Allied Health

  • Tessa Pinczes

    Registered Nurse

    Tessa joined our practice in 2021 after completing her Bachelor of Nursing at Deakin University. She is a Diabetes Nurse Educator and is a Registered Nurse Immuniser, organising many of the practice’s vaccinations. When not at the practice, Tessa enjoys crochet, reading and baking.

  • Dietetics & Nutrition - Ariana Triskelidis

    Accredited Practising Dietitian & Certified Eating Disorder Clinician at So Foody Dietetics

    Ariana is a non-diet Dietitian passionate about helping people build a more positive relationship with food and their bodies. With both personal and professional experience in gastrointestinal health and eating disorders, she brings a compassionate and practical approach to care.

    She graduated from Deakin University with a Master of Dietetics and a Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences, and has completed additional education to become a FODMAP Trained Dietitian and Eating Disorder Clinician.

    Ariana supports clients aged 3+ via telehealth, home visits, and in-clinic consultations. She consults privately, under GP Management Plans, Eating Disorder Care Plans, and NDIS.

    Areas of expertise:

    ● Eating disorders (ages 15+)

    ● Paediatric feeding concerns, including fussy eating, sensory challenges & ARFID

    ● Digestive health

    ● Neurodiverse individuals

    ● Chronic disease management

    ● Malnutrition & nutrient deficiencies

    ● Weight-neutral care, including support alongside GLP-1 medications

    To learn more about Ariana, visit her website: https://www.sofoodydietetics.com.au

  • Psychology - Dr Carolyn Driscoll

    BSc (Hons), PhD (Psychology), MAPS

    Carolyn is an experienced clinical psychologist available for appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our clinic.

    For more information please visit:

    https://psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist/psychologist?code=vYFj55i3IZe7rE6LC5mLjQ==

  • Psychology - Clive Smee

    Clinical Psychologist, MAPS

    Clive Smee is a psychologist with 30 years of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, pain management, sexual issues, family relationship challenges, and work-related stress.

    Clive is available at our clinic on Saturdays. For more information visit:

    https://psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist/psychologist?code=eeF9ZSdWgIm3OiahudWO0Q==