Dr. Kate DeAmbrosis
BMedicine. (Hons), MPH, FACD Specialist Dermatologist
Kelly Barta
President, ITSAN
Stan Seeho
Pharmacist
Linda Hooi
Registered Pharmacist
“A large part of my attraction to Dermatology stemmed from its many different facets - both medical and surgical - as well as the varied ways a disease can manifest in different patients. I thrive dealing with the various challenges that dermatological issues present and love the problem solving process. Matching the myriad of treatment options available to best suit an individual patient's needs and lifestyle is tremendously important to me.”
Dr Kate DeAmbrosis completed an undergraduate medical degree at the University of Newcastle in 2003, graduating with Honours. She completed basic surgical training at Princess Alexandra Hospital before embarking on specialist training through the Australasian College of Dermatology. Her training in Dermatology was completed at Princess Alexandra Hospital Brisbane, Mater Adults and Children’s Hospitals South Brisbane, Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney, and Royal Brisbane and Womens’ Hospitals.
Dr DeAmbrosis holds a University of Queensland Master’s degree in Public Health and has published in both Australian and international journals in the areas of non-melanoma skin cancer, vulval dermatology and dermoscopic research.
Dr DeAmbrosis received the Ken Paver Medal for Clinical Sciences during her dermatology training, and the Merck Sharpe and Dohme award for research.Her special interests are in skin cancer detection and treatment, acne, psoriasis and eczema as well as paediatric and vulval dermatology.
After experiencing a health crisis related to topical steroid use to treat eczema, Kelly was propelled into the world of advocacy. Her passion to raise awareness, find solutions and support those suffering as she had, led her to serve on several national and international dermatology non-profits, highlighting the great needs of the eczema and TSW communities in medical, academic, regulatory and health policy arenas.
Kelly serves as Executive Director of the Coalition of Skin Diseases (CSD), a group of national non-profit skin-related patient groups, which advocates for the 84+ million people in the United States living with skin conditions. She also serves as President of the patient advocacy group, International Topical Steroid Awareness Network (ITSAN), which raises awareness to TSW and supports affected individuals.
Other advocacy roles include representing the CSD on the Patient Advocacy and Drug Transparency Task Forces of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD); the FDA & CTTI Patient Engagement Collaborative and serving on the Atopic Eczema Advisory Panel for Globalskin.
I have been a pharmacist for over 40 years. I have been compounding since 2004 so have over 20 years experience as a compounder.
After 10 years in 2015 my business partner Warren Lee and I moved into compounding-dedicated facilities with 3 compounding labs in Randwick near the Prince of Wales Hospital.
We are a compounding-only pharmacy and do not dispense regular prescriptions- this is our passion and our only focus.
We have an extensive knowledge base for compounding and can provide original solutions to both patients and doctors.
Dermatology is a major part of our business and we have an extensive list of chemicals and bases for this part of our business.
We also do a lot of work in sports medicine (eg 75% of NRL teams), Paediatrics and Pain Management.
Linda is a registered pharmacist, cosmetic chemist, and founder of BeyondKP Skincare. Having grown up with eczema, ichthyosis and keratosis pilaris (kp) herself, she understands firsthand how much these conditions can affect confidence and daily life. For more than 20 years, Linda has supported people in her community through pharmacy practice and, more recently, by creating gentle, pharmacist-formulated skincare designed for dry, kp and eczema-prone skin. She is passionate about normalising skin conditions, helping people feel comfortable in their own skin, and making evidence-based care simple and accessible.
Catherine McKinnon Griss
Cosmetic Chemist
Catherine McKinnon Griss is a Cosmetic Chemist and award-winning product developer with a deep commitment to supporting sensitive and compromised skin.
With decades of experience, she is the founder of one of Australia’s most luxurious and eco-conscious skincare brands — a range trusted by spas, celebrities, and individuals seeking real results. Catherine brings an honest, no-gimmicks approach to every formulation, driven by science, integrity, and care.
Jacinta Mullins
Naturopath
Jacinta is a qualified naturopath who specialises in supporting adults and children through eczema and topical steroid withdrawal. Having battled chronic eczema herself for most of her life, she deeply understands how exhausting and isolating the journey can be.
Her personal experience led her to uncover the root causes of eczema and achieve lasting healing through natural, holistic methods. Today, Jacinta is dedicated to helping others do the same — combining empathy with evidence-based care, and focusing on gut health, nutrition, and nervous system support.
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