Our practitioners blend conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary care to treat the whole person. They focus on uncovering root causes and creating personalised plans to support long-term health and wellness.
Dr Michaelia Verbeek
(Currently not accepting new patients)
Dr Michaelia Verbeek is an Australian-trained GP with a strong focus on holistic and preventative health. She works with both children and adults, aiming to identify the root causes of illness rather than simply managing symptoms. Her approach considers the physical, emotional, social, environmental, and genetic factors influencing health.
Michaelia has completed training in low-carbohydrate nutrition with the Nutrition Network and is undertaking further studies in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. She offers support in areas such as gut health, PCOS, type 2 diabetes, contraception (including non-hormonal options), preconception care, and common childhood conditions like eczema and constipation. Iron infusions are also available.
A 30-minute appointment is recommended for new patients, and a different fee structure applies. Dr Verbeek does not currently prescribe bio-identical hormones or perform IV nutrient or chelation therapies.
Dr Joanna Hutcheon
Dr Joanna Hutcheon graduated from the University of Queensland in 2012 and completed her hospital training at Princess Alexandra, Hervey Bay, and Ipswich Hospitals. She was awarded her Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2019.
Joanna has a special interest in integrative and preventative care and is currently working towards a fellowship with the Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. Her clinical interests include women’s health, mental health, skin cancer medicine, and nutritional medicine. Joanna values long-term, personalised care and recommends a 30-minute appointment for new patients.
Integrated Health Care
At Coolangatta Medical Centre, our doctors actively incorporate integrated health care strategies into everyday practice to provide whole-person care.
Why Integrated Care Matters
With Australia’s ageing population and the rising rate of chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory conditions, the demand for quality care is growing. Unfortunately, many hospital admissions for these illnesses could be avoided with better community-based management. Integrated health care helps address this by improving the delivery of primary care and enhancing patient outcomes.
What Is Integrated Health Care?
Integrated health care focuses on treating the whole person — physically, mentally, and emotionally. It combines the strengths of conventional Western medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies. This approach supports a stronger relationship between doctor and patient, and encourages personalised, patient-centred care.
Therapies used in integrated medicine may include:
- Nutritional counselling
- Acupuncture
- Exercise therapy
- Stress reduction
- Psychotherapy
These natural methods work alongside medical treatment to support long-term health and healing.
Our Approach at Coolangatta Medical Centre
Our integrated health practitioners work closely with the wider healthcare team to improve engagement, increase health literacy, and deliver high-quality care. The goal is to offer seamless, coordinated support tailored to your unique needs.
Doctors at Coolangatta Medical Centre focus on:
- Preventing hospital admissions through proactive care
- Supporting chronic illness management in the community
- Providing better access to mental and physical health services
- Enhancing communication between healthcare providers
Book an Appointment
If you’re managing a chronic illness or dealing with ongoing pain, our team is here to help. You can easily book an appointment online with a doctor in Coolangatta.
Bulk billing is available for pension, concession, and DVA card holders, as well as children under 16 — with most, but not all, of our doctors.
