About Us

Dr Jaclyn Wloszczowski (she/her)

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Managing Director
MBBS FRANZCOG

Jaclyn is an obstetrician and gynaecologist who trained with some of Australia’s most renowned specialists at Monash Health, The Townsville Hospital and The Royal Women’s Hospital, after graduating from Monash University in 2006. She believes in providing holistic, woman-centred care and is committed to empowering women to be active participants in their wellbeing.

She provides care to women throughout their entire reproductive lives and beyond including management of periods, PCOS, abnormal pap smears and colposcopy, vulval conditions, prolapse and has a particular interest in pelvic pain and minimally invasive (laparoscopic/keyhole) surgery.

Jaclyn has experience with low risk, high risk and multiple pregnancies. She is able to facilitate natural (vaginal) delivery, vaginal breech and twin delivery, instrumental birth, VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean section) and caesarean section. Where caesarean section is required or desired, she believes it should as closely resemble the normal physiological process of birth and supports delayed cord clamping and the earliest possible initiation and maintenance of skin to skin contact. She believes that birth should be a positive experience, regardless of how her patients choose to deliver their babies, and respects their birth plans and wishes.

She is committed to ongoing education for both herself and others, and mentors Medical and Midwifery students. She is the Managing Director and co-founder of Embrace Women’s Health and Embrace Physio + Pilates. Outside of work she is passionate about fashion, fitness, footy, food, coffee and spending time with her young family.

Dr Danielle Quittner (she/her)

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Director
MBBS (Hons) FRANZCOG

Danielle is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who completed her specialist training through Monash Health. After graduating from Monash University in 2008, Danielle specialised Obstetrics and Gynaecology, completing her training at Monash Medical Centre in the position of Chief Senior Registrar of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology program.

Danielle has a public clinical appointment at Monash Medical Centre, a leading tertiary teaching hospital. In 2018 she was appointed the Obstetric Lead for Clinical Governance and Patient Experience, Monash Health. Danielle also holds a Monash University teaching appointment.

Danielle is passionate about providing high quality, holistic and personalised care to women throughout their life cycle. Her practice is geared towards the care and management of pregnancy and delivery, ranging from supporting low risk to complex pregnancies. Danielle has an open-minded approach to individual birth preferences. She is supportive of natural birth, elective caesarean section, vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC), vaginal twin delivery and vaginal breech birth.

When not with mums and babies, Danielle has fun experimenting in the kitchen, gardening and enjoying her young family.

Jaclyn and Danielle are supported by a team of wonderful administrative staff, midwives and allied health professionals.

Dr Laura Pejnovic

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, General Psychiatrist
MBBS BMedSci DCH MPsychiatry FRANZCP Cert Child and Adol Psych

Laura is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who completed her specialist training at Monash Health, after graduating from The University of Melbourne in 2013. She holds a Masters of Psychiatry from The University of Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and the Victorian Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. Laura was appointed the Chief Registrar of the Mental Health Program at Monash Health in 2020 and was responsible for assisting support the wellbeing of 100 junior medical staff during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past decade, Laura has worked extensively in both inpatient and community public mental health settings, including at the Monash Health Oasis Statewide Neurodevelopmental Unit for neurodiverse children aged 12 years and under who are experiencing emotional distress.

In private practice, Laura provides care for infants through to young adults, and families including people planning pregnancy, experiencing challenges becoming pregnant, or those in the perinatal period. She has interests in anxiety, depression, trauma, and a person’s sense of self. Laura has specialist training in psychotherapy, family therapy, parent-child psychotherapy, and medication management where necessary. Her strengths include collaborative and empathetic person-centred care with a focus on psychotherapy.

Laura is passionate about developing an enduring trusting therapeutic relationship with people experiencing emotional distress. It is important to her that her patients feel safe within the therapeutic space and well understood. Laura hopes to provide her patients with holistic care that meets them where they are at and supports their emotional needs. Her focus is understanding a patient in the context of their family and their broader world. As such, working with a patient, their loved ones, and their health providers during their recovery journey is prioritised.

Given Laura’s scope within private practice at this time, she is unfortunately unable to take on new referrals for people who are experiencing acute mental health crises or serious mental health challenges such as a primary eating disorder, psychosis, or mania.

Dora Pandeloglou (she/her)

pelvic health + musculoskeletal physiotherapist 
managing director of Embrace Physio + Pilates

Dora developed a passion for Pelvic Health physiotherapy during her final years of University, undertaking her placement at the Royal Women’s Hospital. She loved the significant role that physiotherapy played in prenatal and postnatal recovery. Dora also developed a strong passion assisting women with pelvic health conditions including endometriosis, adenomyosis, sexual pain and menstrual pain.

Dora’s love for pelvic health grew when she was pregnant and gave birth to her beautiful children Archie and Mia.

Dora uses a holistic and proactive treatment approach that combines hands-on therapy, dry needling, education and exercise therapy for optimal client-centred care. She strongly believes every woman should be pain-free and have access to high-quality services throughout all life stages.

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Jessica Adams (she/her)

pelvic health + musculoskeletal physiotherapist

Jessica is a physiotherapist who is passionate about helping people to feel strong and capable within their body. Jess’ interest in promoting pain free movement developed as an elite swimmer where her she became fascinated with exercise science and the way that the body can adapt in response to change.

This led to Jess studying swimming coaching, personal training and pilates instruction whilst at university and subsequently working with the general rehabilitative and sporting populations.

During her final years of University, Jess also developed a keen interest for women’s health and furthered her pilates training in this field. Jess now loves working with pre and post natal clients and combines her skills as an exercise professional with hands on therapy and education to promote positive client outcomes. Jess also believes that physiotherapy extends beyond the initial injury, and should also look to create sustainable lifestyle change that allows you to move freely for years to come.

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Divya Koujalgi (she/her)

pelvic health + musculoskeletal physiotherapist 

Divya is passionate about empowering women to prioritize their health and wellbeing. She loves treating all her clients holistically and enjoys utilising her skills in pelvic floor, musculoskeletal and clinical pilates to create a well-rounded, individualised, client-centred plan to help them achieve their goals. She has a special interest in pelvic and sexual pain, the sporting pelvic floor and pregnant clients and is passionate about education and knowledge.

Divya graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours. She has worked as a Physiotherapist for the last 6 years in both a private practice and hospital setting with a caseload of musculoskeletal, women’s health, orthopaedics and clinical pilates clients. She went on to complete her Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy to further enhance her skills in this area.

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Zali Rayment (she/her)

pelvic health + musculoskeletal physiotherapist 

Zali is a dedicated and compassionate physiotherapist with a special clinical interest in the sporting pelvic floor and pre & postnatal management and rehabilitation. With a passion for empowering individuals through personalised care, Zali combines her clinical expertise with a holistic approach to promote optimal health and well-being.

Zali enjoys supporting her patients through their rehabilitation journeys and assisting her patients to reach their physical goals, be it getting back to walking, running, gym or sport. Zali is committed to helping reduce the stigma associated with pelvic floor dysfunction in athletes and has presented to and worked with many elite athletes and sporting clubs including Essendon AFLW/VFLW, Hawthorn AFLW and VIS Women’s Hockey. She believes that pelvic floor dysfunction should not impact upon one’s quality of life and is passionate about providing vital support to women navigating the physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Her passion in these fields has led her to pursue post graduate qualifications in pelvic floor rehabilitation at the University of Melbourne. This unique blend of knowledge and experience allows her to address the specific needs of her clients, ensuring they receive the most effective and up-to-date treatments available.

Outside of her clinical practice, Zali enjoys going out for dinner with her friends, heading to the beach on the weekends and going on morning walks/runs with her partner Cam and puppy Nala.

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Emily Carlstrom (she/her)

Naturopath
Clinical Naturopath (BHSc)

Emily is a qualified Naturopath holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science.

With years of dedicated study and practical experience, Emily has cultivated her expertise in several areas, including fertility support (infertility, ART, preconception care), children’s health, gut health and digestive concerns, vaginal health, and hormone health.

Emily understands the complexities and emotional challenges that accompany fertility and chronic health struggles. Through her extensive knowledge and compassionate approach, she not only provides expert guidance but also offers unwavering support to those navigating these challenges.

Emily is passionate about investigating and uncovering the root cause of your health struggles using functional testing, thorough case taking and an individualised, evidence-based approach.

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