Australian Capital Territory

Name: Dr Chiragakis
Area: Gynaecologist
Private or public: Private. Can claim back on Medicare.
Contact number: (02) 6282 1504
Address: Corrinna Chambers, Corinna St, Phillip
Comments: “Saw this doctor a few times regarding pain on intercourse. No mention of weight, and no suggestions of ‘lifestyle changes’. As far as I could tell, he didn’t regard my weight as a part of the problem.”

Name: ACT Sexual Health and Family Planning Clinic – All doctors and nurses.
Area: Sexual and reproductive health
Private or public: Private non-profit, has low-cost appointments for Health Care Card holders, Medicare rebates available for some appointments – varies by service
Contact number: (02) 6247 3077
Address: Level One, 28 University Ave, Canberra
Website: http://www.shfpact.org.au
Comments: “Fat-friendly, disability-friendly, queer-friendly, feminist, kind and non-judgemental. And the most painless cervical exams in town!”

Name: Marie Stopes Clinic, Canberra
Area: Sexual and reproductive health
Private or public: Private, fees vary, Medicare rebates available, private health rebates may be available.
Contact number: 1800 003 707
Address: 1st Floor, ACT Health Building, 54 Alinga Street, Canberra City
Website: http://www.mariestopes.org.au/our-australian-centres/canberra-city-centre. They have live online help, and online booking.
Comments: “Friendly and weight-neutral sexual and reproductive health including abortion. The nurse was kind about my anxiety of being weighed for anaesthetic and none of the staff ever mentioned weight besides that.”

Name: Dr Petrovsky
Area: Endocrinologist
Private or public: Public
Contact number:
Address: Canberra Hospital, Yamba Drive, Garran
Comments: “I see this doctor once every three months to monitor my thyroid levels.  Not once has he mentioned my weight, or even suggested ‘lifestyle changes’. There is a compulsory weigh-in (along with a blood- pressure check) when you first come in to the clinic (I’m told that it’s a monitoring aid – it’s understandable in that context).”

New South Wales

SYDNEY

Name: Dr Erin Crumlin
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Private or public: Private
Contact number: (02) 9385 5511
Address: Macleay Street Medical Practice, 48 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Comments: “Down to earth GP who provides both good health care and a positive experience.”

Name: Dr Marnee Vanderbona
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Private or public: Public
Contact number: (02) 9314 3400
Address: Level 2, 832 Anzac Parade, Maroubra Junction
Comments: “I have been seeing Dr Vandebona for a number of years as my general practitioner.   She has never once mentioned my weight, sought to blame any illness or condition on my weight or suggested dieting (big plus, since that is usually the first thing out of a doctor’s mouth). Dr Vandebona takes a collaborative, patient-centred approach to her practice, and is always respectful and thorough … There are multiple doctors at this practice, as well – not all of whom are fat friendly – so ask for Dr Vandebona specifically when making an appointment.”

Name: Dr Diana Merhi
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Private or public: Private
Contact number: (02) 9966 8871
Address: Synergy Medical Practice, L 3, 156-158 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards
Comments: “I have PCOS and am used to hearing a weight loss lecture from every doctor I see, whether it’s for a cold or what. Dr Merhi has only mentioned weight once in a conversation about my PCOS, and did so in a very respectful way, acknowledging that I’m already educated about it. She’s also a lovely woman! (And queer friendly, too.)”

Name:  Dr Tim Shortus
Area:  General Practitioner
Private or public:  Private
Contact number:  (02) 9281 5085
Address:  Broadway Healthcare, Broadway Shopping Centre, 1 Bay Street, BROADWAY, 2007
Comment: “Very patient-directed GP who will only discuss weight issues if initiated by me.  He listens and presents options and lets me make the decisions about my health care and will not hesitate to offer referral if needed.  He has been my primary carer for the last 3-4 years and I’ve seen him for everything from chronic back pain to pap smears and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone.”

Name: Monica Moore
Area: GP Psychotherapist
Email: gpcounsellingtraining@gmail.com
Phone: 0400 553 160
Address: Miranda
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Rebecca Deane
Area: Psychologist
Email: rebeccadeane@optusnet.com.au
Phone: (02) 8860 9551
Address: Suite 127, Level 1 Atlas Building, 2-8 Brookhollow Ave, Baulkham Hills,
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Tal Schlosser
Area: Psychologist
Email: tal@tspsychology.com.au
Phone: 0413 153 274
Address: Sydney CBD
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Olivia Patrick
Area: Psychologist
Email: olivia@shapeyourmind.com.au
Phone: (02) 9230 0786
Address: Sydney CBD
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Karin Attewell
Area: Psychologist
Email: think.well@optusnet.com.au
Phone: (02) 9405 5168
Address: Chatswood and Carlingford
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Gemma Cribb
Area: Psychologist
Email: balance@equilibriumpsychology.com.au
Phone: (02) 9262 6156
Address: Sydney CBD
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Cathy Egan
Area: Psychologist
Email: milligen1@optusnet.com.au
Phone: (02) 9716 7770
Address: Ashfield
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Astrid Przezdziecki
Area: Psychologist, Cancer Therapy Centre
Email: astrid.przezdziecki@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 9828 5208
Address: Liverpool Hospital
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Louise Adams
Area: Psychologist
Email: louise@self.net.au
Phone: 0425 265 873
Address: Thornleigh
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Julie Malone
Area: Psychologist
Email: julie@self.net.au
Phone: (02) 9555 4810
Address: Balmain
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Paula Kotowicz
Area: Counsellor
Email: paula@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au
Phone: (02) 9414 4499
Address: Double Bay
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Claire Morbey
Area: Endocrinologist
Email: clairemorbey@hotmail.com
Phone: 0415 522 378
Address: The Junction
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Liz Beavis
Area: Dietician
Email: liz@newtownnutrition.com.au
Phone: 02 9517 9932
Address: Newtown
Phone: 1300 790 739
Address: Double Bay
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Emilie Isles
Area: Dietician
Email: emilie@nutritionlab.com.au
Phone: 0408 547 141
Address: Double Bay
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Anna Keusgen
Area: Dietician
Email: akeusgen@gmail.com
Phone: 0410 695 120
Address: Mosman
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Alison Miles
Area: Dietician
Email: amiles@nutritionlab.com.au
Phone: 0401 519 050
Address: Lilyfield
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Zoe Watt
Area: Dietician
Email: zoe@nutritionlab.com.au
Phone: 0419 933 303
Address: Double Bay
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

NORTH COAST

Name: Jess McCormack
Area: Dietician
Email: jmccormack@tvgpn.org.au
Phone: (07) 5513 1322
Address: Tweed Heads
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Elena Oswald
Area: Dietician
Email: sweetthing1511@hotmail.com
Phone: (02) 6583 4871
Address: Port Macquarie
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

CENTRAL COAST AND HUNTER

Name: Dr Tas Fermanis
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Phone: (02) 4396 9166
Address: Hammond Road Medical Centre, 64 Hammond Road, Noraville
Comment: “I always found him really approachable, with a no BS attitude. He can be blunt, but he never gave me any crap about my weight.”

Name: Carla Walton
Area: Psychologist
Email: carlajoywalton@yahoo.com
Phone: 0412 192 724
Address: Newcastle
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Leonie Funk
Area: Social worker
Email: Leonie.Funk@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 4924 6820
Address: Newcastle
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Lisa Hughes
Area: Dietician
Email: lisa@optimumintake.com.au
Phone: (02) 4322 0841
Address: West Gosford
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Jodie Sheraton
Area: Dietician
Email: jodie@optimumintake.com.au
Phone: (02) 4322 0841
Address: West Gosford
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

NEW ENGLAND

Name: Dr Robyn Whitmore
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Email: rwhitmore@bigpond.com
Phone: (02) 6772 2233
Address: Armidale
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

RIVERINA

Name: Claire Kerslake
Area: Community Health Nurse and Diabetes Educator)
Email: claire.kerslake@gsahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5882 2915
Address: Deniliquin
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Michele Walton
Area: Dietician
Email: michele.walton@gsahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5882 2919
Address: Deniliquin
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Clare Stone
Area: Dietician
Email: Clare.Stone@gsahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6953 1205
Address: Leeton
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Karen Bardney
Area: Dietician
Email: Karen.Bardney@gsahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6969 5516
Address: Griffith
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Jodie Sandral
Area: Dietician
Email: jodie.sandral@gsahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5883 3627
Address: Finley
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

New Zealand

AUCKLAND

Name: Alex Bowerman
Area: Psychologist
Email: alex.bowerman@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Phone: 021 130 1273
Address: Auckland
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Franica Yovich
Area: Dietician
Email: franicay@yahoo.com.au
Phone: 021 207 7431
Address: Auckland
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

WAIKATO

Name: Lecia Ornat-Glover
Area: Dietician
Email: grantandlecia@callsouth.net.nz
Phone: (07) 378 8312
Address: Taupo
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

BAY OF PLENTY

Name: Fiona Boyle
Area: Dietician
Email: fiona@foodsolutions.net.nz
Phone: (07) 574 7999
Address: Bayfair, Mt Maunganui
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

MANAWATU-WANGANUI

Name: Koo Grenaway
Area: Dietician
Email: greenway@airstream.net.nz
Phone: (06) 328 9656
Address: Feilding
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

WELLINGTON

Name: Dr Lorraine Smith
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Public or private:
Contact number: (04) 384 4315
Address: Port Nicholson Medical Centre, Taranaki St, Wellington
Comments: “In the 10 years or so I’ve been seeing her, she’s never once criticised me for my weight, asked to weigh me or suggested I diet and in fact recently agreed with me that diets don’t work (I was there because I have had some rapid and unexplained weight gain in the last 12 months).”

Name: Dr Kala Narayanan
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Public or private: Private but can enrol as PHO
Contact number: (04) 471 2161
Address: 10 Brandon St, Wellington
Comments: “Dr Kala is amazing.  She does weigh you but only as a monitoring measure without any mention of BMI.  Very pragmatic and unjudgemental BUT you need to avoid some of the other GPs at the practice as they are judgey and/or really suck at smear tests.”

WEST COAST

Name: Pam O’Hara
Area: Psychologist
Email: araho.psych@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 021 030 2926
Address: Greymouth
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

CANTERBURY

Name: Leigh O’Brien
Area: Dietician
Email: leigh@canterburydietitians.co.nz
Phone: (03) 354 6410 or 027 220 5151
Address: Christchurch
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Liz Cutler
Area: Dietician
Email: lcutler@ihug.co.nz
Phone: (03) 614 7896
Address: South Canterbury
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

OTAGO

Name: Aurora Health Centre
Area: General practitioners (GPs), practice nurse, physiotherapist, counselor
Public or private:
Contact number: (03) 455 0006
Address: 265 King Edward St, South Dunedin
Comments: “All-woman medical practice consisting of five doctors, practice nurse, physiotherapist, counselor – male patients welcome. Wonderful, wonderful doctors who do not advise deliberate weight loss unless it is absolutely necessary, and who do not regard “health” as a number on a scale.  Believe it or not, they actually listen to their patients!  A real breath of fresh air. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”

Name: Libby Reid
Area: Nurse
Email: libby.reid@otago.ac.nz
Phone: (03) 479 8212
Address: Dunedin
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Silke Hellwig
Area: Dietician
Email: silkehellwig@gmail.com
Phone: 027 275 0038
Address: Otago
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Caroline Horwath
Area: Behavioural Nutritionist & Women’s Health Promotion Specialist
Email: info@mindbodywellbeing.co.nz
Phone: 021 0235 6764
Address: Otago
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Northern Territory

DARWIN

Name: Dr Kim Manias
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Private or public: Private, though he will bulk bill if genuinely needed (note that the clinic does NOT bulk bill and no other doctor at the surgery seems to do so)
Contact number: (08) 8981 7197
Address: Stuart Park Surgery, 1/5 Westralia St, Stuart Park 0820
Comment: “He is very fat-friendly … The surgery offers an after-hours walk-in service, and Kim is often working those odd hours!”

Name: Sundari Natural Health Centre
Area: Massage therapy (as well as facials and waxing/tinting services)
Email: sundarihealth@gmail.com
Contact number: (08) 8948 0511
Address: 2/5 Caryota Court, Coconut Grove
Website: http://www.sundarinaturalhealthcentre.com.au

Queensland

BRISBANE AND MORETON

Name: Dr Joanne Marjason
Area: General practitioner (GP) at Myer Centre Doctor’s Surgery
Private or public: Both. Consultations are about $65 but a big chunk of that can be claimed back on Medicare, and the surgery offers bulk billing to those with a health care card.
Contact number: (07) 3210 2111
Address: Level E, Elizabeth St Entrance, Myer Centre, 91 Queen Street, Brisbane
Comment: “Jo has been my doctor for the past 6 years.  She is thorough, supportive and definitely fat-friendly.  She is also a very lovely human being.  I would be lost without her.  Also, when she needs to refer a patient to a specialist, she relies on her patients to give her feedback on that specialist.  She listens and will not refer patients to a specialist who does not treat them with respect.  She also welcomes questions, research and reading material!”

Name: Dr Christine Stathakis
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Public or private: Will bulk bill on request.
Contact number: (07) 3397 4151
Address: 332 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo

Name: Dr Elspeth Darveniza
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Public or private: Private. A standard consult is approximately $55, but around $30 can be claimed back from Medicare.
Contact number: (07) 3878 4555
Address: 900 Moggill Road, cnr Marshall Lane, Kenmore
Comment: “I’ve been seeing Elspeth as my primary care practitioner since I was fifteen. She’s always been supportive and non-judgemental, and when I came back from Japan and was worried about my weight gain, she told emphatically not to worry about, eat as well as I could and it would all sort itself out. She never asks to weigh me. She’s also excellent for mental health – I went to see her when I was suffering from depression and moderate anxiety early last year and she was incredibly helpful. In short, she is awesome.”

Name: Dr Kimberly Bonderson
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Public or private: Public
Contact number: (07) 3284 9777
Address: 135 Margate Parade, Margate
Comment: “If you can afford to make the trip, she’s really worth going to even if she isn’t local. Fantastic about body issues, mental health and the intersection of the two. When I’m in QLD I won’t see anyone else!”

Name: Dr Leigh Hibbins
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Email: hibbins@ozemail.com.au
Phone: (07) 3378 3488
Address: Indooroopily
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Dr Jenny Blomeley
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Email: blomeley@bigpond.net.au
Phone: (07) 3343 9033
Address: Upper Mount Gravatt
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Carolyn Rogers
Area: Psychologist
Email: info@carolynrogers.com.au
Phone: (07) 3878 6098
Address: Brisbane
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Glen Mackintosh
Area: Psychologist
Email: glenn@slimst.com.au
Phone: 0434 240 778
Address: Red Hill
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Stephanie Heard
Area: Dietician
Email: stephaniejheard@gmail.com
Phone: 0448 223 512
Address: Brisbane
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Martine Waters
Area: Dietician
Email: martine.waters@mater.org.au
Address: Brisbane
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Shelley Wilkinson
Area: Dietician
Email: shelley.wilkinson@mater.org.au
Address: Mater Mothers Hospital, South Brisbane
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Katherine Warth
Area: Dietician
Email: kwarth01@optusnet.com.au
Phone: 0417 752 105
Address: Windsor
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Fiona Willer
Area: Dietician
Email: fiona@nutritionsense.com.au
Phone: 0413 248 123
Address: Taringa
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Mia West
Area: Dietician
Email: mia@iridium.com.au
Phone: 0400 487 771
Address: West End
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Katrina Ridout
Area: Dietician
Email: katrina_ridout@hotmail.com
Phone: (07) 3376 3976
Address: Sinnamon Park
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Kellie Hogan
Area: Dietician
Email: kelliehogan@hotmail.com
Phone: 0419 786 178
Address: Gold Coast
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Samantha Cannon
Area: Dietician
Email: samantha.cannon@gmail.com
Address: Gold Coast
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Natalie Thompson
Area: Dietician
Email: natalie.thompson07@gmail.com
Phone: 0421 193 133
Address: Gold Coast
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Camilla Mendoza
Area: Dietician
Email: camilla.mendoza@ozcare.org.au
Phone: (07) 5569 6200
Address: Gold Coast
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Terri Gubbels
Area: Dietician
Email: Terri_Gubbels@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 5525 5600
Address: Palm Beach
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Clare Slater
Area: Dietician
Email: clare_slater@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 5525 5600
Address: Palm Beach
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Penelope Beatty
Area: Dietician
Email: Penelope_Beatty@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: 0433 178 590
Address: Tugun
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Debbie McGrath
Area: Dietician
Email: debbie_m_mcgrath@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 3492 1807
Address: Redcliffe
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Rebecca Smith
Area: Dietician
Email: rebecca.dietitian@gmail.com
Phone: 0412 534 375
Address: Morayfield
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Jana Husak
Area: Dietician
Email: jhusak@sphn.org.au
Phone: (07) 3290 3733
Address: Logan Central
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Sarah Gruber
Area: Dietician
Email: sgruber@sphn.org.au
Phone: (07) 32903733
Address: Logan Central
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Rebecca Elkington
Area: Dietician
Email: elkr@bigpond.com.au
Phone: 0417 739 838
Address: Birkdale
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Tania Logan
Area: Dietician and Diabetes educator
Email: tania.logan@optusnet.com.au
Phone: (07) 3396 7775
Address: Wynnum and Birkdale
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Sue Bary
Area: Personal training for the HAES community
Private or public:
Contact number: 0421 037 444
Address: Eatons Hill, Brisbane
Website: http://www.enarji.com.au
Comments: “At enarji Health Coaching we specialise in providing a Health At Every Size approach and tailor a program that is designed to fit into EVERY mothers’ lifestyle … This approach supports physical activity that is reasonable and sustainable.”

DARLING DOWNS

Name: Ruth McGuire
Area: Nurse
Email: Ruth_McGuire@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4616 6831
Address: Toowoomba
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Hilary Cochrane
Area: Nurse
Email: Hilary_Cochrane@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4616 6843
Address: Toowoomba
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Julie Mathieson
Area: Dietician
Email: juliematho@hotmail.com
Phone: (07) 4638 4858
Address: Toowoomba
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

FITZROY

Name: Anna Morgan
Area: Dietician
Email: annamorganapd@hotmail.com
Phone: 0421 010 015
Address: Capricorn Coast
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Emma Barnes
Area: Dietician
Email: emma@centraltherapy.com.au
Phone: (07) 4987 6444
Address: Emerald
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Helen Scott
Area: Dietician
Email: helen@corporatebodies.com.au
Phone: 0438 750 426
Address: Emerald
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Chris Leung
Area: Dietician
Email: faikit@gmail.com
Phone: (07) 4982 4233
Address: Emerald
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

NORTHERN

Name: Madeleine Nowak
Area: Dietician
Email: madeleinenowak@hotmail.com
Phone: (07) 4775 3755
Address: Aitkenvale
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

NORTH WEST

Name: Dr Graham Michael
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Email: grahamm@nwqphc.com.au
Phone: (07) 4745 1038
Address: Normanton
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

FAR NORTH

Name: Laurel Eden
Area: Social worker
Email: edenl@netspace.net.au
Phone: (07) 4091 7555
Address: Atherton
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

UNKNOWN AREA

Name: Pam Elder
Area: Nurse
Email: pammyelder@hotmail.com
Phone: (07) 3394 4644
Address: Queeensland
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Antoinette Ackerie
Area: Dietician
Email: aackerie@hotmail.com
Phone: 0411 034 862
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

South Australia

ADELAIDE

Name: Dr Jack Mudaliar
Area: General practitioner (GP), specialist qualifications in pediatrics
Public or private:
Contact number: (08) 8269 2888
Address: Allcare Medical Clinic, Main North Rd, Prospect
Comments: “He is a chubby chap himself. He is the most down-to-earth Doctor I have ever met, never fazed by anything. He has never mentioned my weight, and when i have mentioned it he addresses the question asked and makes no further comment. He is tolerant and kind, and very aware that not everyone can afford expensive medications.”

Name: Mrs Amanda Zimmermann
Area: Psychologist
Private or public: Private, but she will bulk-bill Medicare at no cost to you if you have a Health Care Card and a GP Mental Health Care Plan (talk to your GP.)
Contact number: (08) 8294 1411
Address: Glenelg SA 5045
Comments: Very accepting and non-judgemental. Specialises in Adult survivors of sexual abuse; Anxiety & phobias; Chronic disease management; Couples therapy; Depression; Divorce/separation; Grief & loss; Life transition & adjustment issues; Pain management; Panic Disorder; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Relaxation; Self-esteem & self development; Shyness & social skills deficits; Smoking cessation; and stress management.

Name: Chris Thompson
Area: Psychologist
Email: chris@northeastern.com.au
Address: Adelaide
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Tania Ferraretto
Area: Dietician
Email: taniaf@npaadelaide.com.au
Phone: (08) 82271000
Address: Adelaide
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Samantha White
Area: Dietician
Email: samantha@npaadelaide.com.au
Phone: (08) 8227 1000
Address: North Adelaide
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

UNKNOWN AREA

Name: Heidi Sulda
Area: Dietician
Email: heidi.sulda@health.sa.gov.au
Phone: 0424 327 661
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Pamela Zhang
Email: pamelazhao36@gmail.com
Phone: 0402 763 222
Location: South Australia
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Tasmania

HOBART AND SOUTH EAST

Name: Kerrie Duggan
Area: Nurse
Email: kerrieduggan@bigpond.com.au
Phone: (03) 6264 2800
Address: Huonville
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Maree Taylor
Area: Dietician
Email: maree.taylor@eftel.com.au
Phone: 0408 131 683
Address: Hobart
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

LAUNCESTON AND NORTH-EAST

Name: Emily Gatenby
Area: Dietician
Email: egatenby@diabetestas.com.au
Phone: 0409 400 309
Address: Launceston
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Nicole O’Loughlan
Area: Dietician
Email: nicoleoloughlin@gmail.com
Phone: 0408 401 421
Address: Kings Meadows
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

DEVONPORT AND NORTH-WEST

Name: Dr Michelle Towle
Area: Healthy lifestyles consultant
Email: michelle.towle@iinet.net.au
Phone: 03 6435 4559
Address: Burnie
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

UNKNOWN AREA

Name: Yvonne Wilkins
Area: Dietician
Email: ywilkins@diabetestas.com.au
Phone: (03) 6215 9000
Address: Tasmania
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Victoria

MELBOURNE

Name: Dr Anne Jackson
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Contact number: (03) 9650 4284
Address: Mid-Town Medical Clinic, Level 4, 250 Collins St, Melbourne CBD
Website: http://www.midtownmedical.com.au
Comments: “My GP has looked after me for 9 years through my chronic illness, which has seen me gain a considerable amount of weight during the time I’ve known her. She has never once told me to lose weight, or commented on my increasing size, and has always been supportive and understanding … I cannot recommend her highly enough”

Name: Dr Roland Lee
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Private or public: Public
Contact number: (03) 9381 1300
Address: 200 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Comments: “I have been seeing Dr Lee for over 10 years, and he never once commented on my weight until I brought it up with him. I was pleased to find he has a balanced and holistic view of the topic.”

Name: Glen Iris Medical Centre. In particular Dr Miriam (female), Dr Sally (female) and Dr Ronnie (male)
Area: General practitioners (GPs)
Private or public: Unsure; may be public
Contact number: (03) 9885 4562
Address: 118 High St, Glen Iris
Comments: “Possibly the most friendly and supportive GPs I have ever met. Warm, friendly, just fantastic! Good mental health support and women’s health services. Oh and you can pretty much get an appointment whenever you need one. Great GPs for kids too.”

Name: Dr Mark Tarrant
Area: Obstetrics/Gynaecology
Private or public: Both
Contact number: (03) 9796 1988
Address: Suite 3, 72 Gloucester Ave, Berwick
Comments: “Excellent obstetrician (also a gyno). Professional, friendly, and sensitive. Very little focus on weight issues, aside from discussing potential risks associated with my weight in relation to c-section and anesthetics. He did this sensitively and without any apparent judgment. On the plus side, he is also supportive of natural breech births, which many obs won’t do these days. I would go back to him without hesitation for obs or gyn matters.”

Name: Jill Mancini
Area: Psychologist
Private or public: Public (can claim half of 12 sessions per year, if referred by a GP)
Contact number: 0417 503 197
Address: Suite 2, Level 1, 253 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Comments: “Very body positive. Into body acceptance, encourages mindfulness.”

Name: Helen Fraser
Area: Psychologist
Email: hrfraser09@bigpond.com
Phone: 0418 377 980
Address: Prahran
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Natasha Jeremiejczyk
Area: Psychologist
Email: njeremiejczyk@yahoo.com.au
Phone: 0416 038 524
Address: Melbourne
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Janet Lowndes
Area: Psychologist
Email: janet@embodymind.com.au
Phone: 0417 535 904
Address: South Melbourne
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Julie Parker
Area: Counsellor, Mental Health Social Worker
Private or public: Private – with medicare rebatable sessions available
Email: julie@beautifulyoubyjulie.com
Contact number: 0416 265 779
Address: Practising in East Melbourne, Highett and also home visits
Comments: “I am a ‘Health at Every Size’ counsellor who specialises in working with people with body image, self esteem and eating disorder issues.  I am a firm believer in a ‘no diet’ approach to having a happy and balanced relationship with food and body.”

Name: Gemma Houston
Area: Exercise physiologist
Private or public: Private, but if you talk to your GP they can arrange for a partial Medicare rebate for 5 sessions if you have a chronic illness. Most private health insurance companies will have some sort of reimbursement.
Contact number: 0404 471 773
Address: Leaps and Bounds Health, Suite 2/1434 High St, Malvern
Website: http://www.leapsandboundshealth.com.au/main/page_services_exercise_physiology.html
Comments: “She works with people with chronic illnesses, people who’ve been in accidents, who’ve had strokes or other neurological disorders. She also works with people who are deconditioned because of chronic illness or injury, and those who’ve gained weight due to medications, inability to move for long periods, or ‘just because’ without prejudice or shaming. She is incredibly intelligent, observant and caring … She’s a curvy girl herself, not afraid to jump in the pool to do a hydrotherapy session”

Name: Jennifer Bishop
Area: Exercise physiologist
Private or public: Private, EPC referrals from GP, TAC, Workcover referrals
Contact number: 0431 516 321
Address: Suite 1612, 530 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Home visits are available in Brunswick and Northern metro suburbs and Melbourne CBD.
Website: http://www.myology.com.au

Name: Teresa Mina
Area: Remedial massage therapist
Private or public: Both – $75 an hour
Contact number: (03) 9381 1164
Address: 473 Victoria St, Brunswick West, Melbourne
Website: http://tactonics.com.au/index.html
Comments: “Fantastic massage therapist. Has been treating me for four years – makes people feel comfortable.”

Name: Josephine Gibson
Area: Dietitian (APD)
Private or public: Private
Contact number: 0407 822 106 or (03) 9650 9372
Address: 4/250 Collins St, Melbourne and 961 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon
Website: http://www.eatlovelive.com.au/
Comments: “I am a friendly dietitian who doesn’t believe that weight loss is the answer and spends my life teaching people of all shapes and sizes to eat chocolate in an enjoyable guilt free way!!”

Name: Terrill Bruere
Area: Dietician
Email: bruere@optusnet.com.au
Phone: 0414 741 579
Address: East Brunswick
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Katherine Shone
Area: Dietician
Email: katherine@appetiteforlife.com.au
Phone: 0402 027 000
Address: South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Deepdene, Malvern
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Liza Wallis
Area: Dietician
Email: lwallis@ischs.org.au
Phone: (03) 9690 9144
Address: South Melbourne
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Jason Nikakis
Area: Personal trainer
Email: jason@vitallifestylecoaching.com
Phone: 0419 321 147
Address: Prahran
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Melissa Penkaitis
Area: Personal trainer
Email: melissa.penkaitis@yahoo.com.au
Phone: 0447 470 100
Address: Port Melbourne
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

SOUTH-WEST VICTORIA

Name: Dr Warwick Rouse
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Private or public: Public
Contact number: (03) 5558 6088
Address: Timboon Clinic, Hospital Road, Timboon
Comments: “An excellent, kind and health-focused GP. Knowledgeable without talking over or dismissing patient concerns or
questions.”

Name: Dr Bruce Rossiter
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Private or public: Public
Contact number: (03) 5558 6088
Address: Timboon Clinic, Hospital Road, Timboon
Comments: “A locum who sometimes works in clinics in Winchelsea, Colac, along the Great Ocean Road, and Timboon. Thoughtful, responsive to patient concerns, fat himself and very fat-friendly.”

Name: Professor David Watters
Area: Surgeon
Private or public: Both
Contact number: Geelong Hospital, 03 5226 7111
Address: Barwon Health, Bellarine St, Geelong
Comments (optional): “Completely dedicated to helping his patients. Surgically relevant details about my weight were discussed in a pragmatic and polite way and there were no demands to lose weight. Anaesthesic staff were also very friendly and helpful and were focused on my wellbeing and comfort.”

Name: Dr Elizabeth Uren
Area: Gynaecologist
Private or public: Public
Contact number: Works at various places, but can be contacted on (03) 5561 6008
Address: 4 Princess St, Warrnambool
Comments: “Has helped me manage PCOS and extremely painful periods without body-shaming or “prescribing” weight loss.”

GIPPSLAND

Name: Dr Alex Burk
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Private or public:
Contact number: (03) 5147 1011
Address: 160 Johnson St, Maffra
Comments: “I have consulted Dr Burk as my GP for 4 years and my weight has never been an issue that has been raised by Dr Burk. Even when I have had high blood pressure, my weight still has not been an issue.”

Name: Dr Kathy Brotchie
Area: General practitioner (GP)
Private or public: Public
Contact number: (03) 5143 1644
Address: Ramahyuck Aboriginal Co-op clinic, Foster St, Sale
Comments: “This is an Aboriginal Health Service but it is open to the general public and Dr Brotchie is not Aboriginal herself. The clinic also bulk bills. Dr Brotchie is a bigger woman herself and is very fat-friendly.”

Area: Psychologist
Private or public: Private
Phone: 0419 385 064
Address: 210 Drummond Street South, Ballarat
Comment: Teaches self-acceptance, and focuses on feeling and being healthy, rather than on being a particular weight

Name: Dr Rafat Gurguis
Area: Obstetrics/Gynaecologist (OB/GYN)
Address: Sale
Comments: “Dr Gurguis was my OB for my last pregnancy. While I was weighed each visit, my weight was never mentioned. A large blood pressure cuff was available without me having to specially ask for it. My pregnancy was treated as a perfectly normal pregnancy (which is what it was!) and my weight wasn’t an issue. It wasn’t assumed that I would have Gestational Diabetes or high blood pressure (I had neither) and I was treated respectfully.”

Name: Bridget Ripper
Area: Dietician
Email: bridget.ripper@cghs.com.au
Phone: (03) 51438560
Address: Sale
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Maria Clemens
Area: Dietician
Email: mariac@glch.org.au
Phone: (03) 5155 8370
Address: Gippsland
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Maureen Wilson
Area: Dietician
Email: maureen_wilson@bigpond.com
Phone: 0419 336 357
Address: Maffra
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Western Australia

PERTH

Name: Kerry Beake, BSc (Human Biology), Post Grad Dip (Counselling)
Area: Genetic Counsellor, Health at Every Size Coach
Contact number: 0412 034 289
Comments: “I am a Health at Every Size counsellor/coach. I work with individuals and small groups to improve their health, body image and enjoyment of life. Empowering people to make choices that work best for them and their families amongst the plethora of health/wellness/nutrition information that exists.”

Name: Melanie Greenfeld
Area: Psychologist
Email: mel.g5@bigpond.com
Phone: 0411 033 918
Address: Perth
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Paulette Gayton
Area: Psychologist
Email: isispsychology@optusnet.com.au
Phone: 0437 800 440
Address: Fremantle
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Kaveri Pathak
Area: Dietician
Email: kaveridutta@yahoo.com
Phone: 0402 176 445
Address: Perth
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Jo-Anne Dembo
Area: Dietician
Email: dbreception@bigpond.com
Phone: (08) 9242 4441
Address: North Perth
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.

Name: Robyn Lenzo
Area: Dietician
Email: robyn.lenzo@gmail.com
Phone: (08) 9319 3811
Address: East Fremantle
Comment: Completed the If Not Dieting health professional training program.