Professional Network
The right care may involve more than one professional.
Some health concerns benefit from medical care alongside support from another discipline. Mahila works with clinicians and independent health professionals whose experience may be relevant to a patient's individual needs.
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How the network works
Your Mahila doctor will discuss whether another professional may be helpful and why. A referral or introduction is based on your clinical circumstances, preferences and the services available at the time.
Professionals listed on this page may be Mahila clinicians, visiting practitioners or independent providers. Their role, location, fees, availability and booking process should be clearly stated on each profile.
Being listed as part of Mahila's professional network does not mean that every patient will need multidisciplinary care.
Dermal Clinician
Claire Steenhuis
Claire Steenhuis is a bachelor-qualified Dermal Clinician. She completed a Bachelor of Dermal Sciences at Victoria University in 2022 after an earlier career in the beauty industry. She provides consultation-led aesthetic and dermal care at Mahila. Treatment suitability, expected response and aftercare are discussed before any procedure proceeds.
- Fractional mesotherapy for skin
- Fractional mesotherapy for hair loss
- Diathermy for selected lesion removal
- Chemical peels
- LED treatments
- Advanced facials
Principal Psychologist, Shadow Mind Psychology
Lepi Cvetanovic
Lepi Cvetanovic is the founder and principal psychologist of Shadow Mind Psychology. She works with young people and adults across mental health, life transitions, workplace concerns and relationship challenges. Her stated areas of interest include:
- anxiety and ADHD
- panic disorder
- ADHD and autism assessments
- depression and mood disorders
- obsessive compulsive disorder
- trauma
- workplace challenges and psychological injury
- relationship concerns
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Purva Gulyani
Purva Gulyani is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Founder and CEO of Diet Yumm, and a Grade 3 Senior Diabetes Dietitian at Barwon Health. With more than 18 years of clinical experience across Australia and India, she provides evidence-based, personalised nutrition care with a strong focus on culturally responsive practice. She is a PhD candidate at La Trobe University, researching culturally tailored dietary assessment for South Asian populations, and has published and presented her work nationally and internationally.
- diabetes management, including diabetes in pregnancy
- weight management and GLP-1 nutrition support
- bariatric nutrition
- gut health
- cardiovascular, kidney and liver disease nutrition
- women's health and paediatric nutrition
- culturally responsive care
Sexologist
Athalie Paynting
Athalie Paynting has a master's degree in human sexuality studies and more than two decades of experience across private practice, consultancy, not-for-profit organisations, higher education and media. Her work includes sexual expression, communication, relationships, gender identity and intimacy through ageing, chronic pain, illness and disability. She also supports people navigating sexual and relationship changes during perimenopause and menopause.
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Finding the right next step
Start with the concern you have now.
You do not need to assemble your own care team before attending Mahila. Begin with the symptoms or health question you want to address. Your doctor can discuss whether another professional may be useful and how their role would fit into your care.
Ready to talk with a doctor?
Book an appointment at Mahila Women's Clinic in Camberwell.