About Us
With many years experience, our Doctors can assist you with all your health issues. Excellent skills and devotion to patient care and services ensures our doctors are second to none.
Our reception staff can assist you with all administrative queries, such as appointments and general clinic enquiries. Reception staff are not qualified to discuss clinical information. Our Practice Manager is available to discuss any feedback, concerns or suggestions you may have.
Meet our clinical team
DR. ALI ARAGHI
General Practitioner/Integrative Medical Practitioner/Metabolic & Nutritional Consultant
Dr Ali Araghi is an integrative functional medical doctor. He graduated from Iran in 2001 and has over 16 years of experience in medical practice. He achieved his Fellowship as Specialist General Practitioner from the Royal Australian College of General Practice in 2010. He achieved a Fellowship in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine from the Metabolic Medicine Institute (United States) and has been practicing Functional Medicine for the past 7 years.
His area of interest includes weight loss, autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, IBS, Crohn’s disease, depression, anxiety, PTSD and allergies. Dr Araghi utilises numerous functional laboratories in Australia and the Unites States to assist with the diagnosis of gut dysbiosis, food allergy and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and deploys an integrative approach to these complex medical conditions.
Ali enjoys reading and studying in his spare time. He is passionate about fitness and can be found exercising daily. He is currently a registrar in cosmetic surgery with the Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS) and is concurrently completing a fellowship in Aesthetic medicine with the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM).
He is also a public speaker and keen presenter at public and academic seminars.
Gunther Pape
Accredited dietitian
Gunther is an accredited dietitian with experience helping people create a tailored meal plan to help with many health issues including IBS, diabetes, heart disease, allergies and weight loss. Medicare and private health rebates available.
Meet our management team
COURTNEY HACKETT
COO – CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Courtney has over 10 years experience in medical practice and pharmaceutical management. She joined our team in 2016 to oversee the smooth operation of Sunshine Coast Family Clinic and our affiliated Australian Wellness and Cosmetic Institute.
Courtney is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys spending her free time training at the gym. She also enjoys mountain climbing on the weekends and afternoon walks by the beach.