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.
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Dr Senani Wijesena
Natural Medicine with Dr Senani Wijesena
Dr Senani Wijesena is a medical practitioner specialising in Nutritional Medicine, Stress management, Healthy Ageing and Women's Health. She incorporates a holistic approach 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.
Dr Wijesena's areas of speciality include
General Practice
Wellness checks
Complete Nutritional assessments
CBT counselling
Diseases of Westernisation of Diet / Lifestyle - including- Autoimmune disease
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Allergy
- Chronic inflammatory/degenerative disease
- Obesity and Women's health issues, eg PCOS, Menopause, Pap Smear
Assessments include a thorough review of symptoms, diet/toxin exposure history, gut dysfunction, body composition analysis, nutrition related blood/urine tests, stool parasitology analysis, toxin levels eg mercury blood/hair analysis, hormone level assays and comprehensive management programmes.
She completed her medical degree at the University of Newcastle in 1992. Senani has had training as a psychiatry registrar at the James Fletcher hospital in Newcastle and has completed the primary course in Nutrition/Herbal Medicine at the Australian College of Nutrition and Environmental Medicine. She is currently doing a masters degree in Nutritional Medicine through RMIT University.
For an appointment please call (02) 99580280 or 0422 033 033
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Counselling, Herbalists, Holistic Doctor, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Psychotherapy, Weight Loss, Womens Health
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