Praxis Medical

Praxis Medical A modern take on traditional rural healthcare.

Where traditional care meets modern innovation, setting a new standard for general practice healthcare in Manjimup.

Asking “R U OK?” is important. But what happens if the answer is no?You don’t need to have the perfect response or know ...
10/09/2026

Asking “R U OK?” is important. But what happens if the answer is no?

You don’t need to have the perfect response or know how to solve what they’re going through. Start by listening. Ask another question, give them space to talk and avoid rushing to offer advice.

When they’re ready, suggest one small next step you can take together. That could mean sitting with them while they book an appointment, offering to drive them or simply checking in again in a few days.

If someone has been struggling, it’s affecting their daily life or they’re worried about how they’re feeling, a longer appointment with a GP can be a good place to start. Clinical psychology is also available at Praxis Medical.

Most importantly, don’t underestimate what it means to stay in the conversation.

Lifeline: 13 11 14, available 24/7
13YARN: 13 92 76, available 24/7 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
If someone is in immediate danger, call 000.

The Tyrepower Manjimup Speedway season is almost here, with racing starting in October. Pre-season racing medicals can n...
07/09/2026

The Tyrepower Manjimup Speedway season is almost here, with racing starting in October. Pre-season racing medicals can now be booked online with our doctors under Medicals option in AutoMed.

For families, we can see you and the kids together, just call our reception to allow extra time for a family consultation.

You know the bloke we’re talking about. He’s probably reached midlife and hasn’t had a proper health check in years.It’s...
05/09/2026

You know the bloke we’re talking about. He’s probably reached midlife and hasn’t had a proper health check in years.

It’s not because he doesn’t care. He’s busy, and nothing hurts yet.

But that’s the problem. High blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol often don’t announce themselves. They’re found, not felt. By the time something feels wrong, you may be managing a problem instead of preventing one.

A long-term health check is a 30-minute appointment, not a rushed five. We’ll check your blood pressure, weight and waist, take a proper look at your family history and arrange blood tests if they’re due. You’ll leave with a plan you understand, and someone will call you with your results either way, not only when there’s a problem.

You don’t need a symptom to book. Being well is exactly when a health check works best.

If you’re reading this and thinking of your partner, dad or mate, send it to him. A lot of our best appointments start with someone else caring first.

02/09/2026

Can hayfever actually be treated, or do you just have to get through spring?

It can be treated. Antihistamines can settle the reaction, but they don’t change what your body is reacting to. That’s why every spring can start to look much the same as the last.

Dr Aaron Chiw has a special interest in allergy and immunology. His approach starts with working out what you’re actually allergic to. Pollen, grasses, dust mites and mould can all cause similar symptoms, but they’re managed differently. Testing turns guessing into treating.

Beyond antihistamines, options may include preventative nasal treatments used correctly and, for suitable patients, allergy desensitisation. Desensitisation works with the immune system over time, rather than simply settling the symptoms each day.

And no, you don’t have to travel to Perth. We offer allergy desensitisation from Manjimup, working with an immunology specialist in Perth via telehealth. Keeping care local is the point.

If spring means three months of broken sleep, a blocked nose or asthma that reliably gets worse, it’s worth a conversation. That’s a quarter of your year, every year.

Welcome to Praxis Medical, Dr Elissa Klaassen.If you have seen Elissa around our building, this won’t come as a surprise...
31/08/2026

Welcome to Praxis Medical, Dr Elissa Klaassen.

If you have seen Elissa around our building, this won’t come as a surprise. She has been consulting from a room here since 2025, and from 21st September she officially joins the Praxis family!

Elissa is a clinical psychologist who has spent the past decade with Nudge Psychology. Nudge has recently grown, adding a second location in Bunbury alongside Busselton, and as part of that they will no longer be running their outreach clinic in Manjimup.

If you currently see Elissa, you should have had an email from Nudge. To keep working with her, just email or call us on 08 9772 1108 and Jess will help you get appointments sorted from late September. If you’d like your records moved across, she can organise that form for you too.

At Praxis we’ve always believed you’re not just seeing a doctor, you’re seeing a team, and this is where great health care is heading. Having Elissa officially join the allied health team we’ve built here means more of what our community needs can be done in one place, close to home.

Psychology appointments at Praxis are available with both Dr Elissa and Gideon.

Welcome, Elissa. We’re glad you’re joining the family!

Introducing Dr Sarah, the newest member of the Praxis Medical team.Sarah first came to the Warren Blackwood area in 2021...
28/08/2026

Introducing Dr Sarah, the newest member of the Praxis Medical team.

Sarah first came to the Warren Blackwood area in 2021, when she completed a year of medical training through the Rural Clinical School, with Dr Paul as her mentor.

During that year, she developed a passion for rural medicine and also met a local Bridgetown farmer. Now, she has made the move to farming life and joined Praxis Medical for good.

Sarah is a GP Registrar who has completed additional training in anaesthetics and is now working towards her fellowship as a rural generalist GP. Her clinical interests include women’s health, surgical procedures and preventative healthcare.

We’re very excited to welcome Sarah to the team!

24/08/2026

Kids ask, we answer! "Why do we have to sleep?"

Praxis OT Jess answers a question many parents hear at bedtime and explains why sleep is so important for growing bodies and brains.

A good night’s sleep helps children learn, manage their emotions, stay focused and have the energy they need for the day ahead.

It turns out, sleep is doing a lot more than simply helping us feel less tired.

📅 Wednesday, 9 September
🕙 10am–1pm
📍 The Roundhouse, 80 Rose Street, Manjimup The event will bring together local servi...
22/08/2026

📅 Wednesday, 9 September
🕙 10am–1pm
📍 The Roundhouse, 80 Rose Street, Manjimup
 
The event will bring together local services and community organisations to provide information, activities and support for pregnant women, people planning a pregnancy, and parents. Dr Paul & Dr Kayla will be there, so stop by the Praxis Medical table to chat all things pregnancy - fertility, pregnancy, birth, epidural options, neo-natal and the fourth trimester and onwards for Mum and bub!
 
There will be a range of free activities available, including pregnancy and family photography, a shared art piece, flower printing, soft play, and entertainment for children, as well as information and activities from local health and community services.
 
No registration is required, and free tea, coffee, morning tea, and lunch will be provided.

20/08/2026

Having a GP you know and trust can make a real difference to your care.

Over time, they get to know your medical history, what’s normal for you and when something has changed. You also don’t need to explain your story from the beginning at every appointment.

But just as importantly, a long-term GP is someone you feel comfortable talking to. That relationship makes it easier to ask questions, raise concerns and make decisions about your health together.

Good healthcare isn’t only about treating what’s happening today. It’s about having someone who understands the bigger picture and is there for you over time.

Imagine getting the phone call every parent dreads.Your child is having an anaphylactic reaction.Their heart is racing.T...
17/08/2026

Imagine getting the phone call every parent dreads.

Your child is having an anaphylactic reaction.

Their heart is racing.

The person with them is frightened.

Your child is frightened.

Someone needs to give adrenaline.

For many families, it isn't the medication they worry about.

It's the needle.

Will the person with your child feel confident enough to use it?

Will your child let someone else give it?

That hesitation, even for a few moments, can be forever in an emergency.

Neffy is a new needle free adrenaline nasal spray now available in Australia for eligible patients, kids and adults, at risk of anaphylaxis.

It contains the same life saving medication, adrenaline, but delivers it as a nasal spray instead of an injection. For some patients and families, this may make emergency treatment feel less daunting and give carers more confidence to act quickly.

Importantly, just like an adrenaline injector, you should seek emergency medical care immediately after using Neffy, and if symptoms haven't improved after 5 minutes, a second dose may be needed.

Neffy won't be the right option for everyone, but for some people it could be a game changer that saves a life.

If you or your child carries an adrenaline device because of the risk of anaphylaxis, talk to your GP about whether Neffy may be suitable for your allergy action plan.

Because in an emergency, every second matters. And confidence matters too.

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122 Giblett Street
Manjimup, WA
6258

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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