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.

Ashok is an internationally renowned Speaker, Filmmaker & Health Practitioner who has dedicated his life to supporting people through chronic illness, and achieving their potential.

Ashok suffered from ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University. Through neurological research that he conducted, he managed to get himself 100% better. He then set up a clinic to treat others, and then published the well-known neuroplasticity “limbic retraining” recovery program known as the Gupta Program in 2007.

He has published several medical papers and is continually researching these conditions, you can find out more information at www.guptaprogram.com.

In 2017 Ashok published a popular 4.7 star rated app called the Meaning of Life Experiment, a 30-Day program of videos and meditations to discover more happiness, meaning, and to uncover your Life Purpose. It is available on the iRise App at iRiseApp.com

Nimrod Sheinman B.Sc., N.D. is one of Israel’s leading mind-body experts, and an international spokesperson advocating holistic and integrative education and mindfulness in education perspectives. He is the founder and director of Israel’s Centre for Mindfulness in Education (2013), co-founder of Israel’s Centre for Mind-Body Medicine (1998), and initiator and director of the International Soul of
Education Initiative. He is a member in the International Advisory Panel of
Sejahtera Leadership Initiative, a Malaysia-based organization supporting humanistic and wellbeing programs, locally and globally. Sheinman is known for his integration of mind-body science, imagery-based perspectives and mindfulness based principles within the context of ‘Whole-Person Care’. In the past 30-years he has taught seminars on Integrative Psychotherapy, Holistic Education, Imagery-based Therapy, Mindfulness in Clinical Practice and Mindfulness in Education in universities, hospitals, centers and international conferences in Israel, USA, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Israel’s first Mindfulness in Schools project, which he initiated over 20 years ago with support from Israel’s Ministry of Education, has reached thousands of children, teachers and parents.
Sheinman former roles and positions include: director of the mind-body unit in Rabin Medical Center;
board member in Israel’s psycho-oncology association; founder and director of Israel Center for Mind-Body Medicine; executive director of Israel’s Center for Non-Violent Communication (NVC, Marshal Rosenberg’s model); founder and president of Israel’s Naturopathic Association; academic dean of Naturopathic Education; academic advisor to Israel’s Center for Yoga Therapy; and a member on various government committees devoted to the regulation of natural medicine in Israel.
He is a graduate (1986) of the National University of Natural Medicine (Portland, Oregon, USA). He was a resident and faculty member (1986-1987) at Bastyr University of Natural Health Science (Seattle,
Washington, USA), and then a member in Bastyr’s International Advisory Council.
He is the author of Food for Thought (1989, in Hebrew), Imagery-based Therapy: A Workbook For Clinical Practice (1991, in Hebrew), and Jack’s Anchors (in the process of publication). He is co-editor of
Potentiating Health and the Crisis of the Immune System (Plenum Press, 1997).
Dr. Sheinman was once an Aeronautical Engineer, graduate of the Israel Institute of Technology (1973). He served as a project officer in the Israel Air-Force (1973-1978) and was a recipient of the 1976 Israel Air Force Award. He is a keen photographer and a recipient of Nikon’s photography award.
He lives in Israel and can be reached at [email protected]

Susan is a naturopath who is passionate about educating and empowering others to feel their best.

Susan is a double-degree qualified clinician that enjoys treating digestive disorders, working with people experiencing neurodiversity and helping individuals future proof their health by exploring their genetics.

Susan is a published academic writer and lecturer to integrative doctors and allied health professionals. She has helped thousands of people by bringing structure, science and support to her work with them to help them achieve transformative results.

Her mission is simple. Help people be happier and healthier by using individualised, evidence based medicine.

Susan is also the founder and director of Radius Health, a Wellness Medicine clinic located in inner Melbourne. It is a patient centred practice where the focus is to ensure every client is seen, heard and helped.

The team at Radius Health are passionate about educating and empowering people to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.

Dr Nindhi Ahilan graduated from the UNSW in 2004 and it was during her time there that she developed an interest in Nutritional Medicine and Holistic Practices. She travelled to Kerala, India to do her medical elective in Ayurvedic Medicine in 2002.

After graduating with Honours she obtained her Fellowship from the RACGP and went on to do further training with ACNEM, A5M, AIMN, Medisca and recently obtained a Professional Extension in Herbal Medicine with Professor Denis Stewart. She is an examiner for the RACGP. She also informally mentors doctors interested in incorporating NEM into their own practice.

Her main objective has been to empower patients in their healing journey and utilising as many tools and supporting team members as required. More recently her focus has been on addressing the emotional and spiritual realms of wellbeing.

Lisa is a practicing naturopath specialising in women’s health & auto-immunity in South Sydney, Australia. She has a Masters of Womens Health (UNSW), as well as Graduate Diploma of Applied Science in Naturopathy & Bachelor of Applied Science in Naturopathy, both from the University of Western Sydney and is currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Complementary Medicine (UTas).

As well as maintaining her clinical practice, Lisa is an educator working as an academic lecturer & clinical supervisor at Torrens University.

She has contributed as a peer reviewer to industry journals, as well as an author to industry textbooks.

Dr. Joanna Harnett holds a Bachelor and Master of Health Science (Complementary Medicine). She completed her PhD in 2013 in the field of nutritional pharmacology. Her PhD research explored the association between the gastrointestinal microbiome and coeliac disease.

Joanna is a senior lecturer (complementary medicines) within the Faculty of Medicine Health at the University of Sydney’s Pharmacy School. Her teaching and research activity include: the appropriate and safe use of complementary medicine products, integrative medicine education and communication, and gastrointestinal health and the microbiome. Joanna supervises higher degree research students in these three areas. Her teaching role includes the development and delivery of evidence-based complementary medicine education for undergraduate and post-graduate pharmacy students.

Prior to her academic career, she practiced as a Naturopath for 15 years in an integrative medical practice. She currently serves on the board of the International Society for Traditional, Complementary, Integrative Medicine Research. She is a member of the Australian TGA Advisory Committee for Complementary Medicines.

Website: Dr Joanna Elizabeth Harnett (sydney.edu.au)

Linked In: Dr Joanna Harnett – PhD (Southern Cross University) – Diagnostic Insight Pty Ltd | LinkedIn

Carla Wrenn is an Integrative Naturopath & Nutritionist. Completing a Bachelor of Health Science in 2001 and practicing for 21 years.

As a passionate learner Carla also completed postgraduate studies in Integrative Oncology, Autoimmune Diseases and Functional Medicine within Australia and the USA. Carla’s time is spent consulting in the area of complex and chronic diseases, especially Oncology.

Carla is the owner of Peninsula Herbal Dispensary & Naturopathic Clinic, where Carla works with 12 Naturopaths and a support team, who love providing Acute Care, Consultations and lifestyle retail offerings to their Mornington Peninsula community and beyond.

Carla is a passionate advocate for all we have to offer as Naturopathic and Complementary Medicine Practitioners. She values industry collaboration and has spent the last 6 years training over 700 Practitioners in her course Vitae Mosaic – Naturopathic Functional Medicine, a unique and holistic framework for all Health Practitioners to more confidently and effectively treat complex cases and manage chronic diseases.

You can contact Carla and learn more at carlawrenn.com

Nathan Rose is the Global Head of Clinical Affairs for Metagenics. He was previously the Head of Science for Metagenics ANZ which was responsible for Product Innovation and Research and Development. Nathan has been involved in Clinical Education for over a decade and has presented at numerous conferences in Australia and overseas. Nathan is also the host of the Metagenics Institute Podcast where he interviews world leading clinicians and researchers on new and exciting developments in complimentary medicine. He is deeply passionate about identifying new and innovative solutions in natural medicine to ensure the best outcomes for both clients and practitioners alike. 

Dr Mark Donohoe, acnem President, graduated from Sydney University in 1980, opening his medical practice on the Central Coast New South Wales in 1983. The patients of his new practice led him into the fields of Environmental Medicine and Nutritional Medicine. He was awarded fellowships from the Australian Society of Environmental Medicine (ASEM), the Australasian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine (acnem), and more recently the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM).

Over his 38 years in practice, Mark has specialised in the fields of chronic fatigue syndrome, environmental and occupational toxicology, and sensory sensitivities including multiple chemical sensitivity. Mark works with his wife, Fiona, at Mosman Integrative Medicine in Sydney. While he focuses on causes of illnesses and diseases, Fiona manages the healthcare side of the practice where she and other natural healthcare practitioners provide consultations and classes in yoga, Qi gong, pregnancy yoga, meditation, mindfulness and movement. Mark and Fiona work together with an underlying philosophy that health in all its forms is the best prevention of disease, and that most disease is best managed by clean air, clean food, clean water and a commitment to a diet and lifestyle that is health enhancing.

Neil Nathan, MD has been practicing medicine for 50 years, and has been Board Certified in Family Practice and Pain Management and is a Founding Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and a Founding Diplomate of ISEAI. He has written several books, including Healing is Possible: New Hope for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Persistent Pain, and Other Chronic Illnesses and On Hope and Healing: For Those Who Have Fallen Through the Medical Cracks. He has hosted an internationally syndicated radio program/podcast on Voice America called The Cutting Edge of Health and Wellness Today. He has been working to bring an awareness that mold toxicity is a major contributing factor for patients with chronic illness and lectures internationally on this subject which led to the publication of his ebook, Mold and Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment, 2016, (now updated to 2022), and then to his best-selling book Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and Chronic Environmental Illness.

His new book, out winter, 2021, is Energetic Diagnosis, a discussion of the value of intuition and energetic devices as an aid to both diagnosis and treatment of medical illness.

He can be contacted most easily through his website www.neilnathanmd.com, through which consultations are available. He is currently providing mentorship in the treatment of chronic inflammatory illness to approximately 150 physicians, with Jill Crista, ND and for those

interested in mentorship, please use the website to register.

Dr. Nathan has been treating chronic complex medical illnesses for 25 years now, and Lyme disease for the past 15 years. As his practice has evolved, he finds himself increasingly treating the patients who have become so sensitive and toxic that they can no longer tolerate their usual treatments, and his major current interest is in finding unique ways of helping them to recover.

Professor Myers is the Director of the NatMed-Research Unit based at Southern Cross University. He is one of Australia’s leaders in natural, complementary, and integrative medicine, spearheading its development as a University academic discipline over the past 25 years. Stephen was the Head of the School of Natural and Complementary Medicine at Southern Cross University between 1995-2001. He led the development and implementation of the Batchelor of Naturopathy program that graduated 500 Baccalaureates. He was the Foundation Director of the Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine Education and Research (ACCMER) [2001-2006], a joint venture of the University of Queensland and Southern Cross University

He has qualifications in naturopathy (ND), western medicine (BMed) and pharmacology (PhD). He has raised over $8 million in research funding; managed over 50 clinical trials looking at the pharmacology of natural products in a wide range of conditions; supervised 17 higher degree research students to completion; authored 3 books, 10 book chapters, 104 peer-reviewed research papers and numerous papers for the professional press; and acted as a consultant to industry, government, and academia across a broad range of issues.