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Dr Ruth Nimbargi is originally from Mumbai in India, where she obtained her MBBS. After undertaking specialist GP training in the UK, she moved to Australia and worked on King Island and Melbourne, before moving to Cairns. Passionate about individualised, holistic skin cancer care, Dr Ruth offers thorough skin checks and a range of medical and surgical treatments for sun damaged skin and skin cancers. She values patient concerns as key to treatment success. She has undertaken extensive skin cancer training and is working towards her Fellowship with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.
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Dr Morice graduated with his Doctor of Medicine in 1993 from the University of Arizona and obtained his Specialist in Family Medicine qualifications through the American Board of Family Medicine in 1996. He is also a qualified HIV medicine specialist, from the American Academy of HIV Medicine, and practiced in the field for 12 years. He is an S100 prescriber for HIV medications in Queensland and has a specialty interest in blood-borne disease. Dr Morice emigrated to Australia in 2007 and has lived in Cairns since 2008. He is a well-respected GP within the Cairns LGBTQIA+ community.
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Dr Nicole Sleeman is a General Practitioner with a focus on women’s health, mental health, sexual health, and culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. She integrates lifestyle medicine into holistic, trauma-informed, person-centred care. Passionate about prevention and sustainability, Nicole also advocates for climate-conscious healthcare through her work with Doctors for the Environment Australia, promoting the vital connection between human and planetary health. Dr Nicole is offering IUD’s. Telehealth is available for pre-insertion appointment to organise script.
Dr Anvitha Rao is taking New Patients, she is a dedicated and experienced Specialist General Practitioner, offering compassionate care to individuals and families across Cairns and Far North Queensland. With over a decade of experience in general practice, Dr Rao takes a patient-centered, holistic approach to healthcare, ensuring that care is tailored to each patient’s unique needs and lifestyle.
Dr Rao has developed a deep understanding of the health needs specific to the region. Dr Rao is committed to providing care that is accessible and responsive to all patients, with a particular focus on understanding and meeting the needs of First Nations (ATSI) communities. She takes the time to address the specific health challenges faced by these patients, ensuring that they receive the best possible care.
Dr Rao’s areas of expertise include, Comprehensive and Family Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Mental Health, Preventive Health, Children’s Health including immunisations/checks, Men’s Health, Women’s Health including Antenatal care, First Nations Health, New work cover.
Dr Sheng — General Practitioner, FRACGP
Dr Sheng is an experienced General Practitioner who provides consultations to Cairns Health Collective patients via Telehealth video appointments.
He graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and achieved Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in 2024.
Dr Sheng enjoys providing comprehensive, patient-centred care across all stages of life, with particular interests in chronic disease management, preventive medicine, paediatric care and family medicine. He values taking the time to understand each patient’s individual health needs and supporting them to make informed decisions about their ongoing care.
Through Telehealth, Dr Sheng works closely with the clinical team at Cairns Health Collective. Where clinically appropriate, patients may be asked to attend the clinic for nurse or Nurse Practitioner-led observations, measurements or other assessments to support their Telehealth consultation and continuity of care.
Patients consulting regularly via Telehealth are encouraged to register Cairns Health Collective as their preferred practice through MyMedicare, helping support continuity of care and access to Medicare-eligible Telehealth services where applicable.
Special Interests
Chronic disease management
Preventive health and medicine
Paediatric health
Family medicine
General practice
Please note: Dr Sheng’s Telehealth service is focused on general and family medicine and is not intended for dedicated mental health management or ADHD assessment, diagnosis or medication management. Patients seeking these services are encouraged to contact our reception team so we can discuss the most appropriate practitioner or service available at Cairns Health Collective.
Appointments with Dr Sheng are available via secure video Telehealth.
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Not taking new patients
If you are a current patient, or have an upcoming appointment, please call our reception team to organise your future bookings with our Telehealth/ Video Call Specialist GP’s.
Waitlist will open in the coming weeks for expressions of interest for future assessments.
For further information, please visit the ADHD website.
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Dr Ömer is a Sports and Exercise Physician with a strong commitment to diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal pain with clarity and precision.
Dr Ömer will be visiting Cairns Health Collective every 4 weeks. He will work closely with pain specialists and allied health clinicians to manage complex and persistent musculoskeletal conditions through shared care.
His clinical focus centers on understanding how the body moves and using musculoskeletal ultrasound to assess tissues in real time. This enables more accurate diagnoses, precise interventions, and clearer explanations for patients. He performs a wide range of injection-based treatments, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), prolotherapy, tendon and muscle injections, nerve-related procedures and fluid aspirations. Nearly all procedures are performed under ultrasound guidance to improve accuracy and reduce guesswork.
Paola Ferretti is an experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness practitioner based in Cairns. With a background as a clinical midwife, she combines medical understanding with therapeutic expertise to help clients create positive, lasting change.
Paola works gently with the subconscious mind to support people with:
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Stress reduction and emotional regulation
• Smoking cessation and habit change
• Weight management and mindful eating
• Insomnia and sleep difficulties
• Infertility support & birth-related experiences
• Trauma and life transitions
Her approach is compassionate, personalised, and focused on addressing the root causes behind unhelpful patterns. Clients describe Paola as calm, supportive, and empowering, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to build resilience, confidence, and balance.
Paola welcomes new clients at Cairns Health Collective and looks forward to supporting your wellbeing journey.
Rusty Smalley brings over a decade of experience helping people ease pain, stress, and overwhelm through the Emmett Technique and Access Bars. Her approach blends gentle bodywork with mindful relaxation, focusing on the person as a whole rather than just their symptoms. Each session aims to release tension, restore movement, and encourage balance in body and mind. Many clients leave feeling lighter, freer, and more at ease—often rediscovering a sense of peace and possibility they hadn’t felt in years. Rusty’s care is warm, skillful, and deeply supportive.
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Pippa is an integrative health professional with almost three decades of experience across clinical pharmacy, evidence-based medical education, public health, and clinical consulting across both traditional and natural/alternative therapies.
With two Master’s degrees (Education and Public Health/Clinical Pharmacology), a Bachelor of Pharmacy, and advanced qualifications in medication management, functional nutrition, and naturopathy, she brings a unique blend of clinical precision and holistic wisdom to her practice.
Pippa is deeply passionate about healthy ageing, vibrant living, and empowering people to thrive — not just survive.
Known for her practical, science-based yet soul-nourishing approach, she is constantly exploring traditional options, cutting-edge research, functional testing, and real-world strategies to help her clients maintain function, vitality, and zest through every stage of life.
Currently on sabbatical.
Dr Amanda Roberts is a Cairns-based GP, DAME (CASA Designated Medical Examiner), and founder of Stratford Medical Centre and the Wheels of Wellness program. She moved from South Africa in 2007 and worked with the Royal Flying Doctor Service for 10 years. Amanda has special interests in emergency medicine, mental health, clinical governance, business and service delivery design. Dr Roberts mentors GP registrars, has previously served on health and charity boards, and enjoys running medical service delivery businesses to enable health professionals to bring their skills to our communities. She is also a foster carer and mum to two young adults and as many animals as possible. Amanda enjoy seeing others find their passion and squeezing in travel whenever possible, especially if nature based in our wonderful outdoors.
Dr Sarah is no longer seeing patients privately.
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