Ageing is inevitable.
How you age is not.
The science of longevity has shifted fundamentally in the last decade. We now know that biological age and chronological age are not the same thing — and that the gap between them is largely within your influence. This is where I work.
Ageing isn't one process.
It's dozens — all addressable.
For most of medicine's history, ageing was treated as an inevitable decline. We now understand it as a set of distinct biological processes — hallmarks of ageing — that can be measured, monitored, and meaningfully modified. Chronic low-grade inflammation ("inflammageing"), mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, impaired nutrient sensing, and epigenetic drift are not fixed outcomes. They're processes that respond to intervention.
My approach to longevity medicine is clinical and specific. I don't offer generic wellness programmes. I investigate your individual biology — through epigenetic testing, comprehensive metabolic panels, genetic variants, and detailed health history — and build a protocol targeted at your specific vulnerabilities and goals. Whether you're 38 or 68, the question is the same: what is your body doing that it doesn't need to be doing, and how do we stop it?
The biological drivers
of accelerated ageing
Each of these pathways is measurable and modifiable. Your protocol addresses the ones most relevant to your individual biology.
Chronic low-grade systemic inflammation is the common thread behind accelerated ageing, cardiovascular disease, neurodegeneration and skin breakdown. Assessed via hs-CRP, IL-6, homocysteine and comprehensive metabolic markers. Addressed through anti-inflammatory nutrition, omega-3 therapy, gut repair and herbal medicine.
Epigenetic clocks (such as the Horvath and GrimAge clocks) measure biological age with remarkable accuracy by analysing DNA methylation patterns. Methylation is the body's master regulator — of gene expression, detoxification, neurotransmitter production, and cellular repair. MTHFR, COMT, MTR and related genetic variants directly impact methylation efficiency and are a central part of longevity assessment.
Mitochondria generate the energy that drives every cellular process. Their decline is one of the most significant contributors to ageing — affecting energy, cognition, muscle function and skin integrity. NAD⁺ depletion with age is well-documented; I support its restoration through targeted precursors (NMN, NR) alongside CoQ10, magnesium and mitochondrial-specific antioxidants.
Reactive oxygen species accelerate cellular damage, collagen degradation, DNA mutation and lipid peroxidation. I assess oxidative burden through urinary 8-OHdG, plasma F2-isoprostanes and antioxidant status, then address through targeted antioxidant therapy — astaxanthin, glutathione, vitamin C, selenium, and dietary polyphenols.
Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) form when excess glucose binds to proteins — including collagen and elastin — stiffening and cross-linking them. This ages skin visibly and contributes to vascular, neurological and renal deterioration. Fasting insulin, HbA1c, HOMA-IR and metabolic panel assessment guide targeted nutritional and herbal intervention.
Declining oestrogen, testosterone, DHEA, progesterone, thyroid hormone and growth hormone each contribute to specific ageing phenotypes — in skin, bone density, cognition, cardiovascular risk, and body composition. Comprehensive hormone mapping (including DHEA-S, free testosterone, oestradiol, thyroid panel and cortisol rhythm) allows precise, targeted hormonal support.
Evidence-informed biohacking modalities are integrated into longevity protocols as adjuncts to clinical naturopathic care. I provide referrals and guidance for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for cellular oxygenation and recovery, red light and photobiomodulation therapy for mitochondrial support and skin repair, traditional and infrared sauna for heat shock protein activation, detoxification and cardiovascular conditioning, and cryotherapy for inflammation modulation and recovery. Each referral is guided by your clinical picture and longevity goals.
Beautiful skin at every age starts
with what you do from within.
Skin ageing is driven by the same pathways as systemic ageing — inflammageing, glycation, oxidative stress, collagen breakdown, hormonal decline. Treating the skin topically without addressing these internal drivers is like painting over rust.
As the founder of Ocinium skincare, I can support skin longevity from both sides. Internally — collagen co-factors (vitamin C, silica, zinc, copper, hyaluronic acid precursors), photoprotective antioxidants, and hormonal support. Externally — Ocinium's cosmeceutical actives including retinoids, peptides, vitamin C, and barrier-repair lipids, prescribed to complement your inner protocol precisely.
- Vitamin C — collagen synthesis cofactor
- Silica & zinc — structural skin support
- Astaxanthin — photoprotection & antioxidant
- Omega-3 & ceramide precursors — barrier function
- NAD⁺ precursors — cellular skin repair
- Hormone support — oestrogen, DHEA
- Retinoids — cell turnover & collagen stimulation
- Peptides — targeted collagen support
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) — brightening & antioxidant
- Hyaluronic acid — multi-weight hydration
- Niacinamide — barrier repair & pigmentation
- SPF — non-negotiable photoprotection
Testing that goes
beyond standard panels
Standard GP panels are designed to detect disease, not to optimise function. The tests I use are selected to reveal the mechanisms behind accelerated ageing — so we can address them precisely.
Functional & genetic testing
- Epigenetic biological age testing
- Comprehensive methylation gene panel (MTHFR, COMT, MTR, CBS)
- Telomere length assessment
- Advanced lipid panel (LDL particle size, Lp(a))
- Comprehensive thyroid panel (TSH, T4, T3, rT3, antibodies)
Metabolic & hormonal markers
- Fasting insulin, HbA1c, HOMA-IR
- hs-CRP, homocysteine, IL-6
- Comprehensive sex hormone panel
- DHEA-S, cortisol rhythm (saliva or urine)
- CoQ10, NAD⁺, oxidative stress markers
Your biological age
doesn't have to match your birthday.
In-clinic in Canberra and online across Australia and New Zealand. No referral needed.