Dr Michaelia Verbeek

Dr Michaelia Verbeek is a dedicated Specialist General Practitioner who brings a compassionate, integrative approach to patient care. She has a profound commitment to supporting individuals navigating complex, chronic, and often invisible illnesses. Understanding the challenges patients face when dealing with persistent, fluctuating symptoms that may not easily align with standard diagnostic tests, Dr Verbeek focuses on providing a supportive environment where patients feel heard and validated. Her practice integrates thorough clinical evaluations with a holistic, whole-person perspective, aiming to restore balance and hope.

With a diverse range of clinical interests, Dr Verbeek specialises in managing autonomic nervous system dysfunction and immune dysregulation. Her areas of expertise include Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), orthostatic intolerance, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), alongside histamine disorders. She also provides comprehensive care for patients with hypermobility conditions, such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder, particularly where these intersect with autonomic or hormonal instability. Additionally, she supports individuals experiencing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Long COVID, and complex gut-brain-immune presentations. Her clinical focus also extends to women's health, including menopause and perimenopause, as well as weight management and gut health.

Dr Verbeek obtained her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). Committed to staying at the forefront of her field, she holds professional memberships with several prestigious organisations, including the Australian POTS Foundation, the International Society of Mast Cell Activation Syndromes, and The Ehlers-Danlos Society. She has also undertaken advanced training in lifestyle and preventative medicine, including nutritional interventions, to help patients achieve sustainable wellbeing through personalised lifestyle modifications.