Health Hunter AU, Brookvale (2026)

04/06/2026

We’re proud to feature CK Health on Health Hunter

CK Health is a nationally award-winning, multidisciplinary wellness clinic based in Merewether, Newcastle, bringing together naturopathy, nutrition, psychology, and integrative medicine under one holistic care model.

Founded by Naturopath & Nutritionist Cody Kennedy, CK Health is built on a clear mission: to help people move beyond symptom management and into true, root-cause healing.

Their team combines evidence-based practice with a deeply personalised, mind-body approach—supporting patients with everything from chronic health conditions and hormonal concerns through to mental wellbeing, gut health, and complex autoimmune presentations.

What sets CK Health apart is their commitment to making clients feel:
✨ Heard
✨ Cared for
✨ Empowered
✨ Truly well

With a strong focus on collaboration across disciplines, their practitioners work together to create tailored, practical health plans that support real, lasting change.

We’re excited to showcase CK Health as part of the Health Hunter community and connect more people with integrated, high-quality care.
Explore CK Health on Health Hunter now.
https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Y1hc0

21/05/2026

💛What PCOS actually is.
Polycystic O***y Syndrome is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age - and also one of the most misunderstood.

Despite the name, it isn't only about ovaries, and not every woman with PCOS has cysts.

Here's the short version:
・ PCOS is a hormonal condition that can touch both your reproductive and your metabolic health
・ It might show up as irregular cycles, weight or energy shifts, mood fluctuations, or fertility questions
・ Insulin resistance is often quietly part of the picture - which is why PCOS isn't just a "period problem"
・ Every woman's experience can look a little different - so personalised, hormone-aware care often matters most

A Women's Health and Hormone Practitioner can gently look at the whole picture - your hormones, your metabolism, your life stage - and help guide care that feels right for your body.

Understanding PCOS is the first step. The rest is about finding the right support alongside you🌱

Read the full article on the Health Hunter blog here.
https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0SHdW0

19/05/2026

From a small rural village in Russia to practicing medicine in Australia, Dr Anastasiia Nikitina brings a deeply human and holistic perspective to healthcare.

Her journey into medicine has been shaped by a lifelong connection to nature, years of clinical and hospital experience, and a passion for understanding the whole person behind the symptoms. Today, Anastasiia combines evidence-based medicine with a strong lifestyle-focused approach, helping patients work toward sustainable long-term wellbeing through personalised care.

With special interests in:
➡️ women’s health,
➡️ menopause,
➡️ perimenopause,
➡️ weight management and
➡️ gut health,
Anastasiia is passionate about supporting patients with compassion, education and practical strategies that fit real life.

At Health Hunter, we’re proud to feature practitioners like Anastasiia who bring both clinical expertise and genuine care to the people they support.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0SQHM0

15/05/2026

💛What PCOS actually is.
Polycystic O***y Syndrome is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age - and also one of the most misunderstood.

Despite the name, it isn't only about ovaries, and not every woman with PCOS has cysts.

Here's the short version:
・ PCOS is a hormonal condition that can touch both your reproductive and your metabolic health
・ It might show up as irregular cycles, weight or energy shifts, mood fluctuations, or fertility questions
・ Insulin resistance is often quietly part of the picture - which is why PCOS isn't just a "period problem"
・ Every woman's experience can look a little different - so personalised, hormone-aware care often matters most

A Women's Health and Hormone Practitioner can gently look at the whole picture - your hormones, your metabolism, your life stage - and help guide care that feels right for your body.

Understanding PCOS is the first step. The rest is about finding the right support alongside you🌱

Read the full article on the Health Hunter blog - link in bio.

13/05/2026

Recently, our co-founders Brianna and Sarah visited Simon Ashley, CEO of ATUNE Health Centres, a flagship, premier integrated health service serving clients throughout the Hunter Region and beyond😌

ATUNE operates at the intersection of Integrated Health and Lifestyle Medicine - a cohesive, powerful approach to healthcare that addresses the root causes of illness and promotes genuine, sustainable well-being.

With over 80 health professionals delivering 18 different therapies, what sets them apart is the philosophy driving it all: empowering every individual to achieve life-giving health in body, mind and spirit. Their purpose-built facility is optimised for collaboration, light-filled spaces, an onsite herbal dispensary, a whole-foods café and an impressive dedicated children’s health care centre💛

This is what the future of healthcare looks like:
• Personalised, evidence-based medicine
• True patient-practitioner collaboration
• Prevention-first thinking that gets ahead of future health issues
• Integrated care teams to live a vibrant and fulfilling life

It is so great to see progressive, forward-thinking leaders like Simon, and clinics like ATUNE growing on a national scale - demonstrating that integrated, lifestyle-centred care is not just the future of medicine, it is what patients deserve and are seeking out today🌿

11/05/2026

Meet our new Featured Practitioner, Raelene Clark (Orofacial Pain Specialty)

Clinical Coordinator of the Perth Headache Network and PhD researcher in migraine epigenetics. With expertise in complex headache disorders, Raelene leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving diagnosis and care for migraine and headache across Australia.

Her work bridges clinical practice and research, ensuring patients receive personalised, evidence-based treatment, both in-person and via telehealth.

Welcome, Raelene!

https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0QCLQ0

07/05/2026

Meet our new Featured Practitioner, Dr Maheer Shah.

A Perth-based dentist redefining oral health by connecting precision science, neuromuscular balance, and biomimetic dentistry.

Dr Shah’s holistic approach goes beyond teeth, focusing on the vital relationship between jaw alignment, muscle function, posture, and overall wellbeing. With advanced digital techniques and a passion for both clinical excellence and creative expression, Dr Shah is dedicated to helping patients achieve lasting comfort, natural aesthetics, and whole-body harmony. Welcome, Dr Shah.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0QCJV0

27/04/2026

Meet us at Digital Health Festival 2026💛

We’re excited to share that Health Hunter will be attending and exhibiting at Australia’s largest digital health event this May.

📅 20–21 May 2026
📍 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
👥 8,000+ attendees including healthcare leaders, clinicians, innovators, and tech experts

If you’re passionate about the future of healthcare and preventative health, come say hello and connect with us. We’d love to meet you there.

See you in Melbourne 🌿

23/04/2026

Did you know perimenopause can last 7–10 years before menopause? 😶

Dr. Kafayat Lee shares what so many women experience but never talk about - exhaustion, brain fog, low mood, feeling invisible.

And why you don't have to wait until your periods stop to get help.
You are not imagining it. And you are not alone.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0NKvQ0

21/04/2026

Swipe → Your pain is real, even when scans can't explain it🤔

If you've been living with pain for more than three months, here's something gentle worth knowing: your body has most likely already done its healing. But your nervous system? It might still be quietly sounding the alarm.

This is what chronic pain often is - not ongoing damage, but a sensitised nervous system that hasn't switched off its pain signals. It's called nociplastic pain, and it's increasingly recognised by modern clinicians.

Here's what this might mean for you:
・ An MRI showing "wear and tear" may just be normal ageing - not the source of your pain
・ Chronic pain shows up differently for everyone - constant, intermittent, stress-triggered, or delayed
・ Traditional pain medication might fall short because it's targeting the wrong thing
・ Brain retraining and neuroplasticity-based approaches are beginning to show real promise

The most important shift? Moving from "what's broken?" to "what's keeping my nervous system on high alert?"💭

Understanding this doesn't erase the pain overnight. But it opens a door many people didn't know existed🌱

Read the full article on the Health Hunter blog - link in bio.

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