ABOUT WHY CLINIC

Personalised Care.
Real Support. Better Health.

At WHY Clinic, we believe better health starts with understanding you.
Our experienced Nurse Practitioners and allied health team work together to provide personalised, evidence informed care that supports your weight, health and wellbeing.

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, prepare for surgery or improve your long term health, we’re here to listen, guide and support you every step of the way.

Why Clinic Nurse Practitioner Difference
THE NURSE PRACTITIONER DIFFERENCE

Healthcare that looks beyond the scales.

Unlike many weight loss programs, our Nurse Practitioners take a whole person approach to your health.

By improving your overall health, healthy weight management may also have positive benefits for a range of chronic health conditions.

Improving more than your weight

Discover what Nurse Practitioners do and the role they can play in supporting your health and wellbeing.

Understanding Nurse Practitioner Care

OUR APPROACH

Healthcare That Puts You First

Every person’s health journey is unique. That’s why we take the time to understand your health, lifestyle and goals before developing a personalised care plan that’s right for you.

Our collaborative approach combines the expertise of Nurse Practitioners and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated care that supports lasting lifestyle change and improved wellbeing.

Person
Centred Care

We take the time to listen, understand and tailor your care to your individual needs.

Evidence
Informed Care

Our recommendations are guided by current research and clinical best practice.

Ongoing
Support

We're here to support you throughout your health journey, not just your first appointment.

OUR TEAM

Experienced professionals who care.

Our team of Nurse Practitioners and allied health professionals are passionate about supporting you to improve your weight, health and wellbeing.

Nurse Practitioner Why Clinic Bio

Next Available

NP

Various Services

Various locations

Catherine Smith Why Clinic Director Bio

Catherine Smith

RN Mast NP/PNSA FACORN FACNP -Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor

WHY Clinic Director – Adults & Adolescents  Practitioner. Preoperative Bariatrics

Brisbane QLD

Cathy Brumpton Why clinic Bio

Cathy Brumpton

NP

Adult – Weight loss, pre bariatric surgery, post bariatric surgery, Menopause and Pre-surgery

Regional Qld 

Lynne Willis Why Clinic Bio

Lynne Willis

NP

Adults Weight loss & Menopause

Adelaide SA

Kathy Grudzinskas

NP

Adult Weight loss, pre bariatric surgery, post bariatric surgery, Menopause and Pre-surgery

Sydney NSW

Lauren Cole Why Clinic Bio

Lauren Cole

Nurse Practitioner and Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator

Adult Diabetes and weight management

Melbourne VIC

Jen Zhen Why Clinic Bio

Jen Zhen

NP, RN, CDE, BN, GC Diabetes, MNP

Adult Weight loss

Brisbane (Southside) QLD

Jodie Orchard Why Clinic Bio

Jodie Orchard

NP FNE SANE IPN JP(Qual) FCNA(NZ) MHSc PGCert HSc (Rehabilitation) PGCert Diabetes Education BNSc DipHSc PG Cert Forensic Nursing & Midwifery

Adult Weight loss, pre bariatric surgery, post bariatric surgery, Menopause, Pre-surgery add Diabetes Education (not credentialed).

Longreach & Hervey Bay QLD

Suzanne Williams Why Clinic Bio

Suzanne Williams

NP

Adults & Adolescents Weight loss

Brisbane (Southside) QLD

Rebecca Boparai Why Clinic Bio

Rebecca Boparai 

Nurse Practitioner and Credentialed Diabetes Educator

Adult General medicine and chronic disease management.

Brisbane QLD

Jincy Chittilappilly Why Clinic bio

Jincy Chittitlappilly

NP, RN, BN, MSN, MNP, Adjunct Associate Lecturer - University of Queensland

Adults Gastroenterology, Preventative health, weight management, and chronic disease management

Brisbane QLD

Allied health care team

Amanda Allied Health Team

Amanda

Bachelor of Social Work; Graduate Diploma of Education

Accredited Social Worker, AASW
Amanda has completed a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Queensland, and since then a Graduate Diploma in Education. She has worked in the Social Work role for over 30 years, in the Child Protection, Adult Mental Health, Medical, and Emergency Department settings. Over the past 20 years, she has provided professional Supervision to colleagues, and more recently worked with Employee Assistance Programs. Amanda enjoys continuing education and has provided training, expert advice and a consultation service for health workers around Child Protection matters. She has also presented at Professional Conferences, both in Australia and overseas. During a counselling session Amanda aims to provide a confidential and compassionate service to adults. There will be time to discuss your current concerns and worries. For example, you may be concerned about your mood, relationships or having difficulty adjusting to life changes. Perhaps you are trying to rediscover your life purpose and joy. Amanda will provide support, skilled counselling and encourage you to develop strategies to improve life satisfaction. Helping you to feel understood and focus on different ways to thrive
Donna McCook Allied Health team

Donna McCook

MHSci Physio,, PGD Clinically Applied Ex Sci, PhD Candidate

Physiotherapist & Exercise Physiologist
Exercise and Activity guidance for health recovery, muscle and bone health, fitness recovery and menopause. Pain and Injury management including post operative rehab for spinal, medical and orthopedic presentations. Areas of interest also include physical health transformation with weight loss.

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