Speaking & Facilitating

Dr Ashlea Broomfield, a GP, sexologist and vitality coach is standing in the doorway of her private practice in Woolgoolga. Her back is against the door, and she’s holding a tea with a warm, welcoming smile.

Hi, I'm Dr Ashlea.

I am an experienced speaker, facilitator and educator who has presented at conferences, workshops and more.

I have an engaging, interactive and grounded approach and am comfortable holding space for difficult conversations on tough topics.

As a GP with an interest in self-care, eating disorders, sexual problems, chronic pain, stress, burnout and trauma, I am confident supporting group exploration around these themes.

I do this through a combination of experiential self-reflection, scientific evidence and high-quality content.

I AM an ADVOCATE FOR DEEP CONNECTION and care for ALL PARTS OF YOURSELF — THE physical, mental, sensual and spiritual.

so that you can look after yourself, perform your best and make your mark.

I have a long history of advocating for and teaching in the realm of Doctor’s health and wellbeing.

In addition to my Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, I have also obtained a Fellowship with the Australian Society of Psychological Medicine , am a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and have completed a Masters in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health — specialising in Psychosexual Therapy).

In 2018, as the first RACGP NSW/ACT New Fellows Committee Chair - I championed, curated and facilitated the inaugural ‘RACGP NSW & ACT Wellbeing Weekend, which is now run as an annual RACGP event.

I also sat on the RACGP NSW/ACT Faculty Council as Co-Vice-Chair and the RACGP Pre-Fellowship Expert Committee.

I was subsequently awarded the RACGP NSW & ACT Eric Fisher Award for excellence in promoting Doctor’s Health and Wellbeing.

I have presented at multiple conferences, workshops and events on a variety of topics and enjoy creating unique experiences.

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Qualifications & experience

  • MBBS(Hons), DCH, FRACGP, Prof Dip Nutrition, CEDC, 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) - 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

    • 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 I/II 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

  • 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)

OTHER WAYS 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.

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.

MIND-BODY THERAPY

Mind-Body Therapy utilises evidence based interventions and trauma-informed therapy for issues relating to food, sex or bodies. 

For significant mental health problems or underlying traumas which require slower, gentle work.