Dr Alexander Joannou is a general practitioner at Northside Health in Coffs Harbour. He received an award for Outstanding Business Leader at the 2018 Sunny’s Business Awards.
Dr Joannou is recognised by many as an entrepreneur, innovator and educator. At Northside Health, the general practice offers an integrated care experience for patients. There are ten doctors, three registered nurses and an administration team. There are also clinical psychologists, an exercise physiologist, massage therapists and a chiropractor.
Transformational Acupuncture™ is Dr Joannou’s own system for acupuncture. He has facilitated workshops and trained other acupuncturists around Australia in his system. A trial is underway to prove the effectiveness of his acupuncture system in the treatment of depression. Southern Cross University collaborates with Dr Joannou on this trial.
Dr Joannou is an advocate for public health education.
“At Northside Health, we aim to be a hub of health information and education,” Dr Joannou said. “We aim to empower our patients and the community to take ownership of their health and wellbeing”.
The practice runs health promotion events where people can come together. At these events they discuss, connect with each other and find that they are not alone with their condition.
Dr Joannou said, “It is encouraging to see the whole team working towards a common goal and receiving such positive feedback.”
Sunny’s Business Awards recognise and reward business excellence. They also aim to encourage and celebrate creativity, professionalism and innovation.
Northside Health is located in Park Beach, Coffs Harbour. For more information visit: www.northsidehealth.com.au