Meet the Team

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We bring together trusted clinicians with different specialities who are united by a love for purposeful work, compassionate care, and real connection.

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Dr Carmen Main

BSc Hons MBBS (Qld) FRACGP

General Practitioner

Dr Carmen Main graduated in 2003 from the University of Queensland. Prior to her medical degree she obtained an Honours Degree from UQ in Science, with a special interest in Microbiology. Carmen worked at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital before completing her GP fellowship in 2010.

  • Carmen has a special interest in Women’s Health and wellbeing. Passionate about delivering whole-person, evidence-based care, she believes that every patient deserves to feel heard, supported and empowered to take charge of their health. She believes that the approach to a women’s wellbeing needs to be uniquely tailored to each person.

    With a strong focus on prevention, she encourages patients to invest in their health early, recognising that the foundations for healthy ageing are built across every stage of life. She believes that a multidisciplinary approach is crucial in assisting women to achieve their health goals. Her approach goes beyond treating symptoms, considering the physical, emotional and lifestyle factors that influence a person’s overall wellbeing.

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Dr Halina Clare

MbChB MRCGP (Merit) Dip FSRH Dip STI FRACGP

General Practitioner

Originating from the UK, Dr Halina completed her General Practice training in the UK in 2007. She served as a Medical Officer in the British Army, developing an interest in musculoskeletal medicine. She continued to work in military rehabilitation part-time and also as a part-time GP partner developing an interest in Women’s Health.

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Dr Joann Rotherham

MBBS FANZCA FFPMANZCA

Pain Medicine Specialist & Anaesthetist

Jo is a Pain Medicine Specialist and Anaesthetist, currently working publically at the Surgical Treatment And Rehabilitation Service (STARS) and the Princess Alexandra Hospitals in Brisbane and privately as an Anaesthetist at the Wesley Hospital. She is the Interventional Pain Proceduralist for MetroSouth.

Jo has enjoyed a varied career in the UK, New Zealand and Australia emcompassing general medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, psychiatry and palliative care.

  • She has worked extensively in tertiary referral multidisciplinary chronic pain clinics. She has been the Director of the MetroSouth Pain Rehabilitation Centre, Director of the Persistent Pain Department at Wellington Hospital and Director of the Acute Pain Service and Deputy Director of the Department of Anaesthetics at the Princess Alexander Hospital.

    Her training in gynaecology and psychiatry has granted her particular expertise in the holistic treatment and multifaceted management of patients with persistent pelvic pain and psychiatric co-morbidities.

    Dr Rotherham has particular interest in educating patients, families and other health professionals to help simplify the complexity of persistent pain, its pathogenesis, prognosis, treatment and prevention.

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Christalla Kossaris

Registered Nurse

Christalla has been nursing for over 14 years. She began her nursing career in the Vascular Department at The Princess Alexandra Hospital and has made the move to General Practice nursing for the large diversity and autonomy that this environment brings. She likes having the chance to provide primary health care to patients and to interact with the community.  

Christalla is passionate about providing high level care to women and helping them navigate their health journey.  She has a specialist interest in perimenopause and menopause and enjoys working alongside other health professionals to hep women achieve their best possible health.  

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Prue Boylan

Registered Nurse

With over 25 years of clinical nursing experience in a critical care setting, Prue is known for her broad knowledge, composure under pressure and patient advocacy.  Her professional experience has spanned intensive care medicine, organ donation, patient retrieval coordination and tertiary student/early career mentoring.

Prue is committed to providing compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care, tailoring her approach to the unique health needs of women at every stage of life. Prue believes in education, empowerment, and collaboration with other health professionals to ensure her patients feel heard, respected, and supported.

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Clio Austin

BexSc(HM), MWIMOR, AEP, MESSA

Principal Exercise Physiologist

Clio Austin is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with more than 20 years of experience in clinical exercise physiology, with a special interest in women’s health across the lifespan and a particular passion for supporting women through midlife, perimenopause and menopause.

Clio works with women across all stages of life, recognising that exercise needs, health priorities and the relationship we have with our bodies can change significantly throughout the female lifecycle. Her approach is individualised, practical and grounded in evidence, with a focus on helping women build strength, maintain physical capacity and support their long-term health.

  • She is particularly passionate about the midlife years and the opportunity this stage presents to be proactive about muscle, bone and metabolic health. Clio believes menopause should not be viewed as the beginning of decline, but as an important turning point in a woman’s health journey, and a time when the right exercise strategies can make a meaningful difference.

    Alongside her clinical work, Clio has extensive experience in workplace health, injury management and rehabilitation, giving her a broad understanding of the many factors that influence women’s health, function and ability to thrive in everyday life.

    Clio is also the host of The Healthy Menopause Podcast, where she speaks with leading health professionals and experts about the science, challenges and opportunities of women’s health in midlife.

    Known for her warm, approachable and down-to-earth style, Clio is passionate about helping women feel confident in their bodies, understand the role exercise can play in their health and have the tools to stay strong, capable and active throughout every stage of life.

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Sherry Bell

Psychologist

Sherry is a Registered Psychologist with a warm, genuine and down-to-earth approach to therapy. She works with women experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties and the many changes that can come with different stages of adult life.

She has a particular interest in women’s mental health through the midlife years, including perimenopause and menopause, and has completed additional professional development in this area. She understands that changes in mood, sleep, concentration, relationships and sense of self often need to be considered alongside physical health, family, work and the other demands a woman may be carrying.

  • Her approach is biopsychosocial and collaborative. Where helpful, she works alongside GPs, medical specialists and other allied health professionals so that psychological care is considered as part of the broader picture.

    Sherry draws on evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and schema-informed therapy, adapting her approach to the needs and goals of each person.

    Sherry aims to create a space where women feel comfortable talking openly, feel understood, and can make sense of what is happening for them. Therapy is practical and collaborative, while also allowing room to explore the experiences and patterns that may be contributing to how they are feeling.

Haleh Fahham

Women’s & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Haleh brings more than 16 years of physiotherapy experience, with a dedicated focus on women’s and pelvic health. Her clinical work encompasses bladder and bowel conditions, pelvic floor dysfunction, prolapse management and pessary fitting, pelvic and sexual pain, endometriosis and adenomyosis, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and perimenopause and menopause-related changes. She has a particular interest in complex presentations, where several symptoms or conditions may be interconnected.

Haleh has completed advanced training in women’s and pelvic health, complemented by further education in hypermobility and its relevance to women’s health. She continues to refine her clinical skills through ongoing professional development and engagement with current research.

  • Her approach is warm, comprehensive and centred on the whole person. She takes time to listen and connect the dots between symptoms, medical history, physical function and everyday life. Through thorough assessment, clear explanations and personalised, evidence-based treatment, she works with each woman towards goals that matter to her.

    Haleh wants every woman to feel heard, understand her body and feel confident in her care. Outside the clinic, she enjoys painting, hiking and playing the keyboard. She offers consultations in English and Persian.

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Eleni Zeniou

B. Nut & Diet APD.

Nutritionist & Dietician

Eleni is a women’s health dietitian who supports clients who feel unheard, overwhelmed by nutrition advice, or unsure where to begin. She specialises in areas including endometriosis, PMOS, PMDD, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, menopause, gut health, and FODMAP-friendly nutrition. Her approach is warm, practical, and highly personalised, helping women build realistic habits that suit their tastes, families, and busy lifestyles without restriction or deprivation.

  • As a Greek-Australian and Certified Fertility and Prenatal Dietitian, Eleni combines lived experience of the Mediterranean Diet with evidence-based, anti-inflammatory nutrition strategies. Backed by Tree of Life Nutrition’s 30+ years of experience across gut health, women’s health, and mental health, she takes time to understand each client’s history and microbiome, offering the expertise, care, and connection needed to help women feel like themselves again.

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Jordan Moss

Receptionist

With over five years experience as a medical receptionist, Jordan is passionate about creating a memorable experience for every patient. She takes pride in forming meaningful connections with patients and fostering an environment where they feel welcomed and supported. Through completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Jordan gained an understanding of the intricacies of women’s physiology and the ongoing health disparities women face. Jordan feels that it is privilege to work within an organisation that recognises these challenges and endeavours to empower women to prioritise their health and wellbeing through every chapter.

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Kerrilyn Ridgway

Receptionist

Kerrilyn graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Business Degree in Law and Marketing from QUT. She then worked for the next decade in the fashion industry. Kerrilyn spent many years at home dedicated to raising her busy family of three, before returning to work as a Medical Receptionist in 2023. Kerrilyn has a special interest in optimising health outcomes for women in an empowered and compassionate environment. With a strong passion for patient care and creating a positive health experience, Kerrilyn looks forward to being the first point of contact in your journey with The Women’s Practice.

Interested in joining our team?

We are interested in speaking to compassionate professionals who share our passion and vision for women’s healthcare in the following fields:

General Practice I Specialist Medicine

If the prospect of being part of our team excites you, please get in touch.

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