About
Meet Doctor Kate Brunsdon
MBBS | Accredited Lifestyle Medicine Doctor
My story
Throughout my career, I've cared for people across hospitals, general practice and community healthcare. I've seen firsthand the impact of heart disease, diabetes, dementia, osteoporosis, frailty and chronic illness—not just on lifespan, but on people's independence, confidence and ability to continue living the life they love.
What struck me most was that many of these conditions had been developing silently for years. By the time they became obvious, valuable opportunities to prevent or slow decline had often already passed.
The Future Health Journey was created because I believe healthcare should begin much earlier.
Rather than waiting for disease to appear, the focus is on identifying the factors that influence how well you are likely to age, understanding the threats to your future health and capability, and taking evidence-based action while there is still the greatest opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
My approach combines evidence-based medicine, lifestyle medicine and comprehensive assessment to help people protect what matters most—their strength, mobility, cognition, independence and quality of life—not just for today, but for the decades ahead.
As both a doctor and someone in midlife myself, I understand that health is about much more than preventing disease. It's about remaining capable enough to work, travel, exercise, play with your children and grandchildren, recover from illness, and continue living life on your own terms. That's the philosophy that underpins every Future Health Assessment.
Collaborating Partners
Founder & Principal Physiotherapist | PMQ Health
Carly Groves is the Founder and Principal Physiotherapist of PMQ Health, a multidisciplinary practice founded on the belief that exceptional healthcare looks beyond symptoms to understand the whole person. Her vision is to redefine healthcare through an integrated approach that supports recovery, performance and lifelong health.
With more than 18 years of clinical experience across musculoskeletal and pelvic health physiotherapy, Carly has developed expertise in managing complex presentations where multiple body systems interact. She has a particular interest in chronic pelvic pain, complex conditions affecting the spine, pelvis and hips, connective tissue disorders, and hypermobility spectrum disorders.
Taking a whole-person approach to care, Carly develops personalised management strategies that restore function, build resilience and empower people to move with confidence. Her goal is not simply to relieve symptoms, but to help individuals recover well, optimise movement and maintain their health throughout every stage of life.
Ali Grattan-Smith
Ali is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 15 years of experience working across major tertiary hospitals in Sydney, public health nutrition in the Northern Territory, private practice and community health settings.
Ali is particularly interested in the role nutrition plays in longevity, metabolic health and overall wellbeing. She has a special interest in gut health, immunity and women’s health, including pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause.
She takes a practical, evidence-based approach to nutrition, helping clients build sustainable habits that support long-term health, energy and quality of life.
Jayne Bright
Jayne Bright is the owner and head coach of The Flex Port Macquarie, a women’s gym created to help women feel stronger, more confident and more capable at every stage of life.
Her coaching approach is built around sustainable strength training with supportive programming that fits into real life, not extreme approaches or all-or-nothing thinking. At The Flex, Jayne’s focus is helping women build strength with purpose, improve body composition, support long-term health and feel empowered both inside and outside the gym.
Jayne is passionate about coaching the “everyday athlete” the woman balancing work, family, stress, health goals and everyday responsibilities while still choosing to show up for herself. She believes progress does not require perfection, and that women deserve to feel supported, comfortable and proud in their training environment. Through The Flex and the Everfit app online training platform, Jayne helps women build confidence with movement, improve technique, progress their strength safely, and create sustainable routines that support long-term health and wellbeing.
Bo Taggart
Bo has been helping people achieve their health and fitness goals for the past 22 years as a personal trainer and fitness coach. With extensive experience in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, functional movement, and nutrition, he has worked with clients of all ages and fitness levels to build strength, improve performance, and restore confidence.
Bo believes that fitness should be practical, sustainable, and tailored to each individual. Whether you're recovering from an injury, looking to improve your overall health, or striving for peak performance, he takes the time to understand your goals and develop a plan that works for you.
Known for his calm, approachable nature, Bo creates a welcoming environment where clients feel supported and motivated. His sense of humour and relaxed coaching style help make training enjoyable, while his depth of knowledge and genuine commitment ensure every client receives the guidance they need to succeed.
Zayna Karam-Simmond
Drawing on 15 years of experience, Zayna brings warmth, humour and authenticity to her work as a Behavioural Change Clinician. She is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a strong interest in the connection between mental health, lifestyle behaviours and long-term wellbeing.
Zayna recognises that change is rarely as simple as knowing what to do. How we cope, function and our motivation is shaped by internal and external influences, from our stress levels and physical health to our environment, relationships, routines and past experiences. Her approach helps clients better understand the patterns that keep them stuck, the barriers that affect motivation, and the small, realistic steps that can support meaningful and sustainable change.
Zayna works in a collaborative, practical and evidence-based way. Rather than relying on pressure, or generic advice, she supports people to build change in a way that feels realistic, compassionate and aligned with their values. She has extensive experience supporting people to balance competing priorities across work, family, personal wellbeing, and life transitions.