Meet the Team

Cody Kennedy – Senior Naturopath/Director

Cody is a Naturopath and Nutritionist and the founder of CK Health.

Cody has been working in the natural health industry for over 19 years. She understands the hurdles and challenges people with health problems face. Cody has spent many years studying numerous aspects of empirically-based holistic wellness (yes, she may be in the field of ‘alternative’ health, but there is nothing airy-fairy about her!). Through her one-on one work with hundreds of clients, she has witnessed the incredible transformation that these modalities can deliver.

Cody believes that you must first address the cause of the health problem in order to achieve ‘Better Health’. It’s a matter of combining the right blend of nutrition, lifestyle modifications and supplements. All of these things together create a better environment for the body to function and repair.

Cody has completed a Graduate Certificate in Evidence Based Complementary Medicine and a Bachelor of Medicines Management with Honours in Complementary Medicine. She is always interested in learning more and her keen interest in research has awarded her a Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Medicine as well.

Everything Cody recommends has been researched, tested, and researched again!

She also has been a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society since 2001, the largest natural therapy association in Australia.

When she’s not consulting online from her Naturopathy clinic in Newcastle, Cody loves dreaming of her next travel adventure and playing frisbee with her energetic young son.

Emma Drady, Naturopath

Emma understands that no two consultations or treatments will be the same. She is very passionate about treating every person individually and working on an approach that works best for them.

She has a special interest in helping women with hormonal imbalances, irregular menstrual cycles, preconception, stress and exhaustion. Emma also has extensive experience treating thyroid conditions including hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, Hashimotos and Graves disease, as well as insulin resistance and weight loss difficulties.

Emma obtained her Bachelor of Health Science Naturopathy from the Australasian College of Natural Therapies in 2019 and is a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. She is currently completing her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Byron Yoga Centre.

In her spare time Emma enjoys practicing yoga, bushwalking, travel, learning about other cultures and is forever seeking connections with the natural world in order to bring alignment to her life and those around her.

Ash Nayate, Psychologist

Dr Ash Nayate is a Clinical Neuropsychologist with almost two decades of experience working with adults, children, and families. She has worked in hospitals around Melbourne, Victoria, as well as in private clinics. 

Ash has a special interest in helping people experiencing anxiety and depression, using a humanistic approach in therapy. She has extensive experience with supporting people to improve their quality of life by optimising their strengths, and developing coping strategies to overcome difficulties.

Please Note: Ash is available via Telehealth only and can be seen via a Mental Health Treatment Plan provided by your GP (Gap fees apply), via self or plan managed NDIS participants who have funding for ‘Improved daily living’, via your health fund (GAP fees may apply – please check your fund) or privately.

Dr Nick Morgan, Intergrative GP

Dr Nicholas Morgan is a GP who has been working as a doctor in the Newcastle area since 2014. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine in 2014 graduating from Newcastle University, and was awarded a distinction in the Diploma of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene in Liverpool, UK in 2018.

He since has become a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners after working as a GP for the last 3 years, in the Newcastle area along with working at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital.

Nick has a special interest in myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases, gut health (including dysbiosis, leaky gut, and irritable bowel syndrome), and allergic diseases. 

More recently, Nick has been delving into integrative health approaches to assist in the management of Long Covid.

Anna Cummins, Office Superstar

Anna has a knack for finding the best way to do things and takes her time to get things right.

She is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science Naturopathy through Torrens University and really enjoys ‘learning about naturopathy on the job’, in her role within the CK Health team. She is fascinated by the body’s ability to heal itself and the various ‘tools’ available to achieve this.

In her spare time Anna enjoys Pilates, being creative with her two children using paint and tie dye, adding to her collection of books, cooking and going away for long weekends with friends.

Larissa, Mackaway, Office Superstar

Larissa is extremely eager to work and learn from being part of the team at CK Health. She is a hard worker and will not let you down.

She believe believes her visions and values align with CK Healths and has recently completed her studies as a Reiki practitioner

Just some of the things Larissa gets into outside work: Reading, the beach, animals, mindfulness, swimming and travel.

Paul Kennedy – Director

Paul feels he has had many lives! He was a photographer for many years after which he became a commercial skipper and travelled around Australia and across the world. 

He brings a wealth of experience to CK Health and enjoys the challenges that running a business brings. He feels proud that CK Health helps so many people with their health challenges and is excited for the future.

In his days off he spends time going mountain bike riding with is son, making time to tinker in his shed and exploring new spots to have a picnic and a swim with his family.