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Dr Tracey Wardill

Director

Tracey has over 30 years of experience as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in both the private and public health systems. She has:

  • Extensive experience in the assessment of decision-making capacity.
  • Extensive experience in the diagnosis of dementia. 
  • A particular interest in frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and other young onset forms of dementia. In 2008 she was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to study FTD in the US and UK.
  • A particular interest in geriatric neuropsychology. Her PhD examined the impact of ageing on cognitive performance and she has worked extensively with the very elderly.

Tracey has a Masters degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and a PhD from the University of Melbourne. She is a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychology.  She is a Board Member of the Australian Frontotemporal Dementia Association (AFTDA) and Chair of World FTD United.

Dr Jennifer McDowall

Senior neuropsychologist

Jennifer is a highly experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist who has worked in the public and private health systems for nearly 20 years. She has:

  • Extensive experience in the assessment of decision making capacity.
  • Experience in the diagnosis of dementia.
  • Worked extensively with adults and older adults experiencing psychiatric illnesses.
  • Experience in the assessment in the assessment of traumatic brain injury, complex medical conditions and conditions requiring neurosurgical intervention.
  • Experience conducting assessments and making recommendations for people with cognitive difficulties including participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme .
  • An interest in the diagnosis and management of sports related concussion. She has worked with amateur and elite athletes.

Jennifer has a Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology from La Trobe University. She is a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists.

Dr Felicity Evans

SENIOR Neuropsychologist

Felicity is a Clinical Neuropsychologist who has worked in both the public and private health systems. She has:

  • Extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of sports related concussion at both the elite and amateur levels.
  • Extensive experience in the assessment of decision-making capacity and preparation of reports for medicolegal purposes.
  • Experience in the diagnosis of dementia and other neurological conditions.
  • Experience in the diagnosis of acquired brain injury (ABI) and providing recommendations for individuals who have suffered an ABI.
  • Experience in providing tailored recommendations for people with cognitive difficulties, including participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).

Felicity has a Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology from Monash University. She is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists.

Dr Elissa Pasula

SENIOR neuropsychologist

Elissa is a Clinical Neuropsychologist who has worked in both the public and private health systems. She has:

  • Extensive experience in the diagnosis of dementia and other neurological conditions, with a particular interest in rare dementias.  
  • Experience in the assessment of decision-making capacity.
  • Experience in the diagnosis and provision of recommendations for individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury.
  • Experience in the provision of tailored recommendations for people with cognitive difficulties, including participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
  • A particular interest in the impact of sleep disorders on cognitive functioning.
  • A particular interest in neuropsychology in aged psychiatry.  

Elissa has a Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology from Monash University. She is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Michelle Talbot

SENIOR neuropsychologist

Michelle has over 30 years of experience working as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in both the public and private health systems. She has:

  • Extensive experience in the assessment of individuals following traumatic brain injury.
  • Extensive experience in intervention following traumatic brain injury, including supporting return to work goals.
  • • Extensive experience in providing recommendations for people with cognitive difficulties, including participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), to assist them with maximising their independence in everyday life.
  • Experience in the assessment of decision making capacity.
  • Experience in the diagnosis of dementia and other neurological conditions.
  • Experience in the diagnosis and management of concussion, including sports related injuries.

Michelle has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neuropsychology from La Trobe University. She is a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists.

Dr Anne-Marie Ternes

senior neuropsychologist

Anne-Marie is a Clinical Neuropsychologist who has worked in both the public and private health systems. She has:

  • An interest in sports related concussion, with experience at both the elite and amateur levels. Anne-Marie has facilitated baseline cognitive testing programs at AFL and NRL clubs. She also has experience in concussion management, including the provision of post-concussion assessments and recommendations.
  • Experience in the diagnosis of dementia.
  • Experience in providing tailored recommendations for supports for people with cognitive difficulties, including those in the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
  • Experience in the assessment of decision making capacity.

Anne-Marie has a Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology and a PhD in neuroscience from Monash University.  She is a full member of the APS. She works at Monash University as a lecturer in the areas of psychology, neuroscience, and disability.

Dr Anna McLaren

SENIOR neuropsychologist

Anna is a Clinical Neuropsychologist who has worked in both the public and private health systems, including both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has:

  • Extensive experience working with older adult populations, including the diagnosis of dementia.
  • Extensive experience in the assessment of decision-making capacity.
  • Experience in the assessment of traumatic brain injury and other acquired brain injuries, including those related to substance use.
  • Experience in the assessment of adults and older adults experiencing psychiatric illnesses.
  • Experience in completing assessments and providing recommendations for people with cognitive difficulties.

Anna has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neuropsychology from La Trobe University. She is a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists.

Dr Ali McIlroy

SENIOR neuropsychologist

Ali is an experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist.  She has worked in the private system for a number of years and is also a Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist in the public health system. She has experience in:

  • A broad range of conditions including those requiring neurosurgical intervention and traumatic brain injuries.  
  • Acute medical and neurological conditions, including epilepsy.
  • The diagnosis of dementia.
  • The assessment of decision making capacity.
  • Conducting assessments and making recommendations for people in the National Disability Insurance Scheme
  • Sports concussion  

Ali holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and a PhD from the University of Melbourne. She is a full member of the APS.

Dr Jodie Chapman

neuropsychologist

Jodie is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, who has experience in working in the public and private health systems. She has experience in:

  • Working with people with neurological conditions, such as stroke and epilepsy.
  • The provision of tailored recommendations for people with cognitive difficulty, including participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
  • The diagnosis of dementia.
  • The assessment of decision-making capacity.
  • Sports concussion.

Jodie has a Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology from Monash University. She also works at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health as a researcher. 

Dr Camilla Hume

Neuropsychologist

Camilla is a Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar, who has experience working in the private health system and in conducting dementia research. She has experience in:

  • The assessment of concussion.
  • In the diagnosis of dementia.
  • Conducting assessments and making recommendations for NDIS participants and individuals with neurological conditions.

Camilla has a Masters degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and a PhD from La Trobe University.  Her PhD investigated concussion outcomes in older adults. She is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).