Clinicians

As a dedicated general psychologist, Vicki is committed to fostering a therapeutic atmosphere that is warm, collaborative, and free of judgment. Her areas of interest include women’s pain, particularly focusing on pelvic pain, perimenopause, and menopause-related challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.

With a compassionate and empathetic approach, Vicki aims to create a safe and supportive environment where women feel empowered to discuss their concerns openly. In supporting women through the transitions of perimenopause and menopause, recognising the profound impact these life stages can have on women’s mental health and overall quality of life. Her therapeutic interventions are informed by evidence-based practices and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual she works with.

In addition to her passion in women’s health, Vicki is also deeply committed to understanding and supporting neurodiverse individuals. She recognizes the unique challenges that neurodiversity can present in the context of women’s health and is dedicated to providing inclusive and affirming care to all of her clients, regardless of neurodevelopmental differences. Beyond her clinical practice, Vicki is a vocal advocate for women’s health issues and neurodiversity awareness, actively promoting inclusivity and understanding in her community.

Sandra Villella is a naturopath and herbalist who has been in practice for more than 25 years.

She is keen to bridge the gap between natural therapies and conventional medicine to achieve true complementary health and has enjoyed working collaboratively with the other health care professionals as part of the Jean Health team since 1999. She uses herbal medicine, as well as nutritional supplements and dietary advice in her practice.

Sandra’s interest is women’s health, across the life stages, particularly in the management of PMS/PMDD, PCOS and menopause. Sandra also consults as part of the team in the persistent pelvic pain clinic.

Sandra is driven by a desire to make a difference, particularly encouraging women to make positive changes with nutrition and lifestyle and this is exemplified in the recipes she creates for the Jean Hailes kitchen, with the educational messages accompanying the “simple nutritious, and delicious” recipes.

Please note, Professor Ebeling is not accepting new patients at this time.

Professor Peter Ebeling is an Endocrinologist at Jean Hailes Melbourne CBD clinic.

Helen Luntz is an experienced Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Family Therapist and works collaboratively within the Jean Hailes Clinical Team in Women’s Health.

In a collaborative and consultative style, Helen draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit your situation, with the use of evidence-based practices, which may include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems, Narrative Therapy and other approaches. She offers sessions by telehealth video-link.

Helen’s special focus may include:

• women across the lifespan 18+, all ages
• relationship issues
• vulvodynia and dyspareunia
• anxiety and stress
• low mood and depression
• grief and loss
• adjusting to illness
• adjusting to change
• managing family relationships and couple issues
• women’s health, including PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, perimenopause, illness, cancer
• life transitions and change
• parenting support.

Medicare rebates or private health rebates may apply to assist with the costs of the consultation.

Dr Yvonne Chow is an endocrinologist who manages a diverse range of endocrine diseases including type 1/type 2/gestational diabetes, thyroid conditions, osteoporosis, adrenal and pituitary disease.

She has a special interest in women’s health and is passionate about treating women with polycystic ovary syndrome, menopausal symptoms and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Yvonne graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2009 and completed her medical training at the Austin, Western and Alfred hospitals. She has a clinical appointment at Western Health and is the clinical lead of the Young Adults Diabetes Service at Sunshine Hospital. Yvonne is actively involved in teaching and is a tutor for the MD program at the University of Melbourne.

Dr Tina Sutton is a women’s health general practitioner (GP) at Jean Hailes in Melbourne CBD.

Tina graduated from Flinders University in 2000. She is an attentive doctor, with longstanding interests in women’s health, sexual health and preventative medicine.

Tina enjoys helping to educate women so they can make informed decisions about their medical care. She has particular interests in:

• menopause/perimenopause
• menstrual contraception
• pregnancy planning
• PCOS
• endometriosis, pelvic pain, premature ovarian insufficiency and breast health.

Dr Tina Amies is an experienced GP who has held senior clinical positions in various organisations specialising in sexual and reproductive health.

Dr Amies graduated with Honours in Medicine from the University of Queensland and has postgraduate qualifications in Women’s Health. She has previously held the position of Statewide Medical Officer at True (Family Planning Queensland). Most recently Tina was appointed to a consultant equivalent position at QE 2 Hospital in Brisbane.

She is an experienced colposcopist and has an interest in helping women with abnormal cervical screening results and abnormal menstrual bleeding. In her previous role Tina has mentored GPs, medical students and junior doctors. She is an experienced IUD and Implanon NXT inserter having previously trained GPs in both procedures.

Dr Tanja Bohl is a dermatologist who works at Jean Hailes clinic where she is part of the specialist vulval clinic. She also works in private practice in Gippsland in Victoria.

She is Immediate Past President of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease, and Past President Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society (ANZVS).

Please note Dr Davison is not accepting any new patients at this time.

Dr Sonia Davison is an endocrinologist at the Jean Hailes Medical Centre and her interests include gynaecological and general endocrinology.

She is also a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Women’s Health Research Program, Monash University where her research focus is on women’s health which includes health issues at mid-life and beyond.

Dr Davison completed her PhD in the Department of Biochemistry, Monash University in 2006. Her PhD and postdoctoral research examined sex steroid physiology in women, including measurement of androgens and their relationships with age, mood, sexual function and cognition.

Dr Davison was awarded the 2007 Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation Fellowship in conjunction with the Research and Education Foundation of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, to further her research. Dr Davison has presented her research nationally and internationally.

Dr Davison is the Past-President of the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS).

Dr Ruth Spencer is a specialist women’s health GP at Jean Hailes Melbourne CBD clinic.

She is passionate about all aspects of women’s health, and has specialist interests in menstrual problems, vulval conditions and in supporting women through the menopause transition.

Ruth is originally from England and lives rurally with her husband and young family.

Dr Penny Hundt is a GP with a strong commitment to Women’s Health.

She graduated from Melbourne University in 2001, before undertaking 4 years of residency at St Vincents and Geelong Hospitals. In 2005, she attained a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology before undertaking specialist General Practice training in Melbourne. She has nearly 20 years of experience in General Practice in Australia and Canada.

Penny joined Jean Hailes in 2022. Her areas of expertise include; menopause, mental health, obesity, PCOS, painful periods, contraception, preconception, antenatal and postnatal care. She also works casually in antenatal care at the Mercy Hospital and also at the Epworth Breast Clinic. Penny inserts and removes implanon and mirenas.

Outside of work and caring for her husband, 3 teenage children and cavoodle, Penny enjoys pilates, theatre, tennis and swimming.

Natasha is Specialist Women’s Health General Practitioner (GP) with extensive experience. She has worked at the Jean Hailes clinic since 2016 and also works at the Epworth Freemasons Breast Clinic.

Natasha speaks English and Croatian. She has expertise across a broad range of general women’s health issues of any age groups, especially in perimenopause/menopause. She likes to take a holistic approach to self-care, educating and helping women achieve their best health.

Natasha is also a medical acupuncturist, an educator, mentor and examiner for acupuncture training for medical doctors in Australia. Acupuncture is a helpful tool for multiple women’s health conditions and can be combined with any medication or treatments.

When not at work, Natasha enjoys spending time with grandchildren, baking and crafting, and traveling.