Dr Terri-Lynne South

Dr Terri-Lynne South is a dual-qualified GP and Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 25 years of clinical experience in metabolic health, diabetes, cardiovascular risk, menopause and weight management. She holds advanced degrees in both nutrition and medicine and brings a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to patient care.

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Her clinical focus spans complex metabolic presentations, preventive health and long-term wellbeing. Terri-Lynne prioritises practical, individualised strategies that fit patients’ lives, recognising that sustainable health gains require both clinical insight and real-world application.

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As founder and medical director of Lifestyle Metabolic, she champions a holistic care model grounded in multidisciplinary collaboration and personalised clinical decision-making. Terri-Lynne is known for her depth of experience, thoughtful clinical perspective and commitment to empowering patients through evidence-based guidance.

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Menopause Clinic

Within Lifestyle Metabolic’s Menopause Clinic, Dr Terri-Lynne South contributes both medical and nutritional expertise as part of the multidisciplinary care team.

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She supports women navigating perimenopause and menopause by integrating metabolic, hormonal and lifestyle considerations into a cohesive care plan. Her dual background allows her to assess how nutritional patterns, body composition, metabolic risk and hormonal change intersect, and to tailor strategies that support long-term health outcomes.

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Working alongside the GP, endocrinologist, dietitian and Health Navigator, Terri-Lynne ensures that each patient’s menopause pathway is coordinated, personalised and grounded in evidence. Her focus within the clinic is on aligning medical management with practical diet and metabolic strategies to enhance symptom management, optimise metabolic health and promote functional wellbeing.