Dr Megan Mathews
Name: Dr Megan Mathews
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Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts, Sydney University (1975)
Diploma in Osteopathy, NSW College of Osteopathy (1976)
Diploma in Naturopathy, NSW College of Osteopathy (1976)
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) by thesis ‘Vietnamese food customs in pregnancy and lactation’, Sydney University (1980)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Sydney University (1984)
Diploma in Medical Herbalism, Southern Cross Herbal School (1992)
Diploma in Medical Acupuncture, Prof Anton Jayasuriya, Brisbane (1992)
Diploma in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, ACNEM (1993), FACNEM
Diploma in Kinesiology, Touch for Heath Synthesis, Instructor status (1992-2003)
Apprenticeship in Medical Herbalism with Stephen McKerrell, Sydney (1988-1997)
Work experience
Research Fellow, Department of Epidemiology, Sydney University (1981)
Research Fellow, Preterm Clinic, Sydney (1981)
Research Fellow, Tapping Bequest scholarship (Sydney University) to work at Bessie Smythe Foundation, London (1981)
Hospital Internship and residency at Newcastle, Hornsby and Canterbury Hospitals (1984-86)
Research Fellow in Reproductive Technologies, Royal North Shore Hospital IVF Unit (1986-7)
Established a private medical practice (1987 till today)
Traveled to USA and Mexico to study the treatments at cancer clinics (1991)
Trained six Naturopath apprentices (1994-2009)
Videos and CD
Vietnam and Health, a tape/slide programme. Multicultural Centre, Sydney Institute of Education in the NSW Department of Public Health. The programme was designed to train health workers in the medical service background and expectations of migrants from Vietnam (1982-3)
Indochinese women and our healthcare system, a 12 part video programme. Newcastle Migrant Health Unit to introduce migrants to reproductive services (1982-3)
John of God. A video documentary made with Mark Thomas about the Brazilian healer Joao de Deus (2002)
Herbs and nutrients for the Immune System, Essentials of complementary medicine. Audio CD. Business Essentials and ACNEM (2005)
Workshops and Conference papers
Vietnamese women – their health perceptions and needs. Immigration and Ethnic Affairs Conference University of NSW, July 1980
Traditional healthcare amongst migrants from Vietnam. Conference of the Third World. Monash University, May 1982
Contraception and abortion services – use and choice amongst non-migrant women in Sydney. Anthropology and Society Conference, University of NSW, August 1982
Homunculus in a petri dish – a historical analysis of the new reproductive technologies. First International Women’s Conference on New Reproductive Technology, Malmo, Sweden, July 1985
Nutrition and pregnancy. ACNEM Primary Course, Sydney, September 1999
Respiratory tract infections and herbs. ACNEM Primary Course, Sydney, September 1999
Urinary tract infections and herbs. ACNEM Primary Course, Sydney, September 1999
A natural approach to skin disease. One day practitioner workshop, Sydney, 2001-3
Gut dysbiosis, parasites and herbs. ACNEM Specialty Course, Sydney, February 2001
Ageing skin - a natural approach to skin health. One day practitioner workshop, Sydney, February 2002-3
Plant medicines in AD(H)D. Second Mind of a Child Conference. Sydney, April 2002
A herbalists approach to chronic illness. Natural Therapies Trade Expo, Sydney, August 2002
ADD - the natural health approach. Public Forum, the Wannabee Foundation, Sydney, August 2002
The role of water in the fundamentals of health. HIV Forum, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, October 2002
Digestion - the seat of all disease? One day practitioner workshop, Sydney, February 2003
Glucosamine and chondroitin in general practice. General Practitioner Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, May 2003
Risk factors for cancer. Natural Therapies Trade Expo, Sydney, August 2003
The role for hair mineral analysis in general practice. Natural Therapies Upskills Day, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, September 2003
Fertility. ACNEM Primary Course, Sydney, December 2003
The role of Artemesia annua in the treatment of cancer. 5th International Conference on Phytotherapeutics, Canberra, March 2004
Pain - the mind body connection. Natural Therapies Trade Expo, Brisbane, April 2004
Best Poster Award, shared with Interclinical Laboratory. Scientific Abstract Stream, 13th International Holistic Health Conference (2007)
Publications
Mathews ML, Manderson L ‘Infant feeding practices and lactation diets amongst Vietnamese migrants’. Aust. Paediatric J. 1980; 16: 263-266
Manderson L, Mathews ML. ‘Vietnamese attitudes towards infant and maternal health’. Med J Aust.1981; 11: 69-72
Manderson L, Mathews ML. ‘Vietnamese behavioural and dietary precautions during pregnancy’. Ecol. Food and Nut. 1981; 11: 1-8
Mathews ML, Manderson L. ‘Vietnamese behavioural and dietary precautions during lactation’. Ecol. Food and Nut. 1981; 11: 9-16
Manderson L, Mathews ML. ‘Care and Conflict: Vietnamese medical beliefs and the Australian healthcare system’. Immigration and Ethnicity in the 80’s. (eds) Burnley IH, Encel S, McCall G. Longman Cheshire, Melbourne 1984
Goldstuck ND, Mathews ML. ‘A comparison of the actual and expected pain response following insertion of an intrauterine contraceptive device’. Clin. Reprod. and Fert. 1985; 3: 65-71.
Goldstuck ND, Mathews ML. ‘A comparison of the actual and expected pain response following removal of an intrauterine contraceptive device’. Adv. Contracept. Deliv. Syst. 1985; June: 122-125
Mathews ML. ‘ADD: A herbal approach to treatment’. The Herbal Doctor 2000; 3: 1-6.
Co-authored a website, www.worldherbs.com (2000-2002)
Radiant Health, Radiant Skin. ABC Books and Harper Collins, published 2009
Commenced writing Naturopathic core protocols (2008)
Next book due to be published in 2010
