our experts
Chris Thelen
Medical Director
Dr Chris Thelen, a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, brings over 15 years of international experience as GP and skin cancer physician to this role, joining Calastica at an exciting time of growth. Leading the medical team, Dr Thelen will be directly involved in Calastica's influenza program for 2010 and will also be overseeing various medical programs and assessments conducted by Calastica at work places across the country.
Dr.Thelen has extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, ICU, General Practice, Aboriginal Medicine, Rural Medicine, and Skin Cancer Medicine. He has held several senior medical positions since his arrival in Australia including Medical Superintendent in Queensland for a period of 4 years and Medical Officer in Charge at Canterbury Hospital in Sydney for a further period of 4 years.
Katherine Rothwell
Nutrition and Fitness Specialist
BSSc PE & Rec, Dip Nut, Adv Cert Iridology
Katherine is committed to instilling the benefits of good health and wellbeing to all she comes in contact with and is backed by a Bachelor of Social Science (Physical Education and Recreation). As part of the Calastica team, Katherine provides consultations on nutrition, iridology and weight loss.
Included among her many qualifications are a Diploma of Nutrition and Advanced Certificate of Iridology, Registered Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer certification, Registered Nutritionist and a Senior First Aid certification.
Jason Fairbairn
Exercise Physiologist
Jason comes to Calastica armed and qualified to motivate and inspire healthy change through exercise. With a degree in Exercise Science and further accreditation from the Australian Association of Sport and Exercise Science, Jason brings more than passion alone to his role.
Previous experience includes time with the Sydney Roosters rugby league medical staff, work with leading fitness provider Fitness First and involvement with the Australian Women’s Ice hockey team as part of their strength and conditioning staff.
Jessica Kemplay-Hill
Exercise Physiologist
B App Sc (Human Movement)
Jessica is an accredited Exercise Physiologist with the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science. With a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Clinical Rehabilitation from Flinders University, Jessica brings diverse experience and a valuable skill set to the Calastica team.
Jessica is also qualified to specialise in conditions such as diabetes and arthritis management.
Sharon Hespe
Naturopath
Sharon Hespe brings nearly 15 years of experience as a Naturopath to the Calastica team. She holds a Bachelor of Naturopathy and also has extensive and complementary knowledge on western herbal medicine and nutritional and environmental medicine.
Sharon has an in-depth understanding of the stresses and anxieties that are very common amongst corporate Australia, and she is committed to assisting those who suffer from these conditions achieve a better work/life balance.
Catherine Smith
Naturopath and Nutrition Specialist
Catherine holds a Diploma of Naturopathy from the Australasian College of Natural Therapies and is also a lecturer at the college on Nutrition and Professional Development.
Catherine has over ten years experience as a working Naturopath and also holds Diplomas in Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Homoeopathy and Remedial Massage, making her a very valued member of the Calastica team.
Joanna Rushton
Qualified Chef
C.H.E.K Exercise Coach
C.H.E.K Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level III
Meditation facilitator
Jo is renowned for her expertise as a Holistic Life Coach. Jo’s personal quest for optimal health allows her to connect deeply with an individual’s basic desire to be healthy. Jo works with individuals and groups teaching them how to effectively integrate the 6 foundational principles for stress management and optimal health.
Jo’s previous career as a chef along with her extensive knowledge of nutrition and using food as medicine makes her cooking demonstrations both creative and empowering.