Beyond the Scale - Your Weight Loss Questions Answered
In honour of World Obesity Day 2026: Join our medical team for short expert talks and a live Q&A answering your real weight loss questions.
Beyond the Scale: Your Weight Loss Questions Answered is an educational World Obesity Day 2026 event designed to provide clear, evidence-based information about obesity and metabolic health in a respectful, non-judgemental environment.
The evening will begin with four short, informative presentations from our multidisciplinary medical team. Dr Paige Lanyon-Roberts, (Metabolic Health Doctor), will explore why overweight and obesity occur and why weight loss is so difficult to maintain. She will provide an overview of current treatment options for obesity and metabolic disease, including newer injectible GLP1 therapies. Dr Janice Kiem, (Metabolic and Women’s Health Doctor), will discuss the metabolic changes seen at the perimenopause and menopause and explore the current hormonal and non hormonal treatment options including Menopause Hormonal therapies. Accredited Practising Dietitian Ms Jo-anne Nicholls will discuss how Dietitians support patients using weight loss medications, and Accredited Exercise Physiologist Miss Imogen Nicholson will explain how to exercise safely during weight loss to protect bone and muscle health.
These talks will be followed by a one-hour live panel Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions in a supportive setting. Panel members include Dr Ben McCullough (Men’s Health Doctor), Dr Amy Coe (GP with an interest in Metabolic Health and ADHD), Dr Jennifer Taggart (Psychiatrist), Ms Hayley Sullivan (Dietitian), Dr Christine Shih (Metabolic Health Doctor), and Ms Marjan Mazaheri (Psychologist).
This event is a safe, stigma-free space for people living with overweight or obesity, as well as anyone wanting to better understand metabolic health and modern weight management. The focus is on respectful discussion, practical education, and evidence-based care.
There are 160 seats available. The venue is fully accessible, with wheelchair access, disabled toilets, and free on-site car parking. The event is proudly supported by BN Healthy, a Brisbane-based nutrition company.
Whether you are considering treatment options, already on a weight loss journey, or simply seeking trustworthy information, this event offers expert insights beyond the number on the scale.
In honour of World Obesity Day 2026: Join our medical team for short expert talks and a live Q&A answering your real weight loss questions.
Beyond the Scale: Your Weight Loss Questions Answered is an educational World Obesity Day 2026 event designed to provide clear, evidence-based information about obesity and metabolic health in a respectful, non-judgemental environment.
The evening will begin with four short, informative presentations from our multidisciplinary medical team. Dr Paige Lanyon-Roberts, (Metabolic Health Doctor), will explore why overweight and obesity occur and why weight loss is so difficult to maintain. She will provide an overview of current treatment options for obesity and metabolic disease, including newer injectible GLP1 therapies. Dr Janice Kiem, (Metabolic and Women’s Health Doctor), will discuss the metabolic changes seen at the perimenopause and menopause and explore the current hormonal and non hormonal treatment options including Menopause Hormonal therapies. Accredited Practising Dietitian Ms Jo-anne Nicholls will discuss how Dietitians support patients using weight loss medications, and Accredited Exercise Physiologist Miss Imogen Nicholson will explain how to exercise safely during weight loss to protect bone and muscle health.
These talks will be followed by a one-hour live panel Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions in a supportive setting. Panel members include Dr Ben McCullough (Men’s Health Doctor), Dr Amy Coe (GP with an interest in Metabolic Health and ADHD), Dr Jennifer Taggart (Psychiatrist), Ms Hayley Sullivan (Dietitian), Dr Christine Shih (Metabolic Health Doctor), and Ms Marjan Mazaheri (Psychologist).
This event is a safe, stigma-free space for people living with overweight or obesity, as well as anyone wanting to better understand metabolic health and modern weight management. The focus is on respectful discussion, practical education, and evidence-based care.
There are 160 seats available. The venue is fully accessible, with wheelchair access, disabled toilets, and free on-site car parking. The event is proudly supported by BN Healthy, a Brisbane-based nutrition company.
Whether you are considering treatment options, already on a weight loss journey, or simply seeking trustworthy information, this event offers expert insights beyond the number on the scale.
Lineup
Dr Paige Lanyon-Roberts - Metabolic Health & Bariatric Doctor
Dr Janice Kiem – Metabolic & Women’s Health Doctor
Ms Jo-anne Nicholls – Accredited Practising Dietitian
Miss Imogen Nicholson – Accredited Exercise Physiologist
BN Healthy
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- ages 16+
- In person
- Doors at 6PM
Location
Ron Hurley Theatre
28 Tallowwood Street
Seven Hills, QLD 4170
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Agenda
Biology of overweight and obesity and current treatment options incl GLP-1's
Dr Paige is a General Practitioner and Bariatric Doctor with extended training in obesity management and metabolic health, combining medical, surgical, lifestyle and psychological therapies tailored to each person’s goals. She brings over a decade of experience in both clinical care and bariatric surgery support. At Beyond the Scale, Dr Paige will explain why overweight and obesity occur and why weight loss is so difficult to maintain, helping you understand the biological and metabolic factors that influence weight beyond willpower alone. She will also explore the current medical treatment options including GLP1 based therapies, discussing "the good, the bad, and the ugly" with regards to these medications. She will also discuss Bariatric Surgery and explain where this therapy fits into today's treatment landscape.
Perimenopause/Menopause: Overview of hormonal & non hormonal treatment options
Dr Janice is a highly experienced General Practitioner, Women's Health and Bariatric Doctor with over 14 years in clinical practice, with a focus on women’s health across the lifespan, metabolic health, fertility, menopause and weight management. She takes a compassionate, comprehensive approach to personalised care. At this event, Dr Janice will explore the metabolic changes that occur with the perimenopause and menopause. She will provide an overview of the current hormonal and non hormonal treatment options for these stages of a woman’s life.
How Dietitians nutritionally support patients taking weight loss medications
Jo-anne is an experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 15 years of clinical expertise supporting people with metabolic health, autoimmune conditions, digestive health and sustainable lifestyle change. She works collaboratively with patients to create practical, personalised nutrition strategies. In her talk, Jo-anne will cover how dietitians support patients undergoing weight loss including those using weight loss medications, discussing how nutrition plans are adapted alongside medical therapies to optimise results and metabolic health.