Our Staff
Sally Johnston - Accredited Practising Dietitian.
 Sally graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) from the University of South Australia in 2000 and a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics from Flinders University in 2002. She has worked in the private sector since 2003.
 aSally has extensive experience in individual counseling, with specialised dietetic counseling skills in disordered eating and in the dietary management of those undergoing bariatric surgery. Sally has provided dietetic consultations to individuals at Innovations Healthcare since 2005.
As part of the multidisciplinary team at Innovations Healthcare Sally’s role is to tailor dietary advice to an individual’s needs. This may be traditional dietary modification, meal replacement programs or dietary counseling regarding bariatric surgery.
Sally is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Accredited Nutritionist (AN) of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). She
maintains this qualification by taking part in the annual DAA professional development program.
Simon Andrews - Psychologist (Optimistic Kids, North East Psychological Services).
Simon Andrews holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Registered Psychologist and Supervisor with the South Australian
Psychological Board. He is also a member of the Institute of Private Practicing Psychologists and the South Australian Society of
Hypnotherapists. Simon has been in private practice for 10 years and consults at Tea Tree Gully as well as Wakefield Clinic.
Dr. Helen Patroney - MBBS, Bariatric Physician/General Practitioner
"Doctor who is ideally placed to play a key role in evaluation and ongoing care of medically or surgically managed patients with obesity"
Dr Helen Patroney BMBS graduated from the Flinders University of South Australia in 1979 and completed her Internship and General Residency
training at Flinders Medical Centre and the Repatriation General Hospital. She has worked in General Medical family practice since 1983 in Adelaide
and Melbourne. Management of obesity related medical problems has been a fundamental part of her general practice. Since her involvement with
Innovations Healthcare commencing 2003, and now with Innovations Healthcare, Dr Patroney is pleased to be a part of this complete
integrated management team for individuals with obesity and related medical complications.
Her role at Innovations Healthcare consists of an initial appointment
with every client to assess the general medical and social issues relating
to their weight problems. After clients have seen the entire Innovations Healthcare team, a
second appointment with Dr Bessell will integrate the input from the whole
team and he will prescribe recommendations for progression to surgery for
weight loss and maintenance. Ongoing reviews are arranged as necessary to
ensure success.
Dr. Michael Waters - BMBS (Hons) FRACP - Internal Medicine Specialist
"Doctor in general internal medicine, with broad knowledge and experience in disease-management initiatives"
Dr Waters participates in the evaluation and management of medical complications of obesity and, in those patients progressing to bariatric surgery, is involved in assessing fitness for surgery and providing inpatient care and support.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), currently employed as Staff Specialist in the department of General Medicine at the Lyell McEwin Health Service, and is a Clinical Lecturer with the University of Adelaide. He also provides inpatient services to a number of Adelaideâ?Ts prominent private hospitals.
Areas of expertise include management of cardiovascular, endocrine and renal disease with an emphasis on inpatient and peri-operative medicine.
Dr Waters graduated with honours from Flinders University of South Australia in 1993 and subsequently undertook his internship and basic physician training at Flinders Medical Centre, completing examination requirements in 1998. He then entered advanced training in General Medicine, working in a broad range of subspecialty areas including renal medicine, cardiology, respiratory, endocrinology, infectious diseases and intensive care. Significant experience was gained in rural and indigenous medicine through Royal Darwin and Cairns Base hospitals, and while at the latter in 2002 was involved in an outreach service to the remote communities of the Cape York Peninsula and Torres Strait regions. He then attended the Gorgas Course in Tropical Medicine (Lima, Peru 2003), being awarded a diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and returned to Adelaide in 2004 to complete advanced training in General Medicine while Chief Resident at the Lyell McEwin Hospital. In 2005 he took up a position as Staff Specialist in General Medicine at this institution.
His broad training and expertise has been applied to the management of obesity and its medical complications, through involvement in Innovations Healthcare and now with Innovations Healthcare.
Dr Teresa Girolamo - MBBS FRACGP
Dr Teresa Girolamo graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1994 with a degree of Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). She has been working in private general practice in Adelaide, rural South Australia and Ireland since 1998, and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 1999.
Dr Girolamo has an interest in preventative medicine and lifestyle modification, which has lead to her involvement with the Innovations Healthcare team. As part of the initial consultation with a new client, her role involves assessing the individual from a both a medical and psychosocial perspective, as well as imparting knowledge to the client on weight loss strategies. Subsequent follow up appointments are arranged on a regular basis to ensure weight loss success and maintenance.
Tiffany Cowlingo - Practice Manager
My role at Innovations Healthcare is to work with the team to create a happy, caring and vibrant environment. My passion for life, simplicity and inner health drive my search for healthier, happier ways. I believe in spreading smiles and laughter and I hope to brighten the day of each visitor to Innovations Healthcare.17 years in customer service and studying Psychology honors
Toni Weatherhead - Receptionist.
Having worked in a Customer Service environment all my working life. I bring with me to Innovations Healthcare my bright, enthusiastic nature and zest for life. Being new to the clinic I look forward to meeting you all soon.
Chris Thompson - BA, GradDipBus, GradDipPsych, PostGradDipPsych - Psychologist.
Typically, patients see a Psychologist before surgery; 6-8 weeks after surgery; and every 3 months for the first year, and every 6 months
after that. This may vary, either seeing the Psychologist more or less, depending on what level of care is best suited to you. This can be discussed between you and the Psychologist.
There are a number of ways that your appointments can be billed. Generally patients use their private health cover, but we also welcome referrals from your treating GP to receive rebates from Medicare. If you have any questions about the Psychology service at Innovations Healthcare, please feel free to get in contact with Chris Thompson directly at Innovations Healthcare or on email (chris@northeastern.com.au). Chris has been in private practice Psychology since 2004, working with North Eastern Psychological Services and Innovations Healthcare. At Innovations Healthcare, he works with patients pre and post gastric banding, as well as non surgical patients. In this role, he has assisted motivated people to implement new behaviours and thinking, maximising the likelihood of weight loss and maintenance. Chris sees that working in a team affords a holistic approach to patients who are taking on board significant changes in their lives.
Chris maintains up-to date clinical skills and has attended presentations such as that of Canadian researchers Peter Herman and Janet Polivy; completed Dr.Rick Kausman's 'If Not Dieting' training and Dr. John Dixon's LapBand training. Chris has a strong interest in health Psychology, and has been on numerous committees relating to standards of care.
Nicolle Cummins - BA, MA(Psych) - Psychologist.
Typically, patients see a Psychologist before surgery; 6-8 weeks after surgery; and every 3 months for the first year, and every 6 months after that. This may vary, either seeing the Psychologist more or less, depending on what level of care is best suited to you.
This can be discussed between you and the Psychologist. There are a number of ways that your appointments can be billed. Generally patients use their private health cover, but we also welcome referrals from your treating GP to receive rebates from Medicare. Nicolle is a registered psychologist specializing in the area of obesity management. Nicolle has a diverse background working both in South Australia and interstate in the areas of rehabilitation, mental health, drug and alcohol, corporate and commercial, family and adolescents, and general counselling settings over the past 13 years. Nicolle is also a qualified Hypnotherapist. Working exclusively at the Innovations Healthcare rooms, Nicolle assists people with obesity issues to create lasting lifestyle changes.
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