

In Brief
Our objective is to proactively support the general health and wellbeing of our patients, through the delivery of preventative health care services, in partnership with community and allied health care professionals, surgical specialists and acute care medical facilities.
We seek to resource our practice with tertiary accredited, suitably experienced and empathetic practitioners, nurses, administrative staff, and technology, to help our patients realise their basic right to full physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Our practice is conveniently located in the heart of Byron Bay, with off-street parking and wheelchair access at the rear of the the premises.

Meet our team
Dedicated | Caring | Competent
D Dr Tonya Coren
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

Dr Tonya Coren
Byron Bay - General Practitioner
- GP Obstetrics
- Paediatric Care
- Women’s health
- Preventative Medicine
- Adolescent Health
- Sexual Health
- Indigenous health
- Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Elderly Health & Wellbeing

D Dr Hugh MacLeod
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

Dr Hugh MacLeod
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

D Dr Adam Ellerby
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

Dr Adam Ellerby
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

D Dr Kate Allan
Ballina - General Practitioner

Dr Kate Allan
Ballina - General Practitioner
Bachelor of Medical Science, University of Sydney
Diploma of Child Health, University of Sydney and Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
From paediatrics to sexual health and antenatal and post-natal care, Kate has a special interest in women’s and children’s health and wide experience in general practice.
After completing her Internship at Royal North Shore Hospital in 2012, Kate worked as a Resident Medical Officer assisting in her key areas of interest, as well as Emergency.
She later accepted a position as a Senior Resident Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Royal North Shore Hospital, Gosford Hospital and Hornsby Hospital, NSW.
This role included managing antenatal, post-natal and gynaecology inpatient and outpatients, as well as performing gynaecological-related surgeries.
Kate’s professional experience has also encompassed General Medicine and Surgery at Kempsey District Hospital and Lismore Base Hospital, NSW and Cairns Base Hospital Queensland.
A Northern Rivers resident for more than a decade, from 2017, Kate worked as a GP at Meadows Medical Centre, Mullumbimby.
It was here she continued to pursue her passion for antenatal, perinatal and postnatal care, as well as attended to the general and complex medical needs of patients.
She also tutored and supervised medical students and GP Registrars at the practice.
Kate holds a Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health from Family Planning NSW and has furthered her education in this area by studying foetal welfare education and obstetric emergencies.
She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
A mother of two, she likes to keep fit with regular Pilates classes and enjoying outdoor activities in the pristine, local environment. Kate is also a keen traveller who hopes to see more of the world when travel restrictions lift.

D Dr Pramuk Jayatilake
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

Dr Pramuk Jayatilake
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

D Dr Paddy McLisky
Ballina - General Practitioner

Dr Paddy McLisky
Ballina - General Practitioner
- Skin cancer checks
- Skin cancer surgery
- Preventative healthcare
- Men's health
- Women's health

D Dr Gisselle Hull
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

Dr Gisselle Hull
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

D Dr Rob Sheahan
Ballina - General Practitioner

Dr Rob Sheahan
Ballina - General Practitioner

D Dr Lara Devlin
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

Dr Lara Devlin
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

D Dr Charles McDonald
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

Dr Charles McDonald
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

D Dr Dean Adit
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

Dr Dean Adit
Byron Bay - General Practitioner
Dean made the move to the Northern Rivers region to complete his general practice training and to start his family. Dr Adit is enthusiastic in all areas of general practices and has worked in Rural and Aboriginal communities. Dean has a special interest in Skin Cancer Medicine and has performed many skin cancer excisions in his previous jobs.
When he is not working Dean enjoys playing soccer, cooking and spending time with his wife, toddler and his two mini schnauzers.

D Dr Wee Sian Ong
Ballina - General Practitioner

Dr Wee Sian Ong
Ballina - General Practitioner
After completing her masters in sports medicine at the University of Canberra in 1998, Dr Ong worked as a sports and exercise medicine physician in the military and various public hospitals in Singapore before relocating to Australia.
Dr Ong settled in Ballina with her family in late 2013 and worked at Ballina District Hospital for 3 years.
After joining general practice training program in 2018 she was awarded RACGP Fellowship in early 2021.
Career highlights include being the first female career medical officer in the Singapore Armed Forces and pioneering the sports and medicine services in Singapore's only Women's and Children's Hospital.
Dr Ong is also fluent in Mandarin.
When she's not working Sian enjoys playing badminton, hiking, travelling and painting.

D Dr Elizabeth Hicks
Ballina - General Practitioner

Dr Elizabeth Hicks
Ballina - General Practitioner

D Dr Tim Wood
Byron - Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician

Dr Tim Wood
Byron - Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician
He sees and manages patients of all levels of sporting or athletic abilities and ages as well as non-sporting patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic problems.
Tim is skilled at undertaking cortisone, autologous blood and viscosupplementation injections if clinically indicated.
He has provided consultancy services to a number of elite athletes, teams, and organisations. These have included Geelong AFL premiership teams (2007 and 2009), the AFL draft camp, Richmond Football Club, the Melbourne Rebels, Wallabies and Rugby World Cup.
From 2002-2017 Tim was the Chief Medical Officer of the Australian Open and Tennis Australia. He was a member of the International Tennis Federation Sport Science and Medicine Commission from 2004-11.
Tim regularly presents at international, and national SEM conferences as well as conducting education programs for general practitioners and other allied health professionals including physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors. He is currently supervising a final year SEM registrar.

D Dr Stuart Glastonbury
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

Dr Stuart Glastonbury
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

D Dr Jo Adendorff
Ballina - General Practitioner

Dr Jo Adendorff
Ballina - General Practitioner

D Dr Emma Harvey
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

Dr Emma Harvey
Byron Bay - General Practitioner
Emma had experience in a range of hospital and primary care settings before deciding on a career in general practice.
Her special interests include Women’s Health, in particular female hormone balance, menopause and polycystic ovarian syndrome, weight loss as well as treatment and prevention of chronic diseases (such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes) using lifestyle and dietary intervention.
Dr Harvey believes in providing information to help empower and support her patients in their health journey.
When she’s not at work, Emma is kept busy trying to keep up with her three young children, cycling, surfing and attending Pilates classes.

D Dr Louise Cribbin
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

Dr Louise Cribbin
Byron Bay - General Practitioner

J Jane Enter
Psychologist

Jane Enter
Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts – English, University of Cape Town Bachelor of Arts – Psychology, University of South Africa BA Honours Degree Clinical Psychology, University of South Africa Diploma of Adult Psychotherapy Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (A.N.Z.A.P) Diploma of Buddhist Psychotherapy - Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists (AABCAP)
Leading psychologist Jane Enter brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Cape Byron Medical Centre’s team of Allied Health professionals. During her impressive career, Jane has worked at the highest level in numerous organisations involved in assisting clients with mental health issues. Jane is highly qualified and experienced in treating a variety of extremely complex conditions such as trauma and addiction, as well as more common issues such as relationship difficulties or depression. Among her qualifications are a BA Honours in Clinical Psychology, a Diploma of Adult Psychotherapy and a Diploma of Buddhist Psychotherapy. Jane’s expertise includes, but is not limited to, anxiety and depression, neuroplasticity and neurobiology, post traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, drug and alcohol addiction, major life transitions and adolescent mental health. Most recently she was the Clinical Director of Retreat South, Port Fairy, a private rehabilitation centre for clients with complex, multiple issues who were referred by groups including Veterans Affairs, the Police Federation and Workcover. Many locals will be familiar with Jane in her work for private rehabilitation centre The Sanctuary Byron Bay, where she was the Clinical Director from 2004 to 2017. It was here she brought her natural empathy, insight and high level skills to a global clientele. In previous roles, Jane has been involved in assessing and providing counselling to clients at Lismore Liver Clinic who had tested positive to Hepatitis C; and was Team Leader at The Buttery Therapeutic Community, an organisation that provides treatment to adults who are suffering from a dependence on chemical substances, and/or have a gambling addiction. Jane has also worked with the Salvation Army in their drug and alcohol treatment Bridge Programme; and as a Psychologist at M.R.C. Prison, where her clients included prisoners on 24-hour lock-up, protection prisoners, sex-offender units and high-profile prisoners who require high security. In this role she undertook education and training of prison officers as well as conducted therapy sessions for inmates. Jane was also a valued member of the prison’s Drug Treatment Unit that specialises in treating long-term male drug users. Throughout all her roles, Jane has continued to see clients in her own private practice, including people facing mental health issues to those who were dealing with chronic and terminal illnesses. Jane takes great pride in the role she plays in improving a person’s mental health and quality of life. “It is a great honour to be in my position,” Jane says. “To have people open up to me and allow me to help them at what is often a very dark period in their lives. I take that very seriously. “It is very important that people are understood within their context and their life experience, and that each person is treated as unique.” Jane returned to Byron Bay in October 2018 to join the First Light Healthcare Allied Health team. “There is a very strong sense of community at First Light Healthcare,” Jane says, “and I’m very much enjoying being part of that.”

E Elizabeth Margules
Psychologist

Elizabeth Margules
Psychologist

A Angela Murray
Psychologist

Angela Murray
Psychologist
Angela has extensive experience working with adult in both a hospital inpatient setting and private outpatient setting. Her experience includes work with:
- accident trauma patients
- chronically ill
- adjustment, phobias and mood in relation to diabetes
- assessing and supporting mental health and healthy coping with hep c and hep c treatment.
Angela’s work with youths and families includes having worked as a school counsellor (all ages) working with anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, family separation, cognitive assessments. Her youth and family work also includes working with:
- mood
- eating disorders
- anxiety
- interpersonal relationships and family struggles.
Angela has worked at Byron Private Residential Rehab as the primary therapist (group and individual therapy) for the past two years, working with a range of complex presentations including:
- childhood trauma
- single incident and Defense Force related trauma
- drug and alcohol addiction
- eating disorders
- depression, anxiety and grief.

D Danni Turner
Physiotherapist

Danni Turner
Physiotherapist
- Sports injury treatment
- Sports injury prevention
- Management of chronic pain
- Neck pain and headaches
- Back and neck pain – assessment and treatment
- Upper and lower limb injuries
- Pregnancy and postnatal issues
- Workplace assessments and screening
- Video analysis and biofeedback
- Outdoor knee and ankle rehabilitation programs
- Waterproof fibreglass casting services
- Camwalker boots (supply and fit)
- Ice pump/compression
- Sports specific screening such as swimming, pre-pointe ballet assessments
- Balance assessments and training

A Andrew Olson
Physiotherapist

Andrew Olson
Physiotherapist
- Sports Injury Treatment
- Sports Injury Prevention
- Functional Rehabilitation
- Neck and Back pain
- Running Technique Assessments
- Cycling Biomechanic Assessments
- Yoga Injuries
- Specific Sports screening - AFL / Cricket / Running / Triathlon
- Shoulder Injuries and Rehabilitation
- Post Operative Rehabilitation

T Troy Eady
Physiotherapist

Troy Eady
Physiotherapist

K Kate Goswell
Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapist

Kate Goswell
Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapist
Early in her career, Kate focused on treating sporting injuries, spinal rehabilitation and post-surgical care, however following her own pregnancies and recovery, she has gained a special interest in Women, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
Kate provides treatment for conditions such as Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence or constipation, over-active Bladder, pre- and post-natal care, vaginal prolapse, painful sex and pelvic pain syndromes.
Kate is also experienced in men’s pelvic health including treating pelvic pain disorders, bladder and bowel dysfunction as well as pelvic floor rehabilitation following prostate/urinary surgery.
Kate believes a holistic approach is required to treat the pelvic floor and associated dysfunctions. Her pelvic floor sessions often include treatment such as massage, dry needling, mobilisations, strengthening and stretching.
Kate and her family recently made the move up from Sydney to the Northern Rivers region for a lifestyle change. Outside work, Kate enjoys playing netball, attending Pilates classes and taking advantage of our stunning beaches and beautiful nature walks.

N Nicola Cook
Physiotherapist - Hand Therapist

Nicola Cook
Physiotherapist - Hand Therapist
Nicola graduated with an Honours degree in Physiotherapy in 2000 and started specialising in Hand Therapy in 2003.
Since 2003, Nicola has worked in large hospitals, private practices and as an MSc University Lecturer in the UK.
Nicola attained the Accredited Hand Therapist (BAHT) certificate in 2008 and re-certified in 2013.
Working in several private practices in Sydney for 8 years, including a very busy practice in central Sydney with renowned surgeons and internationally prominent clientele, Nicola has built a reputation as a leader in her field.
Nicola’s work involves detailed assessment of the hand, wrist and forearm including muscle testing, strength evaluation and strengthening programs; post-operative management; splinting; tendon rehabilitation; sensory assessments and retraining; functional restoration.
The conditions Nicola treats include sports injuries; fractures; wrist instability and ligament injuries; tendonitis, tendonosis, tendinopathy; carpal tunnel; CRPS; Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis.
Since moving to the Northern Rivers and expanding her young family, Nicola has worked at Lismore Base Hospital as a Hand Therapist and now joins the team at Cape Byron Medical Centre to provide Hand Therapy in a Private Practice setting. Nicola is a published author, with ‘Pain: A Textbook for Health Professionals’ released in February 2014.
She has enjoyed treating a variety of patients, from those with everyday hand conditions to International sporting figures. Nicola has held the Accredited Hand Therapist (BAHT) certification since 2008 and have been a Full Member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association since 2009; and has been an AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist status from its inception in January 2018. Previously, Nicola was one of the AHTA's NSW State Coordinators, in 2015 and 2016. This included sitting on the State and Territories subcommittee, where she enjoyed learning more about the work of the AHTA and being able to support and advocate for Hand Therapy Practitioners in NSW.
Nicola was AHTA President in 2018 and President Elect in 2017. Nicola is passionate about hands and the profession and was excited and honoured to be a part of the AHTA Management Committee, contributing to the future direction of the AHTA and the practice of Hand Therapy in Australia.

S Sara Alberici
Remedial Massage Therapist

Sara Alberici
Remedial Massage Therapist
During her sessions Sara also uses cupping, dry needling, stretching, trigger point release and myofascial release to aid in her patients healing and health their bodies.
Sara enjoys working with patients to understand their needs and goals, spending time listening and revaluating at each session.
Sara’s passion for health and fitness comes from a semi-professional sporting career; using her knowledge to encompass healing for both body and mind.

C Coral Williamson
Registered Nurse

Coral Williamson
Registered Nurse

J Judy Byrne
Diabetes Educator

Judy Byrne
Diabetes Educator
Judy Byrne is a credentialled diabetes educator with many years’ experience in assisting people to manage their type 2 diabetes.
She has a keen interest in early intervention and works with patients to prevent them developing Type 2 diabetes, if they are diagnosed with insulin resistance or pre- diabetes.
Judy guides patients to understand their diabetes, learn how it affects them personally and prevent/minimise future health risks of diabetes.
Judy has experience in the insertion and interpretation of the Freestyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system. This small sensor worn in your arm can give you instant data that may improve your diabetes management.
As a Diabetes Educator Judy hopes to increase your knowledge of your diabetes, the medications you take, how they work and their possible side effects. She will also educate about the effects that diabetes can have on other parts of the body aiming to prevent future eye disease, kidney failure, heart attack and stroke.
Judy is happy to support Type 1 diabetes patients in collaboration with their endocrinologist and GP.

H Helen Macnair
Practice Nurse

Helen Macnair
Practice Nurse
After three years at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Helen moved into community nursing, caring for elderly patients. As part of this role, she assisted elderly patients with their rehabilitation programs after being discharged from hospital.
In 2013, Helen relocated to Byron Bay to settle down with her family, and became a practice nurse.
Helen enjoys building relationships with patients and providing personalised ongoing care for clients with chronic conditions. Helen strives to treat her patients as she would like to be treated, with kindness and respect. When she’s not working, Helen enjoys spending time with her family, swims at the beach or going to the movies.

T Tracey Pauling
Practice Nurse

Tracey Pauling
Practice Nurse
Her ability to relate to people on all levels and provide a high level of care and confidentiality, and her cheerful and friendly disposition, make her an invaluable member of the First Light Healthcare team.
Before joining our practice, Tracey worked at the Grant Street Clinic in Ballina, where she assisted with immunisations and vaccinations, health checks, wound care, technical health care such as ECGs, skin excisions and emergency care when necessary.
She has also worked at Ballina District Hospital, including in post-surgical care of urology patients and in palliative care, and at Crowley Retirement Village.
Between 1995 and 2002, Tracey used her experience as a registered nurse in hospital settings in Queensland, including for the Royal Brisbane Hospital Eye Clinic and the ear, nose and throat clinic; and at the Royal Women’s Hospital, in gynaecology and oncology care and on surgical wards.
She has a Bachelor of Nursing from Southern Cross University and has recently completed training in Covid-19 immunisation.
Tracey has two teenage children and lives with her family in the Ballina area.

M Matt Parry
Mental Health Nurse

Matt Parry
Mental Health Nurse
He has extensive experience in a variety of areas in the mental health field, from Psychiatric Intensive Care, to inpatient Drug and Alcohol withdrawal and stabilisation, to community-based treatment services in both government and non-government sectors.
Matt has practiced in clinical leadership and management positions for a number of years and has post graduate qualifications and experience in non-medical prescribing, psychopharmacology and medication management, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and ITEP, amongst others.
Matt is passionate about the provision of inclusive and Trauma Informed Services for individuals, positive risk assessment, and suicide prevention. His specialist interest treatment groups have always been people struggling with borderline personality disorder, complex trauma, and addictions. He is a proud advocate for DBT and stabilisation-based therapies to help people experience a better present, and future.
When he’s not working, Matt can be found surfing one of the longboard point breaks and spending time with his beautiful family.

P Paula Bannan
Creative Coach

Paula Bannan
Creative Coach
Through her work as creative coach, Paula uses the painting medium to address a variety of mental health and emotional issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma.
Paula uses art to help clients access emotions that may be unexpressed or suppressed, and to encourage exploration of the clients feelings around what they have created and the process they have undertaken.
Paula believes art and creative pursuits can be as useful in addressing mental health issues as other more traditionally recognised treatments. Alternatively, creative coaching can be used in conjunction with other modalities to give a fuller, broader treatment approach.
“Art stimulates right brain activity, where our creativity happens,” Paula says. “Engaging that right brain is really useful in dealing with a variety of issues, especially anxiety, stress and depression.”
Paula uses the free painting technique, which she says is non-threatening and enjoyable for clients.
“All of my sessions start with me ‘destroying’ that big scary white canvas,” she says. “We mess it up, so we can paint over it and start again. It’s a great way to loosen clients up so they can explore their creativity without fear, and it’s a pretty good visual representation of what we are trying to achieve.”
Paula says the results creative coaching achieves are exceptional, regardless of the client’s perceived artistic ‘ability’.
“The idea that there are good and bad artists is nonsense,” Paula says. “There are more experienced artists, and artists who have chosen to become professionals, but I do not believe there is such a thing as a bad artist. They just don’t exist.”
Paula works with a variety of clients, from corporate executives dealing with excessive stress, to people dealing with addiction, to those looking to address anxiety and depression. She tailors her sessions to suit each individual, and the process can be an ongoing or short-term one.
“Each client responds differently, and in a way that is right for them,” Paula says. “While I have certain things that are the same with each session, I really try to work with the client to create an atmosphere that is unique to them and designed to make them comfortable and open to the experience,” Paula says. “I have worked with so many people, from high-powered CEOs to other creatives, to everyday people looking for a creative outlet, and I really have found that creative coaching just never fails. People respond to the experience and are usually very surprised at the emotions it unlocks and the peace that comes with the process.”

K Kylie Arthur
Operations Director

Kylie Arthur
Operations Director

C Catherine MacPherson
Client Care Manager

Catherine MacPherson
Client Care Manager

M Mathew Simpson
Managing Director

Mathew Simpson
Managing Director

M Melissa Bautista-Moss
Research, Analytics and Clinical Governance

Melissa Bautista-Moss
Research, Analytics and Clinical Governance

F Fox Slotemaker
Performance & Insights Analysis

Fox Slotemaker
Performance & Insights Analysis

T Trudy Murray
Practice Manager

Trudy Murray
Practice Manager

S Sara Gibbs
Practice Manager Allied Health

Sara Gibbs
Practice Manager Allied Health

S Stephanie Currie
Practice Manager

Stephanie Currie
Practice Manager
She loves her interaction with staff and patients and being able to provide care at different stages of life for those who pass through a medical centre.
After a stint in dental nursing, in her hometown, Stephanie moved to Darwin in 2015 with her husband and young family.
It was there she began her foray into the medical arena, working for occupational and corporate health provider Sonic HealthPlus as the Assistant Practice Manager.
As well as working to ensure the practice ran efficiently, Stephanie helped conduct drug and alcohol testing, spirometries, audio tests, and general employment checks for clients.
Returning to Ballina to be closer to family in 2018, she took up a position as Practice Manager of a local Medical Centre before joining First Light Healthcare.
Not surprisingly, Stephanie values organisation, one of the reasons she continues to excel in her current role.

K Karen Moorley
Administration

Karen Moorley
Administration

S Sarah Cooke
Administration

Sarah Cooke
Administration
A problem-solver, who is prepared to roll up her sleeves and get the work done, her experience is diverse. Sarah originally pursued a career as a mortgage broker and was responsible for team fiscal management including annual sales targets and profitability measures.
Moving to New Zealand in 2002, then to Sydney, Australia, in 2006, for a change of lifestyle, she continued her work in financial services before accepting an exciting role as assistant to the national coach of Rhythmic Gymnastics Australia.
In this position, Sarah not only oversaw day-to-day operations but helped support the team with national and Olympic presentations.
Since 2010, her work experience has focussed on the health and wellness industry.
After moving to Byron Bay in 2016, Sarah took a role as a personal carer in Home Care Services, building on an early career experience as an auxiliary nurse caring for the elderly.
At First Light Healthcare, Sarah continues to enjoy helping people, including those who need assistance in navigating the healthcare system.
While juggling work and being a mother to three children, she also swims, runs, sings and does yoga.

M Maggie Merchadou
Administration

Maggie Merchadou
Administration
Working in the medical industry has allowed her to develop both patience and empathy. Maggie likes to make someone feel a bit better simply with a warm welcome or a smile.
She began her working life as a receptionist at beach and ski resorts, from the French Riviera, to the Alps and the French Caribbean. These roles helped her learn to work with international clients and deal with all different types of customers.
Born in France, Maggie moved to Australia when she was 21 and has been in the Byron Shire area since 2015.
She originally worked at Holdsworth House Medical Centre for three years, before coming to First Light Healthcare.
When Maggie isn’t working, you’ll find her gardening or surfing, planning her next road trip, or knitting for her clothing label.

E Emma Denton
Administration, Comms

Emma Denton
Administration, Comms
Emma works in the administration team across both Byron and Ballina practices as well as working in First Light Healthcare’s Marketing and Communications team.
Moving to Byron from Sydney’s Northern Beaches in 2019, Emma previously worked as a studio producer at an advertising agency in Homebush.
On her days off Emma enjoys catching up with friends, lighthouse walks and working on orders for her side business; A children’s custom art print business called Emma Alice Designs.

V Vanessa Reed
Administration

Vanessa Reed
Administration
In her long-term role as a senior travel consultant in the United Kingdom, she explored Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia.
After settling in Sydney, Vanessa took on a new role as an administrator at Prince of Wales Private Hospital where she worked in theatre and maternity reception, which sparked her interest in health.
After moving to the Northern Rivers in 2009, Vanessa worked for Feros Care assisting in aged care facilities for eight years; first as an activities manager and later, as an office manager.
Vanessa enjoys helping people as well as working with a multi-discipline practice and an array of medical practitioners/ specialists.
Vanessa is a talented photographer, when she’s not working you can find her down at the beach capturing her beautiful images.

T Tynelle Bennett
Administration

Tynelle Bennett
Administration
That’s an advantage at First Light Healthcare where her exceptional organisational skills come into play whilst delivering friendly and informative patient care.
Tynelle has worked with a diverse range of people, through her background as a medical receptionist as well as her managerial role working underground at Mount Isa, for a mining company.
When she’s not at work, Tynelle likes to find time to stay fit by chasing after her beautiful children.

M Magdalena Gustafsson
Administration

Magdalena Gustafsson
Administration
She prides herself on treating all patients with kindness, happy to assist with any enquiry.
Magdalena is heavily involved in our community running the local soccer club while also coaching and playing in the women’s team.
She also enjoys her volunteering work and when she’s not working at First Light Healthcare, this busy mother, also assists the community through her mental health and sobriety coach work.

M Megan Hoult
Administration

Megan Hoult
Administration
Her drive to learn new things has led her to complete her MA (Psych) Grad Dip Counselling Degree, and she is currently completing her Law Degree.
Megan has had a diverse career, working as a teacher’s aide for special needs children, manager of a local yoga business, owner of a hospitality supply company and a ceramic hire business, paralegal at a local law firm and prior to joining our First Light Healthcare team she had a guest services role at The Bower.
Megan made the move to Byron Bay from Sydney in 2002 to bring up her four beautiful children.
When she’s not working, Megan enjoys reading her latest book, cooking new recipes and enjoying time at the beach.

J Janelle Hancock
Administration

Janelle Hancock
Administration

E Elizabeth Elasi
Administration

Elizabeth Elasi
Administration
She brings her warm and professional manner to our administration team, striving to provide respectful and caring customer service.
In the future, she hopes to be involved in more community youth work and assist families that are experiencing domestic violence.
When she’s not working, Liz enjoys cooking new recipes, spending afternoons at the beach or planning her next travel adventure.