We’re excited to announce that Mental Health Social Worker Heather Mikronis is now offering consultation services at Alevia Medical Weight Loss Wantirna with convenient appointment times to suit your schedule:
Monday evenings: 4:30pm to 8pm
Fridays: 9am to 4pm
Alternate Saturdays: 9am to 1pm
The Mind-Body Connection in Weight Loss
Sustainable weight loss isn’t just about diet and exercise—it’s about addressing the whole person, including mental and emotional wellbeing. Research consistently shows that psychological factors play a crucial role in successful, long-term weight management.
Many people struggle with:
Emotional eating patterns
Binge eating episodes and disordered eating behaviours
Stress-related food choices
Body image concerns
Motivation and goal-setting challenges
Past trauma that affects their relationship with food
Anxiety or depression that impacts lifestyle changes
About Heather Mikronis
Heather brings extensive experience in mental health counselling with a special focus on wellness and lifestyle change. As a licensed social worker, she understands the complex relationship between mental health and physical wellness, particularly in the context of weight management.
Heather has completed additional specialised training in CBT-E (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Enhanced), specifically designed to help individuals with binge eating disorder. This evidence-based approach is highly effective for addressing disordered eating patterns that can significantly impact weight management goals.
Her approach is collaborative and supportive, helping patients develop healthy coping strategies, build confidence, and create sustainable behavioural changes that support their weight loss goals.
Flexible Appointment Times
We know that finding time for self-care can be challenging with busy work and family schedules. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer these flexible appointment options, including evening and weekend hours, making it easier for our patients to access mental health support when they need it most.
Getting Started
If you’re interested in incorporating mental health support into your weight loss journey, speak with your Alevia care team about scheduling a consultation with Heather at our Wantirna clinic. Whether you’re just beginning your weight loss journey or looking to overcome plateaus and challenges, mental health support can be a valuable addition to your comprehensive care plan.
Expanding Our Mental Health Services – Coming October 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be welcoming a new psychologist to our East Melbourne location in October. This exciting addition will provide even more mental health support options for our patients across both clinic locations.
Our new psychologist will bring additional expertise in weight management psychology and will work alongside our existing team to ensure comprehensive mental health care is accessible to all our patients. More details about appointment availability and specialisations will be announced soon.
Contact Information
To schedule an appointment with Heather Mikronis at Wantirna, please contact our office during regular business hours. Appointments are available Monday evenings (4:30pm-8pm), Fridays (9am-4pm), and alternate Saturdays (9am-1pm).
For updates about our new psychologist services at East Melbourne, please stay tuned to our newsletters and website announcements.
Remember, taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health—and when they work together, you’re setting yourself up for lasting success.
Alevia Medical Weight Loss is committed to providing comprehensive, personalized care that addresses all aspects of your wellness journey.
