Westmead
Welcome to Next Practice WSIH. We are Australia's first University-based integrative medical services clinic, an initiative of Western Sydney University's NICM Health Research Institute and Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre, run by Next Practice.
We empower practitioners so they can support you on your health journey. Here you will find independent general practitioners, integrative practitioners, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, group and private yoga therapy, group yoga classes, tai chi classes, remedial massage therapy, oncology massage and a naturopath all onsite.
Services offered by each healthcare practitioner vary but will include men’s health, women’s health, child and adolescent health, mental health, sexual health, chronic disease management and more.
The practitioners at this location are BUPA preferred providers - for more information please visit our fees page.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 6:30pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Your Care Team
Dr Sandra Ortiz Santiago
General Practitioner
- Qualifications: MBBS, FRAACGP
- Available: Wednesdays and Fridays
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Special interests: Women's Health, Paediatric Health and Musculoskeletal disease prevention
Dr Niri Pandit
Integrative General Practitioner - New patients for Integrative Care please call the clinic
- Qualifications: BHMS, MPAS, MBBS, FRACGP
- Available: Thursdays
- Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi and Marathi
- Special interests: Women's Health, Children's Health and Nutritional Medicine
Dr Ellen Paton
Integrative General Practitioner - New patients for Integrative Care please call the clinic
- Qualifications: BMedScience (Hons), MBBS, FRACGP
- Available: Tuesdays and Fridays
- Special interests: Women's Health, Breast and Cervical Screening and Children's Health
Dr Dayna Griffin
General Practitioner
- Qualifications: MBBS, BSc, DRANZCOG, DCH, GCPM, FRACGP
- Available: Tuesdays
- Special interests: Mental Health, Women's Health and Men's Health
Guoyan (Emily) Yang
Tai Chi Master and Research Support Program Fellow
- Qualifications: BA MMed PhD
- Available: Thursdays
- Languages: English, Mandarin
Jo Curtin
Oncology and Remedial Massage Therapist, Qualified Casley-Smith Lymphoedema Practitioner
- Qualifications: Diploma of Remedial Massage, Certificate of Oncology Massage Therapy, Complex Physical Therapy for Assessment and Management of Lymphoedema - Casley-Smith method, Certificate of Pregnancy Massage
- Available: Thursdays
- Special interests: Oncology Massage, Remedial Massage and Lymphoedema Therapy
Margery Hellman
Yoga Therapist and Occupational Therapist
- Qualifications: AHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist, IAYT Registered Yoga Therapist and Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
- Available: Fridays
- Special interests: Yoga Therapy for Every Body, Occupational Therapy and Cancer Care
Margaret Wu
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (TCM)
- Qualifications: TCM MD, MMedSci, PhD
- Available: Tuesdays
- Languages: English, Mandarin
- Special interests: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Elizabeth Dogan
Registered Nurse
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing, Masters in Nursing (Critical Care), Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing, AHPRA Registered Nurse
- Available: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Juhyun (Chloe) Kim
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (TCM)
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist | TCM Herbalist
- Available: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
- Languages: English, Korean
- Special interests: Cancer Care, Women's Health and Chronic Disease
Where to find us
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 6:30pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Services
Services offered by each healthcare professional vary but will include
General Practice
Iron Infusions
Metabolic Diseases
Integrative Medicine
Men's Health
Children's Health
Mental Health
Small Procedures
Covid-19 Vaccinations and Boosters
Immunisations
Health Assessments
Chronic Disease Management
Telehealth
WorkCover
Weight Management Support
Pre-Employment Medicals
Yoga Therapy for Every Body
Group Tai Chi Classes
Oncology Massage
Remedial Massage
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Fees
General Practice - Bulk Billing and Concession Fees available for eligible patients (see below in bold)
| Duration (mins) | Full price | After rebate |
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| 20 | $85 | $42.15 |
| 20 | $65 | $22.15 |
| 30 | $130 | $47.10 |
| 30 | $109 | $26.10 |
| 40 | $180 | $57.85 |
| 40 | $155 | $32.85 |
| 60 | $260 | $62.10 |
| 60 | $235 | $37.10 |
| 20 | $85 | $42.15 |
| 30 | $130 | $47.10 |
| 20 | $85 | $42.15 |
| 60 | $200 | $200 |
| 30 | $130 | $47.10 |
| 50 | $260 | $108.80* |
| $30** | $30** |
Bulk billing available to children under 16 years old with Dr Niri Pandit and Dr Dayna Griffin. A valid Medicare card is required.
Concession fees applicable to all Healthcare Card (HCC) Holders, Pensioners and Students.
Appointments for DVA patients and Childhood immunisations are bulk billed.
The Practitioners at this location are part of the BUPA-friendly network, offering services to Overseas Student Health Cover members and visitors. This means that your claim will be submitted directly to BUPA at the clinic to help reduce your out-of-pocket expense on the day of your appointment. For more information regarding fees and claiming, please contact one of our friendly patient advocates.
*Medicare rebate available for patients with a Mental Health Care Plan.
**Repeat script requests are now available on your Next Practice App. This will require approval from your doctor. Please allow a turnaround time of 1-4 business days.
Please download the Next Practice App before your appointment
Our App puts your important health information at your fingertips.
- Easy Telehealth
- Faster check-in
- Test results direct to your phone
- Cardless payments
- Instructions and referrals from your doctor
- Secure and convenient access
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