Meet the team at the Online Menopause Centre (OMC)


Meet the experienced team of doctors, nurses and patient care professionals who look after our patients at The Online Menopause Centre (OMC)

The OMC Doctors & Nurses


Dr Laila Kaikavoosi MBBS, MRCGP, DFSRH, ABAARM (GMC 4626325)

Dr Laila Kaikavoosi has compassionately helped thousands of women to reach their optimal health and hormonal balance by offering them the most up to date, unbiased and individualised treatment options. She has extensive experience initiating and managing women on both regulated and compounded bio-identical hormone therapies. Laila is a leading expert in the field of menopause. Her years of experience and extensive post graduate training has given her a unique insight to the management of menopausal conditions.

Dr Anisa Malik MBBS, FRCGP, DRCOG and DFSRH (GMC 6105226)

Dr Anisa Malik graduated from University College London Medical School in 2004 and has since trained as a GP with a specialist interest in Women’s Health. She has continually furthered her professional development through teaching, appraising, mentoring and leadership/management. She keeps up to date with advancements in medical practice to ensure her patients receive the very best care possible. She is deeply passionate about her advanced role as a Women’s Health doctor and supporting women through their menopause journey is one of her priorities and a privilege. She looks forward to listening to her patients and assisting them with their individual needs.

Dr Sumi Soori MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG (GMC 6029176)

Dr Sumi Soori qualified at Imperial College London and has worked extensively in the NHS and Private sector over the last twenty years. She has a strong background in Women's health and is a diplomat of the Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr Sumi is a well-established, award-winning Private GP who is committed to her patients. She offers a warm, compassionate approach to her patients, with strong clinical acumen.


Dr Joyce Ameh BMBcH MRCPCH MRCGP DRCOG DFFP (GMC 4785628)

Dr Joyce Ameh is an experienced general practitioner who has a special interest in all aspects of women’s health and has established a "Well Woman" sexual health clinic in the NHS, this service provided a full and comprehensive sexual health service as well as family planning service. She is the medical director of a private aesthetics clinic in South Manchester where she undertakes non-surgical aesthetic procedures and firmly believes in and is committed to the holistic approach to medical practice.

Dr Vera Martins PhD, DipBSLM, MHNA

Dr Martins is a Naturopath and Herbalist with a PhD in Biology, and a Lifestyle Medicine Certified practitioner. Dr Martins’ career started as a scientist who fell in love with natural health and today she practices as a naturopath specialising in female health. She has extensive experience in supporting women balancing their hormones and optimising their health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, including those on HRT. Whether it’s supporting your gut health, managing stress, sleeping better, losing weight, having more energy, or simply just getting back that sense of ”feeling like yourself”, Dr Martins is committed to support you along the way.

Kate Shakeshaft RGN, DFSRH, PGA M’Ed Ed.

Kate qualified as an Registered General Nurse (RGN) in 1990. For the last 25 years she has held a special interest in Sexual and Reproductive Health. She has worked both in the NHS and Private sector providing both Contraception and Menopause care. She is an Independent Prescriber and feels passionately that women should be provided the opportunity to make informed decisions in relation to their menopause and beyond.


OMC Patient Care Team


Mary Mohun, Practice Manager

Mary joined the Online Menopause Centre team in spring 2020 as our Patient Liaison Manager. She completed her Office Administration & Medical Secretary certification in Ireland in 2015 and has been working within private healthcare in the UK since then. Mary is passionate about delivering high quality patient care and she is the first point of contact for the patients at OMC. Mary is building her knowledge of menopause, perimenopause and hormone related conditions and is really enjoying working within this speciality. In her spare time, Mary enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends and getting creative.

Helena Dos Santos, Medical Secretary

Helena joined the OMC family in summer 2021 and is a very experienced Medical Secretary with over 9 years’ experience in the healthcare industry including the fields of Oncology, Haematology, Spine, Breast, Orthopaedic and Menopause. She's passionate about providing the best care to patients and outstanding services to OMC's Drs to help them provide excellent care and effective treatment for our patients. In her spare time she enjoys running, socialising and social media.

Agne Kairiukstyte, Medical Secretary

Agne joined the Online Menopause Centre in January 2024 with a background of 2 years as a secretary in the dentistry industry. She is excited to dive into the world of menopause, expand her knowledge, and is motivated to grow professionally in the menopause field. Agne is passionate about delivering the highest level of care to patients. In the spare time she enjoys cooking, exercising, and exploring new places when travelling.