Dr Shruthi Venkatesh is a newly Fellowed GP with a passion for providing comprehensive, patient-centred care across all ages and stages of life. She enjoys the variety that general practice offers, with particular interests in women’s health, paediatrics, and chronic disease management. She is experienced in providing contraceptive and menopause therapy (MHT) counselling, and can...
We’re excited to welcome Dr Madhu Liyanage, the newest GP joining our team here in Geelong from the UK. Dr Liyanage brings extensive experience in men’s health, musculoskeletal conditions, neurological conditions and all aspects of general practice/Family medicine. Appointments are now open — we look forward to welcoming you
I am a GP with nearly 20 years’ experience in General Practice. I completed my Medical Degree and GP training in the UK before moving to Australia in 2009. I have interests in mental health, lifestyle medicine (more on this below), women’s health, preventative medicine, and the management of chronic diseases — especially conditions related...
Dr Katharine Dally has lived and worked in the Geelong/South West Victorian region since graduating from Deakin University Medical School in 2017 and is committed to serving the health needs of our community. Katharine enjoys the variety and diversity of general practice and appreciates the special role that GPs play in supporting families to stay...
Arlene recently retired from her academic position at Deakin University and has joined our team of psychologists at The Cottage. Her expertise is workplace psychology. As an experienced Employee Assistance Psychologist (EAP), she will be available to see patients experiencing any work related issues including, but not limited to: Injury/return to work Conflict Bullying/harassment Work...
Claire is a passionate Nutritionist who works cohesively and respectfully with clients to improve their health and energy levels. Claire listens intently to each client to gain accurate insight into their condition and then works with the client in setting nutritional and lifestyle goals to formulate their unique treatment plan. Supplements may be incorporated into...
After completing a Masters of Counselling at Monash University, Leilani entered the education system as a secondary school counsellor. She provided therapeutic care to students and their families within the school environment, from individual counselling to running group work such as social skills training and parenting programs. From 2021, Leilani began working in private practice...
Dr Beavon completed his medical degree in the UK and completed further training in both the UK and Australia. He holds a Diploma in Obstetrics and has completed his GP Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Andrew has worked as a full time GP and GP Obstetrician in Mildura for 15 years...
Stephanie is a CanAussie doctor, as polite as they come. Canadian Born. Australian Trained. Graduate of University of Queensland in 2014. Stephanie has nearly 10 years experience, with the majority of this in rural communities. She is passionate about family medicine, with interest in Women & Children. She also enjoys procedural work, such as excisions,...
Janelle is a qualified and experienced Exercise Physiologist & Cardiac Physiologist with over 30 yrs. experience in Exercise Physiology & Cardiac Physiology. She holds a Bachelor Applied Science in Human Movement, Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Science Exercise for Rehabilitation, Post Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound. Janelle’s specialty is rehabilitating individuals from injury, illness and...
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