Pharmacist

Tim grew up in country NSW, completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in Brisbane then moved to Sydney “temporarily” (30 years ago) to complete further studies. He owned and operated a community pharmacy for over 17 years. His pharmacy was focused almost entirely on helping older people stay as healthy as possible. After selling his pharmacy he began working more closely with the western Sydney Primary Health Network, WentWest, and is proud to be working with them to improve utilisation of the unique skills of Consultant Pharmacists working in General Practice.

Tim’s mission is to help people stay as healthy as they can be by combining just the right amount of medication with realistic diet and exercise options. He has access to the world’s largest collection of studies about vitamins and supplements and his happy to provide you with the latest evidence around herbs, vitamin and other “health food” items. If you have any questions about your medications or vitamins, or would like Tim to review your all your current medications, speak the the reception team, or ask your doctor.

General and Sports Podiatry
B. HSc. (USYD)
B. Pod (UON)

Matt has worked as a Podiatrist in the Hills region since 2013. He enjoys all aspects of Podiatry, with a special interest in paediatrics, diabetes management, biomechanics and sports injuries.

Whether it is helping children to walk straight or developing management plans to overcome chronic pain and niggling injuries, Matt thrives on challenges. Matt has worked with people just starting out on their health and fitness journey, people who are making a comeback to the sports arena and professional athletes who need to get back on the field ASAP.

Matt is very passionate about helping and empowering patients to become more knowledgeable about lower limb conditions. He prides himself on being able to communicate effectively and engages with several universities around Sydney to mentor future Podiatrists each year.

Away from work, Matt enjoys going to the gym, watching sports and family time (which is code for eating large amounts of Lebanese food).

Matt is available in the clinic on alternate Wednesdays. You can find out more about what Matthew offers by speaking to the GPs, or here

Accredited Practising Dietitian
BSc (Nutrition and food science)
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)

Andrea is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with an empathic and energetic nature. This shows through her ability to connect well with all her clients and engage them within the nutrition therapy process in an inspiring way. Andrea strives to provide sustainable ongoing nutrition care focusing on her clients individual needs so the strategies or meal plans recommended are highly personalised to her client. She makes sure that the strategies she develops with her clients are enjoyable (contain favourite foods), easy to follow ( realistic for clients to achieve) and relate to the latest evidenced based research to meet their health needs and conditions. Andrea also recognises the importance of longevity once nutrition and health related goals are achieved. She assists her clients not only achieving their goals, but providing them with the knowledge and skills to sustain their goals long term.

Andrea gained valuable skills and experience through her previous work at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle working with inpatients in diabetes, cardiothoracic, gastroenterology and ICU wards to name a few. Andrea also has experience in providing outpatient services through the University of Newcastle’s Telehealth Clinic during the 2019- 2020 Covid lockdown period where she made dietetic care possible to patients living in rural and remote areas of Australia.

Andrea has a passion for sports nutrition and has experience working with clients from the Hills Trialthon Club and Miss Fit Dance Studio. Andrea has also worked alongside the members of the premier league MacArthur FC.

Outside of work, Andrea enjoys spending quality time with her partner, friends and family, improving her fitness through strength training at her local gym and going on long coastal walks.