meet the doctor
OUR TEAM
Dr. Mais Hussein
Dr Mais, a highly skilled and compassionate medical professional, serves as the Medical Director at Alora Clinic. With a profound dedication to weight loss management and well-being. Dr. Mais brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the clinic’s medical leadership.
Dr Mais is an Obesity Specialist GP and the medical director of Alora Health. After finishing her medical degree, she developed a special passion towards lifestyle medicine. Understanding that nutrition plays a great role in people’s health and well-being, Dr Mais decided to acquire a Master’s degree of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Sydney. Now, as a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and a qualified dietician, she practices a holistic approach when it comes to weight loss and chronic lifestyle disease management. Dr Mais relies on evidence-based Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.
As part of the weight loss programs offered at Alora Health, Dr Mais and the rest of the team will be supporting you for the whole period of your weight loss journey & beyond. they will apply her broad medical and nutritional knowledge to teach you the skills and tools to ensure long-term success, months and even years after finishing the program.
meet doctor
Dr. Fahad Ashraf
Dr. Fahad Ashraf is a seasoned general practitioner with a particular focus on weight management. He has been at the forefront of providing comprehensive care to patients seeking to achieve and maintain a healthy weight for over a decade. As the director of the Medical Weight Management Clinics at Bethania Doctors and Thornlands Doctors, Dr. Ashraf leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to offering holistic and evidence-based treatment plans.
Dr. Ashraf’s commitment to excellence is evident in his continuous pursuit of advanced training and his dedication to staying abreast of the latest developments in the field of weight management. His special accreditation in Allurian balloon therapy further enhances his ability to offer innovative and effective solutions to his patients.
Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Ashraf is passionate about fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for his patients. He believes that a comprehensive approach to weight management requires a team effort, and he works closely with dietitians, physiotherapists, nurses, and exercise physiologists to ensure that each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
When not engaged in his professional pursuits, Dr. Ashraf enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his interests in cricket, technology, and international relations. His fluency in English, Urdu, and Punjabi allows him to effectively communicate with and care for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
meet Dietitian
Lena Saleh
Lena is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) who graduated from the Australian Catholic University with a Master of Dietetic Practice and from La Trobe University with a Bachelor in Food and Nutrition. Lena has a special interest in metabolic health and experience in weight management, diabetes management, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), heart disease, and aged care nutrition, working with diverse population groups in a community setting. In addition, Lena has completed the accredited Clinical Dietetics for Bariatric Surgery course through Dietitians Australia as well as the Management of Obesity course through the University of Melbourne.
Lena believes in a personalised, outcomes-based approach, tailoring her care to fit each individual’s lifestyle and unique needs. Her approach combines practical, sustainable dietary advice with a unique blend of empathy and understanding, shaped by her own life experiences, including raising four children, two of whom have special needs. This has instilled in her a gentle approach and the ability to connect with individuals on a deeply meaningful level.
Lena also has a deep passion for culinary nutrition, where she loves exploring how to make nutritious food both delicious and accessible. She enjoys helping clients develop a positive relationship with food, encouraging them to embrace healthy eating in a practical, balanced and enjoyable way.
