Meet the Team

MBBS FRACGP FACNEM FASLM
Principal GP

Dr Ashwini Gana Baskaran is a highly experienced female GP and is the Principal Doctor of Sanctuary Wellness and Medical Centre. She has completed three fellowships, Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Fellowship of the Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine and Fellowship of the Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. She holds a Certificate in Advanced Dermoscopy and Histopathology and Primary Care Skin Cancer Therapeutics and Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer surgery. She has also completed her Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine and Advanced certificate of Aesthetic Medicine.

She is also a Certified Medical Acupuncturist from the Australian Medical Acupuncture College and offers acupuncture as part of Holistic care for her patients. She also provides Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Acceptance Commitment therapy for patients that may require Mental Health Support.

Dr Ashwini Gana Baskaran enjoys the intellectual challenges of being a GP and understands that every patient is unique and important. She always strives to achieve the best health outcomes for her patients. She is a true believer in providing quality care with respect and compassion. Dr Ashwini Gana Baskaran is a member and examiner of RACGP( Royal Australian College of General Practice) and a member of Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) and Australian College of Lifestyle Medicine.

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Sarah Woodland is a GP with a special interest in chronic disease and mental health. She has been working predominantly in remote Australia over the last 10 years and recently returned to her home town of Perth. Dr Sarah has worked closely with psychologists to provide holistic care of both the body and mind which honours the link between these which is at the core of well-being. Her experienced approach to chronic disease care, including but not limited to diabetes, heart disease, chronic fatigue and respiratory illness, is now being further added to by her undertaking studies in environmental and nutritional medicine.  Before working in rural towns Dr Sarah spent time working in hospitals in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Emergency and Palliative care and has continued some of these skills during her work in general practice.  She enjoys managing antenatal and post-natal care including breastfeeding support, mental health issues during pregnancy and shared care with Obstetricians. Dr Sarah strives to provide a safe environment sensitive to those of all gender identities and the needs of those who are neurodivergent.

Dr Sarah increases her well-being by spending time with her young family outdoors, swimming, bush walking and gardening.