Our team of Doctor’s, Nurses and Admin staff are dedicated to providing a high standard of care. We provide a helping hand for people wanting further information about plant based medication options and also medical professionals who are looking for guidance through the prescribing process.
DOCTORS
Dr Laurence Kemp
Positon: Head of Medical – Cann I Help
Face to face and Telehealth consultations available. MBS Rebates Available for eligible consultations.
Laurence is the Medical Lead for Cann I Help. He graduated from the University of Cambridge in the UK in 2005 prior to training as a GP. In the UK he ran a group of GP practices in Cambridge, and taught medical students at the University of Cambridge.
Dr Masoumeh Safari
Telehealth consultations only
Dr Safari joined Cann I Help in 2023. She provides telehealth consultations
Dr David Brockman
Face to face and Telehealth consultations available. MBS Rebates Available for eligible consultations.
General Practitioner, Male, FRACGP B Med BA(Psych) MPH
Dr David Brockman completed his Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle in 1997. He has a degree in psychology from James Cook University, Townsville in 1990.
Dr David Turton
Telehealth consultations only
Dr. David Turton, a devoted practitioner based in Western Australia, champions a holistic approach to wellbeing.
Monique
Position: Nurse Practitioner
Telehealth consultations only
Monique identifies as Australian Aboriginal, specifically Arrernte, Arabuna, and Larrakia. After several years in preventative health roles, Monique qualified as a Registered Nurse from Queensland University of Technology in 2009. Subsequently gained further qualifications as a Nurse Practitioner from Charles Darwin University in 2019.
Dr Calan Khong
Face to face and Telehealth consultations available. MBS Rebates Available for eligible consultations.
Calan graduated from Monash University in Australia in 1997 and completed his Fellowship in General Practice (RACGP) in 2010.
Dr Khai-Ching Lim
Telehealth consultations only
KC graduated from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia in 1998. She obtained Fellowship in the Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) in 2007. In 2014-2016, she was a Chronic Pain Fellow at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and at Melbourne Pain Group. In 2018, she was endorsed for Medical Acupuncture via the Australian Medical Acupuncture College (AMAC). She is currently completing a Fellowship in the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM). Her special interests are in plant medicines, laser medical acupuncture and mind body medicine. She is a regular practitioner of yoga, meditation and qi gong
Dr Kristian Eldridge
Telehealth consultations only
Dr. Eldridge is a compassionate medical practitioner and Authorised Prescriber with vast experience in plant-based medicine and a broad clinical background spanning General Medicine, Surgery, and more.
Dr Naomi Tan
Face to face and Telehealth consultations available. MBS Rebates Available for eligible consultations.
Dr Tan is a UQ graduate who has lived and worked in Queensland for most of her life. She has worked in General Practice for 20 years and over that time has developed an interest in mental health problems, chronic pain and sleep disturbance.
Dr Adaure Osuji
Telehealth consultations only
Dr. Osuji is a General Practitioner of almost a decade who specialises specifically in plant based medicine prescribing.
Dr Andrew Chan
Telehealth consultations only
Andrew Chan grew up in Melbourne and moved to Brisbane after gaining his MB,BS at Monash. He was a GP for 13 years, then worked in admin and magazine production for a mission service organisation, including 10 years as its magazine editor.
Dr Andrew Fairchild
Telehealth consultations only
Dr Fairchild joined Cann I Help in 2023. He provides consultations via Telehealth.
Dr Tarunisha Sharma
Face to face and Telehealth consultations available. MBS Rebates Available for eligible consultations.
Dr Tarunisha Sharma is a Rehabilitation Physician with extensive clinic experience in management of patients with disabilities and chronic pain.
Dr Yvonne Sundram
Face to face and Telehealth consultations available. MBS Rebates Available for eligible consultations.
Yvonne qualified in Ireland in 1976. Yvonne worked at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and Mt Isa Base Hospital before going into General Practice. She has managed a number of General Practices which were associated with the Acmed Medical Group.
Dr Divyanshu Dua
Telehealth consultations only
Dr Divyanshu ‘Divy’ Dua is a consultant medical oncologist and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
Our Nursing Team…
Sarah
Positon: Registered Nurse – Team Leader Nursing
Sarah has worked as a nurse for 10 years with experience in both hospitals as a Diabetes Educator and Aged Care Facilities as a Clinical Nurse. Sarah has a strong interest in mental health and chronic health conditions and is passionate about patient-centred care and empowering and supporting self-management for the patients health care. In her spare time Sarah enjoys reading, doing puzzles, watching TV and spending time with her friends and family.
Emily
Positon: Registered Nurse
Emily has been a Registered Nurse within Cann I Help since 2021. She is passionate about plant-based medications and helping patients suffering from chronic physical and mental health conditions. Emily is a strong advocate for evidence-based practice and education and enjoys talking about plant-based medications with her patients. You can usually find her on the weekends at Bunnings in the plant section or walking her dog Eddie.
Bianca
Positon: Registered Nurse
Karlee
Positon: Enrolled Nurse
Shelly
Positon: Enrolled Nurse
Shelly has worked in Orthopaedics for 10 years , She Loved working as a ward Nurse helping the patients with Recovery post surgery. She has always had a Interest in Plant based medicines , And is passionate about helping Patients achieve health goals .You will find Shelly Doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in her spare time , She enjoys martial arts , and teaches women’s classes
Emily
Positon: Registered Nurse
Emily B has recently joined the Cann I Help team. Emily is a highly motivated and passionate RN. Emily has worked in many and varied nursing roles and brings a wealth of knowledge to her role at Cann I Help.
Sarah
Positon: Enrolled Nurse
Sarah is a happy and bubbly enrolled nurse who is new to the Cann I Help team, with a primary health background. Sarah has a passion for improving quality of life for patients with plant-based medicine and natural therapies. Sarah likes to spend her spare time in the garden, browsing the Sunday markets or going for adventures with her border collie, Tilla.
Our Support Team…
Kirsty
Positon: Clinic Operations Manager
Kirsty holds the position of Clinic Operations Manager at our facility. Her primary responsibility lies in ensuring the team delivers exceptional service and support to our patients. With nearly three decades of experience in primary healthcare, Kirsty brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Outside of managing daily operations at Cann I Help, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her horse Elvis, and her furry companion, Joe.
Cathy
Positon: Team Leader – Administration
Cathy assists in managing our administration team. Cathy has many years experience in the health care industry and is committed to customer service excellence. She enjoys working with our patients to help provide a professional welcoming service. Cathy enjoys spending her weekends with her family.
Alex
Positon: Administration Officer
Alex plays an essential role in our administrative team. Responsible for patient accounts, you are likely to hear her friendly voice on our phones, taking payments and booking appointments. Drawing from a background in IT and Office Administration, Alex adeptly handles a range of diverse responsibilities enhancing the efficiency of clinic functions. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service, Alex’s dedication and professionalism contribute significantly to our team’s success.
Fiona
Positon: Administration Officer
Fi has over a decade of experience in medical administration in a variety of settings . Her compassionate nature, professionalism and work ethic makes her a great asset to our team. She is dedicated to providing our customers with a high level of service and is an energetic team member.
Dan
Positon: Business Development Manager
Dan has been a welcomed member of the Cann I help team. With a background in Medical Sales, Dan’s experience helps him to identify opportunities, cultivate lasting relationships with doctors and manufacturers, and create innovative strategies that translate into helping to grow the Cann I Help clinic. Committed to better patient outcomes, Dan is always open to new discussions and collaboration to continue to drive healthcare forward.
Ally
Positon: Administration Officer
Ally is coming back to the work force after being on maternity leave. While she is new to the medical industry, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from her days in customer service. Ally is focused on delivery outstanding care and is happy to assist patients with their medical needs.
Jacob
Positon: Administration Officer
Jacob has an extensive background in medical administration in both public and private healthcare. With a strong passion for the industry and our patients, he ensures patient requests and any issues are handled effectively and tries to ensure our patients’ medication and treatment journey is as smooth as possible.
Mandi
Positon: Administration Officer