Services
At Baylife Medical, our priority is our patient experience. We look at mental health through a holistic len, and while that may mean different things to different people, we work to create the ideal individual experience for each person. Dr Katib has the experience and foresight to assist with managing burnout, figuring out underlying medical triggers, helping patients to put the pieces together and support them through their healing journey.
While out focus is mostly mental health, we do acknowledge that the body systems are all connected and we do look into overall physical health as well from things like gut health, auto-immune , endocrine conditions and will refer accordingly.
Mental Health support for all.
While starting off as a general practice, Baylife Medical has evolved to become a mental health care hub.
Everyone is welcome here regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or other, Dr Issma Katib is here to discuss your individual needs and concerns to facilitate the best health outcomes for you.
At Baylife we consider the whole person, including body, mind, spirit, and emotions, in the quest for optimal health, wellness and balance. In your consultation, Dr Issma Katib may discuss both conventional medication and alternative therapies to create your wellbeing plan.
Mental Health
Whether you want to first employ only a natural approach, or need a little added support through medication we are here to tailor the management plan to your needs.
Open discussions with you taking the lead or let us do the decision making for you. Either way we are here to provide support and information.
As needed we also have our in-house psychiatrist, psychotherapist and nutritionist. We also have an extensive local network of psychologists and somatic yoga therpist etc.
Medical Paperwork
Repeat Referrals, Medical forms, Medical certificates etc.
For your convenience we offer repeat referrals for existing patients who have been seen by Dr . Katib within the last year. These referrals are for ongoing conditions where the clinical information has previously been discussed.
Medical certificates are also available without a consult only if they have been discussedwith the doctor during a prior consult.
Repeat Scripts
If you are a known patient of our Practice, and need a continuation of your regular medication, you may request a repeat script without attending an appointment.
Support for Neurodiverse people
Medication is only one aspect of managing traits related to high functioning ADHD or ASD.
But what are the other aspects we can work on? From quality of sleep to nutrition and gut health. How your body processes stress and burn-out to providing additional psychological support and tools to prevent melt-downs. Let’s work together to optimize your lifestyle for your specific brain.
Adolescent Health
Navigating your child’s pre-teen and teen years can be a challenging time. Dr Katib does have regular one on one catchups with this age group to create a safe space and facilitate the learning of life skilss. Allowing your teen to become their own health advocate while addressing issues like school bullying and self esteem.
Dr Jane Nguyen; Psychiatrist
Dr Jane Nguyen of promindcare.com.au brings a wealth of experience in eating disorders, ADHD, autism and all aspects of mental health care.
Dr Nguyen shares our holistic, person-centred approach and is now seeing patients in Neutral Bay.
To book an appointment, visit her website or email us for further info.
Linda Lombardo; Psychotherapist
Specialising in trauma-based anxieties/stress/depression, my therapeutic practice will give you the tools to learn emotional regulation and control of fear responses, through a safe social connection. As a result, the nervous system is put at ease, helping to support health, growth and restoration.
Baylife Community Initiatives
At Baylife we are dedicated to providing support to our local community in the form of group sessions and workshops.
In the past we have held
- Nurturing social connections; Meet others and share experiences in a safe space with like minded people.
- Art Therapy for Teens: Drop off your teen for an hour of therapeutic artwork while in a supervised and healthy environment.
- Watch this space for further events
Eating Disorders
Dr Katib has extensive background training in managing eating disorders, from binge eating to anorexia nervosa. Along with the associated symptoms around OCD, anxiety or depression and the consequential nutritional deficiencies etc. We are also in touch with the local network of psychologists and dietitians where we can provide eating disorder plans and follow up.
Dr. Katib is also registered with the Butterfly foundation for eating disorders.
Women’s Health
Women have many unique health concerns. Along with general practice services, Dr Issma Katib offers preventative care, treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions that affect women’s physical and emotional wellbeing throughout their lives.
Whether it is an irregular cycle or you have concerns around pain and other symptoms, we can address these concerns with a systematic and holistic approach. Starting with a comprehensive history and examination followed by investigations. We work with you to put together a management plan to help get your life back on track.
Specific management plans for polycystic ovaries (PCOS) & Premenstrual Dysphoric disorder (PMDD) involve our nutritionist, psychologists as well as the help from exercise physiologists nearby.
Cannabis Oil
Cannabis oil is a modern treatment that can provide relief to some people experiencing anxiety, autistic burn-out, PMDD or even endometriosis.
If you are interested in an alternative way to manage pain or discomfort, and want to understand the pros and cons, book an appointment xtensive discussion about potential options.
Nutritionist
Meet Emma from Goodness Gracious Nutrition. As a Clinical Nutritionist providing cutomised, evidence based nutritional advice. Covering areas like hormone health (menopause to reproduction) to gut health concerns. As well as optimising lifestyle factors for children with autism or adhd. Working closely with Dr Katib to provide additional support to Baylife patient.
Hormonal Imbalances
From libido or weight gain concerns to heat intolerance, brain fog and lethargy, hormonal imbalances may not always show up clearly in a typical blood test. By having a team of experienced health practitioners we are able to treat symptoms and match medication and doses according to a patients individual needs.
* Please contact reception for a full list of our services and fees.
Consultation Fees
For Medicare rebates and a more extensive list of our fees, including telehealth and after hours appointments, please contact us.
Practice Hours
Send us an email or leave us a voice message and we will get back to you. Alternatively book an appointment through our website.
Practice Hours
We are closed between 1pm-2pm each day.
After hours and weekends by appointment only.