Meet the team
Dr Sarah Farrell is a women’s health GP and the founder of Sydney Women’s Wellness and Regional Women’s Wellness, both built on the same conviction: that women deserve time, evidence and a doctor who listens properly, no matter where they live.
Sarah grew up in the Southern Highlands, with family from Cooma and deep ties to Merimbula on the South Coast. She knows what regional women are quietly asked to accept, the waitlists, the locums, the four-hour round trips, and she doesn’t think any of it should be the price of living outside a capital city.
Sarah completed her Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Sydney in 2014 and her RACGP Fellowship in 2020. She holds the Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health through Family Planning Australia, has completed the Sydney Child Health Program, and is an Antenatal Shared Care GP with Royal North Shore Hospital and a member of the Australasian Menopause Society. Her areas of interest include perimenopause and menopause, PCOS, endometriosis, contraception and breast health.
As a mum of three, with lived experience of premature births, PCOS and endometriosis, she brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to her care.
Dr Jo Mackson is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) with a special interest in women’s health. Jo is passionate about providing women with individualised care, in order for her patients to lead long and healthy lives.
Her areas of interest include fertility and family planning, especially those considering donor conception, menopause, contraception, sexual health and medical termination of pregnancy up to 9 weeks.
Jo was born and raised in country QLD. Many of her family and friends still live in rural areas and she is acutely aware of the challenges regional women face in accessing healthcare. She is passionate about providing equitable care to all women, no matter where they live in Australia.
After graduating from Kingaroy State High, Jo moved to Brisbane for university. In a move that surprised many, Jo then joined the Royal Australian Air Force. She still serves as a reservist Medical Officer today.
Jo completed her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Notre Dame in 2016. She has completed the FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health for Doctors.
With lived experience of PCOS, endometriosis, and becoming a Mum via donor conception, she brings compassion as well as clinical expertise.
Some questions need specialist answers, and distance shouldn’t stand between you and them.
Our specialists consult via telehealth, so you can see them from home, and see patients in person in Sydney when an examination or procedure is required. Referrals are arranged by our GPs as part of your care, so the pathway is seamless rather than something you have to navigate alone.
Dr James Bacon
Dr James Bacon is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist based at North Shore Private and Royal North Shore Hospitals in Sydney. Through Regional Women's Wellness he provides specialist consultations via telehealth, and sees patients in person when examinations, procedures or birth care require it. He offers comprehensive obstetric care across all levels of pregnancy complexity, and is a strong advocate for informed choice, taking the time to understand each woman's needs and goals so her care is shaped around her.
His gynaecological practice specialises in heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic pain. As a surgeon, he focuses on advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, helping women recover faster and spend less time in hospital.
Having grown up in Grafton, James knows firsthand how geography can shape access to specialist care, and improving that access for regional and rural communities is why he is aligned with Regional Women's Wellness. James trained first as a physiotherapist at the University of Sydney before completing his medical degree there in 2005, followed by specialist training at Royal North Shore Hospital, including the Allan Ferrier Memorial Fellowship in Complex Gynaecological Surgery. He became a Fellow of RANZCOG in 2014. For more information please visit Dr Bacon’s website or phone (02) 9437 4299
Dr Kath Whitton
Dr Kath Whitton is a certified subspecialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI)- the highest qualification in fertility medicine in Australia and New Zealand, held by fewer than 100 specialists. Awarded by RANZCOG after years of additional training and rigorous examination beyond specialist qualification, CREI certification means Dr Kath’s care is grounded in the latest research and evidence, applied to achieve the best possible outcomes for every patient.
Dr Kath studied postgraduate Medicine at the University of Sydney and holds the UNSW Masters of Reproductive Medicine. Her special interests include egg freezing and fertility preservation, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), female athlete and adolescent gynaecology, and general infertility.
Dr Kath believes in shared decision making, ensuring every patient feels listened to, informed and empowered in their treatment choices. She finds great joy in guiding individuals and couples of all backgrounds and family structures towards their goal of parenthood.
View more information at Dr Kath Whitton’s website or phone (02) 9156 1162.
Good women’s health care is rarely just about hormones, which is why our GPs work alongside allied health clinicians who translate beautifully to telehealth.
Our lactation consultant, sleep consultant, dietitian and psychologist all consult via video, so the support that has traditionally been hardest to find outside the cities, help with a struggling feed at 6am, an infant who won’t sleep, eating well with PCOS, or your own mental health in the thick of it all, is now an mouse click away rather than a road trip.
Ellen Gulson IBCLC
Ellen Gulson is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with more than 10 years of experience supporting breastfeeding mothers and their families. She is passionate about evidence-based lactation care and believes feeding support works best when it is part of broader, coordinated women’s health care.
As a mother of four, Ellen brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She supports families with antenatal feeding education, latch and supply concerns, mixed feeding, weaning, bottle feeding, low weight gain, and more complex infant feeding issues.
Outside the clinic, Ellen is the Breastfeeding Counsellor and Operations Manager for the Australian Breastfeeding Association and regularly volunteers on the National Breastfeeding Helpline.
To find out more please visit ellengulson.com.au
Cat Thompson
Catherine "Cat" Thompson is a baby and toddler sleep consultant with more than 20 years of experience working in early childhood, across both health and education. With a background as a paediatric nurse, she understands how deeply sleep deprivation can affect maternal mental health, confidence, and day-to-day family life.
Cat offers practical, tailored sleep support because there is no one-size-fits-all approach to babies, toddlers, or parents. She is passionate about helping families find realistic strategies that support both the child and the parent.
For more about Cat can see completelybaby.com
Lara Mathers
Lara Mathers is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist with expertise in fertility, reproductive conditions, and women’s health. She has completed Early Life Nutrition Alliance Nutrition Therapy for Fertility and Pregnancy training, adding Certified Fertility and Pregnancy Dietitian to her qualifications. Her interests include preconception health, egg freezing preparation, IVF support, PCOS, insulin resistance, endometriosis, adenomyosis, thyroid conditions, and pregnancy nutrition.
Lara is known for compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care that helps women feel more confident in their reproductive health. Her own experience with egg freezing and fertility care has further shaped her passion for this area of practice.
Dr Renée Bazley
Dr Renée Bazley is a Clinical Psychologist and educator specialising in adult mental health, trained to support people through life's most difficult emotional challenges, with more than a decade of experience in private practice.
She works with adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, providing psychological care to clients in Orange, NSW, and via telehealth across Australia. Renée understands that seeking support is rarely simple, and she meets each person with the care and clarity needed to make sense of what they are going through. She also holds a PhD in mental health promotion and is a regular contributor to print media on topics relating to mental health and wellbeing. Passionate about education, she enjoys speaking and teaching in a range of community and professional settings, translating complex ideas into something people can genuinely use.
At the heart of Renée's work is a commitment to helping people better understand themselves, navigate life's challenges, experience support within difficult situations, and create meaningful change that lasts well beyond the therapy room.
To find out more about Renee please visit www.reneebazley.com
Simone Reinhardt
Simone Reinhardt is a Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, trained at the Institute of Applied Psychology, with a passion for supporting women through the emotional and physiological transitions of life.
She works with women experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, hormonal imbalances and life-stage challenges. These include postnatal depression, fertility struggles, PCOS, PMDD , weight concerns, and peri-menopause and menopause.
Her approach integrates hypnotherapy, Strategic Psychotherapy (CBT-based), NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) and trauma-informed techniques including bilateral stimulation to gently process and release underlying patterns.
By working with the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy can help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress responses and create meaningful, lasting change.
Simone creates a safe and supportive space where women can reconnect with themselves, build resilience and move through life’s challenges with greater clarity, balance and ease. To fine out more about Simone please visit highwaytohappiness
Ali Luz
Ali is the Practice Manager at Sydney Women’s Wellness. Originally from the Philippines, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a Master of Business Administration with a specialisation in Health Services Management.
She is passionate about making health care more accessible, efficient, and welcoming. Behind the scenes, Ali keeps the practice running smoothly and helps ensure each patient journey feels seamless from the first phone call or email onward.
Join our team
If you are a GP or allied practitioner and our approach to women’s health resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.
You can enquire about opportunities by email or via the contact us page