OUR TEAM
Dr Sarah Farrell
Dr Sarah Farrell is the Director and Principal GP here at Sydney Women’s Wellness. Sarah graduated from the University of Sydney with a combined Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 2014. After her junior medical years at St Vincents Hospital and Wagga Wagga Base Hospital she achieved her Fellowship from the Royal Australia College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in 2020. Given her passion for women’s and children’s healthcare, she has also completed the Sydney Child Health Program through the Sydney Children’s Hospital network and holds a certificate in Sexual and Reproductive health through Family Planning Australia. She is an Antenatal Shared Care Provider through Royal North Shore Hospital and currently focuses her continuing professional development on peri/menopause management and fertility.
As a working mum of 3 young children, Sarah understands the needs of modern-day healthcare for families and she is a passionate advocate for women’s wellness. She knows the importance of proactive, personalised and up to date care, to support women to enjoy and thrive in their busy lives.
Dr Jo Mackson
Dr Jo Mackson is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) with a special interest in women’s health. Jo is passionate about providing women with individualised care, in order for her patients to lead long and healthy lives.
Her areas of interest include menopause, contraception including Implanon insertion, sexual health including STI screening, fertility and family planning, and medical termination of pregnancy up to 9 weeks.
Jo completed her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Notre Dame in 2016. She has completed the FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health for Doctors and is currently working towards the Graduate Diploma in Child Health.
When Jo isn’t in the clinic you’ll find her spending time with her daughter, quilting or planning her next trip.
Ellen Gulson IBCLC
Ellen Gulson is a Board-Certified Lactation Consultant with almost 10 years’ experience supporting breastfeeding mothers and their families.
Ellen works primarily out of General Practice, because she believes Lactation support should be a part of a multidisciplinary team supporting mothers, babies and their families to achieve the best health outcomes.
Ellen is a passionate advocate for women’s health and has a strong belief that women and babies deserve better support when they are starting out on their breastfeeding journey and as challenges arise along the way.
More about Ellen can be found at https://ellengulson.com.au
Lara Mathers – Dietitian
With over 15 years of dedicated experience, Lara is a passionate dietitian who specialises in women’s health. She brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges women face, particularly those related to hormonal imbalances such as PCOS, insulin resistance, endometriosis, and thyroid conditions.
Lara offers tailored nutritional support for all the different stages of womanhood –
being well-equipped to assist with: Fertility and Prenatal nutrition, PCOS, Insulin resistance, Thyroid
concerns, Weight loss, Bariatric surgery, Nutrient deficiencies, Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition,
Menopause-related weight gain
Lara’s qualifications include being an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist with Dietitians Australia, holding a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with First Class Honours from The University of Sydney. She is also a Certified Fertility and Prenatal Dietitian, a member of the Australian & New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society and has specialised training in Motivational Interviewing, Mindful Eating, and Health Change Australia.
More about Lara can be found at https://laramathers.com
Catherine Thompson – Sleep Consultant
Catherine (Cat) Thompson is a local Baby and Toddler Sleep Consultant with over 20 years’ experience working with the early years, both in health and educational roles.
Previously a Children’s Nurse with extensive experience working in the Early Childhood Sector, it became clear that one of the biggest challenges any parent confronts is sleep!
The profound impact of sleep deprivation on maternal mental health is apparent, demonstrating the need for early access to education. As a holistic practitioner, it seems only natural to be part of a multidisciplinary team collaborating to support mothers, infants/toddlers and their families to ensure they get personalised health care they deserve. So many factors influence sleep and there is no one size fits
all, as each baby and parent are unique! Cat is incredibly passionate about helping families to provide the best possible support and care for their children and can relate to the pressures and stress
associated with this.
More about Cat can be found at https://completelybaby.com
Nicki – Practice Nurse
Nicki has been nursing since 2013 and holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Master’s degree in International Public Health. She has previously worked in acute care and intensive care nursing both locally and internationally, as well as Telehealth services.
As a practice nurse Nicki helps manage vaccinations, health assessments, iron infusions and contraceptive procedures.
Ali – Practice Manager
Ali is the Practice Manager here at Sydney Women’s Wellness.
Originally from the Philippines, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a Master of Business Administration with specialisation in Health Services Management.
Ali is dedicated to enhancing healthcare experiences by improving accessibility and streamlining processes, ensuring patients receive seamless and efficient care.
