Loretta Facey NP

18/10/2026

World Menopause Day was yesterday - but the conversation shouldn’t end there. 💕🌸

Perimenopause and menopause are significant stages of health that deserve understanding, evidence-based information and open conversations - not silence or dismissal.

Every woman’s experience is different. If you’ve noticed changes in your periods, sleep, mood, concentration or general wellbeing, it’s worth discussing them with a healthcare professional.

You don’t need to wait until symptoms become overwhelming, and you don’t have to work everything out on your own. A conversation with your Nurse Practitioner or GP is a good place to begin.

Let’s keep the conversation going beyond just one day.

14/10/2026

In addition to Tuesdays, I’m now welcoming patients every Thursday 💚

Both face-to-face and telehealth appointments are available on Thursdays from 9:30 am–4:00 pm.

📍 Face-to-face appointments are held in Consult Room 2
190 Sladen Street,
Cranbourne VIC 3977.

Appointments are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card.

📱 Book online through Healthengine:
https://healthengine.com.au/nurse-practitioner/vic/cranbourne/loretta-facey-np/s103319

11/10/2026

Understanding your blood pressure numbers 🩺

Ever had your blood pressure checked and wondered what the two numbers actually mean?

A blood pressure reading such as 120/80 mmHg contains two different measurements:

⬆️ The top number—systolic pressure
The pressure in your arteries when your heart contracts and pumps blood.

⬇️ The bottom number—diastolic pressure
The pressure in your arteries while your heart relaxes between beats.

According to the Heart Foundation, a generally normal blood pressure reading is:

💚 Systolic pressure below 120 mmHg
💚 Diastolic pressure below 80 mmHg

Blood pressure naturally changes throughout the day. Stress, pain, recent physical activity, caffeine and even talking can temporarily increase a reading—so one result doesn’t always tell the complete story.

Your ideal blood pressure will depend on your individual health and medical history. If your readings are repeatedly higher or lower than expected, speak with your Nurse Practitioner or GP for further assessment.

Do you know your usual blood pressure?

Information source: Heart Foundation Australia—Blood pressure and your heart.

04/10/2026

🎒 School holidays: officially survived! 😅

The lunchboxes are ready(ish), the uniforms have been found and the school bags are packed… hopefully!

Like many of the parents I see in clinic, I’m also getting my own kids ready to head back to school tomorrow and I think we all deserve a quiet coffee and a little celebration. ☕️

Here’s to getting back into routine, slightly quieter houses and not hearing “Mum, I’m hungry” every 15 minutes! 😂

Good luck tomorrow, parents… we made it! 💚

30/09/2026

Cold, flu or hay fever? 🤧🤒🌿

The symptoms can overlap, but there are a few helpful clues:

🤧 A cold is usually milder and often includes a blocked or runny nose, sore throat and cough.

🤒 The flu often comes on suddenly, with fever, chills, body aches, headache and significant tiredness.

🌿 Hay fever commonly causes repeated sneezing and an itchy nose or watery, itchy eyes—and it doesn’t cause a fever.

If you’re unsure what’s causing your symptoms, or they’re persistent or worsening, consider booking a review.

🌿 Now open Thursdays

Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30 am–4:00 pm
📍 190 Sladen Street, Cranbourne

Friday: Telehealth appointments, 9:00 am–1:00 pm

Medicare bulk-billed appointments available.

Book online through Healthengine:
https://healthengine.com.au/nurse-practitioner/vic/cranbourne/loretta-facey-np/s103319

23/09/2026

📣 Public Holiday Closure

Please note that Loretta Facey NP will be closed on Friday, 25th of September for the AFL Grand Final public holiday.

There will be no telehealth appointments available that day. Normal clinic hours will resume on Tuesday, 29 September.

Enjoy the long weekend! 🏉🌿

20/09/2026

Now open Thursdays 🌿

Face-to-face appointments are now available in Cranbourne on Tuesdays + Thursdays, with Friday telehealth also available.

✨ Medicare bulk billed appointments
📍 190 Sladen Street, Cranbourne
📅 Book online via Healthengine: https://healthengine.com.au/nurse-practitioner/vic/cranbourne/loretta-facey-np/s103319

16/09/2026

📌 BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

All online bookings with Loretta Facey NP are now made through Healthengine.

Use the link below to view available appointments and book online. You do not need a Healthengine account to make a booking.

🔗 Book here:

Find and book health appointments online, 24/7. View all available appointments in your local area and choose a time and place that suits you.

16/09/2026

📣 Bookings have moved to Healthengine

Online bookings for Loretta Facey NP are now managed through Healthengine.

🌿 You can still book via my website or page link — this will take you directly to Healthengine site.

📱 You do not need to create a Healthengine account to make a booking. If you do create one, your details can be saved to make future bookings quicker.

You’ll receive an email/SMS confirmation once your appointment is booked.

🏥 Face-to-face appointments
Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30am–4:00pm

💻 Telehealth
Friday, 9:00am–1:00pm

📍190 Sladen Street, Cranbourne VIC 3977