Our Doctors

MBBS, MPH, FASLM fellowship candidate

Dr Shu Ng (affectionately known as Dr Shu) graduated from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia in 2010 and has over 10 years of postgraduate medical experience in medical and surgical specialties. She undertook an 18-month Radiation Oncology research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, USA, whilst completing her Master of Public Health (MPH) with University of Sydney. After her return to Melbourne, she spent three years in Radiation Oncology specialty training at Alfred Health and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, managing patients with cancers of the breast, prostate, bowel, pancreas, lung, brain, etc.

Dr Shu approaches her patients with kindness, compassion and holistic care. She is very passionate about helping patients undergoing cancer treatment or experiencing cancer-related symptoms, as well as managing symptoms in palliative care. She also has broad interests within medicinal cannabis including managing chronic pain, mental health, women’s health, neurodegenerative and seizure disorders and autism spectrum disorders.

As one of the early adopters, Dr Shu has practised cannabinoid medicine for over three years. She is an Authorised Prescriber and by 2023 has managed over 2000 patients and their journey with medicinal cannabis. Dr Shu is a member of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians (SSC), and Australian Chapter (SSCAC), and Australian & New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners (ANZCCP). She is also completing her multidisciplinary Fellowship with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM). Dr Shu has been a keynote speaker at various events and podcasts.

BSci(Hons), MD

Dr Davy is a General Practitioner Registrar on the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners program. Having worked in a variety of hospital settings such as Ballarat, Great Ocean Road, and Western Health, Dr Davy has developed a special interest in medical cannabis and how it can improve the lives of patients. Being a keen traveller, Dr Davy spent 10 months working and travelling through parts of the world such as Asia, South America and Europe – gaining a sense of appreciation for the benefits of complementary medicine and its use in a variety of settings. Outside of work, Dr Davy enjoys playing tennis, running and finding new music.

BMed, BSci

Dr. Yasmin is an emerging holistic medicine doctor with a diverse background in palliative care, rehabilitation, emergency, and internal medicine, and a compassionate approach to patient care. Her training includes Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) accreditation in paediatrics, as well as a term with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), providing healthcare to rural and remote communities.

Dr. Yasmin is a TGA authorised prescriber of medicinal cannabis, endorsed by the Australian and New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners (ANZCCP). Currently, Dr. Yasmin is pursuing fellowship with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (FASLM) as well as a Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (CPAT) through Mind Medicine Australia, which will open new opportunities for patients in the future who would like to access psychedelic therapies for mental health treatment as they expand in Australia.

Dr. Yasmin has a special interest in assisting patients to address complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), depression, anxiety, and other mood and mental health disorders, and is particularly passionate about integrating traditional and complementary healing modalities into her practice.

Beyond her medical work, Dr. Yasmin is a talented author, having written the award-winning children’s book “Because You Are Here”; This heart-warming story has been recognised with the prestigious Nautilus award for Best Illustrated Fiction and Best Children’s Book in 2022. Dr. Yasmin’s creative endeavours outside of medicine demonstrate her commitment to fostering well-being and positive experiences for individuals of all ages.

MBBS

Dr Yang graduated from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia and has spent several years working in the hospital system with experience in various roles including Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, and Men’s Health. He has recently spent a year helping in the COVID response working in Emergency departments, COVID wards, and respiratory clinics.  

Having seen first-hand the impact of chronic illnesses on people’s lives and the limits of traditional medicine, Dr Yang then discovered the benefits of cannabis plant to treat refractory symptoms and view it as a solution to the greatest challenges in healthcare. He is now a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners and is an Authorised Prescriber. 

Dr Yang believes in a holistic and patient-centred approach, giving patients more autonomy and self-empowerment to be actively involved in their treatment. Dr Yang utilizes the versatility in composition of the Cannabis plant and different delivery methods to formulate individualized treatments for his patients. He is interested in all fields of Cannabis Medicine, particularly chronic pain and mental health.  

Outside of medicine Dr Yang enjoys spending time both being in nature with his golden retrievers Charlie and Archie, and also on the couch with his two cats Mocha and Mila.