Our Team - Osana Woollahra - Meet your local healthcare professionals

Team

Dr Andrew Robertson

Clinical Director, GP

Andrew is an experienced GP from New Zealand who is passionate about providing high quality, friendly, up-to-date care to patients of all ages and stages. He has a broad range of experience having worked in remote indigenous communities, prisons and more recently in the Eastern Suburbs over the past 5 years. His special interests are helping people with chronic health conditions, mental health and preventative care. Andrew loves surfing, skiing and travelling.

Dr Andrew Robertson

Clinical Director, GP

Dr Robert Mathews

Robert is an experienced and caring GP who is passionate about improving health through lifestyle change. Robert has a particular interest in paediatrics, men’s health, skin cancer surgery, sports injuries and sexual health. Robert also holds a degree in Physiotherapy. When not working he enjoys cooking, traveling and gymnastic rings training.

Dr Robert Mathews

Dr Christine O'Chee

Christine trained as a doctor in Sydney and has experience in preventative health. She loves supporting families and professionals to live healthy lives and get the most out of life. She enjoys building long term relationships and helping people improve their mental health, physical activity, capacity to manage health risks at home, and achieve balance in life.

Dr Christine O'Chee

Mitchell Howarth

Clinical Psychologist

Mitchell is a warm and caring psychologist who can help Osana patients with anxiety, depression, addictions, body image concerns, trauma and relationship problems. He applies Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to provide a tailored approach to each individual. Mitchell has grown up on the Northern Beaches and has trained at public hospitals, private hospitals, and private practices in Sydney.

Mitchell Howarth

Clinical Psychologist

Mariella Maman

Health Assistant

Starting her career by completing a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Mariella soon realised she wanted to build foundations, bridges and paths of a holistic kind. Mariella is warm and welcoming with a special interest in the transition process of health and wellbeing. Mariella loves starting the day with her 2 daughters by her side, followed by yoga and coffee.

Mariella Maman

Health Assistant

Helen Rew

Senior Health Assistant

Helen has extensive experience in medical and customer care roles. She has a particular interest in integrative medicine and allied health practices, and prides herself in delivering exceptional care for patients. Outside of work, Helen spends her time exercising, travelling and enjoying the beach.

Helen Rew

Senior Health Assistant

Lydia Joukhadar

Member Services Coordinator

Lydia has extensive experience in customer service and has worked in varied roles across different sectors. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Health Science from UTS, and is next tackling a Masters degree in Public Health. Lydia is passionate about the health and well-being of others, and believes in a balanced approach to health. In her spare time she enjoys nature walks, dancing, reading and horse riding.

Lydia Joukhadar

Member Services Coordinator

Anna Driver

Operations Director

With a background in healthcare operations consulting in the UK and Australia, Anna is passionate about driving sustainable improvements in the healthcare sector to bring better outcomes for patients. When not at work Anna enjoys travelling, spending time outdoors; exercising, doing a coastal walk or relaxing at the beach and catching up with friends.

Anna Driver

Operations Director

Georgie McGarry

Clinic Coordinator

With a background of 10 years in the healthcare industry as a coordinator Georgina is passionate about making sure everyone receives the highest quality care in the smoothest way possible. In her spare time Georgina enjoys going to the gym, walking in the national parks and listening to podcasts.

Georgie McGarry

Clinic Coordinator

Kevin Cheng

Founder

Kevin is a GP with a passion for improving the health of communities and ensuring that our health system is sustainable and best in class. His expertise is in chronic disease care, population health management and health care model innovation. He worked in health policy and business being an advisor to Government and private sector across a diverse range of industries.

Kevin Cheng

Founder

Visiting Providers

Anna Barten

Clinical Art Therapist

Anna is a Clinical Art Therapist providing individual and group sessions at all Osana clinics to help individuals be creative and improve their mind health. She has a Bachelor of Education from the UNSW and a Master of Art Therapy from Western Sydney University. Anna’s experience includes museum curation and exhibitions in Australia and the US, and her art has been awarded and collected. She teaches drawing, painting and photography. Anna also worked as a photographer for Australian Mercedes Fashion week, as an editorial photographer for multiple outlets, and as a Stills photographer for CBS TV (USA).

Anna Barten

Clinical Art Therapist

Fran McKirdy

Senior Physiotherapist

Fran is a Senior Physiotherapist with over 12 years of experience in the injury and rehabilitation sector. She has worked extensively in both hospital and private sports clinic settings, treating acute, chronic, sporting or post surgical injuries, as well as providing general conditioning and post falls rehab. Having worked in the UK, Singapore and now Sydney, she has a broad depth of knowledge in rehabilitating injuries, getting people stronger and fitter, and helping to manage acute or chronic ailments. She is qualified in Physiotherapy, Stott Mat Pilates, Dry Needling and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Website link here.

Fran McKirdy

Senior Physiotherapist

Michael Keogh

Exercise Physiologist

Michael is a dynamic Exercise Physiologist and Health Coach who is on a mission to improve the activity and joy in people’s lives. He trained at the University of Sydney and worked as a Care Manager across Osana clinics. Michael supports individuals to determine their source of fulfillment in life, set goals, develop healthy habits and encourages consistent application on a daily basis. He fully believes in the power of exercise to transform lives, tackle sedentary behaviour and enable better management of health conditions. He is a positive coach that motivates and delivers change in people’s lives. Website link here.

Michael Keogh

Exercise Physiologist

Roberto Szenzuk

Psychologist

Roberto is a Clinical Psychologist who trained at the Australian Catholic University and is providing consultations each week at Osana Cremorne. He hails from Brasil and is experienced in supporting children, adults and families to achieve better emotional health and manage any risk factors for mental health conditions. He is a gentle and caring therapist who listens and tailors his recommendations to the needs and concerns of each individual. His specialty interests include anxiety, depression, managing home or work stress, relationships, and dealing trauma, grief and addictions.

Roberto Szenzuk

Psychologist