Lifestyle Metabolic @ Ashgrove
Lifestyle Metabolic @ Ashgrove
258 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove, Brisbane, Queensland, 4065, Australia
1300 766 605(Work)
http://www.lifestylemetabolic.com.auOverview
In the vast sea of health advice, it's easy to get lost. With an overwhelming amount of information, often contradictory, it can be challenging to know what's right for you.
Metabolic health conditions are complex issues and can be associated with a higher body weight. Holistic management goes beyond striving to meet a generic target weight and broadens goals to include health habit gains.
It’s time to shift the focus from the scale to a holistic, personalised approach.
Enter Lifestyle Metabolic Our team of experts combines the latest research with practical strategies to empower you to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Our service is warm, friendly, and non-judgmental.
We understand that metabolic health concerns can be a sensitive topic for many individuals and aim to create a safe space where you can share your story openly.
We are here to support you every step of the way on your journey towards better health.
Please note 50% deposit/prepayment is required for all online bookings and this payment is non-refundable. This fee is transferable if you reschedule outside of 24 hours.
We have a 24 hour cancellation policy which applies to all initial and follow-up appointments.
This is because we value the time of our staff, who are often unable to offer your appointment to another client at short notice.
Please ensure that if you wish to make changes to your appointment, you provide 24 hours' notice or more, or the 50% deposit /prepayment will be taken as a cancellation fee.
Fees reflect the AMA (Australian Medical Association) fees list.
Practitioners at this location
Diabetes Educator and Exercise Physiologist Chrissy Skinner(She/her)
Diabetes Educator
Christine (Chrissy) Skinner has joined the Lifestyle Metabolic team, bringing over 10 years of experience in private practice as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator and Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
Chrissy is passionate about empowering individuals with self-management strategies that foster long-term behavior change to optimize health outcomes.
Chrissy’s areas of expertise include educating adults about Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes, Exercise for Bariatric Surgery, and various weight management approaches. She is also skilled in initiating clients on insulin and injectable therapies for diabetes and weight management, as well as Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems.
Chrissy completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education & Management from the University of Technology Sydney and holds Bachelor’s degrees in Health Science (Nutrition) and Applied Science (Human Movement Studies).
Chrissy takes a collaborative and structured approach to patient care, working with other healthcare professionals to tailor individualized treatment plans. Her goal is to help clients lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by optimizing metabolic health through education, exercise, and lifestyle interventions.
Lifestyle Metabolic is excited to welcome Chrissy to our growing multidisciplinary team.
Dr Annie Meyer(She/her)
GP (General Practitioner)
Dedicated to supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, Annie provides evidence-based, holistic care focused on helping women feel strong, confident and informed in midlife. She values working within a multidisciplinary team alongside an endocrinologist, dietitian, exercise physiologist and physiotherapist to support every aspect of health.
Annie graduated in 2005 and has worked as a GP in Brisbane since 2013, with a strong focus on women’s midlife health, including contraception, antenatal care, mental health and menopause management. Her experience also includes roles in private fertility medicine and public urology at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
She is a member of the Australian and International Menopause Societies and is known for her down-to-earth, compassionate approach, using humour to make care feel human and empowering.
Dr Jess McMaster(She/her)
Dietitian
Dr. Jess McMaster is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Nutritionist, and holder of a PhD from the University of Queensland, Dr. Jess is passionate about improving lives through nutrition.
She specialises in weight loss, metabolic health, and healthy aging. Her holistic approach blends high-level scientific evidence with a compassionate touch to help you establish a healthier relationship with food. It's time to say goodbye to unconscious eating behaviors and hello to personalised dietary guidance.
Dr Milanka Kavic(She/her)
GP (General Practitioner)
1300 766 605(Work)Dr. Milanka is a dedicated General Practitioner with a special interest in metabolic health, offering tailored care for individuals managing conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Drawing on evidence-based strategies, Dr. Milanka emphasizes the importance of lifestyle modifications, personalized nutrition, and preventive care to improve overall health outcomes. With a compassionate approach, she works collaboratively with patients to address the root causes of metabolic challenges, empowering them to achieve sustainable improvements in their health and well-being. She places great importance on staying updated with new and current best practice guidelines.
Dr Shanal Sharvani Kumar(She/her)
Endocrinologist
1300 766 605(Work)Dr. Shanal Kumar, is an endocrinologist with over a decade of experience.
She is a medical doctor who specialises in treating diabetes, obesity, and hormone disorders, including thyroid and bone conditions.
Her goal is to empower patients to optimise their metabolic health for longer, stronger, and healthier lives through structured and collaborative care.
Dr Terri-Lynne South(She/her)
GP (General Practitioner)
1300 766 605(Work)Dr Terri-Lynne is both a medical doctor and dietitian. She has a specific interest in metabolic health and health conditions associated with excess body weight.
Dr Thina Arulgnanaselvam(She/her)
GP (General Practitioner)
Dr Thina (Thinushiya Arulgnanaselvam) is a caring and dedicated General Practitioner and Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). She began her medical career in Australia in 2016 after completing her medical degree in Sri Lanka, gaining wide-ranging experience across hospital and community settings before transitioning to general practice. Her professional interests include preventive health, chronic disease management, women’s health, mental health, Indigenous health, and weight management.
Dr Thina is passionate about lifestyle-based, holistic care that supports long-term wellness. She takes time to understand each patient’s story, empowering them to make informed, sustainable changes for better health and quality of life. She is also actively expanding her expertise through the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) Accreditation in Lifestyle Medicine, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based, whole-person care.
Emily Ghaiyed(She/her)
Dietitian
Emily specialises in supporting people living with eating disorders, mental health challenges, and addiction. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, she helps clients build a healthier relationship with food and themselves. Emily's work is centred on recovery, balance, and long-term wellbeing, while recognising the important connection between nutrition, mental health, and daily life. She also works with general health and diet concerns, including women's health, metabolic health, gut health, and other common nutrition needs. Through practical strategies tailored to each individual, Emily empowers lasting change and improved quality of life.
Ms Donna Mc Cook(She/her)
Physiotherapist
Donna McCook is dual-qualified in Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology, with over 25 years’ clinical experience supporting people through menopause, healthy aging, injury rehabilitation and weight management. She helps people improve mobility, strength, fitness, body composition, and long-term health across the lifespan especially when hormonal change and midlife transitions make progress feel more complex. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based exercise, strength training, and practical lifestyle strategies, with an emphasis on maintaining muscle, supporting bone health, and rebuilding sustainable habits that fit real life.
Alongside clinical work, Donna is completing a PhD focused on how to reduce muscle and bone loss during weight loss, including in people using GLP-1 medications. This research lens supports a practical, prevention-minded approach to protecting muscle mass, bone density, and functional capacity while improving weight-related health outcomes.
Donna takes a holistic, patient-centred approach and values a multidisciplinary team—working with the patient and, where appropriate, other clinicians—to align goals, reduce risk, and support lasting health improvements.
Ms Ginette Lenham(She/her)
Counsellor
Ginette Lenham is an experienced counsellor with a Bachelor of Applied Social Science, Graduate Diploma in Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Coaching, and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association. She has worked extensively as a therapist in areas such as self-esteem, body image concerns, behavioural change, mood disorders and personal development. Ginette practices trauma-informed care and understands how to help clients when they are experiencing significant life challenges. These issues may sometimes intersect with other health or personal challenges, or may stand independently.