Manwah Cheung

Manwah Cheung is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from the University of Sydney. Her mission is to empower women with the knowledge and skills they need to manage their health concerns, advocating for evidenced-based solutions in nutrition.

Believing in the importance of practical approaches to healthy eating, Manwah strives to provide accessible guidance for incorporating nutritious habits into daily life. Outside of her profession, she finds joy in attending concerts and exploring new vegan restaurants.

Katie Harris

Katie Harris is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist with over 15 years of experience dedicated to helping women achieve optimal health through nutrition. Specialising in fertility and pregnancy, Katie is certified as a Fertility and Pre-Natal Dietitian, offering holistic nutrition therapy to manage and treat medical conditions.

She is passionate about empowering women to reach their nutrition goals through simple and sustainable changes, providing personalised nutrition plans tailored to individual needs. Outside of her profession, Katie enjoys Pilates, beach runs, exploring new destinations, and indulging in culinary adventures.

Bianca Chan

Bianca Chan is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and graduate of Monash University (2021), with a keen focus on women’s health issues such as PCOS, endometriosis, and hypothyroidism. Embracing an evidence-based and holistic approach, Bianca considers lifestyle and mental well-being alongside nutrition in her practice. Committed to personalised care, she tailors her guidance to an individual’s unique needs, empowering clients to make lasting, positive changes for overall well-being.

Growing up in Hong Kong, Bianca developed a deep connection with food, and outside of work, she expresses her love through cooking for friends and family. She is fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin.

Dr Sanda Bonchis

Graduating in Romania in 1990, Dr Sanda trained and qualified as a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology. After working in various hospitals in Romania and passing her AMC exam, Dr Sanda moved to Brisbane in 1998 and started working at the Mater Hospital and Logan Hospital.

Due to a change in family circumstances, Dr Sanda changed her career path to general practice, becoming a Fellow of the RACGP and Diplomate of Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Dr Sanda has now been a been a general practitioner in Springfield for over 21 years!

A loving wife and mother of two adult sons, Dr Sanda says that her youngest son, who is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, is the reason she developed a passion for being an advocate for people with disability. Keen to learn as much as she can about people with neurodiversity and other disabilities, Dr Sanda wants to help people with disabilities achieve their potential and support them with their health.   <

Outside of medicine, Dr Sana enjoys travelling and treats cooking as a hobby.

Springfield

Nicole Moore

Completing her qualifications as an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist, Nicole Moore has over 25 years of experience supporting women in addressing a wide range of nutritional concerns.

Nicole has undertaken specialised training in low-carb nutrition therapy for managing PCOS and has expertise in areas such as insulin resistance, weight management, endometriosis pelvic pain, inflammation, menopausal symptoms, and gut health, including inflammatory bowel disease.

Beyond her professional work, Nicole is passionate about giving back to the community through mentoring, volunteer work, and providing free nutrition therapy talks for doctors and nurses. Her dedication to better health extends beyond her profession.

Nicole’s personal experiences with weight management and persistent bloating inspired her to specialise in women’s health. She understands how overwhelming it can be to navigate these challenges while balancing the demands of daily life. This drives her commitment to empowering women with personalised, practical, and sustainable strategies to achieve long-term wellness.

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending quality time with her daughter Chanelle and son Dilahn, creating healthy recipes, and staying active with long walks on the beach.

Dr. Jody Waters

Dr Jody Waters acquired her Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery from James Cook University and has been a GP for over 9 years.

She graduated with High Distinction and received the James Cook University Gold Academic Medal for her academic achievements.

During her initial years, she gained invaluable experience as a Paediatric Registrar and then Neonatal intensive Care Registrar, in addition to time spent working in Emergency Medicine.

She has also received numerous accolades including the Rural Doctors Association of Queensland Prize in Rural Medicine, RACGP North Queensland Sub-Faculty Prize in General Practice, JCU Mick McLoughlin Memorial Prize in Rural Medicine, JCU Ethics Prize, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Mental Health Prize, and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Women’s Health Award.

Dr Jody enjoys all aspects of Family Medicine and has a special interest in Women’s Health, Shared Antenatal Care, Paediatrics and Mental Health. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Dr. Fatima Elnaggar

Dr Fatima has been working in Australia for the last 11 years, undergoing her general practice training in Victoria and obtaining a fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
The diversity of general practice is what Dr Fatima enjoys most and she believes in shared decision making for her patients.

Outside of medicine, Fatima keeps busy looking after her family and enjoys gardening, bush walking and craftwork.

Dr. Shilpi Wahi

An experienced General Practitioner, Dr Shilpi has worked as a Doctor in the United Kingdom and Australia for over 10 years.

With previous experience in sexual health in young adults, contraception and providing antenatal care, Dr Shilpi is always looking to increase her knowledge so she can better help her patients.

As a supervisor of medical students at Bond University, Dr Shilpi also wants to help our future doctors provide a high level of care.

 

Dr. Caroline van der Vlugt

Graduating from the University of Cape Town in 1993, Dr Caroline completed her internship and then moved to Switzerland with her husband to live and work for 3 years. Returning to South Africa in 1998, Dr Caroline developed her knowledge and worked in all aspects of medicine, before immigrating to Australia in 2008.

Working as a GP in Australia for the past 14 years, Caroline has been enjoying the sunny Gold Coast during this time with her husband two children.