About Us
How Brilliant Being came into being
Obesity is a chronic condition that causes physical and psychological harm to many people.
Trying to reduce weight is a journey many patients have been on before, perhaps reaching the destination, then checking out and ending up back where they started. For others, nothing ever seems to work.
Endocrinologist, A/Professor Roland McCallum understands all of this and much more besides. He was frustrated with the limited help he could provide patients on his own and saw the need for a specialist multi-disciplinary medical weight loss service.
That realisation prompted Roland to start practicing team-based medical weight loss alongside his other commitments. His approach, based on the methodology of Emeritus Professor Joe Proietto, includes a combination of support, lifestyle changes and medication. There is a full support team available to access.
Roland set up practice within a medical facility that offered complementary health professionals, including nurses, a psychologist, an exercise physiologist and a dietician.
Very soon, demand for Roland's weight loss service outstripped supply. A steady flow of referrals from GPs and specialists meant waiting times increased to an unacceptable level. To overcome this bottleneck, Roland reached out to other GPs in Tasmania, eventually hiring two highly qualified doctors to work with him – tripling the capacity of the service.
Brilliant Being is the culmination of this journey with a dedicated location and team. Roland and the team are delighted to welcome you to be part of the Brilliant Being experience.
Trying to reduce weight is a journey many patients have been on before, perhaps reaching the destination, then checking out and ending up back where they started. For others, nothing ever seems to work.
Endocrinologist, A/Professor Roland McCallum understands all of this and much more besides. He was frustrated with the limited help he could provide patients on his own and saw the need for a specialist multi-disciplinary medical weight loss service.
That realisation prompted Roland to start practicing team-based medical weight loss alongside his other commitments. His approach, based on the methodology of Emeritus Professor Joe Proietto, includes a combination of support, lifestyle changes and medication. There is a full support team available to access.
Roland set up practice within a medical facility that offered complementary health professionals, including nurses, a psychologist, an exercise physiologist and a dietician.
Very soon, demand for Roland's weight loss service outstripped supply. A steady flow of referrals from GPs and specialists meant waiting times increased to an unacceptable level. To overcome this bottleneck, Roland reached out to other GPs in Tasmania, eventually hiring two highly qualified doctors to work with him – tripling the capacity of the service.
Brilliant Being is the culmination of this journey with a dedicated location and team. Roland and the team are delighted to welcome you to be part of the Brilliant Being experience.
Roland McCallum
Endocrinologist + Founder
“I want to help people overcome the negative weight bias in society that’s holding them back in life, preventing them reaching their full potential.”
Meet some of your amazing team
We are with you all the way to being brilliant
Roland McCallum
Founder and Endocrinologist
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Tasmania B Sc (Hons), MBChB, FRCP (Glasg), FRACP, MD Consultant Endocrinologist
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Tasmania B Sc (Hons), MBChB, FRCP (Glasg), FRACP, MD Consultant Endocrinologist
Roland graduated from the University of Glasgow and worked in the Western Infirmary's MRC Blood Pressure and Endocrinology Unit while completing his basic Physician training. He was awarded a postgraduate MD with a thesis investigating the vascular effects of Growth Hormone replacement in hypopituitary patients.
He became a Staff Specialist in Endocrinology at the Royal Hobart Hospital in 2007 and is a Visiting Medical Officer at Hobart Private, Calvary Hospitals. He has initiated various joint clinics with specialists at the RHH in Gynaecology, Sexual Health and Cystic Fibrosis, as well as regular clinics at the Aboriginal Health Centre. He is the Tasmanian investigator on an Australian insulin pump trial and has research interests in weight loss, diabetes and thyroid disease.
He has helped hundreds of patients with obesity achieve their weight loss goals, is SCOPE certified, and is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and the Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society. He was part of the steering committee for access to Bariatric Surgery at the RHH.
He became a Staff Specialist in Endocrinology at the Royal Hobart Hospital in 2007 and is a Visiting Medical Officer at Hobart Private, Calvary Hospitals. He has initiated various joint clinics with specialists at the RHH in Gynaecology, Sexual Health and Cystic Fibrosis, as well as regular clinics at the Aboriginal Health Centre. He is the Tasmanian investigator on an Australian insulin pump trial and has research interests in weight loss, diabetes and thyroid disease.
He has helped hundreds of patients with obesity achieve their weight loss goals, is SCOPE certified, and is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and the Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society. He was part of the steering committee for access to Bariatric Surgery at the RHH.
Monica Hargrave
General Practitioner
MBBS, FRACGP
MBBS, FRACGP
Monica grew up in Hobart and studied medicine at the University of Tasmania. After working in the UK for a couple of years, she returned to Australia and completed general practice training in Central-West NSW. In 2013, she moved back to Tasmania with her family.
Monica's areas of interest include women's health, menopause and diabetes. She is undertaking professional development through SCOPE - internationally recognised training in obesity medicine. She hopes to assist people in optimising their health and well-being.
Outside of work, Monica enjoys growing vegetables, keeping fit and volunteering for various sports clubs where her children are involved.
Monica's areas of interest include women's health, menopause and diabetes. She is undertaking professional development through SCOPE - internationally recognised training in obesity medicine. She hopes to assist people in optimising their health and well-being.
Outside of work, Monica enjoys growing vegetables, keeping fit and volunteering for various sports clubs where her children are involved.
Celia Tildesley
General Practitioner
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS), Diploma in Child Health (DCH) University of Tasmania
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS), Diploma in Child Health (DCH) University of Tasmania
Dr Celia Tildesley graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2006. She moved to Adelaide in 2007 and returned to Tasmania in 2014.
Celia has an interest in women’s health, preventative healthcare and chronic disease management. She particularly enjoys establishing a good therapeutic rapport with patients to work collaboratively to achieve their health goals.
Her interest in weight management has arisen out of experiences working as a GP over the past 14 years, observing the impact obesity can have on patients’ health and quality of life.
Celia has an interest in women’s health, preventative healthcare and chronic disease management. She particularly enjoys establishing a good therapeutic rapport with patients to work collaboratively to achieve their health goals.
Her interest in weight management has arisen out of experiences working as a GP over the past 14 years, observing the impact obesity can have on patients’ health and quality of life.
Ryan Endall
Endocrinologist and Andrologist
MBBS FRACP
MBBS FRACP
Dr Ryan Endall is an endocrinologist and andrologist. He has a particular interest in andrology and men’s health, men’s fertility, and transgender health, and has experience and expertise in all areas of endocrinology, including diabetes.
Ryan graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2012 with his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. He completed his endocrinology training at the Royal Hobart Hospital and at Western Health in Victoria, before undertaking a clinical fellowship in andrology and reproductive endocrinology through Monash Health, which provided him with the opportunity to work alongside and learn from prominent leaders in the field. He has also spent time as an emergency medicine trainee at both the Royal Hobart Hospital and the Fiona Stanley Hospital in Western Australia.
Ryan has been lead author of, or heavily contributed to, published research in a variety of areas including endocrine neoplasia, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, male hypogonadism, and transgender care.
He welcomes referrals in all areas of endocrinology, including diabetes, thyroid, and pituitary disorders. His subspecialty areas of expertise include reproductive endocrinology, male fertility, androgen deficiency, and transgender health.
Ryan graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2012 with his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. He completed his endocrinology training at the Royal Hobart Hospital and at Western Health in Victoria, before undertaking a clinical fellowship in andrology and reproductive endocrinology through Monash Health, which provided him with the opportunity to work alongside and learn from prominent leaders in the field. He has also spent time as an emergency medicine trainee at both the Royal Hobart Hospital and the Fiona Stanley Hospital in Western Australia.
Ryan has been lead author of, or heavily contributed to, published research in a variety of areas including endocrine neoplasia, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, male hypogonadism, and transgender care.
He welcomes referrals in all areas of endocrinology, including diabetes, thyroid, and pituitary disorders. His subspecialty areas of expertise include reproductive endocrinology, male fertility, androgen deficiency, and transgender health.
Milly Smith
Accredited Practicing Dietitian
Milly Smith is an accredited practicing dietitian and is passionate about educating patients about the importance and value of nutrition in food. Milly holds a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Milly believes in a patient centred approach to nutrition, providing tailored advice, clear direction and support for individuals on their journey to achieving their personal goals. She is passionate about educating her patients on the importance and value of nutrition in food, by providing each patient with simple, sustainable and individualised nutrition solutions. Her areas of interest include diabetes management, weight management, mental illness and eating disorders.
Milly believes in a patient centred approach to nutrition, providing tailored advice, clear direction and support for individuals on their journey to achieving their personal goals. She is passionate about educating her patients on the importance and value of nutrition in food, by providing each patient with simple, sustainable and individualised nutrition solutions. Her areas of interest include diabetes management, weight management, mental illness and eating disorders.
Bree Turner
Diabetes Educator
Bree Turner is a Registered Nurse and Credentialed Diabetes Educator. Her passion for Diabetes Education originates from living with Type 1 diabetes for many years herself.
She understands firsthand how complex and challenging living with diabetes can feel. Bree prides herself in her commitment to helping support people, and their families, overcome these challenges and achieve their goals in a supportive non-judgemental environment.
Bree completed a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Tasmania. She then went on to complete a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing working as a Clinical Nurse in both Emergency and Intensive Care, at the Royal Hobart Hospital and later, St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne.
Bree subsequently completed a Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education at Deakin University and became a Credentialed Diabetes Educator, working at multiple hospitals across Melbourne in this role. During this time she gained extensive experience helping people manage all types of diabetes. Bree is a Certified Insulin Pump Trainer and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems Trainer.
She understands firsthand how complex and challenging living with diabetes can feel. Bree prides herself in her commitment to helping support people, and their families, overcome these challenges and achieve their goals in a supportive non-judgemental environment.
Bree completed a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Tasmania. She then went on to complete a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing working as a Clinical Nurse in both Emergency and Intensive Care, at the Royal Hobart Hospital and later, St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne.
Bree subsequently completed a Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education at Deakin University and became a Credentialed Diabetes Educator, working at multiple hospitals across Melbourne in this role. During this time she gained extensive experience helping people manage all types of diabetes. Bree is a Certified Insulin Pump Trainer and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems Trainer.
Michaela Young
Clinical Psychologist
BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clin), MAPS
BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clin), MAPS
Michaela is a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working in a range of different psychological fields. She recently returned to Tasmania after working for two years in a school in Romania, which helped develop her interest and experience in expat and cross-cultural psychology. She has worked in the fields of addictions, trauma, schools, mental health and private practice. She has a particular interest in expat psychology, adolescent anxiety and depression, relationships, attachment, parenting, addictions, adjustment, performance psychology and trauma.
Michaela works with children, adolescents and adults in group and individual modalities and uses a variety of approaches, particularly EMDR, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Michaela completed her Bachelor of Psychology with Honours at the University of Tasmania in 2008 and her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Charles Sturt University in 2015. She is registered as a psychologist with endorsement in clinical psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia and is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Michaela provides psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions for individuals wanting to understand their eating and health patterns. She also works collaboratively with gastric surgeons as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist those undertaking bariatric surgery in helping to meet their goals and supporting them in this journey.
Michaela works with children, adolescents and adults in group and individual modalities and uses a variety of approaches, particularly EMDR, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Michaela completed her Bachelor of Psychology with Honours at the University of Tasmania in 2008 and her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Charles Sturt University in 2015. She is registered as a psychologist with endorsement in clinical psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia and is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Michaela provides psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions for individuals wanting to understand their eating and health patterns. She also works collaboratively with gastric surgeons as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist those undertaking bariatric surgery in helping to meet their goals and supporting them in this journey.
Tane Thomas
Clinical Psychologist
BA, PgDip Psychology, MPsychClin, Dip Mus
BA, PgDip Psychology, MPsychClin, Dip Mus
Tane is a seasoned professional with a diverse background, having worked in various roles such as a Lifeline crisis support worker, NDIS behaviour support practitioner, disability support worker, and youth worker with the Tasmanian Salvation Army. He has been instrumental in developing the White Ribbon’s presence in Hobart.
His Master’s thesis focused on the treatment efficacy for victims of domestic violence. Tane also has international experience, having worked in Nepal to rebuild a damaged orphanage, a role that utilised his skills from a previous career in building.
He has a keen interest in sports and music, evidenced by his tertiary-level studies in music and his three-year stint coaching a women’s rugby team. Tane enjoys working with clients of various ages, including children, adolescents, and adults, bringing a wealth of experience and a broad skill set to his role as a clinical psychologist.
His Master’s thesis focused on the treatment efficacy for victims of domestic violence. Tane also has international experience, having worked in Nepal to rebuild a damaged orphanage, a role that utilised his skills from a previous career in building.
He has a keen interest in sports and music, evidenced by his tertiary-level studies in music and his three-year stint coaching a women’s rugby team. Tane enjoys working with clients of various ages, including children, adolescents, and adults, bringing a wealth of experience and a broad skill set to his role as a clinical psychologist.
Kim Rimes
Practice Manager
Joanne Bull
Medical Typist
Daniella Balmforth
Receptionist
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