Profiles of Allied Health Professionals We Support

The Profiles of Allied Health Professionals We Support

Steven Hooper (Audiometrist)

Steven is a qualified Audiometrist from Hobart, who consults from the practice. He provides hearing assessments to his patients.

Brroke Townsend (Dietitian)

Brooke Townsend is a dietitian who consults from Wynyard Medical Centre.

She has recently graduated from Latrobe University and is happy to take on all referrals for her clients with a variety of nutritional concerns.

Brooke is also happy to see her patients privately.

Brooke is local to the north west of Tasmania, having grown up in Somerset.

Please Speak with your GP if you would like a referral to Brooke.

She provides nutrition care to the local community. Ashlee is interested in a variety of nutrition-related conditions, however specific interests include gut health, food intolerances, diabetes and weight management (including bariatric surgery).

Lucy Willoughby (Podiatrist)

Lucy graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine and has also completed a Diploma of Case Management at Griffith University. She recently started her own Podiatry venture opening Tasmanian Podiatry Services in Youngtown, Tasmania. Lucy previously worked in Kalgoorlie, expanding her skills, and treating a variety of different pathologies. Lucy had the privilege of working with remote Indigenous communities as well as working alongside a Podiatric Surgeon. Lucy enjoys all facets of Podiatry. This includes chronic disease, biomechanics, rehabilitation, palliative care, and management as well as surgery As Lucy has completed a Diploma of Case Management this enables her to support diverse populations with complex needs and offer support to ensure all her patients are achieving their personal and system goals. Lucy is always looking at ways to further develop her skills and keeping up with latest practice to ensure all her patients receive a holistic approach to their treatment plan.

Podiatry Services offered by Lucy to her clients:

– Providing preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of the lower limb

– General foot and nail care – Foot, ankle and leg pain – Orthotics

– Children’s foot problems – Diabetic care Nail Surgery

– Can be referred under:

Lucy is happy to accept new patients without a referral or through, EPC under Care Plan, Workers, Compensation & Veterans

Michael O’Donnell (Psychologist)

Qualifications: Bachelor of Psychology

Key Skills and Experience:

Practising since 1999
Counselling and presenting programs in Correctional Setting
Employee Assistance Programs delivering individual and couple counselling, mental health and resilience presentations in various organisations
Working with young people and their families in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Aydan Costelloe (Physiotherapist)

Aydan is a passionate and result driven physiotherapist that has a passion for providing high level care to his patients in regional and remote areas of Tasmania.

His passion is helping his patients with acute or chronic conditions enhance their quality of life and achieve goals that they once thought were not achievable.

Aydan consistently has his clients’ goals at the forefront of treatment planning and hope to empower his clients to take ownership of their own health and rely less on the health care system to make informed decisions about their health.

He is always open to new opportunities or collaborations that will enhance his own skills, but also provide benefits to his current and future clients.

Emily Hanson (Remedial Massage Therapist)

Emily is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist who has a keen interest in pain relief and specialises in deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, joint mobilisation techniques. Emily also is qualified in manual lymphatic drainage which includes treatment of scar tissue, reduces fluid retention, detoxes the lymphatic system and promotes healthy immune function.

Emily also provides relaxation style of gentle massage including:

*Whole body massage including face using warmed oils (scented oils are optional depending on skin allergies)

*Thermotherapy through the use of hot stone massage which uses heat to penetrate deep into the muscles which increases blood circulation and heals soft tissue

Please ring 0413 955 098 for a booking.

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