services
Specialist gynaecological and fertility care.
The Vera team of gynaecologists see women with all gynaecological conditions, including abnormal pap smears and colposcopy, pelvic pain and endometriosis, vulval and vaginal discharge and pain, pain with sex, ovulatory dysfunction (PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhea), peri-menopause and menopause, hormonal mood disorders such as PMS and PMDD, period problems, contraceptive counselling, and IUDs. They are all experienced laparoscopic surgeons and offer excisional endometriosis surgery, endometrial ablation, hysterectomy and ovarian surgery when required.
They also see women and couples seeking help with fertility and offer fertility assessment and advanced reproductive therapies such as IUI and IVF, in collaboration with Monash IVF.
The Vera gynaecologists work together, with the other women’s health practitioners, and most importantly with each woman as an individual, to deliver a tailored treatment plan as unique as each woman and with the woman at the centre.
Treatment is wholistic and always includes awareness of the impact of lifestyle, diet and each woman’s life story.
Appointment Types
FACE-TO-FACE.
We recommend your initial consultation is booked in-person with your specialist on location at Vera Women’s Wellness. This will last for approximately 75 minutes to allow your doctor to spend time with you for a full assessment of your condition.
Follow-up consultations may be booked at Vera if convenient for you or alternatively, we also welcome telehealth bookings.
TELEHEALTH.
We can offer review appointments by telehealth if you are unable to travel to Vera or don’t need a procedure performed in our treatment rooms on the day.
Dermatology
Dermatology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the skin, hair, and nails. Our Dermatologist, Dr Lena von Schuckmann, provides compassionate care and will work closely with you to personalise your treatment. She collaborates with the other health practitioners at Vera to offer wholistic care.
General practice
General practice, also known as family medicine, is a medical specialty that provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages.
Our GPs, Dr Preveena Nair and Dr Danielle Arabena, work closely with patients to develop personalised treatment plans that may include medication, lifestyle modifications, and referrals to other medical specialists as needed.
Allied Health.
Our in-house dietitians, Desi Carlos and Lisa Carrigg, are passionate about giving practical advice on incorporating healthy eating habits into everyday life, and providing a bespoke service where clients receive personalised nutritional therapy that goes beyond expectations.
DietEtics —
Acupuncture —
Naturopaths use food as medicine, life coaching and stress management strategies, herbal medicine and nutritional supplements to treat a wide variety of health issues.
Counselling & Psychology —
Women’s Health Physiotherapy —
Specialised women’s health physiotherapy for conditions including:
Pelvic pain and endometriosis
Vaginismus and painful sex
Incontinence and bladder issues
Coming soon.
Acupuncture is a component of an ancient medicine, often referred to as TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Naturopathy —
Our counselling and psychology team provide a professional and confidential service that aims to help individuals improve their emotional well-being, cope with life's challenges, and achieve their personal goals.
Somatic and Creative Arts Therapy —
Somatic and Creative Arts Therapy recognises the interconnection between mind, body, and emotions and encourages clients to explore their inner experiences through different forms of expression.
Allied Health Appointments —
both telehealth or on-site available
MIDWIFERY
Our Midwife, Lauren Williams, practices with a whole family approach, preparing parents not only for the pregnancy and birth, but the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual shifts that comes with parenthood, a new baby, and the new version of the family unit.
health coaching —
If you’re looking for something completely integrated and tailored to your specific needs, one-on-one wellness coaching at Vera might be the right step for you.
Skin Therapy —
Understanding skin health is so much more than what we see on the surface.
Massage Therapy —
Our massage therapist, Beck Burling, is passionate about helping her clients improve their quality of life by combining hands-on treatment and appropriate exercise prescription to reduce pain and improve musculoskeletal and biomechanical function.