This place is my go-to GP whenever I feel an onset of illness coming on…read moreor need to refill those pesky prescriptions. However grumpy the staff look, they are actually super nice and understanding. (even if you are a half hour late for appointments.) I mainly come here because it is in such a convenient location. Smack bang on Queen st, it is literally a 5 min walk from the mall. The doctor's are friendly, NON-judgemental and have plenty of advice on hand. They also have a handy pathology lab upstairs and offer Bulk billing appointments (for those with health care cards.) If you're feeling poorly in the city these guys will help you get back on track.

Fortus Health offers a range of services including general physiotherapy, musculoskeletal…read morephysiotherapy, post-operative rehabilitation and Pilates. They have a massage therapist onsite too. They offer one-on-one Clinical Pilates, and offer diagnostic ultrasound to look at the muscles in your abdominal and back to assess the ability of these muscles to support your spine. They're located just across the road from Chermside shopping centre, and there's some free parking next to the building (entrance to the carpark is from Hamilton Road)

It's a rare thing to find a retail shop, let alone a health food store open late during the week…read more Go Vita in West End is open until 6:30pm weekdays and 8pm on Thursday! They are open until 5pm on Saturday too, but are closed on Sundays. They have an in-store naturopath, Leanne, who is available for consultations (by appointment only) on Tuesday and Friday. Initial consultation fees are $95 and run for 1-1.5 hours. Follow up visits are $55 for 30 mins or $75 for extended visits. They also have a staff member who specialises in Homeopathy. Go Vita has a membership program. You can sign up for free in store and your membership card gets you lots of discounts and offers. Go Vita West End is the stockist for many specialised health products including Essenzza ear candles, Carolina Skin Care (which relieves and treats eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis), La Mav organic skin care products and Coconut Magic Coconut Oil.

Here's a story. I burnt my arm badly (BADLY) and despite many visits to chemists to apply all…read moresorts of creams and potions it wouldn't heal and just festered away (sorry for the oversharing!) Finally I went into the lovely ladies at Go Vita and the young naturopath suggested Calendula cream and to take Turmeric capsules. My burn made a miraculous recovery. No mainstream "potion" could have had this result. Great advice! Recently I've returned about Qs about sugar free living and recovering from a virus. Again, good sound sensible advice. Make sure you sign up to be a member of the store to get 10% off some products. Go Vita has a huge range of products (although I think their prices are a little steep) but I go for the advice and the accompanying products that go with this advice.

Soul Living Natural Therapy Centre is the suburban home studio of qualified Remedial Massage…read moreTherapist Toni Haigh. She is also a Sports Practitioner of massage, Aromatherapist, Beauty therapist and is currently studying Naturopathy. Toni is a very no-nonsense, down to earth lady, who definitely has magic hands! I've been for massages and facial treatments, and she also offers a list of other treatments including reflexology, ear candling, microdermabrasion, waxing and tinting and the new Ultrasound fat cavitation and radio frequency for non-surgical liposuction and skin tightening. There is a special offer where you can pick 3 treatments for $80 - choose from 1/2 hour massage, pedicure, manicure, back/body scrub & moisturizer, facial, lash & brow tint. The studio is in the front of her house, but there is a small waiting area, with a few products for sale, and the treatment room is very professional. Visits are by appointment only, and she's open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30am until the last appointment.

Great one stop medical centre open every day with 9 experienced Australian trained doctors and…read morefriendly reception and nursing staff .They have onsite pathology physiotherapist dietician as well as medical acupuncturists Radiology services are 100 metres away and open 6 days A pharmacy is located downstairs open 7 days

The therapists at Bulimba Acupuncture & Natural Therapies provide services in acupuncture, Chinese…read moreherbal medicine, Cranio sacral therapy and massage. The therapists are Lynne Kershaw and Benjamin Ford, both highly qualified in these fields. The areas they treat and specialise in are preconception care, pregnancy support, paediatric care, children's health and nutrition, acute and chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, illnesses and emotional traumas.

A trip to the Sullivan & Nicolaides collection centre (found on the first floor of the Watkins…read moreMedical Centre) is quick and painless. The staff there are very friendly and will make sure you're comfortable with the procedure before starting. I'm not particularly squeamish when it comes to injections or blood tests, but I still don't find it pleasant, and the air of nonchalance with which the staff approach it at this centre in particular was reassuring to me. At first I was slightly put off by the shabby interior, which wasn't dirty or unhygienic in any way, but more so fashioned as if it was built in the '70s. But again, don't let this turn you off because if you're searching for a collection centre that is central, fast, and friendly, you've found it. NB: The centre is closed from 1-1:30pm for the staff's lunch breaks, so if you're making a mad dash there on your own lunch break, I'd advise trying to come in early before work or afterwards.

If you are in the CBD and in need of a General Practitioner urgently then City Care Doctors on…read moreAlbert Street are one of the only options. There are six Doctors there, so it's possible to call and make a booking for the same day. The service is prompt and caring, which is a comfort if you're seeing them because you can't get into your regular family Doctor. Be aware that City Care Doctors do not bulk bill. And ladies, if you're in need of a female Doctor be aware that there is only one, so this may not be the place for you. There is also a pharmacy right next door is the Doctor gives you a prescription.