Carolyn Nixon - Nurse Lead

B Nursing

Carolyn is the most experienced nurse in the practice, she has worked as a practice nurse for 8 years and has been a RN for 9 years.
She enjoys all aspects of general practice.


SOPHIE RIDDEL - Practice NURSE RN

B Nursing


Consults:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

 


MELANIE CAVANOUGH - Practice Nurse rn

B Nursing

Melanie has been working as an RN since 2005. She has worked in a
wide range of settings including GP, occupational health, palliative care,
paediatric neurology and telehealth.

Melanie is a Wynnum local, having lived in the area since she was 3 years
old.
She enjoys all aspects of GP practice, especially wound care and
appreciates the community feel of working in a close-knit GP
environment.

Consults:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday


rachael forrest - Practice Nurse EN

Rachael is a dedicated nurse providing skilled and compassionate care to our patients. Known for her professionalism and consistently helpful approach, she is a valued member of our team and contributes greatly to the smooth running of our clinic.
Rachael works at the clinic on Thursday and Fridays.


laura Blair - Practice nurse en

Laura is a valued team member currently studying to become a Registered Nurse. Her happy nature, positive attitude, and genuine care make her a joy to work with. Laura is always willing to help, and her warm, approachable manner is appreciated by both patients and colleagues.


Zara Vizer - Practice Nurse EN

Zara is a happy and friendly presence at our practice, always ready with a smile. Outside of work, she enjoys quality time with her young family—whether it’s park adventures, weekend outings, or quiet moments at home. Her positive energy and caring nature shine through in everything she does.


Michelle Bowden - Practice Pharmacist

B Pharm GradDipClinPharm

Michelle has worked in many different roles including as a public and private hospital pharmacist, community pharmacist, and a lecturer with Griffith University. Her career highlights include the remarkable people (patients, colleagues, other health professionals and health students) she has learned from and with, during her own journey. One of her main current roles is conducting home visits for Home Medicines Reviews. Michelle was born and raised in Wynnum and enjoys working in this community. In her spare time, she enjoys creating with mosaics and yarn, and is a keen pickleballer!


Christel chandra - independent Pharmacist

Christel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and a Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice from The University of Queensland. She is accredited by the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy for Home Medicines Review. Christel's expertise includes non-sterile compounding and patient-centered care, reflecting her commitment to improving health outcomes. Her comprehensive education and diverse professional experience make her a skilled and knowledgeable pharmacist, dedicated to providing high-quality pharmaceutical care.


Regan Gillespie - Podiatrist

BHlthSc(Podiatry)(Hons)

Regan is an experienced and university qualified podiatrist, graduating from QUT in 2011 with honours.

She has always had a nurturing nature and a strong passion to help people. She thoroughly enjoys all aspects of podiatry, in particular ingrown toenail treatment/surgery, general nail and skin care, diabetic assessments and treating kid’s feet.

Outside of work Regan is kept busy with her 3 children and enjoys outdoor fitness, gardening and beach trips with her family.

Consults: Friday


Michael Gray - Physiotherapist

BPhty, MPhty (Msk)

Michael has extensive experience in treating and managing all types of patients from elite level athletes to hospital populations. Michael has completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and more recently a Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland where he is currently involved in a research project. In addition, Michael is also a qualified nutritionist and has a keen interest in integrating nutrition into his physiotherapy practice.

daniel gray - Physiotherapist

Daniel is a highly skilled physiotherapist, holding a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the Australian Catholic University. His interests include strength/conditioning training, and science-based podcasts. This reflects his passion for empowering individuals to achieve their best possible outcomes, and optimal fitness goals.

Daniel is also a keen reformer Pilates instructor and enjoys utilising creative exercise methods alongside his hands on approach in order to provide the highest quality treatment.

 

Parisa Sekhavati - Dietitain and Diabetes Educator (Pending)

APD PHD Pharm B Nut & Diet (Honours) GCert Diab Ed

Parisa is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) committed to promoting health and wellness through personalised nutrition counselling and education. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and a passion for food literacy, she empowers clients to make informed dietary choices tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.

Before transitioning to dietetics, Parisa earned a Doctorate in Pharmacy and worked as a pharmacist in both Australia and overseas, providing her with a broad perspective on healthcare. She is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in diabetes education to further enhance her ability to support clients with diabetes management.

Parisa is particularly interested in the dietary management of diabetes and its complications, weight management, gut-related conditions, liver disease, cardiovascular disease, general sports nutrition, and healthy eating. Committed to staying current with the latest research and best practices, she delivers cutting-edge nutrition care across these diverse health areas.

 

Zorica Srnec - Natural Health & Remedial Massage Therapist

BHSc, DipRM, ANTA Member

Zorica is a qualified naturopath and remedial massage therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting women’s health. She specialises in hormonal health, perimenopause, menopause, fatigue, and stress, combining evidence-based naturopathy with hands-on therapies like lymphatic drainage and myofascial release.

With a compassionate, integrative approach and lived experience managing chronic illness, Zorica works closely with GPs to deliver holistic, patient-centred care.