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In a tranquil setting with the individual in mind we take a holistic approach (mind,body,soul) which combines conventional medicine with natural and nutritional medicine and preventative counselling.

Optimum health is the aim, and to acheive this, early prevention of body dysfunction and maintainence of good health is crucial. Identification of causes of illness(such as leaky gut, nutritional insufficency, immune system dyregulation) is given priority to achieve wellness and eradicate disease.

At least 1 hour is spent with each new patient exploring a comprehensive history of body symptoms(incl gut dysfunction), past medical history, diet, toxin

hormonal issues, use of supplements/medications, genetic/family history and relaxation techniques to identify areas of ill- health and strengths. This includes a relevant systems physical examination and ordering of tests as appropriate. Follow up appointments explore test results and elaboration of a comprehensive management plan.

Optimum health and treatment of ill health is achieved with the use of natural techniques such as nutritional and herbal medicine and counselling as the prime modalities. However, conventional medicine is incorporated when appropriate.

Our clinic is run by Dr Senani Wijesena who graduated from Newcastle university with a Bachelor of medicine in 1992. She has been a General practitioner since 1996 and has incorporated Nutritional/preventative medicine in her practice during these years. Dr Senani Wijesena has had training as a psychiatry registrar at James Fletcher hospital and Concord hospital in 1994-1996. She has completed the primary course in Nutrition/ Herbal medicine at the Australian college of nutritional and environmental medicine(ACNEM) and is currently completing a Masters degree in Nutritional Medicine through RMIT university.