Jonathon Somers
Practice Owner and Occupational Therapist
"We strive for Next Practice Prahran to set the benchmark of what Primary Care can and should be here in Australia. We want the station hotel to retain its iconic reputation in the community but now with a new purpose."
Jonathon Somers is an Occupational Therapist with a passion for improving patient wellbeing within the primary health care sector. He is dedicated to helping others achieve functional independence, health, wellness and occupational balance with a special interest in mental wellbeing.
Jonathon’s engaged leadership style, absolute commitment to patient-centred care and vast understanding of the medicare system makes him a leading influence in the future of healthcare. He was previously Clinical Coordinator and Manager of Emerald Medical Centre, a general practice with 10 highly experienced doctors, 7 nurses and 15 allied health where he has pioneered and implemented the innovative role of the Medical Assistant (MA). Jonathon has presented his work at national conferences and has led several local discussions on the future of general practice. He continues to lead the way as an expert in the field and is currently co-writing an article about the evolving coordinated approach to healthcare in the primary care sector.
Articles
🔍 Stay Informed About Medicare Changes! 🔍
Confused about the recent Medicare changes? We've got you covered! At Next Practice our priority is to provide you with... read more
Mental Health and your GP
So what does a mental health discussion look like with one of the GPs at Next Practice Prahran? read more
Accepting Uncertainty
Practice owner and Occupational Therapist - Jonathon Somers takes a few minutes to discuss uncertainty and how this can produce... read more
Knocked your head?
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is an injury to the brain which results in interference with normal brain function. It... read more
How are you feeling during covid-19?
It's important to look after your mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We recognise that many of you may... read more
The importance of having regular skin checks
Australia has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer in the world. Approximately two in three Australians will be... read more
Preventative Care Health Check
Everyone has individual health goals, unique to them. Therefore, being ‘healthy’ can mean different things to different people. As life... read more
