ARISE N SHINE KIDS OT

Ms Radhika Peniel Alexander

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Client: Children under 12 years of age

Funds: NDIS Self-Managed, NDIS Plan Managed, Medicare, Private Health Insurance

Availability: Thursday & Friday

Interest Areas: Early Intervention, Autism, Sensory Processing Challenges (including eating & sleeping), Self-Regulation, Toilet Training, School Readiness & Handwriting.

Radhika’s initial years of OT practice commenced in 2003 at Christian Medical College & Hospital, South India. From 2013 to 2015, she worked as part of the Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS) at the Central Gippsland Health Service, Sale VIC. Thereafter, Radhika has worked for multiple paediatric services in the private and community sectors in Melbourne.

Arise N Shine Kids OT was started in February 2021 with the vision to enable “Little People to Develop Skills to Arise N Shine!”. Radhika aims to provide high-quality, evidence-based services to set a pathway to enhance positive outcomes (goal focussed therapy input). Radhika believes the key to success are connecting & communicating with the child, providing the ‘just right’ challenge and working in partnership with the team around the child (e.g., parents, caregivers, educators, health/allied health workers).

Ms Michelle Esparon

BSc (Bio-Med); DipAud; MClinAud; MAudSA (CCP)

Availability: Tuesday & Thursday

Email address: addhearing@bigpond.com

Phone number: (03) 9708 1200

Specific details: No children under 4

COVID-19 UPDATE

AddHEARING will operate as usual under current regulations. We will notify you of any further changes as announced by the Australian government. As a reminder, you are currently permitted to travel more than 5km for medical and essential care. We can provide you with a medical certificate or invoice as proof of appointment if required.  So don’t put off hearing care if needed

AddHEARING Hearing Services

If eyes are the windows to the soul, then ears are the doors to the mind. The ear captures sound and helps you recall that sound throughout your life. 
The ear helps the body respond emotionally, according to the sound heard, like emotions of love on hearing the sound of a loved one, emotions of fear on hearing a threat! From the sweet chirping of the birds to the irritating sounds of crickets, the loud bang of crackers and the beautiful symphony of an orchestra, all these different sounds and many other sounds are possible to hear due to our ears. 
Did you know that hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults?When left untreated it can significantly impact your quality of life. This is where an Audiologist can help. Michelle Esparon from AddHEARING has a Masters degree in Clinical Audiology and is trained to diagnose and treat individuals with hearing impairments. 
AddHEARING aims to add good hearing back into the lives of people with hearing loss so that they are better able to function more efficiently in their daily life activities. 

Services provided:

• Full Hearing assessments (for adults and children over the age of 4)

• Fitting of Hearing Aids and other Communication devices

• Optimising previously fitted hearing devices and educating clients on the use of hearing aids

• Rehabilitation to help adjust to hearing amplified sounds through the hearing aid.

• Hearing preservation e.g. - fitting of ear moulds to protect the ears from loud noise, music and water

Testimonials
I want to thank you for checking my hearing and re-programming my hearing aids. I am much more comfortable with the results they deliver now – it is almost as if they had previously been programmed in reverse - left versus right. At home, where the sound is “contained” and familiar I am tempted to turn them down one notch but I will give myself time to adjust before deciding on that. Otherwise, at large, I tend to forget that I am wearing them. Quality of life is much improved and I am really grateful for your expertise. - Doug W

Flex:trial is an open platform technology demonstration device that can be easily programmed to different levels, over and over again.

With Flex:trial you can take them home to try before making a decision.

If you feel you are experiencing difficulty hearing, speak to Michelle or your Doctor.

Phone number: (03) 9700-6244 or 0407 828 063

Website: http://www.clinicallabs.com.au

Pathology Service (On-Site Collection Centre): 
Australian Clinical Labs is our preferred pathology provider, using the on-site service ensures patient result continuity.

This service operates
Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm (lunch: 1:00pm-1:30pm)
Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm
CLOSED on Sundays and Public Holidays

No appointments are necessary for all blood tests.
24 Hour ECG & Blood Pressure Monitoring are available by appointment.

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED. All patients are welcome.

***Convenient Location     ***Minimum waiting times   ***Bulk Billing Services     ***Experienced, professional and friendly staff

Australian Clinical Labs (Endeavour Hills Specialist Clinic Collection Centre)
Direct Phone Number (03) 9700-6244 / 0407 828 063

Dr Ravi Iyer

Cardiologist

Availability: Tuesday (fortnightly)

Particular interest:

Coronary Angiography and All Forms of Coronary Interventions (Acute & Elective PCI)

Pacemaker, Defbrillator and other device implantations

Balloon Valvuloplasty (Mitral, Aortic and Pulmonary)

Percutaneous treatment of Adult congenital problems

All aspects of General Cardiology

Availability: Tuesday (monthly)

Ms Tracey Eppel

APD Consultant Dietitian

Particular interest:
Weight reduction, Diabetes, Cholesterol Management, GIT disorders, Coeliac Disease (Gluten free), Underweight Management, High Blood Pressure, Low FODMAP diet, childhood obesity and Aged Care.

Availability: Wednesday & Thursday (alternate weeks)

Email address: traceyeppel@gmail.com

Website: http://www.melbournenutritionist.com.au

Whilst the saying "We are what we eat" is said frequently, it is a statement that has so much truth to it:
Healthy Eating is fundamental to good health and wellbeing.
Diet plays a very important role in disease prevention and management, especially chronic diseases of lifestyle.

Accredited Practising Dietitian Tracey Eppel provides:

• Individual consultations helping you to meet your nutrition goals and needs, providing ongoing monitoring and support.

• Group talks for Diabetics to build confidence and education with food groups

• Supermarket tours to help with reading and understanding food labels.

Tracey brings a wealth of professional experience and is a member of the Dietetics Association of Australia and an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, with over 10 years experience in private practice.

Dr Amir Safe

Availability: Thursday

DR. SELVARANI (SELVI) MOSES

Consultant Paediatrician

FRACP, MD (PAEDIATRICS), DCH, MBBS

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Dr Moses is a consultant Paediatrician with more than 20 years of experience with a keen interest in both behavioural and acute general paediatrics, tertiary neonatal care as well as neonatal care in the community.

Selvi has a strong work history in paediatric medicine having held positions at Peninsula Health, Monash Children’s Hospital, Royal Children’s Hospital, Neonatal Unit at Mercy Hospital for Women, Eastern Health and Latrobe Regional Health.

Selvi is passionate about holistic care, building strong relationships with both patients and families supporting them to understand their child’s condition with clear communication.

Special Interests:

Neonatal issues including, feeding sleeping disorders and complicated preterm

Congenital anomalies and paediatric congenital heart diseases

Gastrointestinal issues such as colic and reflux

Developmental, cognitive, behavioural conditions and learning difficulties

Incontinence, bed-wetting and constipation

Neurological conditions, headaches

Asthma and other respiratory conditions

Allergies and Skin Conditions

Infectious diseases

Sleep difficulties

Newborn and 6 week baby checks

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Availability:  Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Dr Nuel Philip (Phil) Natividad

MD, FRACP

“Dr Phil” is a general paediatrician committed to providing specialist paediatric care for newborns all the way through to adolescence. He has been practicing paediatrics for over a decade. Phil completed his paediatric career in two continents - after beginning his medical journey in Manila, Philippines and Townsville QLD, he trained in various centres in Melbourne including the Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Children’s Hospital, and Eastern Health. He has broad experience in neonates at the Royal Women’s Hospital and Monash Newborn and did his community fellowship at Hastings. Phil has undertaken additional training in emergency paediatrics at The Austin, and rural and community child health in the Albury-Wodonga region.

Phil has specific interests in infant feeding, growth and development, sleep and settling, neurodevelopmental medicine including autism spectrum, ADHD, challenging behaviours and learning difficulties.

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Availability:  Wednesday

Dr Jeevani Ranaweera

MBBS, MD (PAEDIATRICS), FRACP

Particular interest:
Acute paediatric conditions, Chronic paediatric conditions & Developmental problems

Availability: Monday

Dr Jeevani Ranaweera is a paediatrician who enjoys managing the care of and treating children of all ages with both acute and chronic general paediatric problems including developmental and behavioural problems.

Jeevani obtained her General paediatrics training in Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Monash Medical Centre, Birmingham City Hospital and Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital Colombo.

Endeavour Hills Podiatry

Podiatrists
Ms Lina Yang
Mr Siew Sim (Sam) Lai

Particular interest:

• Diabetes Neurovascular Foot Checks

• Orthotic Therapy

• Ingrown Toenails

• General Nail and Foot Care

• Heel Pain

• Children's Feet

Availability: Monday - Friday

Email address: info@greatfeet.com.au

Phone number: (03) 9700-7788

Website: http://www.greatfeet.com.au

Availability: Tuesday & Saturdays fortnightly

Website: http://pathwayschildpsych.com.au

Dr. Helen L.H. Chau

Developmental & Clinical Psychologist
B.A.(Hons), Cert.Ed., M. Psych. (Child & Educational), PhD, MAPS

Dr. Helen L.H. Chau is a developmental and clinical psychologist with extensive experience and training in assessment and treatment of a range of development concerns in children from aged 12 months to 16 years of age. She is an AHPRA approved psychologist and has areas of practice endorsements in Developmental and Education area and Clinical area. She undertakes advanced clinical psycho-diagnostic assessment for differential diagnoses of the child’s developmental difficulties including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety Disorder, Selective Mutism, Developmental Delays, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and social emotional concerns. She formulates and implements psychotherapeutic interventions that are tailored to the specific needs of the child and family. She is an approved early service provider for DSS (FaHCSIA) funding under the Helping Children with Autism Grant.

Helen completed her Master degree in Child and Educational Psychology at Monash University in 1997 and her Doctor of Philosophy at RMIT University in 2011. Her research area is in early intervention for preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She had worked in Specialist Children’s Services for 10 years before setting up her practice in seeing children with developmental concerns. She is an AHPRA board approved supervisor for higher degree students in psychology. Apart from seeing children in her practice, she works part-time at Monash Children’s Hospital, Clayton as a developmental and clinical psychologist supervising placements of students completing a Master degree in developmental and educational psychology.

Dr. Moses Liu

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
B.SC., GRAD. DIP. (PSYCH), M. PSYCH. (CLINICAL), MAPS

Dr. Moses Liu is an AHPRA approved psychologist with training in clinical psychology. He has a special interest in assessment and treatment for pre-school and school aged children with development difficulties and/or mental health issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety and depression. He is skilled in providing general counselling, parenting programs, and management of behavioural concerns. He is experienced in running social skills and/or school readiness groups for pre-school and school aged children. Moses also works in community health seeing preschool aged children.

Moses has completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Deakin University. Moses is a DSS (FaHCSIA) approved service provider under the Helping Children with Autism Government Initiative. His additional training includes autism assessment - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) training, Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development accreditation training, and psychologist supervisor training.

Ms Lynda Craig

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Availability: Wednesday & Thursday

Lynda has worked as a psychologist in clinical and educational settings for the past 20 years. She is committed to helping children, adolescents and adults to make changes in their lives which promote improved psychological health and wellbeing.

Lynda also recognises the importance of early intervention in a range of emotional and behavioural issues. To this end, she provides a range of assessments and interventions to help children, adolescents, adults and parents to understand the nature of their presenting difficulties, and assists them to implement techniques to facilitate better outcomes.

Clients:
Children, adolescents, adults

Counselling :

• depression

• anxiety

• anger

• behavioural problems

• loss/grief

• pain management

• family issues

• relationship issues

• work place issues

• self-esteem problems

• bullying

• school refusal

• problems with toileting
  

Cognitive assessments (IQ testing)

Educational assessments (skills testing e.g. reading, spelling, etc)

Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments

Behavioural and emotional assessments (conduct problems, ADHD, etc)

Parenting skills/strategies

Further information:
Medicare rebates available

Lynda is available Wednesday and Thursday

Please contact Reception on (03) 9708-1200 for further details or to make an appointment.

Mr Geoffrey Wells

UROLOGIST

Particular interest:

• Prostate Cancer

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Stone Disease

• Vasectomy

Availability: Tuesday (monthly)

I have been in Urologic practice for 20 years and have a special interest in prostate cancer treatment as well as benign prostate disease and stone disease