Hello, I am Dr Pheng Low, the founder of Ember Coaching and a Co-founder of Circle Health and Altona North Medical Group, both based in Melbourne, Australia. With over 20 years of experience as a GP, my professional journey took a significant turn when my own experience as an insulin-injecting gestational diabetic prompted a profound shift in perspective. Fuelled by the desire to avoid pharmaceutical solutions, I embarked on a quest for non-pharmacological alternatives, delving into areas such as yoga, meditation, and permaculture, which eventually led me to embrace the principles of lifestyle medicine.

This transformative journey not only impacted my life but also that of my family. Making self-care a priority, we live by the ethos of giving from a full cup. Inspired by this journey, I have expanded my focus beyond general practice to a mission aimed at transforming communities, workplaces, and schools. My goal is to reintegrate the fundamentals of living well into the lives of many, fostering healthier and fulfilling lifestyles for all.

Medical background

  • A practicing GP and fellow of the RCGP and RACGP

  • 15+ years of GP experience with FRACGP and MRCGP (UK)

  • DRCOG and DCH diplomas in woman’s and child health

Business and resource management

  • Owner of the largest Medical Centre in the Inner-West (Awarded Victorian GP Practice of the Year 2020)

  • Owner of a new, multidisciplinary health hub that provides services to Altona North and surrounding suburbs

  • GP supervisor to medical students and registrars - provider of communication skills training

Skills and qualifications in wellbeing

  • A Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

  • Psychiatry training and Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) provider approved by the RACGP and Medicare

  • Member of Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM)