About Us

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Endorsed (Eligible) Midwife Suzanne gained her qualifications in the UK as a Registered Nurse & Registered Midwife. Suzanne consolidated her training by working for 17 years at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospital, covering all areas of the Maternity Unit. She has a passion for teaching, studying her first 'Teaching in the

Clinical Area' at Oxford Brookes University.

Following the birth of her second child, Suzanne returned back to her studies and gained a qualification in 'Fertility and Sexual Health', upon which she opened a contraception and sexual health clinic at a secondary college, which became very popular with the students.

In 2008, Suzanne and her family moved to Australia, where she worked in the Maternity & Woman's Health Unit of Sydney Adventist Hospital for 14 years. In this time she earned immense respect from the team for her leadership in midwifery practice, and continued to extend her studies at Avondale College with a qualification in 'Teaching in the Practical Setting', resulting in being awarded the title of 'Clinical Midwifery Specialist'.

At the start of COVID, life changed for everybody. With her husband and children working and studying from home, Suzanne took the decision to become an Endorsed (Eligible) Midwife, gaining the qualification 'Prescribing for Midwives' through Griffith University. This has enabled her to become one of a few Endorsed (Eligible) Midwives on the NSW register.

Dr. Lisa & Suzanne have worked together for eight years. They have now formed a Collaborative Agreement to offer women wishing to deliver at a Public or Private Hospital in their catchment area, an alternative Model of Care, which we call 'CHERISH' that includes antenatal care, postnatal care & breastfeeding and lactation services

Dr. Lisa Robinson is a well-known and respected Obstetrician and Gynaecologist on Sydney's Upper North Shore. She provides individualised care in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Lisa is unique in her ability to openly relate, has a gentle and caring approach when looking after women of any age with any health concerns. 

Contact Dr. Robinson (link below) if you would like advice on 'Women's Health' concerns, pre-conception care or guidance regarding:

• Periods issues
• Contraception advice
• Pelvic Pain
• Ovarian Cysts
• Pap Smears
• Prolapse
• Menopause after you have finished your family 

Dr. Robinson completed her MBBS at the University of Sydney and an undergraduate degree with Honours in Electrical Engineering through the University of NSW. She obtained Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and completed her training through Royal North Shore, Hornsby Kuring-gai, Mona Vale, Manly and Gosford hospitals. She has visiting rights at Sydney Adventist Hospital and Northern Beaches Hospital and was a member of the Open Heart International Women's Health team to visit Nepal in both 2013 and 2014.

 Following her the completion of her first degree, she embarked on a quest to represent Australia in the sport of Cycling. Lisa achieved this goal and participated in many international events, in both the Australian National Cycling Team and various Professional Trade (sponsored) Teams. As part of these teams, she spent a couple of years racing in many European countries, the USA, and New Zealand. Following this, Lisa completed post-graduate Medicine at the University of Sydney.

She has known Suzanne for eight years working closely together at the Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga. Lisa trusts and respects her Midwifery experience, judgement, and practise.  They are both very excited to be working together, to offer women of the Northern Beaches another option for their maternity care.

Lisa consults at the SAN Clinic (Suite 509) and Manly Rooms.