Dr Carolyn Forrest

MBBS; MRCGP(UK)

Dr Carolyn Forrest is an experienced GP having worked in the United Kingdom for the last 10 years. She spent 18 months training in Australia working in A&E near Brisbane before returning to the UK to have her family and changing her speciality to General Practice. She has an interest in women's health, in particular contraception and menopause management.

In her spare time Carolyn enjoys travelling with and without her family and is a keen rugby fan having played in the UK and supporting her son as First aider for his team.

Dr Amr Elseby

MBBS, MRCGP (UK), DRCOG.

Dr Elseby graduated in Malaysia with MBBS in 2018. He then moved to the United Kingdom and worked there for 6 years, finishing his GP training in 2023. Dr Elseby gained speciality in Women's Health, completing a Diploma in 2023; as well as ENT, with procedural experience. These are both areas of particular interest to him. Dr Elseby speaks both English and Arabic fluently. He enjoys travelling and table tennis, for which he says he can be quite competitive.

Dr Ama Liyanapatabendi

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Ama Liyanapatabendi is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) with over 15 years of medical experience across Sri Lanka and Australia.

After graduating in 2009, Dr Ama worked for eight years in Sri Lanka before relocating to Australia in 2017. She gained broad hospital experience at Albury Wodonga Health and University Hospital Geelong across multiple specialties before transitioning to general practice.

Dr Ama has special interests in general medicine, mental health, and family planning. She is committed to providing holistic, evidence-based care in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. She warmly welcomes patients from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQI community.

As a mother herself, Dr Ama understands the realities of modern family life and enjoys supporting parents and families through every stage of their journey.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family, attending F45 and reformer Pilates classes, and swimming.

Areas of Interest

Mental Health
Family Medicine
General Medicine
Contraception/ Implanon insertion
Medical Termination of pregnancy
Menopause/ perimenopause management

Dr Sriram Vadlamani

FRACGP; MBBS; MD

Dr. Sriram Vadlamani is an experienced General Practitioner who provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across all aspects of general practice. He has a broad clinical interest and supports patients with minor acute illnesses, chronic disease management, care plans, and preventive health.

Dr. Ram also has experience in managing mental health concerns, including Mental Health Care Plans, as well as WorkCover and TAC claims. He provides employment medicals, travel health advice, travel vaccines and other immunisations, and offer care in child and maternal health, including early pregnancy care.

Dr. Ram is committed to delivering compassionate, thorough care tailored to each patient's individual needs.

Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil

Riley Burn

Master of Exercise Physiology and Accredited with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

Our Accredited Exercise Physiologist is dedicated to helping individuals achieve meaningful, long-term improvements in their health through tailored exercise and lifestyle interventions.

With a strong focus on mental health, lifestyle change, and musculoskeletal conditions, he works with a wide range of clients to support sustainable, results-driven transformations. His approach goes beyond short-term fixes—aiming to build healthier habits, improve overall wellbeing, and help clients lead more fulfilling lives.

Taking a holistic approach, he considers every aspect of a person’s health, including physical condition, mental wellbeing, personal values, and social environment. Each program is carefully designed to be practical, personalised, and sustainable.

He holds a Master of Exercise Physiology from La Trobe University (Bendigo) and is accredited with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). He has experience across aged care, mental health, paediatrics, public health, and private practice.

Known for a direct, motivating, and supportive style, he works closely with clients to build accountability, confidence, and long-term success.

Outside of work, he is a proud father who enjoys watching AFL and playing tennis.

Poonamdeep Kaur

Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a Masters of Physiotherapy (Orthopaedics).

Poonam is an experienced and accredited physiotherapist with over 12 years of expertise in musculoskeletal care. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy (Orthopaedics).

She has a strong interest in spinal pain and tendon injuries, using a combination of hands-on therapy, rehabilitation, and dry needling to deliver effective, evidence-based care.

Poonam is also passionate about men’s and women’s health, particularly pelvic health, incontinence, and pregnancy-related conditions, and has experience in paediatric physiotherapy.

Having worked full-time in the Wyndham community for over 8 years, she is known for her patient-centred, supportive approach and strong collaboration with GPs and healthcare providers.

She speaks Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and English, ensuring accessible care for a diverse community.

Areas of Expertise
Musculoskeletal injuries (strains, sprains, ligament injuries)
Joint pain (shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, etc.)
Spinal conditions (neck and back pain)
Orthopaedic & post-surgical rehabilitation
Chronic pain management

Special Interests
Women’s & men’s health physiotherapy
Pelvic health & incontinence
Antenatal & postnatal care
Paediatric physiotherapy
Workplace, TAC & NDIS injuries

Referrals
Poonam welcomes referrals and works closely with GPs and allied health providers to support ongoing patient care and outcomes.