Meet Our Team

Ravi completed her MBBS/BSc at Imperial College London before moving to Australia in 2009. She is an experienced GP and attained a Fellowship of the RACGP in 2015 with a Diploma in Child Health.

 

Ravi became interested in functional and integrative medicine after her own health journey from the birth of her three children. She completed the ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner Training Program with the Kresser Institute alongside a Master of Integrative Medicine at Southern Cross University.

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When away from work, Ravi enjoys spending time out and about with her husband, three beautiful children, and a ball-obsessed golden retriever.

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Brendan is an integrative naturopath and acupuncturist dedicated to promoting holistic health and aligning with nature. His guiding philosophy is simple: “I love helping people help themselves.”​ Brendan earned his Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy from the Australian College of Natural Medicine (ACNM) in 2009 and went on to complete a Master of Applied Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture at RMIT in 2019.

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He has pursued extensive postgraduate training in several areas, including gut health, inflammatory and mental health conditions, microbiome balance, dry needling, electro-acupuncture, and cosmetic acupuncture.

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In addition to his clinical practice, Brendan is a certified yoga and meditation instructor, boasting over 1,000 hours of teacher training and more than a decade of experience leading classes, workshops, and retreats.​

Outside the clinic, he enjoys gardening and exploring the great outdoors.

Leah is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.  Leah has been in the health and wellness field for many years, having started the Brisbane Paleo Group in 2010 after transitioning to a natural food lifestyle that improved her and her family’s health. Leah is Master Coach certified through Primal Health Coaches, an Autoimmune Paleo Certified Coach, and a 350-hour Yoga and Pilates Instructor.

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Leah works closely with Dr Ravi's patients to ensure they understand new lifestyle recommendations and assists with any questions regarding diet and nutrition. 

Leah enjoys the beach, bushwalking, and camping with her two children, and their tiny Maltese dog, Teddy.

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Kelsey recently graduated with a degree in Biomedical Sciences, specialising in Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell and Molecular Biology. She plans to pursue a Master's in Neuroscience in the near future.

 

Having been both a patient of Dr. Ravi’s and a strong advocate for integrative medicine, Kelsey values Ravi's integrative approach to treating patients as individuals and considering the broader picture. Kelsey will be at the front desk and on the phone, ready to assist with any inquiries you may have.

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In her free time, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her family at the beach, exploring waterfalls in the hinterland, listening to podcasts, and reading.

 

While she often travels back to the UK to visit family, she feels a deep love for the South Island of New Zealand, which she considers her favorite place.

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Chloe trained in law and commerce before turning to medicine. She completed her MD, graduating as valedictorian of her medical class and went on to attain a Fellowship of the RACGP. She also holds a Master of Public Health and a Master of Health Management and Leadership.

Chloe's work centres on functional and longevity medicine. She completed functional medicine training with the Institute for Functional Medicine and holds lifestyle medicine accreditation through the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. She is currently working towards a Fellowship with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine.

Alongside her clinical work, she is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland, where she has conducted research on antidepressant deprescribing.

Outside of work, Chloe's three children keep her busy. Her real passion is learning, and she brings what she learns back to the people she sees in her practice.

You can learn more about Dr Chloe at:  www.drchloetyson.com.au

Claudia operates with a non-intrusive and gentle technique, geared towards alleviating the stress of emotional, physical and structural problems that cause imbalance on the mind-body system. The practice is open to both adults and children with long lasting benefits of stress reduction, a feeling of freedom and return to a natural state of balance. 

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Claudia has been employing Neuro-energetic Kinesiology for nine years and has seen improvements in the wellbeing of people suffering from depression and anxiety, grief and emotional trauma, pain and tensions, sleep disorders and hormonal and gut imbalances. 

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Claudias life experience combined with her Advanced Diploma in Kinesiology allows her to have a deeper understanding of the journey and to facilitate the client to get to the core of the issues. By using muscle feedback technique, Claudia identifies and defuses stress within a safe environment. 

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With 40 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, Fi brings extensive clinical expertise and a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

 

Fi has a background in peri-operative nursing, she has spent the past decade working in the wellness space, specialising in infusions, injections and evidence-based supplementation. She is deeply passionate about supporting clients to move beyond feeling “just okay” and guiding them toward optimal health, vitality and long-term wellbeing.

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While living on the coast, we are lucky enough that Fi travels up to Brisbane to be with us at Foundations Clinic on Thursdays.

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Ruby brings a warm and friendly presence to the Foundations Clinic team. Having known Dr Ravi since she was seven years old, she has a long-standing connection with the clinic and has also learned the foundations of administration from her mother, who has worked in the field for many years. Ruby recently completed her Bachelor of Justice and Criminology and enjoys building genuine connections with people while helping to ensure their experience with the clinic is a positive one.

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Outside of work, Ruby enjoys spending time at the gym, playing netball, and relaxing with her much-loved cat. She is excited about the future and looks forward to travelling, exploring new places, and discovering where the next chapter of her journey will lead.

Whether that means continuing to support patients and the Foundations Clinic team or pursuing her long-term dream of a career in the police force, Ruby is enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead.