Dr Susannah Ward

I am a Specialist Physician of Rehabilitation Medicine. I completed my fellowship in 2018 with the Basmajian Prize for best performance in the clinical examination. I currently work in private practice in rehabilitation medicine. I have worked as a doctor for over 15 years in various positions across Australia in both the private and public health sector. I was awarded the Advancement in Medicine Grant by Avant in 2018 for intern wellness sessions. I was a board director for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) 2016-2018 and deputy chair to the RACP College trainee and Faculty trainee committees for over 8 years. I was a member of The Australian Institute of Company Directors and completed the Director Training course in 2017. I am Chair of the RACP Member Health and Well-being Committee and Chair of the RACP Well-being Advocates weibinars. I am board director to Mood Active. I am passionate about supporting people to cultivate a sense of wellbeing & holistic health despite disease or impairment. I love working in teams & meeting new people. I aim to provide a non-judgemental and therapeutic experience for clients and take a holistic, evidence-based, and patient centred approach to my care. My strengths include my ability to lead and be a team member, my heart & kindness, humility, and collegiate integrative style, and my conscientiousness. My other interests include advocating for health professional wellbeing, yoga, hosting retreats & workshops, speaking events, medical & wellbeing writing, and governance work. I am certified as a yoga teacher (RYT200 with Yoga Alliance) and founded Ataraxia Collective www.ataraxiacollective.com.au in 2018 as a fun and creative adjunct to my clinical career. Please follow me on Instagram @axcollective. I host doctor CPD and well-being retreats designed to support participants’ health & well-being. I am a published author of the non-fiction title Mastering Real Wellness which showcases my recipe for holistic and meaningful well-being. Book me for your next conference or well-being workshop for an evidence-based, credible and holistic approach to Real Wellness.