of
Psychologists at the University of New South Wales, Psychology and
Wellness.
He is particularly interest in the following: Adult mental
health Anxiety disorders (PTSD, Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,
Social Anxiety and Phobias) Low mood and depression Grief and Bereavement
Workplace stress, burnout and resilience Board Approved Supervisor.
Areas of Interest
Adult mental health
Anxiety disorders
Low mood and depression
Grief and Bereavement
Workplace Stress, burnout
Jan Hercules Venter
Clinical Psychologist
Errol Madder
Hypnotherapist
Errol , Clinical Hypnotherapist has discovered his goal in life is
to help people realise their own potential and live free of limiting beliefs.
Errol is motivated and driven to helping people work through what is holding
them back. Empowering people to enjoy living life the way they choose to and to
facilitate healing within.
Errol has training across many different
modalities including Hypnotherapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy, Counselling, Neuro
Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Family constellations. Due to these expansive
studies Errol has a unique knowledge across many therapeutic modalities leaving
him skilled and confident in working with people across a wide range of areas.
Errol is continuously studying, upskilling and learning new techniques for the
benefit of his clients.
Errol is fully accredited with the Australian
Hypnotherapists Association (AHA), Also a member of the Australian Society of
Clinical Hypnotherapists (ASCH) and the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia
(HCA). Errol holds qualifications in Hypnotic Sciences (HTA), Diploma in
Hypnotic Sciences majoring in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Counselling (HTA),
Certificate in Master class of Quit Smoking (AHC).
You do not need a
referral to book an appointment. Please note there is no medicare rebate
available for this service. $145/hr and Quit smoking session $450. All sessions
are for 1 hour, however a 2 hour session is required for smoking cessation so
please book 2 consecutive sessions for this.
Areas of Interest
Smoking Cessation
Errol Madder
Hypnotherapist
Charmaine Skea
Psychologist
Charmaine is registered clinical psychologist with over 20 years
experience in Mental Health. Charmaine's knowledge and experience range
from working with children and young people, adults and families. She has also
gained valuable experience and training working in drug and alcohol
rehabilitation, Child and adolescent mental health and adult mental health in
both the private and public psychiatric hospitals.
She's a member of the Australian Psychological Society, the
College of Clinical Psychologists and is registered with the Psychological
Board of Australia. She is an accredited dialectical behaviour therapist and
has extensive training in acceptance and commitment therapy. She also has the
special interest in couples and relationship therapy and has undertaken
intensive training to further enhancer skills. Charmaine is registered to
provide psychological assessment and therapy for workers compensation.
**GP referral required
Areas of Interest
Deliberate self-harm
Anxiety and depression
Stress and worry
Behavioral and adjustment difficulties
Relapse prevention (mental illness and addiction)
Difficulties with the emotional regulation
Relationship difficulties
Eating disorders
Trauma
Workers compensation
Charmaine Skea
Psychologist
Ali de Vos
Chiropractor
Ali has been practicing since 2008 in Neutral
Bay and Cremorne. She has a wide patient base which includes athletes, families
and the elderly. She utilises traditional Chiropractic techniques but also
incorporates gentler techniques, rehabilitation, nutritional and training
advice where necessary. Ali works with a wide variety of practitioners and
likes to tailor treatment to the individual and work alongside other
practitioners to achieve the best outcomes. Her history as a rowing coxswain
and coach has given her a particular passion for treating athletes and injury
prevention and performance enhancement. She also has two little girls and
enjoys treating families. She incorporates several gentle techniques to treat
children and women throughout their pregnancy.
Fees: $120 for a new patient (45 mins) and $80 (30 mins) thereafter. GP
Management plans welcome. Private Health fund claim available
Areas of Interest
Applied Kinesiology
Sports Chiro and taping techniques
Retained Neonatal reflexes
Massage and Soft tissue work
Ali de Vos
Chiropractor
Nicole Quirk
Podiatrist
Our resident podiatrist delivers excellent foot care and medical
assessments of the lower limb. Available on Friday afternoons, Nicole is
experienced in all areas of podiatry including diabetic foot care, wound
management, ingrowing nails and fungal infections. Custom Made and
Prefabricated Orthotics and Children's Gait and Foot Posture Assessments
available.
Care Plans (EPC) are accepted, but will incur a gap payment.
Areas of Interest
Diabetic Foot Care
Ingrowing toenails
Fungal infectionss
Wound management
Children's Gait
Orthotics
Nicole Quirk
Podiatrist
Emma
Registered Nurse
Emma has been a Registered Nurse for over 20
years. She has specialised in the area of Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing within
the Public Hospital environment and has now moved into Primary Health.
She has a passion for child and family health, acute and chronic wounds and
immunisations.
Emma is an Authorised Nurse Immuniser
She is available in clinic on Wednesdays and Thursdays
We have a wholistic approach to healthcare with an emphasis on prevention of
chronic medical conditions. Our practice is a group practice with GPs, nurses
and allied health practitioners who provide care for the whole family.
