	Dr James Moir - Clinical Director Dr Moir qualified in medicine in Aberdeen, Scotland, in June 1975. Early in his career, he spent 7 years working as a medical officer and scientific research officer in Papua New Guinea. After completing an MSc degree at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 1986, he returned to the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, obtaining his specialist qualification in December 1994. He has been associated with IVF Sunshine Coast since 1996, and clinical director from 1999.		Dr Petra Ladwig - Fertility Specialist Graduated MBBS University of New South Wales 1990 (Honours). FRANZCOG January 2000. Petra commenced private practice at the Sunshine Coast Private Hospital at Buderim in September 2000. She was invited to join the IVF Sunshine Coast team soon after.
	Dr Jeff Tarr - Fertility Specialist Dr Tarr graduated in medicine at the University of Queensland in 1972. He obtained his Diploma in Obstetrics in 1975, and the specialist MRCOG qualification in London in 1980, the FRACOG following in 1982. Dr Tarr has worked on the Sunshine Coast since 1982, initially as visiting medical officer at Nambour General Hospital . He has worked at the Sunshine Coast Private Hospital since 1990. He has been with the IVF group since 1997.		Dr Mahilal Ratnapala - Fertility Specialist Dr Ratnapala is Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Caboolture Hospital, Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland, Gynaecologist, Caboolture Private Hospital, a Director of IVF Caboolture, is the Training Supervisor for ITP RANZCOG Trainee Registrars, Examiner for Membership & Diploma Examinations of RANZCOG, and also Examiner for Australian Medical Council. His special interests include urogynaecology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, laparoscopic surgery and fertility issues.
	Dr Pravin Kasan - Fertility Specialist Dr Pravin Kasan graduated from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, in 1972. After post graduate studies in the UK he attained his MRCOG in 1977 and qualified as a fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1981. He was appointed as Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Redcliffe Hospital in 1981 and branched out into private practice in 1989.		Other affiliated Doctors Other doctors associated with the clinic include Dr Jamie Reynolds, consultant urologist, performs the male sub-fertility procedures..
	Ashley Stevenson - Scientific Director Ashley's interest in human reproduction began with his Bachelor of Science degree and Honours thesis on "Antisperm Antibodies and Infertility", completed in 1981 at the University of Newcastle. After working on a variety of research projects, he then started to specialise in human IVF. This involved initial training with Professor Carl Wood and the Monash IVF group in Melbourne in 1987. He has since moved on to manage and establish IVF Centres in New South Wales and Queensland. Ashley has been with IVF Sunshine Coast since its inception.		Jacintha - IVF Laboratory Manager (IVF Sunshine Coast) Likes: Beach, laughs with friends, chocolate-dipped strawberries. Dislikes: Paying full price - I love a bargain! Favourite Restaurant/s: De Los Santos, Brunswick St, Fitzroy for delicious Spanish cuisine or I Carusi, in East Brunswick, for mouth-watering chocolate calzone! Favourite Drink: Malibu and pineapple. Favourite Holiday Destination: Greek Islands (so far) but aiming for Africa. Family: Just me and my imaginary twin sister...just one of those things when you are an only child. Parents are in Brisbane and extended family is in the Netherlands. Can't do without: My hairstylist. Motto: 'I do' or at the very least 'I have tried'
	Christine - IVF Scientist Likes: Relaxing with friends/family, photography and a good chick-flick Dislikes: Cold weather Restaurant: Anywhere with a good seafood platter Drink: Tea, Pink champagne and Sauvignon Blanc Holiday Destination: Europe Family: Parents in Brisbane, 2 brothers, boyfriend Will, and Joey the 17 year old cat who thinks he’s a dog. Can't do without: Family, friends…. And chips I Wish: For good health and happiness. Star Sign: Gemini Top of page		Jasmine Gutzke - IVF Scientist Likes: Walks on the beach, laughing with friends, the snow and going on holidays Dislikes: really hot weather Favourite Restaurant: Anywhere nice with good company Favourite Drink: chocolate thickshake, lemon iced tea Favourite Holiday Destination: anywhere in Europe Can’t do without: my family and friends Family: Mum, dad and 2 younger brothers I wish: to travel the world and live life to the full Star sign: Scorpio (the best sign) Top of page
	Michael Condon - Counsellor Likes: Nature and wildlife, body surfing, people, my work Dislikes: Loud noise, ads on TV Restaurant: Spicy foods, love Asian foods and curries Drink: A good white wine, Semillons, white blends Holiday Destination: Camping at Stradbrooke or Lamington, travel Can't Do without: Family and friends. Family: My family and children I Wish: To lead a happy life
	Heather Clout – IVF Nurse Manager Likes: Music, patchwork, quilting, walking on the beach and catching up with friends Dislike: People leaving rubbish on the beach for others to pick up Restaurant: Shanna’s at Woorim Beach, Bribie Island Drink: Bombay Sapphire Gin and a good red Holiday Destination: Love going to new destinations Family: Husband Ian and two dogs – a greyhound “Bessy” & “Scruffy” a bedlington terrier puppy Can’t do without: My reading glasses I wish: I had more time for gardening and hobbies Star Sign: Capricorn		Trisha - IVF Nurse Coordinator Likes: Great books, spending time with family and friends Dislikes: Moving house Restaurant: Anywhere, nice to go out!! Drink: Coffee with friends, nice bottle of wine Holiday Destination: Any holiday is good Family: Husband and 3 children, and a delinquent dog Can’t do without: Family and friends I wish: Health and happiness and perhaps no mortgage Star Sign: Gemini
	Jayne - Receptionist Likes: BBQ at the beach, walking, being with my family Dislikes: Poor Customer Service, disorganisation Restaurant: $10 Thai at Mooloolaba (named by me) or Indian Restaurant Drink: Sparkling Rose or White Wine Holiday Destination: Any sunny climate Family: Husband Kerry, Children Molly & Harry Can’t do without: Family & Friends I wish: Always be happy, another Labrador to be in the family, win the lotto Star Sign: Gemini		Ebony - Receptionist Likes: Going to the Beach, Spending time with friends, Chocolate, Going to the gym Travelling and Laughing Dislikes: Accidents on the Highway Restaurant: The Wyne Bar, Harry’s on Buderim or Curry Bowl Drink: Chambord and Lemonade Holiday Destination: Any where in Europe Family: Mobile phone or Friends Can’t do without: Mum and Dad and little sister Cassie I wish: to maintain my current state of happiness Star Sign: Aries

	Kellie Campbell - IVF Liaison Officer Likes: Mornings, kayaking on Baroon Pocket Dam, books, theatre, cooking (closely associated with eating!). Dislikes: Being late. Restaurant: Montegos on the Bay. Drink: Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc, Hollicks Sparkling Merlot. Holiday Destination: Italy. Can't Do without: My friends, Henri. Family: Henri the extraordinary golden retriever. I Wish: For a library in my house.