CULTIVATING HEALTH - About Us
Quality, Compassionate Care
Quality, Compassionate Care
Quality, Compassionate Care
Our mission is to provide you with knowledge and options. We will assess whether a trial of plant medicine may help you manage your condition more effectively and provide you the support you need to trial it. We also love questions and we will take our time explaining things until you are confident you are on the right path. If plant medi
Our mission is to provide you with knowledge and options. We will assess whether a trial of plant medicine may help you manage your condition more effectively and provide you the support you need to trial it. We also love questions and we will take our time explaining things until you are confident you are on the right path. If plant medicine proves ineffective for your condition we will also provide you advice on further treatment options.
Affordable Prices
Quality, Compassionate Care
Quality, Compassionate Care
An initial consultation with the doctor - $139 (30-45 minutes)
Follow up appointments/scripts with the doctor - $89 (15 minutes)
Telehealth Service Only
Phone and video consultations available
Independent
Quality, Compassionate Care
Independent
We believe in providing patients options. All the options. Not just options that provide us financial incentives like some other clinics.
Because we have no associations with any pharmacy or manufacturer, you can know that your medication has only be been prescribed with your best interests at heart. We are completely independent and do n
We believe in providing patients options. All the options. Not just options that provide us financial incentives like some other clinics.
Because we have no associations with any pharmacy or manufacturer, you can know that your medication has only be been prescribed with your best interests at heart. We are completely independent and do not unethically limit our prescriptions to certain brands or make money off the medications we have prescribed.
You will also be free to take your prescription to your preferred pharmacy outside of Tasmania and Western Australia. But don't worry, we can provided advice on the best pharmacies to use if you need. We are here to support you from the start of your journey until the end
OUR TEAM
Dr Tom
Dr Ashleigh
Dr Ashleigh
Dr Tom is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has been treating patients in Tasmania for over a decade.
He provides a holistic approach and is interested in both the condition involved as well as the impact the condition is having on the person as a whole. His management approach is collaborative with the
Dr Tom is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has been treating patients in Tasmania for over a decade.
He provides a holistic approach and is interested in both the condition involved as well as the impact the condition is having on the person as a whole. His management approach is collaborative with the patient and their treating team, with the ultimate aim being to find a treatment that improves people's function and well-being.
Dr Tom moved to Hobart in 2007 for medical school and very quickly fell in love with Tasmania and all it has to offer. After finishing medical school in Hobart he then worked at the Royal Hobart Hospital as a doctor before starting his fellowship training. Subsequently he has worked as a GP in Hobart before embarking on a lap of Australia with his wife and two young children.
Dr Tom has special interests in chronic pain, sleep disorders and mental health conditions but is experienced in most general practice presentations.
Dr Ashleigh
Dr Ashleigh
Dr Ashleigh
Introducing Dr Ashleigh Ray. Ash is a medical doctor and the newest member of our team.
Dr Ashleigh has special interests in women’s health, Indigenous Health, mental health and providing holistic care through working with patients.
When she isn’t raising babies, studying languages, growing veggies, playing in bands, she is training to sp
Introducing Dr Ashleigh Ray. Ash is a medical doctor and the newest member of our team.
Dr Ashleigh has special interests in women’s health, Indigenous Health, mental health and providing holistic care through working with patients.
When she isn’t raising babies, studying languages, growing veggies, playing in bands, she is training to specialise in Psychiatry.
In addition to being a clinical doctor, Dr Ashleigh holds a Master of Public Health (with Excellence) from UNSW and has a background in the Arts with a Bachelor of Creative Arts and a Diploma in Ceramics.
She is also excited to be contributing to the growing evidence base for the use of medicinal cannabis through the QUEST study.
Emily
Dr Ashleigh
Emily
Emily is our practice manager extraordinaire and has been part of Cannabis Doctors Tasmania since the beginning. She is able to to sort out any little or big issues you are having with your medicinal cannabis. Trouble getting an appointment with the doctor? Difficulties navigating the HotDoc schedule? Need an out of hours appointment? Nee
Emily is our practice manager extraordinaire and has been part of Cannabis Doctors Tasmania since the beginning. She is able to to sort out any little or big issues you are having with your medicinal cannabis. Trouble getting an appointment with the doctor? Difficulties navigating the HotDoc schedule? Need an out of hours appointment? Need an urgent appointment? Difficulties with your pharmacy? Emily is always available to offer a helping hand.
When she is not busy chatting to patients, you will find Emily running after two kids, snorkelling or patting animals.
Please reach out to Emily as she will likely be able to assist you.
The Global quest initiative - A medicinal cannabis study
Want to participate in research?
Want to participate in research?
Want to participate in research?
Conducted by researchers at Curtin University, The Global QUEST Initiative aims to be the world’s largest clinical study investigating quality of life in patients prescribed medicinal cannabis. The study will assess out of pocket costs along with any economic benefits, and the baseline symptoms patients experience from their diagnosed c
Conducted by researchers at Curtin University, The Global QUEST Initiative aims to be the world’s largest clinical study investigating quality of life in patients prescribed medicinal cannabis. The study will assess out of pocket costs along with any economic benefits, and the baseline symptoms patients experience from their diagnosed condition before taking medical cannabis and then compare the severity of these symptoms over time following the commencement of plant medicine therapy.
Find out more
Want to participate in research?
Want to participate in research?
Dr Tom Kaczor is a Quest-trained doctor and can explain the trial at your appointment. You participation is optional and Dr Tom can talk you through the pros and cons of enrolling in the trial compared to starting your plant medicine journey privately.
If you have queries about enrolment, speak to our reception team or the doctor at your
Dr Tom Kaczor is a Quest-trained doctor and can explain the trial at your appointment. You participation is optional and Dr Tom can talk you through the pros and cons of enrolling in the trial compared to starting your plant medicine journey privately.
If you have queries about enrolment, speak to our reception team or the doctor at your appointment or visit The Global QUEST Initiative website for more information
Am I Eligible?
Want to participate in research?
Am I Eligible?
Take the ‘Am I Eligible’ quiz here https://www.thequestinitiative.com/am-i-eligible-quiz/
Before enrolment in The Global QUEST Initiative it is important to read the Participant Information Statement. This provides detailed information about the study and what is involved to help you decide whether you would like to take part.
Read the Pa
Take the ‘Am I Eligible’ quiz here https://www.thequestinitiative.com/am-i-eligible-quiz/
Before enrolment in The Global QUEST Initiative it is important to read the Participant Information Statement. This provides detailed information about the study and what is involved to help you decide whether you would like to take part.
Read the Patient Information Statement: