Diabetes educator

Healthy Lifestyles Australia

The team at Healthy Lifestyles Australia includes health professionals in the areas of Dietetics, Nutrition, Diabetes Education, Personal Training & Exercise Physiology.

Healthy Lifestyles Australia provides the Australian community with the most up-to-date and effective treatments available for health and wellness. Chronic disease prevention and management is their primary area of interest; however, our practitioners can assist in a wide variety of cases.

These include work cover claims, corporate health, general injury rehabilitation, fitness, public speaking on nutrition and exercise, general nutrition inquiries, diabetes education, as well as sporting injuries, performance and strength and conditioning.

To book an appointment, call (07) 3088 2323.

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Jane Stanley

Jane Stanley runs a diabetes education practice in Maleny, where she helps clients with everything from foot pain to insulin management. She also operates a podiatry practice, addressing a variety of foot-related issues.

“I grew up in country New South Wales and lived in many areas around Australia before settling in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in 2009,” Jane shares. “Here, I found the open space and country feel I needed, along with wonderful people.”

Jane completed her studies at QUT in Brisbane and Queensland University. She has been a podiatrist for 16 years and a credentialled diabetes educator for over six years.

“I love helping people improve their health,” Jane smiles. “I am deeply committed to assisting people with chronic diseases live the best life possible.” She treats conditions such as fallen arches, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, and problems related to injury or overuse. Additionally, Jane addresses underlying health issues like diabetes when they are linked to foot or ankle problems.

Jane is passionate about her work for its flexibility and the variety of patients she meets. “Every day is interesting,” she explains. “I also enjoy teaching people how to cope with their situations and improve their health. With diabetes, I stress one thing: education, education, education—it’s key.”

She emphasizes the importance of foot health: “Feet are our stable base. We need healthy feet to move and live. Footwear plays a big part in keeping our feet healthy, especially as we age. Protecting and supporting our feet is vital to keep us moving as the years go by.”

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  Jane Stanley

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Karina Bronska

Karina is a clinical pharmacist, credentialled diabetes educator and health coach with over 25 years experience in pharmacy and six years experience as a diabetes educator.

Her main therapeutic focus is on lifestyle changes: consuming low carbohydrate real food, increasing physical activity, improving sleep and improving the microbiome. This can be achieved by empowering patients to make changes. Patients with insulin resistance, type one and two diabetes, gestational diabetes and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) all benefit from this approach to health.

For more information, please see Karina’s website.