Practice founder and director Karen Wendland is a Division One Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner with postgraduate qualifications in these areas, and it is her lifelong dedication to improving patient management that inspired the clinic’s inception.
Karen’s extensive hospital and clinical experience combined with her significant contributions to education both nationally and internationally have seen our practice leading the way in this complex area of medicine.
In addition to the excellent services and support delivered to our valued patients, the provision of educational sessions to health professionals seeking to expand or refresh their understanding of wound and stoma care remains a strong focus of the business.
Karen Wendland is a Division One Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner holding postgraduate qualifications in wound care, stoma therapy, and breast care.
She completed her Masters of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner at La Trobe University and obtained AHPRA endorsement in Primary Care; and Acute and Supportive Care.
Karen trained at Repatriation General Hospital in Heidelberg and has since had extensive experience in the areas of oncology, plastic surgery and colorectal nursing.
In 1996 she began working for an acute hospital in the Home program managing post-acute care of patients with wounds of varied aetiology, and patients with a stoma. During her time in the hospital environment Karen also led in the development of a specialist wound outpatient clinic in the bayside suburb of Parkdale.
In 2012, Karen left her successful hospital career and established this practice (originally known as Bayside Wound Group). She remains the practice director and is committed to providing both an exceptional standard of care to patients and quality education to other health professionals.
Karen regularly engages in professional development activities to further her own skills and knowledge. These activities include attending national and international conferences, and nurse practitioner forums. She maintains memberships with Wounds Australia, AASTN, and the College of Nurse Practitioners.
Rebecca is the Practice Manager at Bayside Wound & Stomal Therapy Services, where she is dedicated to ensuring every patient receives a seamless and supportive experience.
She oversees the day-to-day operations of the practice, coordinating appointments, referrals, hospital liaison and patient care pathways while supporting both our clinical team and referring healthcare professionals. Rebecca is passionate about delivering exceptional service and believes that compassion, clear communication and efficiency are key to providing outstanding patient care.
Rebecca takes pride in helping our team deliver high-quality wound, stoma, continence and lymphoedema services to patients across Melbourne.
Isaac is a Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in wound care, residential aged care and chronic disease management. Having worked across Hospital in the Home, general practice and residential aged care, he is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centred care for people with complex health needs.
He holds a Master of Nurse Practitioner, a Master of Chinese Herbal Medicine and a Master of Acupuncture, along with postgraduate qualifications in Wound Care Management, Diabetes Education and Anaesthetic/Recovery Nursing. With a strong interest in both contemporary healthcare and complementary medicine, Isaac integrates evidence-based practice with complementary therapies, where appropriate, to support healing and improve overall wellbeing.
Amanda has practiced as a nurse for 15 years, with an extensive background in burns, plastics, and vascular wounds. A long-standing employee in the Home program at a large Melbourne hospital, Amanda now brings her intense passion for wound management and patient care to our clinic.
Always seeking to expand her level of knowledge, Amanda recently completed her post-graduate certificate as part of a Masters of Wound Care at Monash University and will be working towards her Masters of Nurse Practitioner qualification specialising in advanced wound practice and community primary care.
Combining empathy and excellent communication with up-to-the-minute techniques, Amanda offers her patients the very best care available.
Ashlea is a Registered Nurse with more than 10 years’ experience in community nursing, providing care to patients with complex clinical needs in the home setting. Her experience includes wound care, continence management, stoma care and catheter management.
Ashlea holds a Graduate Diploma in Wound Care from Monash University and has completed Level 1 Lower Limb Lymphoedema Accreditation. She has a particular interest in the assessment and management of chronic, hard-to-heal wounds, lower limb lymphoedema and compression therapy. She enjoys taking a holistic approach to wound healing by addressing the underlying causes alongside evidence-based treatment.
Known for her compassionate and nurturing nature, Ashlea enjoys building trusting relationships with her patients through education, collaboration and open communication. She is committed to providing high-quality, individualised care and believes the best outcomes are achieved when patients feel informed, supported and actively involved in decisions about their treatment.
Ellie is a Registered Nurse with over nine years of experience working across acute and community healthcare settings. Her passion for wound care began while working in Hospital in the Home at a major metropolitan hospital, where she developed a keen interest in wound healing and the challenges involved in managing complex wounds.
Since then, Ellie has pursued further education, completing both a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Wound Care through Monash University. She is committed to helping her patients achieve the best possible outcomes and continually seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and professional skills. Ellie enjoys keeping up to date with the latest evidence-based practice and hopes to undertake Nurse Practitioner studies in the future as she continues to grow within the specialty.
Josie is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience working in acute hospital settings. Throughout her career, she developed a strong passion for stomal therapy and wound care, which led her to specialise in this highly rewarding field.
As a stomal therapy nurse, Josie is dedicated to helping patients navigate life-changing circumstances with confidence, compassion and dignity. She is passionate about improving quality of life through evidence-based, patient-centred care and values the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with those she supports.
Josie is now expanding her practice into the community setting, with a particular focus on chronic wound management and ongoing stomal therapy. She is committed to continuous learning, professional development and delivering the highest standard of care to every patient.
Fu has completed a Master of Wound Care at Monash University and is currently undertaking her Nurse Practitioner qualification at La Trobe University. Combining a strong foundation in evidence-based practice with a gentle, patient-centred approach, Fu is committed to supporting the best possible clinical outcomes for her patients.