Hi, I'm Dr Ash

If you’re here, it’s probably because you’re looking for a different type of support.

You want a space where you can be seen, heard and understood - not as ‘just a body’, or ‘just a mind’, but as multi-dimensional being. 

And when it comes to your health – you feel like there’s so much more involved than just keeping your body operating. 

You want to come home…

To yourself.

Why

Medicine with Depth?

To me, healing isn’t only about fixing a problem. It’s the art and science of being human - body and mind, in relationship to others and the world.

That means I'm interested in the whole of you — your body, your mind, your relationships, and your sense of meaning.

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Scientific medicine meets
whole-person healing

I'm a Specialist GP, Sex & Relationship Therapist and the Clinical Director of eluceo. My own desire for depth led me on a journey of discovering more ways to support growth. I've done extensive training in psychological medicine, sexual and reproductive health, somatic and nervous system regulation, and medical nutrition management. I provide care with depth, presence and a holistic focus on your wellbeing.

My current offerings span sex and relationship therapy, mind-body medicine, and doctors' health and wellbeing - three streams, each one working with the whole of you.

I am not here to fix you or tell you how to live your life. My role is as a guide.

A person who is present, with capacity and care offering evidence-based medicine alongside complementary skills, in a way that supports all of you - to come home to yourself.

Building this together

When you work with me, we can focus on:

  • Specific issues relating to sex, lifestyle, stress, burnout, women’s health and reproductive health.

  • Individualised support for ways you can move, eat, manage your energy and optimise your sleep

  • Developing clarity of mind – such as reducing stress, identifying problem-creating behaviours and releasing and unwinding old patterns

  • Developing healthy relational connection skills, boundaries, communication and kindness in relationships.

  • Supporting a deep connection with yourself and the natural environment

  • Cultivating your vitality and erotic sensual side and how you relate to intimacy and pleasure

  • Unpacking external dogma about how you should be, or behave, and reconnecting with your inner authority

  • Clarifying your purpose and deciding how you make your meaning in the world – through your work, vision and legacy.

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What I stand for

I am an educator and a fighter. I stand up for what I believe in and I speak out against injustice. 

I am a believer in equality, inclusivity and diversity.

I am an advocate for the importance of kindness, care and humanity in the practice of medicine. 

I am a lover of life and learning. A writer, small wave surfer and dog lover. 

I am all of these things.

And all of my history has brought me here. 

Living, working, and exploring life on Gumbaynggirr Country.

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Qualifications & Experience

  • MBBS(Hons), DCH, FRACGP, Prof Dip Nutrition, CEDC-GP, MMed(SRH), SEP

    • Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS (Hons)) - University of New South Wales) - 2011

    • Diploma in Child Health (DCH) - University of Sydney - 2013

    • Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) - 2016

    • Professional Diploma of Medical Nutrition Management (Prof Dip Nutrition) - Bond University and HealthCert - 2021

    • Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-GP) - Australia and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders - 2022

    • Fellowship of the Australian Society of Psychological Medicine (FASPM) - 2022

    • Master of Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health - Psychosexual Therapy Specialisation) - (MMed(SRH)) - University of Sydney - 2023

    • Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner - Somatic Experiencing International 2024

    • Professional Certificate of Medical Nutrition Management (Bond University and HealthCert) - 2021

    • Advanced Certificate of Medical Nutrition Management (Bond University and HealthCert) - 2021

    • FPAA – National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health for Doctors - 2017

    • Neuroprotective Developmental Care Accreditation - (Possums & Co) - 2020-2023

    • Level 1 Mental Health Skills Training (NCGPT) - 2016

    • Level 2 Focused Psychological Skills Training - 2018

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - 2018

    • Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT) - 2018 & ACT for Trauma - 2020

    • Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (Of Eating Disorders) - 2022

    • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (DBT-E) - 2021

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) - 2021

    • Blue Knot Foundation Trauma Training (Phase 1: Safety and Stabilisation, Phase 2: Processing, Phase 3: Integration) - 2021

    • Australian Society of Psychological Medicine Focused Psychological Skills Training Level 2 - 2021

    • Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner Training

      • Beginning I/II/III 2022

      • Intermediate I/II/III 2023

      • Advanced I & 2 2024

    • Gottman Therapy Level 1, 2 & 3 Training - 2025

    • Trauma Coupling Dynamics (Kathy Kain) - 2025

    • Somatic Resiliance and Regulation Module 1 (Kathy Kain & Stephen Terrell) - 2026

    • Dreams and SE - Peter Levine - 2026

    • Trauma Through a Child’s Eyes, Playshop with Maggie Klein - 2026

    • The Non-Linear Movement Method® Facilitator - Level 1 & 2 (with Michaela Boehm and Steve James) 2020 & 2022

    • The Wild Woman’s Circle™ Facilitator (with Michaela Boehm) - 2022

    • Radiance Sutras Instinctive Meditation™ Meditation Teacher Training (Lorin Roche and Camille Maurine -Registered RYT®200 training with Yoga Alliance) - 2021

    • Media Skills Training (RACGP) - 2017

    • Rural Emergency Skills Training (ACRRM) - 2013

    • Australian Paediatric Life Support (APLS) - 2013

    • Management of Acute Sports Trauma (MOST; ACSEP) - 2018

  • Current:

    • Medical Education (by contract) - various organisations

    • Focused Psychological Skills Level 2 Trainer (ASPM)

    • Focused Psychological Skills Mentor (RACGP)

    Previous:

    • Connection Chair - ASPM Management Committee

    • Co-Vice Chair RACGP NSW & ACT Faculty Council

    • Mid-North Coast Representative on RACGP NSW & ACT Faculty Council (2019-2020)

    • RACGP Expert Committe (REC) Pre-Fellowship Education Member (2018 - 2020)

    • Acting Chair, RACGP Expert Committe (REC) Pre-Fellowship Education (February - July 2020)

    • Chair - General Practice Training Support during COVID-19 Response Group (February - June 2020)

    • Mid-North Coast Primary Health Network Clinical Council Member (2019-2020)

    • NSW Health Breast Implant Expert Panel (2019-2020)

    • Workshop curator and facilitator of RACGP NSW/ACT Inagural Wellbeing Weekend 2018, 2019 and 2022 (including subsequent day events)

    • Board Director – General Practice Registrars Australia

    • RACGP NSW & ACT New Fellows Network Inaugural Chair (2017-2018)

    • RACGP NSW & ACT New Fellows Representative on Faculty Council (2016-2019)

    • RACGP Rural Faculty Council NSW Representative Member (July 2017 - October 2018)

    • Casual Medical Educator - GP Synergy

    • Australian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians Moving Medicine Steering Committee

    • Emerging Minds GP Reference Group

    • Inside out GP Advisory Group for GP Clinical Decision Toolkit

    • Casual Lecturer - University of New South Wales Rural Clinical School Coffs Harbour

    • General Practitioner and Clinical Lead - Headspace Coffs Harbour

    • NSW Primary Care Cancer Framework Advisory Group 2019

    • Co-host 'Just a GP' Podcast

    • Casual host for 'Australian Prescriber' Podcast

    • Casual host for 'Bridge Builders’ Podcast

    • General Practice Registrar Medical Educator Network Chair (General Practice Registrars Australia)

The Five Pillars for wellbeing at every stage of life

I believe in a holistic, whole-person approach to health, where we look at the bigger picture of your life and honour five foundational areas:

  • Nourishing your body

  • Developing clarity of mind

  • Supporting sacred connections

  • Cultivating vibrant sensuality

  • Clarifying your meaning.

These pillars create a framework for our time together — one that respects all parts of your story.

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