Young Street Medical

Young Street Medical Young Street Medical - Wollongong's Home for Integrative Medicine

For generations, women's experiences, particularly around hormonal health and menopause, were minimised, dismissed, or s...
23/06/2026

For generations, women's experiences, particularly around hormonal health and menopause, were minimised, dismissed, or simply not talked about 🚺

That is changing. And we are proud to be part of that shift here in the Illawarra area.

At Young Street Medical, we create space for honest, informed conversations about every stage of women's health. No dismissiveness, no rushing, just care that listens.

No matter your age, your health matters. Your experience matters, and you deserve a practice that reflects that.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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Are you getting enough Vitamin D this winter 🤔During the cooler months, our sun exposure drops significantly – and so do...
22/06/2026

Are you getting enough Vitamin D this winter 🤔

During the cooler months, our sun exposure drops significantly – and so do our Vitamin D levels. For both men and women, this can have a real impact on energy, mood, immunity, and bone health.

Signs you might be low:

▪️Fatigue and low energy
▪️Muscle aches and weakness
▪️Low mood or depression
▪️Frequent illness
▪️Bone pain or tenderness
▪️Brain fog.

For women in perimenopause and menopause, Vitamin D is especially important. It works alongside calcium to help maintain bone density, at a time when declining oestrogen already puts bones at risk.

A simple blood test is all it takes to find out where your levels are.

Book in with one of our GPs this winter and let's make sure you're feeling your best.

This is general information. Please consult your healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

To book www.hotdoc.com.au/.../young-street-medical/doctors

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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The data is clear. Men are significantly less likely to visit a GP, seek mental health support, or act on early warning ...
17/06/2026

The data is clear.
Men are significantly less likely to visit a GP, seek mental health support, or act on early warning signs of illness 👨‍🦰

And the consequences can be serious.
In Australia, men have a life expectancy that is 4.5 years shorter than women. Many are linked to conditions that are preventable or treatable.

At Young Street Medical, we want to change that conversation. Looking after your health is not a sign of weakness. It is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and for the people who depend on you.

Book a check-in.

This post is general information only. Please speak with a qualified health practitioner before making changes to your healthcare.

To book www.hotdoc.com.au/.../young-street-medical/doctors

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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Most clinics give you a diagnosis and send you on your way. At Young Street Medical, we think you deserve to understand ...
16/06/2026

Most clinics give you a diagnosis and send you on your way.
At Young Street Medical, we think you deserve to understand what is happening in your body and why 🫶

That is the idea behind our Education Program. We host small, carefully curated sessions led by our own practitioners, covering topics across traditional medicine, complementary therapies, and evidence-based integrative care.

Sessions are designed to be genuinely useful, not generic, and numbers are strictly limited so the learning stays interactive and relevant to the people in the room.

Our Patient Education sessions are built for you, so you walk away with a clearer understanding of your health, your treatment options, and the questions worth asking.

No other clinic in the Illawarra offers this. It is one of the ways we go beyond the appointment.

Upcoming sessions are listed on our website and shared via our newsletter.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au/education

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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We had the pleasure of welcoming Dr Paulina Luis Braithwaite, YSM Clinical Herbalist, who led our community through The ...
15/06/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming Dr Paulina Luis Braithwaite, YSM Clinical Herbalist, who led our community through The Immunity Workshop.

The focus was on something that affects us all - the gut, stress and the immune system.

Did you know that around 70% of your immune tissue is associated with your gut?

Dr Paulina unpacked what that means for your everyday health, including

🔍The gut-immune system connection
🔍How stress affects your gut health
🔍Signs your gut may be struggling
🔍What western herbal medicine offers as a natural approach to wellbeing,

It was a room full of engaged, health-conscious people, asking great questions and leaving with knowledge they could take home.

Thank you, Dr Paulina, for your time and expertise. And thank you to everyone in our community who showed up for this free session.

Stay connected for more events, workshops, and health conversations coming your way.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au/education

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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Most standard appointments give you ten minutes, a script, and a referral you will wait three weeks for, and you leave s...
11/06/2026

Most standard appointments give you ten minutes, a script, and a referral you will wait three weeks for, and you leave still not fully understanding what is happening in your body 🙁

At Young Street Medical, consultations are longer, practitioners genuinely listen, and you walk away with a clearer picture of your health, what is contributing to it, and what your options are going forward.

We are not here to process you through an appointment. We are here to ensure you understand your own health well enough to make informed decisions about it.

To book www.hotdoc.com.au/.../young-street-medical/doctors

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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When you walk through our doors, you are greeted by people who genuinely care about your experience.Our front desk team ...
10/06/2026

When you walk through our doors, you are greeted by people who genuinely care about your experience.

Our front desk team is the heartbeat of Young Street Medical. With more than 25 years of combined experience, they ensure your visit feels smooth, supported, and stress-free from the moment you arrive.

Whether you need help booking an appointment, navigating a referral, or simply have a question, our team is here to make it easier for you.

We are proud to have such a dedicated and knowledgeable team looking after our community every single day 💚

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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Conventional medicine was built to treat one thing at a time, and for many people, that leaves a gap. Chronic stress rai...
09/06/2026

Conventional medicine was built to treat one thing at a time, and for many people, that leaves a gap.

Chronic stress raises your cortisol, disrupts your sleep, and slows your digestion. Anxiety shows up in your gut. Depression shifts your appetite, your energy, and your hormones.

The body does not separate these things, and your care shouldn't either.

At Young Street Medical, your mental and physical health are treated with equal weight, in the same clinic, by practitioners who actively communicate with each other and build your care plan together.

If you have been managing one without the other and still not feeling the way you should, book a consultation with us today.

This post is general information only. Please speak with a qualified health practitioner before making changes to your healthcare.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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What does affirming, inclusive healthcare look like in practice?For too many people, a trip to the doctor comes with an ...
04/06/2026

What does affirming, inclusive healthcare look like in practice?

For too many people, a trip to the doctor comes with an added layer of stress. Misgendering on intake forms. Practitioners who are not equipped to provide affirming care. The exhausting experience of having to educate your own doctor before you can even get to why you came in.

That is not how healthcare should feel.

Integrative medicine is built on seeing the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
Who you are, what is driving your health challenges, and what your complete picture looks like. That philosophy and inclusive care are inseparable, and at Young Street Medical, we practice this.

Every person who walks through our doors is treated with dignity and without assumption.

If you have been looking for a clinic where you feel genuinely safe and seen, book a consultation with us today.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm



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For too long, peri menopause and menopause have been treated as something women have to endure.At Young Street Medical, ...
03/06/2026

For too long, peri menopause and menopause have been treated as something women have to endure.

At Young Street Medical, we take a different view. Our independent practitioners offer integrative menopause and perimenopause care that looks at the full picture:

♀Hormonal health assessment and management
♀Nutritional and lifestyle support
♀Sleep and mood support
♀Mental health and stress management
♀Bone health and cardiovascular risk

Whether you are in perimenopause, at menopause, or navigating post-menopause, you deserve care that is thorough, evidence-informed, and built around you.

This post is general information only. Please speak with a qualified health practitioner before making changes to your healthcare.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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Wollongong, NSW
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