Exclusive Interview: Joanna McMillan on Lifestyle Medicine in Australasia

Adopted by the nation as an honorary Aussie, Dr Joanna McMillan's ever-growing following is the result of her high profile within the media, health and fitness industries. Having completed a Bachelor Degree in Science with First Class Honours in Nutrition and Dietetics in Scotland, Joanna moved to Australia in 1999 and won a scholarship to complete her PhD with The University of Sydney. Today, Joanna is the founder of Get Lean and a regular on Australian television and radio. She has authored 6 books, with the latest Get Lean Stay Lean (Murdoch Books) due for release early 2017, has a weekly column in Sunday Life and writes for several magazines and online blogs. She is also a proud ambassador for Diabetes Australia, The Skin & Cancer Foundation, FoodBank NSW/ACT & Muscular Dystrophy. As a trained fitness instructor, Joanna remains an avid exercise enthusiast, which she successfully juggles alongside the demands of being a mum to two very energetic boys!