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SANAMethod Sandy Bay
SANAMethod Sandy Bay – Where It All Began
As the very first SANAMethod clinic, our Sandy Bay location has set the standard for medical weight loss, longevity and disease prevention.
We help Australians transform their health by healing their relationship with food, losing detrimental weight, and keeping it off for good.
Our proven method combines weight loss support, nutrition and lifestyle coaching, and specialised strength training to prevent muscle loss and support long-term sustainable results.
With personalised care, expert support and real life-changing results, SANAMethod Sandy Bay is here to help you take control of your health and future.
Meet Your Doctors
Dr Elena Jackson
Specialist Endocrinologist & General
Medicine Specialist Physician
Dr Elena Jackson, a Specialist Endocrinologist and General Medicine Specialist Physician, graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2008 with dual first-class honours degrees in Medical Science and Medicine/Surgery.
Her specialised training includes stints at Austin and Northern Hospitals and Peninsula Health in Melbourne, as well as the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Focusing on General Endocrinology and Diabetes, Dr Jackson employs a combination of conventional medication and low-carbohydrate eating strategies to manage conditions such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
She accepts referrals from GPs or other specialists for patients seeking Medicare rebates.
Dr Sarah Edwards
General Practitioner, Dietitian & Exercise Scientist
Dr Sarah Edwards is a GP and dietitian with a background in exercise science, bringing medicine, nutrition and movement together in one appointment.
With 15 years of medical experience, she takes a practical, evidence-based approach to weight management, looking at how nutrition, movement and health work together.
Dr Susan Hodgman
Specialist General Practitioner
Dr Susan Hodgman is a Specialist General Practitioner with training across Tasmania, Western Australia, and the UK. She has a strong interest in preventive health, women’s health, and lifestyle medicine, taking a holistic, whole-person approach to care.
Dr Hodgman is passionate about supporting patients on their weight loss journey through evidence-based, sustainable strategies tailored to each individual.
Dr Arella Keir
General Practitioner
Dr Arella Keir is a GP at SANAMethod with a passion for preventive and metabolic health, including supporting patients through the challenges of weight management. She obtained her Fellowship of General Practice in 2015 and is SCOPE certified by the World Obesity Federation.
Dr Keir brings an empathic and evidence-based approach to care, working with her patients to create individualised, sustainable and practical approaches to support their long term health goals.
Dr Karyn Matterson
Specialist General Practitioner, Rural Generalist & Clinical Dietitian
Dr Karyn Matterson is a Specialist GP, Rural Generalist and Clinical Dietitian with a focus on preventive medicine, healthy weight management, metabolic health and longevity.
Combining her medical and nutrition backgrounds, Dr Matterson takes an evidence-based, individualised approach to care. She supports patients to understand their health, address risk factors and make sustainable changes that enhance energy, function and overall wellbeing, with a focus on long-term health, healthy ageing and living well.
Meet Your Customer Care Manager
Alana Lowry
Customer Care Manager/
Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach
After completing a five-year tenure as a nurse, Alana Lowry made a proactive decision to advocate for health and wellness.
Transitioning into the Fitness Industry, she co-founded two highly successful fitness brands, accumulating nearly two decades of experience in inspiring individuals to adopt healthy nutrition and exercise habits.
Alana's fervent dedication to unlocking her clients' potential is evident in the enthusiasm she exudes while assisting them in achieving their health goals.
