Dr Avi Charlton is a General Practitioner who advocates for lifestyle and nutrition changes as primary treatment options over traditional medications. She founded the Melbourne Low Carb Clinic in October 2022, where she provides patients with comprehensive consultations that address all aspects of their lifestyle. While continuing to work as a GP, Dr Charlton emphasises healthy lifestyle choices to help patients achieve lasting health improvements without relying on pharmaceuticals.
After experiencing her own health transformation through a low-carb diet, Dr Charlton pursued further training with the Nutrition Network and the Australasian College of Nutrition and Environmental Medicine. She is now an accredited Metabolic Health Practitioner, enabling her to guide patients in using nutrition to manage weight, reverse diabetes, and improve conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome, arthritis, inflammation, and obesity. Many of her patients have seen benefits beyond physical health, reporting improvements in mental well-being and fertility.
Dr Charlton offers extended consultations, allowing her to understand her patients’ concerns and goals thoroughly. This approach has led to remarkable outcomes for those seeking a holistic approach to their health.
In addition to her medical practice, Dr Charlton is a certified Oxygen Advantage breathing coach, using functional breathing exercises to support her patients’ respiratory health. She also prioritises her own health, regularly running and completing endurance events such as two marathons and a 100km Oxfam challenge in 2023. To reach a broader audience, Dr Charlton shares her insights on healthy living through her podcast, *Prescribing Lifestyle*.
A mother of two teenage boys, Dr Charlton manages a busy household alongside her professional commitments, balancing family life, her passion for health, and her dedication to her patients.
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