She also specializes in prescribing bio identical hormones where the client has a hormone deficiency.

Dr Anne Small graduated from Monash University in 1973 and has gained rich experience working in centres including the Kensington Community Health Centre, The Royal Children's Hospital and the Aboriginal Health Service.

She has post graduate diplomas in Integrative Medicine, Community Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ayurvedic Medicine and Sports Medicine.

Medical doctors at the Centre are fully qualified, Western-trained, medical practitioners.

These doctors complete a comprehensive medical history and physical examination for each person who consults them. Where necessary, the doctors request relevant pathology testing / screening and referral.

With this information, the doctor will arrive at a diagnosis or diagnoses. The doctor will then discuss treatment options with you in order to arrive at a treatment plan that is suitable for you and agreeable to you.

Treatment options depend on the results of history, examination and other testing and options may include referral to another medical or complementary therapist, prescription for medication, suggestions for self management of your symptoms. At all times you will be informed of  your progress and involved in your health / wellness management plan.

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Integrative Medicine - Dr Anne Small

Integrative Medical practice involves the combination of Orthodox Western Medicine and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Our doctors have expertise in both Orthodox and Complementary medical practice. Thus, as well as physical symptoms our Doctors will also enquire and investigate issues relating to environmental, emotional, psychological and spiritual symptoms.

In addition, you will be assessed for likelihood of toxicities, for example, heavy metal poisoning and food related problems.

Our doctors are experienced in evaluating specific functional pathology tests, for example - salivary hormone testing and Functional Liver detoxification Profile (FLDP) that can provide more information than 'routine' diagnostic testing.

Dr Small will often prescribe nutritional supplements, bio-identical hormones and other treatments where required. Dr Small has significant knowledge of the healing benefits of other therapies provided at the health center and will refer to these experts where necessary.

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Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) - Dr Anne Small

Bioidentical hormones have the same chemical structure as the hormones that our body produces. This, then, reduces the risks of complications associated with synthetic hormone replacement.

Bio identical hormone therapy has been used in the USA for some 20 years. To date there have been no studies that demonstrate adverse effects - eg, hormone dependent cancers (Breast, Ovarian) or cardiac and blood clotting disorders. 

Bioidentical hormones currently available include oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, melatonin and a thyroid hormone that includes two active forms - T3 and T4. People with hormone deficient states can be treated with these hormones, eg, peri menopause, menopause, andropause, myxodema and other ovarian dysfunction status, eg, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Because BHRT's have the same chemical structure as hormones produced in our body there are few side effects and the majority of people who have been prescribed, and use, BHRT report minimal side effects.

In fact our experience with people who have been prescribed and take BHRT indicates that these people feel their symptoms are much improved on BHRT compared with when they were taking synthetic hormone replacement.

BHRT's are prescribed by medical doctors and are prepared by and dispensed by compounding pharmacists who have expertise in Compounding Therapies.

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Clinical Nuitrition - Doris Were

Clinical Nuitrition utilises dietetics, foods, vitamins, minerals, herbs, essences and homeopathics in conjunction with other processes to reinstate functioning of the biochemical pathways of the body, reducing pain and improving immune responses.

Clinical Nutrition combines various complementary healing modalities in a holistic approach to identify the cause of illness and stimulate the inherent healing capacity of the individual.

Specific advice is provided on exercise, breathing technique, lifestyle changes, weight loss and stress management.

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