It begins with you.
Dr. Kate Brunsdon is a passionate advocate for improving the quality of women’s lives through listening, understanding and providing evidence-based solutions without judgement or fear mongering.
Since completing Medical School in 2010, Kate has worked as a Doctor in a diverse range of specialities, spending many years in Mental Health training and practice. It was through this work that Kate learnt about the clear link for women between hormones and mental health which fuelled her interest in search of better treatments and more accurate diagnoses.
She is co-founder of the Menopause and Wellbeing Clinic, where she sees women with symptoms of Menopause, Perimenopause, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Kate likes to take an holistic view of women, understanding all the different ‘balls in the air’ they juggle at one time.
Kate follows the Dr. Peter Attia model ‘Early’, focusing on improving healthspan and lifespan by early preventative measures and focusing on key aspects of a healthy, happy life – nutrition, sleep, movement, disease prevention and social/self connection.
Kate is married to her Medical School sweetheart and they live in a loud, chaos filled house with their 4 children and crazy dog.
Qualifications include:
MBBS (Hons 1, University of Sydney, 2010)
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons 1, University of Wollongong, 2004)
Member of Australasian Menopause Society
Member of Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine
Professional Certificate of Women’s Health (2023)
Kate Brunsdon.
Casey Bye.
Dr. Casey Bye is a compassionate doctor who enjoys creating individualised holistic care that focus on improving the quality of life and future health outcomes for women with hormone related conditions.
Casey has been a medical practitioner in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area for over 14years. She has completed her specialist training in General Practice and is skilled in all aspects ranging from women’s health, antenatal care, paediatrics, musculoskeletal injuries, chronic diseases and skin excisions.
Prior to training as a medical doctor, Casey was an Exercise Physiologist and remains passionate about improving health and longevity through lifestyle optimisation.
She is co-founder of the Menopause and Wellbeing Clinic at Lake Cathie, focussing on empowering and optimising the health of women with the diagnosis and management of conditions including Perimenopause, Menopause, Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
Casey values the importance of providing her patients with the latest expert evidence-based guidance and support related to the physical and emotional changes during Perimenopause and Menopause.
With the active lifestyle and natural beauty our local area has to offer, Casey and her husband are enjoying raising their family and being a part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings community.
Qualifications include:
Fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), University of Wollongong. Awarded outstanding achievement in research and critical analysis.
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (BAppSc.Ex&SportSc) (Honours), University of Western Sydney
Member of Australasian Menopause Society
Professional certificate in medical and forensic management of sexual assault (ECAV)