ALLIED HEALTH CENTRE
Welcome! Our allied health professionals at the Panaceum Allied Health Centre, located in the CBD of Geraldton, play a vital role in optimising your day-to-day quality of life, degree of independence, and risk of further problems. New clients are welcome! Feel free to contact us for more information, or ask your GP.
Phone: 08 9920 8151
E-mail: reception@panaceum.com.au
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Zac Jefcoate
An exercise physiologist specialises in exercise prescription and lifestyle modification to prevent and manage diseases, disabilities and injuries.
People who may benefit from an appointment with Zac are patients with chronic and complex medical conditions such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, obesity and arthritis.
Other areas include injury rehabilitation, worker's compensation, corporate health and wellness, sports conditioning and general health and wellness.
To book an appointment with Zac, call 08 9920 8151.
PAEDIATRICIAN
Dr Mohammad Jehangir
Our paediatrician is available for appointments at Panaceum.
Dr Jehangir is a specialist for children from birth to 18 years. He has 16 years experience in working with children.
His special interests are: learning disorders, allergies & skin prick testing, asthma, newborn health, and behavioural difficulties in older children.
Dr Jehangir services the Geraldton Regional Hospital as well as St John of God Hospital Geraldton.
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Lloyd Unverferth
Lloyd is happy to see all patients with musculoskeletal problems, and has a special interest in patients who have had hip and knee replacements and patients with shoulder problems.
Mel Allsopp
Mel sees all problems & injuries relating to joints, bone, muscle, nerve, tendon and ligaments, as well as neck and shoulder problems. She also does Women’s Health, in particular Continence treatment, low back pain in pregnancy, and osteoporosis management.
To book an appointment with Lloyd or Mel, call Panaceum on 08 9920 8151.
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Kathryn Fitzgerald
Kathryn Fitzgerald has been working as a speech pathologist for over twenty years and she sees clients of all different ages for different speech difficulties, which may include:
- - General paediatric delay. Including children whose level of speech is different to other children, difficulties following instructions or verbal reasoning and reduced expression of language at a young age.
- - Children with severe communication problems, such as those with a disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder, and those children with alternative communication systems.
- - Language related literacy difficulties, including those who have problems with phonemic and auditory processing.
- - Adults and children with voice disorders including problems with the vocal chords and voice box.
- - Adults with conditions affecting communication and swallowing, including neurological problems
- Adults and children who have stuttering problems.
For further details please call 08 9920 8151 or speak to your doctor.
DIETITIAN
Terri Quinlan
Terri is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, and offers expert advice to help with diet and nutrition needs.
A healthy diet makes a difference to overall well being and energy and if you have been diagnosed with a specific disease, such as diabetes or heart disease, it is crucial that your diet is tailored to your nutritional requirements.
Terri will help design a specifically suited healthy eating plan that is individual to your needs and can work in the long term.
Terri Quinlan is available for appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fees are rebatable from Medicare and some private funds. EPC visits (through Care Plans), DVA and concession discounts for pensioners are also available. Phone: 08 9920 8151.
PODIATRIST
Lara Reynolds
Podiatrist Lara Reynolds has moved back to Geraldton after six years working in Darwin. In Darwin, Lara gained experience in dealing with foot pain problems such as heel pain syndrome, tendonitis, shin splints, Achilles tendinopathy and chronic ingrown toenails. As such Lara has a keen interest in biomechanics, preventing injury in children and reducing risk of foot problems in diabetics.
Podiatrists play an important role in maintaining the mobility of many people in our community from the fit and active to the elderly and disabled people. This is achieved through the ongoing monitoring of foot health, in particular of those with foot pain, circulation problems and diabetes.
Don’t put up with foot pain any longer. Have your feet checked. There is no need to suffer sore feet. There is no need to have recurrent ingrown toenails. Get a step ahead and make an appointment to have your feet checked. Phone 9920 8151.
