About

Welcome to our nurse-led clinic dedicated to enhancing accessibility and affordability for patients with known or suspected cardiovascular disease. We provide individualised treatment plans that focus on lifestyle medicine to improve your overall well-being and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Our services include both bulk-billed and gap fee options, ensuring that quality care is within reach for everyone. Let us help you take proactive steps towards a healthier future.

Our Services

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

- Identifying underlying chronic disease issues potentially impacting cardiovascular health. eg./ diabetes, Hypertension, high cholesterol, family history

- Screening and detection of CVD

- Individualised lifestyle medicine plans to lower the risk of a cardiovascular event

Lipid Management

- Cholesterol or hereditary hypercholesterolemia screening

- Risk stratification with support of the Australian CVD Roadmap

- Individualised patient education on targeted lipid levels

- Tailored Lifestyle medicine plans for lipid management

Heart Failure Service

Our heart failure service is aimed at:

- optimising medication therapies to support symptom management.

- a rapid access service to stabilise symptoms of exacerbation.

We focus on patient centred strategies to optimise your heart health!

Arrhythmia Clinic

- Screening and detection of abnormal heart rhythm using Viggo heart devices

- Atrial fibrillation management

- Education and support for those living with arrhythmia

- Lifestyle modification plans to support symptoms management

Cardiothoracic surgery

Our cardiothoracic clinic provides:

- preoperative screening and assessment to enhance your recovery after surgery.

- postoperative wound care and coaching

Our Nurse Practitioner

I am an endorsed Nurse Practitioner specialising in the intricate fields of cardiology and cardio-thoracic surgery for 20+ years. My career has been defined by a commitment to excellence and a global health perspective, drawing on experiences gained through international career paths. including the UK and Netherlands. These experiences have established my ability to adapt to diverse healthcare systems and patient populations, enriching my clinical expertise.

My practice is deeply rooted in the principles of lifestyle medicine. I believe in empowering patients to take an active role in their cardiovascular health through evidence-based lifestyle modifications. I am committed to providing comprehensive care that encompasses not only medical interventions but also focuses on preventative strategies, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and other key lifestyle factors, to optimise heart health and improve overall well-being.

What to Expect

Initial Consultation:
○ Comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular and general health,
○ Physical examination, including blood pressure, heart rate, weight, auscultation(listening) of the heart and lungs
○ Dietary assessment and counselling.
○ Requesting, reviewing and interpretation of relevant diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, ECG, and echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart).

All findings are communicated to your treating general physician

● Follow-up Consultation:
○ Detailed discussion of test results and personalised risk assessment.
○ Development of an individualised heart health plan, including lifestyle modifications,
exercise recommendations, and dietary guidance.
○ Referrals to other healthcare professionals as needed, such as dietitians, physiotherapists,
and cardiologists.
● Ongoing Support:
○ Regular follow-up consultations to monitor progress and adjust the heart health plan as
needed.
○ Education and resources to support long-term heart health.
○ Development of a "Heart Health Passport" to track individual progress and empower
women to take control of their cardiovascular health.