Speakers
Jay Campbell
Jay Campbell is a 5x international best selling author, men’s physique champion, and founder of the Jay Campbell Brand and Podcast.
Recognised as one of the world’s leading experts on hormonal optimisation and therapeutic peptides, Jay has dedicated his life to teaching Men and Women how to #FullyOptimise their health while also instilling the importance of Raising their Consciousness.
Dr. Mihindu Jayasuriya
Based in Melbourne, Dr. Mihindu Jayasuriya is widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading Medicinal Cannabis Physicians and has a formidable reputation as the former Chief Medical Officer of Australia’s largest medicinal cannabis franchise group. Dr. Jayasuriya is a distinguished Medicinal Cannabis Medical Practitioner who brings a wealth of experience in the sector having treated over 3000 patients, delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care that sets the standard in the industry. His contributions to the field are underscored by numerous publications, keynote speaking engagements and national patient advocacy initiatives. Through his unwavering dedication to advancing patient care with modern innovative treatments, Dr Jayasuriya has positioned himself at the forefront of Australia’s evolving healthcare landscape. Moreover, he is a pivotal figure in educating healthcare professionals on the clinical applications and regulatory intricacies of medicinal cannabis.
Keeping pace with modern medical advancements, Dr. Jayasuriya has expanded his practice into longevity and regenerative medicine, offering patients a forward-thinking approach to sustained health. Through the integration of novel compounds, including advanced peptides, he creates individualised treatment plans designed to foster resilience, vitality, and sustained wellness. This evolution reflects his dedication to continuous innovation, providing patients with the highest standard of care at the intersection of science and personalised medicine. His approach situates him as a leader in emerging therapies, ensuring each patient benefits from the most sophisticated, tailored solutions available.
Justin Kirkland, MS
Lucas Aoun
Lucas Aoun is a qualified naturopathic doctor celebrated as Australia’s foremost biohacker. His pioneering work bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and natural health, empowering individuals to optimise their mental and physical performance. Drawing inspiration from ancient practices and modern scientific discoveries, Lucas has cultivated a global reputation for his expertise in nootropics, hormone optimisation, and personalised health interventions.
Lucas’s journey began with a deep curiosity about human potential, leading him to specialize in naturopathy and biohacking. He is a passionate advocate for science-backed approaches to longevity, cognitive enhancement, and peak performance. As a naturopath, Lucas combines traditional methods with evidence-based strategies to address health concerns at their root, promoting balance and vitality in every individual.
What sets Lucas apart is his rigorous commitment to staying at the forefront of health science. He consistently shares his insights through various media channels, including his highly acclaimed podcast, YouTube content, and public speaking engagements. His ability to distill complex information into actionable strategies has made him a sought-after expert in the wellness community.
Lucas’s influence has reached global icons, including neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman, who has acknowledged his work in the fields of nootropics and biohacking. His insights have been featured in international publications, and he continues to inspire individuals worldwide to take control of their health through tailored, proactive strategies.
Today, Lucas Aoun is not just a health practitioner but a thought leader in the biohacking movement. His mission is clear: to help people harness their biology, achieve their goals, and unlock their full potential. Whether you are an elite athlete, a busy professional, or someone striving for better health, Lucas’s groundbreaking methods offer a roadmap to transformation.
Jessica Alana, BSC
Mike Caruso, PhD
Prof. Lee Kennedy, MD, PhD
Lee is a physician who specialises in endocrinology (hormones), weight management and general (internal) medicine. His approach to patient care is both integrative and holistic. In his medical practice, he aims to combine patient preference with up-to-date medical information.
Lee combines conventional evidence-based Western medicine with nutritional and lifestyle approaches to managing health. Lee trained in the United Kingdom at the universities of Edinburgh, Cambridge and Sheffield. Since moving to Australia in 2005, he has been Professor of Medicine at James Cook University in Queensland and at Deakin University in Victoria.
He has a strong track record in medical research and has published extensively. He holds two research-based doctorates, both relating to his research on the thyroid. Professor Richard (Lee) Kennedy is a specialist in Endocrinology and General (Internal) Medicine, trained in the UK, and has recently completed a certificate in nutritional medicine from Bio Balance Health.
Dr. Jim Connell, MBBS, FRACGP
Dr. Jim Connell, CMO and co-founder of Heyday Medical, leads the clinic team and drives cultivar selection and product innovation. He is passionate about providing doctors with a formulary of high-quality, locally grown and formulated cannabis medicines. He has a passion for the minor cannabinoids and leveraging the synergy of these compounds to create powerful and targeted medicines for difficult to treat health conditions.
As a General Practitioner (MBBS, FRACGP), Dr. Connell has been treating patients with cannabis medicine since 2018, and has a special interest in complex chronic disease. His practice integrates cannabis with lifestyle, nutrition, and complementary medicines to support and upregulate the body’s endocannabinoid system.
Dr. Connell is actively involved in education and provides one-on-one clinical mentorship and ongoing support for new and established prescribers. His goal is to improve patient outcomes by helping fellow healthcare practitioners confidently incorporate these versatile medicines into their prescribing toolkit.
Dr. Paloma Hatami
Paloma Hatami is a pioneering entrepreneur and leader at the intersection of genomics, artificial intelligence, and integrative healthcare. As a former intellectual property lawyer and public company secretary at Drake, her unique background in commerce and law laid the foundation for her revolutionary work in biotechnology and precision medicine.
As the founder of Mygene, she has transformed the landscape of integrative healthcare and anti-aging medicine through advanced genomics and deep phenotyping. Under her leadership, Mygene developed the groundbreaking “Wheel” system, an AI-powered platform that translates complex genetic data into actionable health insights and predicts responses to personalized health interventions. The company has successfully gene-tested over 15,000 patients and serves more than 1,000 anti-aging clients, demonstrating the scalability and effectiveness of its approach.
Expanding her vision for precision medicine, Paloma founded Therapath, a company specializing in therapeutic peptide clinical management for both patients and healthcare providers. She further revolutionized the industry by establishing Therapeptix, Australia’s first sterile GMP peptide manufacturer, addressing a critical gap in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
A pioneer in the implementation of AI systems in healthcare, Paloma has developed multiple innovative solutions, including an advanced genomic reporting system and an AI-based nutritional product review platform. These technologies have significantly enhanced the precision and effectiveness of personalized health interventions while streamlining the decision-making process for healthcare providers.
Under her direction, the Mycare product line was created, adhering to strict standards of efficacy and organic sourcing. Her interest in veterinary science led to the development of the MyPet veterinary range, extending the benefits of precision medicine to animal health. Her expertise in intellectual property law has been instrumental in securing crucial partnerships and protecting the proprietary components of her innovations.
A committed vegan and philanthropist, Paloma is actively involved in animal rescue initiatives. As an accomplished runner and CrossFit practitioner, she embodies the integration of genetics, nutrition, and lifestyle in optimal health. Her personal commitment to these principles inspires her team and clients while reinforcing her companies’ missions to advance precision health and anti-aging medicine.
Monica Campbell
My inner beacon led me into the known ‘intuitively’, where I created my dream life.
As a mentor and confidante to women from all backgrounds, I guide my fellow beings with wisdom, love, and gratitude to help them reach their full potential and succeed in life. My mission is to empower you to be the best version of yourself, to KNOW and TRUST what is best for you and to flourish without hesitation.
The older I get, the more confident I am in my skin, the more trusting I am in my intuition, and the more I love myself as I want to be loved. Rather than shrink into a shadow of my old self, I expanded into my full potential–and now it is my privilege to help you do the same.
Dodge Feeler, APRN, FNP
Dr. Baback Amen
Dr. Baback Amen is a visionary physician with a steadfast passion for holistic and integrative approaches to cultivating longevity and vitality. With a depth of knowledge in physiological optimisation, biohacking, nutrition, and targeted testing, he utilises refined clinical acumen alongside cutting-edge diagnostics to formulate precise and personalised wellness interventions. Dr. Amen takes great satisfaction in employing a variety of lifestyle modifications, nutraceuticals, exercise regimens, hormone replacement therapies, and peptide interventions to afford his clients an enlivened and reinvigorated outlook on life. He also holds an ardent interest in regenerative medicine and has collaborated closely with leading stem cell and exosome laboratories in the USA.
After graduating with honors from Monash University, Dr. Amen became a board-certified anesthesiologist before undertaking further training in Longevity and Functional Medicine. In his private practice, he has led a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, guiding multiple entrepreneurs, executives, and high-profile individuals to optimal health and function. His engaged, appreciative, and loyal client base includes billionaires, Grammy Award-winning music stars, and celebrated Hollywood actors.
Dr. Baback Amen ardently believes that the highest duty of any physician is not merely to manage disease but to safeguard and promote true health and vitality. To this end, he relishes teaching and empowering his patients to become engaged and active stewards of their own well-being.
Professor Kylie O'Brien, PhD
Professor Kylie O’Brien PhD is an Adjunct Professor at Torrens University. She has a strong academic career in the fields of Chinese medicine, integrative medicine, and, since 2018, in medicinal cannabis. She has worked for the Victorian Department of Human Services, and held senior leadership roles in the university and private education sector. An internationally recognised expert in Chinese medicine and integrative medicine, she has published extensively, including a book on integrative oncology (US: Springer, 2017). Kylie’s second book, with co-author Dr Philip Blair, O’Brien K, Blair P, Medicinal Cannabis and CBD in Mental Healthcare, Springer, 2021 has now been published (Springer). She is a member of the Australian government’s Tertiary Education and Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) Expert Panel and a previous member of the TGA Advisory Committee for Complementary Medicines.
Kylie has been leading doctor education on medicinal cannabis in Australia since 2018. Her courses were the first to receive RACGP Category 1 CPD accreditation. She also set up the pathway via the National Institute of Integrative Medicine Ethics Committee for doctors to apply to become authorised prescribers of medicinal cannabis under the TGA’s Authorised Prescriber Scheme.
Dr. Anthony Bloch
An experienced fully licenced and credentialed senior medical officer rural generalist with
extensive experience in emergency and acute care medicine, anaesthetics, aeromedical evacuation and primary healthcare across diverse rural settings in Australia. Specialized training in psychedelic therapies, both in Australia and overseas. Committed to holistic patient care and community health improvement.
Dr. Nigel Strauss, FRANZCP
Dr Nigel Strauss FRANZCP is a psychiatrist best known for his longstanding interest in Psychedelic Medicines and their safe introduction into Clinical Psychiatric Practice in Australia. He is currently a Consultant Psychiatrist at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and an Adjunct Clinical Associate within the School of Health Sciences Swinburne University.
Dr Strauss graduated as a medical doctor at Melbourne University in 1973 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in 1978. He did post graduate studies at the Jung Institute in Zurich and has been a Consultant Psychiatrist in Private Practice since 1980.Between 1983 and 2023 he ran the Millswyn Clinic in Melbourne, a Private Outpatient Psychiatric Facility.
He trained as a MAPS certified psychedelic psychotherapist in the UK in 2014. He was a Psychedelic Psychotherapist in the first Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Trial in modern era Australia using this treatment for the management of end-of-life anxiety and depression. He was a Psychedelic Psychotherapist in the first Australian trial using psilocybin assisted therapy for treatment resistant depression.
Dr Strauss, together with MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies), is currently sponsoring a trial at Monash University using MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD in veterans and first responders.
Dr Strauss served on the Royal Australian College of Psychiatrists Steering Committee advising on Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and its safe introduction into Clinical Practice in Australia. He has appeared in several educational podcasts about Psychedelics and has given a number of public presentations about Psychedelic Medicines.
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21-23 March
2025
Gold Coast
Australia
Optimising Wellness
and Longevity
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