LIFE FIRST - Key Persons
Andrew Rivellese Andrew graduated from his Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Deakin University in 2020. He has also completed double Bachelor degrees in Exercise Science & Business Administration at Australian Catholic University in 2018. He has experience in hospital (public and private), community health and private practice settings, utilising exercise as medicine for a range of clientele. Andrew takes special interest prescribing exercise to treat individuals with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and clients who have had orthopaedic surgeries (knee or hip replacements). Whilst having the skill set to treat these conditions, Andrew is a big believer of prevention over treatment. Andrew has a real passion for exercise as medicine, starting up his own educational Instagram page with a fellow Accredited Exercise Physiologist, named NextGen Exercise Physiology. This page is geared towards advocating for Exercise Physiology as an allied health profession, and educating others on the evidence-based benefits particular types of exercise can have on a range of chronic conditions and injuries.
Anna Wolska completed her combined degree in Human Nutrition and Exercise Science at Westminster University in 2010.
She then worked full time as a Senior Wellbeing Physiologist at a multidisciplinary Corporate Wellness Centre in central London. In 2013, Anna successfully completed her Advanced Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing Physiology.
After moving to Melbourne in 2016, Anna joined the EHS team and consults as an Exercise Physiologist in our Melbourne clinic. More recently, Anna has developed a keen interest in the power of a whole-food plant-based dietary approach to help her clients improve their future health outcomes. She is also a firm believer in a ‘whole person approach' and tries to help others on their wellbeing journey by empowering them with knowledge in a judgment-free manner. She is known for using positive psychology and humour as coaching tools.
Since 2002, Anthea has been working in the area of Executive Health as a dietitian and then later as a health coach and dietitian.
With her experience, she understands and appreciates the different health issues and challenges clients face, supporting them with making practical, sustainable behaviour changes to improve their current level of health and wellbeing.
Anthea has previously worked as a clinical dietitian (Prince of Wales Hospital), private practice dietitian, sports nutrition lecturer (Australian Catholic University), nutrition service provider (NSW Institute of Sport, local sporting associations, local community groups) and family weight management dietitian (The Children's Hospital at Westmead). Anthea is experienced in using ecal and SOZO technologies. She also has a Bachelor in Food Science and Technology and Advanced Diploma in Individual Counselling and Family Therapy.
In addition to her enjoyment of working alongside clients to support them in their health goals, Anthea enjoys cheering on her three kids.
Bridgette graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science diving straight into the corporate health sector.
Bridgette has also worked with a wide range of clientele ranging from toddlers to the older adult population. She has developed her skills through working in hospital settings, local sporting clubs, rehabilitation clinics and gym settings. Bridgette enjoys working with a wide variety of clients, helping each individual make better lifestyle choices to help their overall health and wellbeing. Bridgette is also a Sports Trainer at a local Soccer Club whereby she prepares the team for training and game days as well as their recovery, in addition to injury prevention and rehabilitation where necessary.
Daniel graduated from Australian Catholic University in 2018 with a Bachelors of Exercise and Sports Science. He is currently completing his Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Deakin University.
Daniel has had experience working with a wide range of clients from adolescent athletes, to the elderly looking to maintain their quality of life, and everything in between. Daniel firmly believes in the benefits that exercise and lifestyle alteration can have on a person's quality of life. This is what inspires him to work creatively to help each client understand, implement, and enjoy the benefits of their efforts.
When Daniel is not at EHS or studying, he enjoys playing basketball and working on his car.
Dr Abhi has extensive experience in emergency medicine and general practice.
He is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has a keen interest in health promotion.
Dr Abhi enjoys all aspects of general practice including the prevention and management of chronic diseases. His work at EHS allows him to provide guidance and support to clients to achieve better health outcomes.
Andrew has been a practicing Doctor for the last 24 years and has been specialising in the corporate health industry for the past six years.
Andrew has "an appreciation of the importance of preventative health and the early detection and correction of cardiac risk factors (high blood pressure, poor cholesterol, pre-diabetes, etc.) in the prevention of serious disease."
After initial residency placements in Sydney (Prince of Wales, Royal North Shore Hospitals), Andrew has 20 years' experience in the Critical Care Units of The Wesley Hospital as a Career Medical Officer.
That is, General Intensive Care, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care and Coronary Intensive Care. Andrew has also done some locum work in the Intensive Care Units at The Mater Private and Holy Spirit Northside.
Dr Ann Zillman has over fifteen years' experience as a medical practitioner.
Dr Ann Zillman's background includes the completion of her medical degree and GP training in Queensland, followed by several years in the U.K. Dr Ann Zillman has her own medical practice as well as working for Executive Health Solutions and enjoys the diversity of General Practice and Corporate Health and values the opportunity to help people with their health needs. Women's health and preventative health strategies are her areas of interest.
Dr Ceinwen Carlsson enjoys all aspects of General Practice and considers it a special privilege to be an insider to the lives of people and improve their health through diagnosing, treating, listening, counselling and being an advocate.
A Fellow of the RACGP she also is committed to lifelong learning and plays an active role in teaching of medical students at Monash University.
Her special interests include Women's Health (especially PCOS, preconception counselling and fertility), Dermatology (with extra qualifications in Skin Cancer Medicine), Travel Medicine (Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the University of Liverpool UK) and all aspects of preventative medicine. Ceinwen joined the EHS team in 2019.
Celeste has been working in corporate health for more than 20 years.
She has a deep understanding of the work and family pressures that impact on the health of executives and has extensive experience in helping people overcome the barriers to following a healthy lifestyle. She has a keen interest in mental health and all things related to preventative health care. She is a passionate promoter of a nutritious whole foods diet, incorporating physical movement into daily life, having good sleep hygiene and pro-actively managing stress.
Celeste always tries to provide a welcoming, friendly and compassionate service that is also thorough and highly personalised. The health assessment should be enjoyable for the client regardless of the number of issues that need to be managed. She would like the client to feel motivated and empowered to make changes that are realistic and make sense to them in their daily lives.
Christopher is a Victorian graduate of the University of Melbourne/Austin Hospital Clinical School.
He has been practicing medicine for the past 18 years and is currently working in a clinical private General Practice in the CBD of Melbourne.
Deepak has 25 years of clinical practice and medical strategy leadership experience in Australia and the United States.
Deepak trained at Alfred Health and Austin Health in Melbourne, and has worked in a variety of small practices, corporate clinics, and after hours home visit services, as well as diverse clinical settings including indigenous health and remote communities.
Deepak has also had an executive career in Management Consulting, Pharmaceutical companies, and Blood products. In these roles his primary motivation has been to provide strategic, commercial perspective to complex health care issues.
In 2020, Deepak founded Pop Up GP in the inner south eastern suburbs of Melbourne providing patients with a bespoke video, home, office, aged care facility, and clinic visit choice.
Deepak has a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Monash University and an Executive Masters in Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management.
Dileni is a specialist GP in Sydney's Inner West and joined the EHS team in 2019.
She is passionate about preventative health and health optimisation. She finds the time and multidisciplinary approach afforded EHS clients allows thorough evaluation and comprehensive health advice to be delivered in an effective manner. Dileni enjoys providing clients with information that empowers them to improve their health.
Dr Gill has extensive experience as a Senior Career Medical officer at St Vincent's Private Hospital for more than 12 years in managing Medical emergencies and managing post surgical, orthopedic and Cardiology patients on the ward.
He has also worked as a sole GP in Respiratory Clinic in Sydney. Dr Gill is especially passionate about helping Executive Clients on their journey towards optimum health. His main areas of interest are Dietary modification, management of stress related health issues and sleep disorders.
Ian has been a practicing GP for over 30 years and has worked on the North Shore of Sydney, the City and Eastern Suburbs during that time.
He has a special interest in geriatrics and healthy ageing, and spent a number of years in executive health management while in practice.
Usually described as "affable", Ian has a pragmatic, no nonsense approach to healthy living and health advice, and believes in working with people to improve their lives in the context of their work and social environment.
Job Titles:
- Intensive Care Specialist
Janet has been practicing medicine for almost 20 years. Janet is an Intensive Care Specialist and prior to joining Life First worked as an Intensivist at St Vincent's Hospital. She also worked as a Simulation Specialist in Critical Care Resuscitation.
Janet is particularly passionate about being a part of her clients health journey. "The health assessment at Life First allows the doctor the time and place to get to know the client and address their health concerns, as well as the opportunity to make a difference to someone's health and well-being."
Janet has a strong interest in medical simulation and continues to be involved in resuscitation and other educational courses.
Dr Janette Randall has over twenty years' experience as a medical practitioner.
Dr Janette Randall has over twenty years' experience as a medical practitioner. Dr Randall has a keen interest in mental health and is a facilitator of GP education workshops for the Black Dog Institute. Dr Randall is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, was Chairman of NPS Medicinewise from 2007-2014 and is on the board for NPS Medicinewise. Dr Randall has a keen interest in women's health and has five years corporate health experience with our Executive Health program.
Leonie is a great believer in a holistic approach to health and in "identifying risk factors for both physical and mental health issues with the expectation that if positive action is implemented these risks can largely be avoided or at least mitigated."
Leonie has been a practicing physician for the past 35 years, working in both Sydney and the UK.
Leonie is one of our long standing corporate health doctors and has worked out of St Vincent's Clinic Health Assessment Centre since 1998.
Dr Louis Lim graduated with a MBBS(Hons) from Monash University in 1994. Following post graduate hospital rotations, Dr Lim joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 2001 and served as a medical officer until 2007, leaving with the rank of Squadron Leader.
His time in the RAAF saw him work in various air bases around Australia and included operational tours of duty in East Timor and Iraq.
Following discharge from the RAAF, Dr Lim moved to western Victoria where he works in emergency medicine and as a surgical assistant with a special interest in obstetrics, gynaecology and orthopaedics. He joined Executive Health Solutions in late 2022, bringing his experience of occupational and emergency medicine to the world of corporate health.
Outside of medicine, Dr Lim is a budding musician who enjoys playing the piano, drums and occasionally the ukulele. He also enjoys spending time with his young family and watching his beloved Manchester United play.
Job Titles:
- Doctor
- EHS Medical Director
Dr Mark Penny is the EHS Medical Director, overseeing Doctors recruitment and training, quality control and program design. Dr Penny is a practicing physician at the St Vincent's hospital in Sydney, specialising in hypertension and nephrology.
Dr Michael Lowy is a men's health physician with a special interest in male sexual dysfunction, relationship counselling and the general health issues of men.
Dr Lowy began his medical career in general practice, later becoming a sexual health physician (FAChSHM) and obtained a Master of Psychological Medicine and became a Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine. Dr Lowy currently works at The Male Clinic in Woolloomooloo and at Executive Health Solutions at St Vincent's Clinic. Dr Lowy is a lecturer in Men's Health at the University of NSW, Notre Dame University, University of Sydney and Family Planning NSW and is a clinical tutor of UNSW medical students. He is a life member of ASSERT NSW and a founding member of Society of Australian Sexologists NSW branch.
Michelle qualified as a doctor in 2002 and has been practicing medicine for 17 years.
Since graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, she has worked extensively in rural hospitals and general practice settings. She later focused her interests in the area of Drug and Alcohol by working in the Addiction Medicine Unit with Southern Health whilst acting as Primary Health Consultant at South Eastern Detoxification Centre. After taking off some time to raise her family, Michelle re-entered medicine in the Corporate Health Industry and has been with Executive Health Solutions since early 2018.
Miriam studied medicine at St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College, London. She graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery.
During her medical studies, Miriam also completed a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 2nd class (Hons.) at University of London.
A Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (UK) followed in 1994 and in 1995 a Diploma of the Faculty of Family Planning. Miriam became a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 1996 and after arriving in Australia she became a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Before migrating with her family to Australia in 2006, Miriam was a principal (partner) in a busy General Practice for 9 years. When she arrived in Australia in early 2006 Miriam worked in a General Practice in Sydney's eastern suburbs before joining our team in May of 2007.
With 25 years of practice, Dr Peter Slezak is one of the most experienced and highly respected Consulting Physicians for medico-legal cases, insurance medicals and executive health checks.
His aim is to "help executives achieve a healthy balance between work and home life for the benefit of their careers, employers, family and friends."
Dr Slezak is particularly experienced in managing the challenges to health faced by executives as a result of stress, eating habits, lack of exercise and conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep disorders and depression.
Job Titles:
- General Practitioner With Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Dr Robyn Craven is an experienced General Practitioner with Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, a Masters in Family Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology.
She specialises in Women's health issues including menopause, breast disease and osteoporosis. Robyn is an honorary senior lecturer at Monash University's Department of General Practice, is a consultant to the Royal Melbourne Osteoporosis Clinic, a visiting Associate to the Department of Bone & Mineral Service and General Practitioner at Medical on Church, Hawthorn. Robyn has a wide range of experience including running her own Women's Health Clinics in private practice and General Practice. Robyn commenced with EHS in 2009, her interests otherwise include her family and staying fit playing tennis and going to the gym.
Dr Sally Blombery studied Medicine at the University of Melbourne and graduated in 2004.
She has been working in General Practice since 2009 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She also has a Bachelor of Science (Biomed.) from Monash University. Sally enjoys the varied nature of working in General Practice but has a particular interest in Preventative Health, Women's and Children's Health, Mental Health and Reproductive Health. Sally strives to help clients understand their health to enhance motivation to work towards their health goals. Outside work, she is kept busy by her three children and enjoys running, reading and travelling.
Dr. Alana Gimpel is an experienced General Practitioner, who has previously run her own General Practice. Alana was trained in the Gold Coast Hospital in 2005 and later in the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
Alana developed an interest in skin cancer management and has pursued further studies through the University of Queensland and Bond University in this area. She also has extensive experience and additional training in mental health. Alana is passionate about preventive health and wellness, she believes in a strong connection between body, mind, and soul. Alana enjoys empowering her patients with knowledge and guiding them to achieve optimal health.
Dr. Negar McNamara has over 20 years experience in clinical medicine. Having completed her medical degree at the University of New South Wales, Negar went on to complete her fellowship training with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Negar has a special interest in preventative health care. She has experienced the benefits of implementing screening, lifestyle change and, as a last resort, medication in the prevention of illness in her patients and adheres to the motto that "prevention is better than cure".
Negar enjoys working in the corporate health environment at EHS as it has led to her working with motivated individuals to meet their health goals.
Job Titles:
- Accredited Practising Dietitian
Ellie is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (BSc/MND, USYD) and an Accredited Health & Wellness Coach (HCANZA) who utilises a client-centred approach to help people live their best lives.
John Hall has 20 years' experience working in public and private health sectors both in Australia and overseas.
John has been employed in corporate health since 1999 in varied service delivery roles before being appointed the General Manager of Good Health Solutions in 2005.
In 2010 John was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Executive Health Solutions. John holds degrees in Nursing and Sports Science and a Masters degree in Public Health. He strongly believes in the "practice what you preach" mantra and enters several community based sporting events each year.
Julia graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (with first class honors) in 2017.
Julia has had experience working in the corporate health sector, Government, research, and hospital settings, and this has allowed her to work alongside a wide range of clients. She enjoys delivering individualized exercise, diet and lifestyle management education to help enhance health and wellbeing.
Julia holds a degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of New South Wales and is passionate about chronic disease prevention through optimising exercise and diet.
Julia joined Executive Health Solutions in 2012 and has built up a good understanding of the barriers that face those working in the corporate sector. She enjoys working alongside individuals to come up with strategies for improved wellbeing and healthier work life balance.
In her spare time Julia enjoys balancing her love for running and adventures with her young family as well as getting her hands dirty in her garden.
Kristina graduated from Deakin University in 2021 with a Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science, majoring in Sports Nutrition.
Prior to working at EHS, Kristina worked in various areas to develop her skills, this includes experience working with the Dietician of an elite AFL team. As well as a strength and conditioning coach for young female athletes and as a Personal Trainer at a local gym.
Kristina can build rapport with anyone with her outgoing yet comforting nature, she has had experience working with a wide array of people of all different ages, experience, and varying health conditions. Kristina is very passionate about both exercise and food, as this the baseline to a healthy lifestyle. She believes that your body is your temple, where her aim is to help people through education on the importance of exercise and diet, so everyone can live a happy and healthy life.
Linda has practiced as a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist for over 25 years, with her professional practice being largely with executives and professionals, both men and women.
Linda has worked extensively with a broad range of presenting issues, including stress, anxiety and depression through to career and work concerns, lack of direction and relationship issues.
"Working with EHS enables me to provide clients with the understanding and skills to better manage concerns before psychological wellbeing further erodes".
"Life First's health assessment processes go beyond ‘medical screening' to assessing for potential mental health and psychological well-being issues to help clients understand when they may need to get ‘on the front foot'. Life First's doctors' ability to engage clients in conversations to seamlessly connect clients, where needed, with a Life First psychologist for confidential assistance is a critical part of the health management programs."
Matt completed his studies in 2016 at the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology.
Matt has a particular interest in cardiac health and since graduating he has worked within Cardiac Investigations amongst clinical populations in a hospital based setting in regional Queensland. Matt returned to Brisbane at the end of 2017 and has since been working in the corporate health sector.
Matt is passionate about providing lifestyle behaviour change and is keen on assisting those whom are at heightened risk of developing chronic diseases.
Rebecca is extremely passionate about educating individuals on the importance of exercise and living a balanced lifestyle not only for their physical health, but also their mental health.
Rebecca believes movement is medicine and exercise is one of the most effective tools when it comes to improving quality of life.
After completing her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science/Human Movement, Rebecca wanted to offer more hands on treatment and had always been interested in natural health so completed a diploma in Remedial Massage. After treating acute and chronic conditions in clinic, nursing homes and corporate settings, Rebecca decided to gain further experience in workplace health, obtaining a certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety.
Since then Rebecca has worked in numerous spaces, from leading health retreats and spas, community health, and industrial industries; in injury prevention and management programs, educating employees and employers on the pillars of health, safety and wellness and assisting individuals achieve their goals with ways to integrate movement into their lifestyle to ultimately live a happier and healthier life. Outside of work you'll find Rebecca enjoying nature on a hike, the football, at the gym, shopping and spending time with friends and family.
Tim completed his Bachelor of Exercise & Health Science at the Australian Catholic University.
Prior to working with EHS Tim developed consulting skills through roles in clinical outcall consulting with a multi-disciplinary team, semi private sector for high performance athletes and strength & conditioning.
With over 8 year's experience Tim has consulted & coached a wide array of people from chronic injury clients, elite level strength sport athletes, elite track and field athletes from juniors to open state levels and complete beginners of all age brackets just looking for ways to improve their overall health ranging from 15 to 70+ years of age.
Tim is a big believer in communicating the importance of a healthy diet & exercise habits as these areas usually yield the greatest long term health benefits yet often have the least amount of time invested into.