Dr Ashlea
GP, Mind-Body Therapist, Sexologist, Vitality Coach.
Nourished body
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Clarity of mind
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Vibrant sensuality
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Sacred connections
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Meaning making
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Nourished body 〰️ Clarity of mind 〰️ Vibrant sensuality 〰️ Sacred connections 〰️ Meaning making 〰️
Hi, I'm Dr Ashlea.
I’m a specialist General Practitioner with a specific interest, experience and training in issues around food, sex and bodies.
I am a healer. Of minds. Of bodies.
But I am not your healer.
I am a guide. A facilitator. Of your own healing. Connecting you back to your own internal wisdom.
Your own capacity for connection, kindness and wholeness.
Your inner light.
I’m a medical doctor, with my specialisation in General Practice. I am also a trained therapist, sexologist and credentialed Eating Disorder clinician.
I’m certified in providing psychological strategies, medical nutrition management, meditation coaching and embodiment facilitation.
I work at the intersection of scientific medicine AND psycho-social healing.
I combine the knowledge and practice of medicine with the wisdom of introspection to support others.
In other words, my work is about you, flourishing in all areas of your life: physically, mentally, sexually and spiritually.
This is about your life.
Vibrant, vital, fully expressed and fully alive.
When you work with me, we focus on:
Nourishing your body and supporting your physiology
Developing clarity of mind
Develop healthy relational connection skills
Support a deep connection with yourself and the natural environment
Cultivating your vitality and your erotic sensual side
Releasing and unwinding old patterns
Releasing dogma and reclaiming inner your authority
Clarifying your purpose
Deciding how you make your meaning in the world, your work in the world, your vision, your legacy.
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 of learning. I am a beginner cellist, a 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.
Qualifications & Experience
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MBBS(Hons), DCH, FRACGP, Prof Dip Nutrition, CEDC-MH, MMed(SRH - Psychosexual Therapy)
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS (Hons)) - University of New South Wales)
Diploma in Child Health (DCH) - University of Sydney
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
Professional Diploma of Medical Nutrition Management (Prof Dip Nutrition) - Bond University and HealthCert
Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-MH) - Australia and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders
Fellowship of the Australian Society of Psychological Medicine (FASPM)
Master of Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health - Psychosexual Therapy Specialisation) - (MMed(SRH)) - University of Sydney
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Professional Certificate of Medical Nutrition Management (Bond University and HealthCert)
Advanced Certificate of Medical Nutrition Management (Bond University and HealthCert)
FPAA – National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health for Doctors
Neuroprotective Developmental Care Accreditation - (Possums & Co)
Level 1 Mental Health Skills Training (NCGPT)
Level 2 Focused Psychological Skills Training
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT) & ACT for Trauma
Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (Of Eating Disorders)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (DBT-E)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
Blue Knot Foundation Trauma Training (Phase 1: Safety and Stabilisation, Phase 2: Processing, Phase 3: Integration)
Australian Society of Psychological Medicine Focused Psychological Skills Training Level 2.
Somatic Experiencing®
Beginning 2022
Intermediate 2023
The Non-Linear Movement Method® Facilitator (Level 1 & 2)
The Wild Woman’s Circle™ Facilitator
Meditation Teacher Training (Registered RYT®200 training with Yoga Alliance; Instinctive Meditation™)
Media Skills Training (RACGP)
Rural Emergency Skills Training (ACRRM)
Australian Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
Management of Acute Sports Trauma (MOST; ACSEP)
Further Study in Progress (not yet completed):
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP) Accreditation Pathway - Advanced Year 2024
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Current:
Medical Education (by contract) - various organisations
Focused Psychological Skills Level 2 Trainer (ASPM)
Previous:
Focused Psychological Skills Mentor (RACGP)
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)
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Member, RACGP Special Interest Group Sport and Exercise Science
Member, RACGP Special Interest Group Climate and Environmental Medicine
Member, Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association
Member, Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders
Member and authorised teacher with Meditation Association of Australia
How we can work together
vitality medicine
A 9-month deeper and wider, holistic dive in everything that makes you, you.
Utilising the eluceo method, you’ll receive intensive 1:1 support in a program designed to help you develop, cultivate and deepen your skills.
Mind-body THERAPY
Evidence-based and trauma-informed therapy interventions for specific issues relating to food, sex or bodies.
Helpful for significant mental health problems or underlying trauma which require slower, gentle work.
online education
Online courses on issues relating to food, sex or bodies for:
General Practitioner’s CPD
Personal Development
Supported education in the comfort of your own home.
speaking & facilitating
Dr Ashlea is an experienced conference speaker, podcast host, educational facilitator and champion for doctor’s wellbeing.
She is available for events or workshops — particularly if they relate to food, sex, bodies or doctor’s health.