Why a winter GP checkup matters
As temperatures drop, our bodies face greater challenges – from seasonal infections and worsening chronic conditions to vitamin D deficiency and respiratory illnesses. A GP winter check-up at Terrey Hills Family Surgery is your opportunity to stay ahead of these risks and keep yourself and your family in the best possible health throughout the colder months.
What to Expect
During your winter check-up, your doctor will review your overall health, address any lingering symptoms, and assess your risk for common winter illnesses such as influenza, pneumonia, and bronchitis. We also check in on chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which can flare up in cold weather.
Your appointment may include a discussion about whether a flu vaccination or any other immunisations are right for you.
Who Should Book?
A winter check-up is recommended for everyone, but is especially important for:
- Children under 5 and adults aged 65 and over
- Pregnant women
- People with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or respiratory illness
- Those who have not had a flu vaccination this season
Book an Appointment
Call our friendly team on (02) 9450 1083
Book an appointment via our app HERE.
Lisa Higgins is a Vodder-trained Remedial Massage Therapist with over 20 years experience, specialising in lymphatic care, with a strong interest in lipoedema. She is a Board Member of Lipoedema Australia, contributing to advocacy and education in this growing field.
Lisa has extensive experience supporting clients through and beyond cancer treatment, combining gentle, evidence-informed manual lymphatic drainage techniques with modern technologies such as low level laser, red light therapy, cupping and the TEO deep oscillation machine.
She is passionate about helping people feel better in their bodies.
Outside the clinic, Lisa values healthy, sustainable living and enjoys spending time in nature. She has just welcomed her first grandchild and is excited to embrace this special new chapter in her life.
Lisa Higgins
Lymphoedema Therapist/Intuitive Mentor
Board Member, Lipoedema Australia
Suite 117/20 Dale Street, Brookvale 2100
T: 0410 363 720
https://lisahiggins.com.au
www.facebook.com/lisahigginsmassage
http://lisahiggins.cliniko.com/bookings
We are pleased to welcome Dr Maleki back from leave, commencing 16 June 2026. Please call 9450 1083 or book online via our website/AMS app
Jean Jarrett is a qualified and experienced Nutritionist, Naturopath and Buteyko Breathing Practitioner with a special interest in integrative gut and family health. She is passionate about evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, helping patients make realistic and sustainable changes that fit into busy lives.
Jean supports patients with a wide range of health concerns including:
- Digestive health including IBS, bloating and constipation
- Women’s health including PMS, PCOS, perimenopause and menopause
- Metabolic health
- Thyroid conditions
- Sleep and fatigue
- Stress and anxiety
- Allergies and immune health
- Skin conditions including acne, eczema and psoriasis
- Paediatric nutrition and gut health
- Fussy eating
- Neurodevelopmental support including ADHD and ASD
Jean is a Certified Healthy Gut Practitioner through the Microbiome Restoration Centre and has a strong interest in the connection between gut health and overall wellbeing, including digestion, immunity, mood, hormones and nervous system health.
She also offers Buteyko Breathing therapy for children and adults, which may assist with asthma, sinusitis, sleep apnoea, snoring, anxiety, reflux and IBS.
Where appropriate, Jean incorporates functional testing such as microbiome testing , OAT and DUTCH testing to help identify underlying drivers of health concerns and guide personalised treatment plans.
Click on this link for online booking:
For more information please refer to https://jeanjarrettnaturopath.com.au/
We’re excited to announce that from 16/05/2026 we’ll be reopening on Saturdays!
We’ll also have Pathology onsite every Saturday starting from 16/05/2026.
Saturday hours: 9:00am – 12.30 pm
Vanessa Ereaux is a registered psychologist with over 30 years’ experience. She works with adults and offers a warm, thoughtful and practical approach to therapy.
She supports people experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress and life transitions, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Vanessa has particular interests in working with older adults, including adjustment to life changes, health concerns, and maintaining emotional wellbeing in later life. She also supports individuals with sleep difficulties, perinatal and perimenopausal wellbeing, ADHD, and managing stress across different life stages. She works with both women and men, and values creating a space where people feel comfortable seeking support.
Her style is thoughtful and down-to-earth, with a focus on helping clients feel understood while also developing practical strategies to move forward.
Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys reading (particularly crime fiction), swimming in ocean pools, and catching up with friends over coffee.
To make a booking:
Call or text Vanessa on: 0427 767 449
Email: vanessa@purposefulpsychology.com.au
Visit: purposefulpsychology.com.au