Mental Health

Christabelle is the Medical Director and a Medical Practitioner at Next Practice GenBiome – Edgecliff. Her work with patients focuses around optimising gut health, microbiome, mitochondrial and brain performance. She applies the premise that dysfunctions can be corrected with established practices of nutritional and environmental medicine. She is passionate about sharing her in-depth knowledge on the interconnectedness of human metabolism, biology, and behaviour. Dr. Yeoh dedicates her practice to working with patients with complex chronic conditions, neuro-immune mediated, or chronic inflammatory illness. Christabelle graduated from medicine at the University of London in 1999 and obtained her membership with the Royal College of Physicians (UK). She has a Masters degree in Nutrition from King’s College London. After practicing hospital medicine, she has been working as a general physician with an interest in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. She was a director (2014-2021) and president (2016- 2018) at ACNEM and is active on the teaching faculty.

Nicole is a medical doctor with a background in pharmacy and general practice. She has attended nutrient & herbal seminars for over 20 years and in 2011 began to formalise her education in nutritional and environmental medicine doing courses with ACNEM, Biobalance, AIMA and various online courses. She has completed a bachelor's degree in pharmacy at Sydney University majoring in toxicology and worked as a hospital pharmacist before studying medicine at the University of Queensland. Nicole and her family live on the Sunshine Coast. Nicole has a long-standing interest in diet, lifestyle and nutrients and how these three key components can prevent and treat so many common illnesses we face. As a medical doctor, she sees that most of her patients' illnesses including herself and her family, can be linked to diet, lifestyle choices and nutrient deficiencies. 

Dr. Cris is an integrative medical doctor, author, corporate speaker, and media doctor. As an expert in integrative medicine Dr. Cris specialises not just in treatment of illnesses, but in the attaining of optimum health. She has particular interests in preventative health, lifestyle medicine, hormone health, weight loss, fatigue and sleep problems, digestive issues, as well as women’s health. She was also the health consultant for The Biggest Loser retreat. Dr. Cris has worked closely alongside Griffith University’s School of Nutrition & Dietetics by being involved in joint research projects focusing on improving nutrition knowledge and delivery of general practitioners for chronic diseases. Dr. Cris’ passion for health and wellness extends beyond the consulting room also. She is an author of the books Healthy Habits, 52 ways to better health, and Healthy Liver and Your Best Year Ahead; small easy steps to wellness. She regularly contributes to body+soul as part of their expert team as well as The Daily Telegraph and other print and online publications. She has appeared on Studio 10, The Daily Edition, and SBS Insight. 

Daniel Baden is a Naturopath and Homeopath with over 35 years of experience. Having begun the journey as a clinician, he has assumed many roles over the years including consultant to and member of industry regulatory committees, providing technical support to practitioners, assisting various groups in research projects, international and local speaker, author, founder of Traditional medicine supplies, Phytocare and co-founder of Optimal Rx and BioMedica Nutraceuticals. His most recent role was board member of Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA).He has worked on advisory committees at various Australian educational institutions and internationally at Hong Kong University and Dubai Nutrition College.Throughout his career Daniel has focused on the importance of professional holistic healthcare.

Gabriela wears many hats: a vegan, a feminist, a published author, a DIYer, a mother, a workshop presenter, an avid student, a Clinical Psychologist, and a Board Approved Supervisor. Gaby has 15 years of experience in various settings overseas and in Australia. Recently, she has decided to incorporate her values and long-standing concerns about climate change into her professional life. Since she finished a Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian Health, Gabriela is currently a candidate for the Master of Public Health at UQ, focusing on the interaction between climate change and mental health. In 2020, Gabriela created Second Chance Psychology, a private practice focusing on our mental health whilst also caring for the environment.  

Dr. Adrian Lopresti is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice, managing director at Clinical Research Australia, and an adjunct senior lecturer at Murdoch University, Western Australia. He has 25 years of clinical experience working with children and adults experiencing a range of mental health conditions. Dr. Lopresti has experience in using several psychological therapies and has received extensive training in nutritional and lifestyle treatments for mental health disorders. Dr. Lopresti regularly publishes in peer-reviewed, high-impact journals and has completed several clinical trials investigating the effects of ingredients such as curcumin, saffron, ashwagandha, bacopa monnieri, echinacea, probiotics, and holy basil on anxiety, depression, insomnia, cognitive decline, osteoarthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and general wellbeing in children and adults. Dr. Lopresti is also the founder of Personalised Integrative Therapy, a holistic treatment for depression and anxiety, and regularly conducts workshops both nationally and internationally.

Tania de Jong (pronounced Yong) AM is one of Australia’s most successful female entrepreneurs and innovators having developed 6 businesses and 4 charities. Tania works across the public, private, creative and social sectors. She founded Creativity Australia, Creative Universe, MTA Entertainment & Events and The Song Room and works with disadvantaged communities through Creativity Australia’s ‘With One Voice’ choir social inclusion programs. She has recently co-founded Mind Medicine Australia whose objective is for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies to play a major role in improving the treatments available for Australians suffering from mental illness. Tania presents keynote speeches and leadership programs and performs internationally as a soloist and with her group Pot-Pourri. She has released twelve albums including her new solo releases 'Flying Free' and 'The Breezes at Dawn have Secrets to Tell.' Tania’s TED Talk How Singing Together Changes the Brain has sparked international interest. She is Founder and Executive Producer of Creative Innovation Global winning national and international awards. Creative Universe and Creative Innovation Global were ranked among the top 20 event organizers and agencies from around the world as part of the Eventex All-Stars Index. Tania’s awards include Ernst and Young Australian Social Entrepreneur of the Year. She was inducted into the AGSE Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame at Swinburne University and named Brainlink Woman of Achievement.  Tania was named in the 100 Women of Influence and the 100 Australian Most Influential Entrepreneurs and named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics globally in 2021. In 2019 she was honoured with the Award for Meritorious Service to the Community in the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in June 2008 for service to the Arts as a performer and entrepreneur and through the establishment and development of music and arts enrichment programs for schools and communities. Tania’s mission is to change the world, one voice at a time!

Vanita Dahia is an internationally-recognized integrative medicine expert and author. Her career has been guided by balancing body chemistries in mental health and chronic complex health conditions. Vanita is in the vanguard of neurochemistry research which has led to the publication of Alchemy of the Mind and Alchemy of Amino Acids books with online masterclasses. Vanita’s research explores previously uncharted territory of compounding pharmacy with evidence based natural medicine and is a prodigious innovator in targeted therapy with many patients and health practitioners under her tutelage. Her years of exposure to ethnic and traditional practices, customs, medicines together with her nerdy chemistry and scientific mind has culminated in bringing forth practical solutions to managing the mind and body naturally.

Sage King is a Naturopath and Nutritionist specialising in reproductive health, fertility & IVF support, & perinatal care that is proudly inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community. Within her practice, Sage also supports the LGBTQIA+ community with fertility preservation & complementary support alongside gender affirming care. Sage is passionate about creating safe spaces for all. She advocates for the recognition and inclusivity of the LGBTQIA+ community in all healthcare spaces by educating practitioners on how to navigate this space with confidence. As a mentor, Sage assists practitioners to comprehensively support their LGBTQIA+ patients and is available for business consultancy to review website, clinical, and marketing materials.