About Us

At Matilda Health, we’re a team of passionate clinicians, lived-experience co-designers, and technologists building a better future for people with chronic, painful conditions like endometriosis.

Mission:

Utilise technology, community, and science to optimise endometriosis surgery outcomes through comprehensive pre and post-surgery programs that support physical, nutritional, psychological, and pain system health.

Vision:

Empower people with chronic painful conditions to achieve better health and improved quality of life by providing innovative, evidence-based, accessible, and affordable holistic care solutions whilst addressing the gender-pain-research gap.

Core Values:

💛 Kind Transparency: Be super transparent but be kind about it.
🤲🏼 Empathetic Connection: Listen, connect, empathise, then do.
🎓 Optimise for Fast (and Life-Long) Learning: A bias towards action, experimentation, and automation.
👍🏾 Do What's Right: For the person, for you, and for the planet.

Mission

Utilise technology, community, and science to optimise endometriosis surgery outcomes through comprehensive pre and post-surgery programs that support physical, nutritional, psychological, and pain system health.

Vision

Empower people with chronic painful conditions to achieve better health and improved quality of life by providing innovative, evidence-based, accessible, and affordable holistic care solutions whilst addressing the gender-pain-research gap.

Values

💛 Kind Transparency

Be super transparent but be kind about it.

🤲🏼 Empathetic Connection

Listen, connect, empathise, then do.

👍🏾 Do What's Right

For the person, for you, and for the planet.

🎓 Optimise for Learning

A bias towards action, experimentation, and automation.

Key differentiators and USPs

Advanced certifications or fellowships in specialized fields.
Case studies or success stories showcasing complex or high-risk surgeries.
Use of cutting-edge surgical techniques and technologies (e.g., robotic surgery, minimally invasive procedures).
High patient satisfaction scores and repeat referrals.
Highlights the surgeon's extensive experience and specialization.
Emphasizes the use of advanced, minimally invasive techniques that lead to quicker recovery times and less post-operative pain.
Stresses the full spectrum of care provided, ensuring patients feel supported throughout their journey.

Meet The Team

Clinical Team

(click each member to learn more)

Joanna Morris

BSc. Physiotherapy, MSc. Continence and Pelvic Health. Expert Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, educator at Curtin University.

Co-founder

Dr. Kevin Wernli, PhD

BSc. Physiotherapy (Honours), PhD (Persistent Pain). Pain physiotherapist, academic, and former podcast producer and co-host.

Co-founder

Dr. Jade Acton

MBBS, FRANZCOG, GDipSurgEd, AGES Accredited Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon. Specialist in endometriosis and laparoscopic surgery.

Clinical Advisory Board Lead

Associate Professor Krish Karthigasu

MBBS, FRANZCOG. Advanced endoscopic surgeon, head of Gynaecology Endoscopy Department at King Edward Memorial Hospital.

Clinical Advisory Board

Dr. Sean Copson

MBBS, FRANZCOG. AGES Accredited Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, specialist in endometriosis and menstrual disorders.

Clinical Advisory Board

Dr. Allyson Browne

BPsych (HONS), MPsych (Clin), PhD. Senior Clinical Psychologist, adjunct lecturer, and rehabilitation specialist.

Clinical Advisory Board

Dr. Judith Thompson

Dip (physio), Post grad Dip (Continence and Women’s Health), PhD, FACP, APAM. Leader in pelvic health physiotherapy.

Clinical Advisory Board

Dr. Jennie Pontre

MBBS(HONS), FRANZCOG, MREPMED. AGES Accredited Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, specialist in endometriosis and complex laparoscopic surgery.

Clinical Advisory Board

Jade Walker

Accredited Endometriosis Naturopath.

Clinical Advisory Board

Christie Lee

APD, BSc. MDietPrac. Women’s and Gut Health Accredited Practicing Dietician.

Clinical Advisory Board

Lived Experience Co-designers

Eleanor

Lived Experience Co-designers

Alyssa

Lived Experience Co-designers

Steph

Lived Experience Co-designers

Madds

Lived Experience Co-designers

Emma

Lived Experience Co-designers

Ellen

Lived Experience Co-designers

Anna

Lived Experience Co-designers

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we live, learn, work, and play. Sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging and celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also live, learn, work, and play on this land.

We welcome all and acknowledge that Endometriosis can affect transmen, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals.

The information provided by Matilda Health Pty Ltd is for informational purposes only and is not intended for use as medical advice. Please consult with a registered, educated, and trusted health professional before making any changes to your endometriosis management.