Dr Megan Thomas, Specialist General Practitioner

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Samantha Slatem, Osteopath

Initial Consult | 60 minutes | $180 Review Consult | 45 minutes | $140 Accepts Medicare EPC/CDM referrals, and Private Health Insurance (if your policy covers Osteopathy).

Wollongong Clinic | Connected Health Alliance

Visiting us.

Opening Hours | 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Address | We have moved! We are located in Suite 8 (opposite the cafe), on the Ground Floor of Enterprise 1 (Building 234), at the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus. This is a temporary clinic while we work on fitting out a custom clinic space within the same building.

For more information and a campus map, please visit https://www.innovationcampus.com.au/getting-here-and-parking/.

Bookings | accessible online here. If you have any questions, please contact us at (02) 7235 4870 or admin@connectedhealthalliance.org.au.

Parking | Paid hourly short-term parking using the Cellopark app is available at P1, located at the corner of Squires way and Puckey Ave, enter via Puckey Ave. If you have a mobility parking scheme permit, parking is free.

A metered carpark is located next to Enterprise 1, Building 234. If you have a disability permit, you can park here at no cost.

We are a teaching clinic | click here to learn more.

Team

Meet our Team.

Physiotherapist & Managing Director

Nicole Frost

Hypermobility Physiotherapist with an interest in spinal instability and central nervous system disorders. Currently at capacity and not seeing new clients. Consulting on Tuesday and Thursday.

Specialist General Practitioner & Director

Dr Megan Thomas

Specialist GP with a passion for diagnosis and management of Hypermobility & Co, and an empathetic and validating approach. Currently on leave until 2026, and not accepting new clients.

Osteopath

Samantha Slatem

Tailored Osteopathic therapy for gastrointestinal concerns (including vascular compressions), pelvic pain and Women's/AFAB health. Consulting on Wednesday and Friday.

Dietitian + Nutritionist

Romy O'Brien

Tailored, non-judgemental and evidence-based nutrition therapy for all aspects of Hypermobility & Co. Consulting Tuesdays and Fridays.

Director

Savita Sandhu

Savvy is a part of the CHA Director team, a lived-experience Dietitian and the owner of Savvy Dietetics. She's based in QLD and is passionate about bringing CHA's vision to life.

Occupational Therapist

Isabella Favotto-Ji

Helping clients find practical ways to function, participate, and live life on their terms with an approach that is trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, and shaped by both clinical and lived experience

Research Director

Sophie Schneider, PhD

Sophie is a seasoned postdoctoral researcher helping us transform lived experience into actionable, system-shaping research aimed at improving healthcare across Australia.

Fundraising Coordinator

Leah Harris

As our fundraising coordinator, Leah brings her lived experience alongside a background as an artist and a research scientist, blending creativity and insight to support our mission

Social Media Coordinator

Brittany Leigh

As our social media coordinator, Brittany brings her lived experience and exceptional communication to keep you in the loop about our latest activities as a clinic and charity.

Administration

Imogen, Lily & Miriam

Our onsite admin team are dedicated to ensuring that behind-the-scenes admin proceeds smoothly.

Policies

Pricing, Rebates & Policies.

Clinician Pricing

Accepted Rebates & NDIS

Clinic Policies

Privately Funded Clients and Self Managed NDIS Participants Prices as of 1st July 2025: Initial Consult | 60mins | $245 Long Review Consult | 60mins | $195 Standard Review Consult | 45min | $146.25 Rebates: accepts Medicare EPC/CDM referrals and Private Health Insurance (if your policy covers Physiotherapy). NDIS Participants: Due to recent NDIA policy changes, from 1st July 2025 all clients will need to pay private rates on the day of consultation and claim NDIA determined rebates from their plan manager or NDIS.

Initial Consult | 60 min | $230 Long Review Consult | 60 min | $175 Short Review Consult | 30 min | $115 Accepts Medicare EPC/CDM referrals, Private Health Insurance (if your policy covers Dietetics), and NDIS Self + Plan Managed Participants. NDIS Participants: Due to recent NDIA policy changes, from 1st July 2025 all clients will need to pay private rates on the day of consultation and claim NDIA determined rebates from their plan manager or NDIS.

Teaching Clinic

CHA is a teaching clinic.

As part of our larger vision to improve the health journey of individuals with Hypermobility conditions, we may occasionally have researchers, clinicians, or students ask to sit in on your consultation. These individuals are strictly there to learn and will not participate in or disrupt the session in any way. You are always welcome to decline or ask them to step outside or leave at any time. Your comfort and privacy are our top priority.

CHA is a research clinic.

At CHA, contributing to research is a core way we give back to the Hypermobile community. We’re fortunate to have a dedicated Research and Development team with lived experience, working alongside our clinicians to generate meaningful insights. These findings help shape policymaking, inform individual management strategies, enhance clinician education, and more. Occasionally, we may use de-identified data for analysis and submission to peer-reviewed journals. You’ll have the option to opt-out of this when you onboard with our clinic.