Who We Are
Welcome to Green Tree Medical. We are a general practice medical centre located at Cashmere Village Shopping Centre in Cashmere.
We support the health of individuals and families, with a special interest in veteran mental and physical health.
Our health care team are friendly, caring and supportive, and will work with you to make your visit with us as stress-free and comfortable as possible.
Dr Phil Parker
Dr Julia Cantrill
Dr Caressa Ligadu
Dr Pete Caiga
Kim Meden
Zac
Dr Phil Parker
“Good health comes from addressing physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.”
Dr Phil is a general practitioner that brings broad life experience to his work.
Dr Phil grew up on a farm, where he learned of the mental and physical challenges facing the rural community. He studied horticulture before moving on to become a high school teacher where he taught agriculture and science. This ignited his passion for teaching and developing the next generation, a passion he continues throughout his work as a GP.
He spent 28 years in the Australian Army, where he completed his medical training and has served in both full and part-time roles. In 2012 he deployed to Afghanistan as the Senior Medical Officer in the province of Uruzgan and coordinated Coalition forces’ medical care and mentored senior Afghan military, police and civilian health staff. In this role he witnessed the traumas of war and understands the difficulties that veterans endure in trying to move forward with their lives.
Since leaving the Army in 2015, Dr Phil moved into private practice as a GP and founded Green Tree Medical in 2019. He relishes his role as a GP as it offers an opportunity to make real connections with people and to support them through the challenges of life.
As a GP, Dr Phil remains committed to the care and support of veterans and their families. His military experience and knowledge have seen him take up roles associated with veterans’ health.
He is a Consultant General Practitioner with the Anzac Support Centre, where he provides consultation to practitioners Australia wide about a wide range of veterans’ health care issues.
He is also the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation’s GP Ambassador where he provides advice about PTSD management within primary health care.
Dr Phil is also an experienced and qualified medical educator and has worked extensively with doctors training to become general practitioners. He brings his passion for education to his role as a GP, ensuring patients understand their health issues and treatment options.
Dr Phil enjoys all aspects of general practice and is especially committed to the health of those patients with multiple medical conditions requiring an extra element of personal care and support.
When not in the clinic, Dr Phil is a team sports tragic, a proud and committed dad and likes to travel.
Dr Julia Cantrill
Dr Julia completed her medical training at the University of Queensland. before gaining varied experience working across hospitals throughout south east Queensland before moving into General Practice. Dr Julia enjoys all aspects of general practice but has particular interests in sport and exercise medicine, mental health and women’s and children’s health.
Dr Julia has completed a Masters of Sport and Exercise Medicine and enjoys integrating this into her day to day practice to assist all patients in maintaining an active lifestyle. Prior to undertaking medical training Julia trained and worked as an Occupational Therapist and still enjoys integrating this wholistic and functional approach into her practice. Dr Julia practices according to a weight neutral or health at every size paradigm and has an interest in supporting people with disordered eating.
Dr Julia provides comprehensive women’s health care including antenatal care, contraception and menopause management. Dr Julia offers insertion and removal of Implanon and Mirena or other intrauterine devices. These services are available both to existing patients and new patients although an initial consultation is required prior to insertion. Dr Julia is able to offer shared antenatal care across all Queensland public hospitals and has undertaken further training to enable her to provide support for breastfeeding, cry fuss and sleep concerns during the newborn period. Dr Julia has completed a Diploma of Child Health and enjoys continuing to provide care to children and families as they grow.
Outside of medicine Julia is a keen trail and ultra marathon runner and enjoys spending time with her young family and pets.
Dr Julia is currently available for appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
Qualifications:MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Caressa Ligadu
Dr Caressa is a caring doctor who provides the highest level of primary health care. She completed medical school in Dublin and possesses a wealth of international experience in medicine.
Caressa has years of experience in a wide variety of specialties due to her time spent as a Doctor in Queensland hospitals and working as a GP in Sarina, Bundaberg and has now here in Brisbane with Green Tree Medical.
Caressa is an advocate for comprehensive and holistic primary health care and enjoys being a GP. She is particularly interested in helping patients with chronic conditions and gains a lot of satisfaction providing invested long-term care and support. She also has a Diploma in Medical Nutrition Management.
Caressa is a dedicated wife and Mum. She enjoys baking, photography, movie nights in, and an occasional road trip. She understands the importance of staying fit and healthy, and regularly attends her group fitness class.
Dr Caressa is available for appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
Qualifications:MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Pete Caiga
Dr. Pete Caiga, a dedicated General Practitioner (GP), has spent his life committed to improving the health and well-being of his community. Born and raised in a small town, his early experiences shaped his passion for medicine. After graduating from a prestigious medical school in the Philippines, Pete joined the AFP Medical Corps and then completed his residency in Paediatric medicine. He became a Medical Director of a Health Maintenance Organisation that catered to the preventive and health maintenance of thousands of members and their families.
Dr. Caiga’s career has spanned over two decades, during which he has served as a pillar of his local healthcare system. His practice is characterised by a deep sense of empathy and a relentless pursuit of excellence. He fosters trust and comfort in his patients, who often consider him as a confidant as well as a healthcare provider.
Throughout his career, Dr. Caiga has been a champion of preventive care, emphasising the importance of a healthy lifestyle and regular check-ups.
Pete’s tireless dedication extends beyond his clinic. He is involved in a local church where he caters for the spiritual need of church members. He feels very privileged for providing a wholistic service: physical, emotional and spiritual healthcare to the patients.
In his personal life, Dr. Caiga enjoys spending time with family, reading and listening to Christian music and messages. He is a sports enthusiast and loves basketball and football. He balances his demanding career with his passion for sports and arts, a testament to his well-rounded approach to life.
Dr.Pete Caiga is a highly qualified GP in Cashmere who looks forward to supporting his patients throughout all stages of their lives. He speaks English and Filipino (Tagalog).
Areas of interest:
◦Child and adolescent health
◦Family Medicine
◦Geriatric Health
◦Men’s Health
◦Mental Health
◦Paediatric Health
◦Sexual and reproductive health
◦Shared Antenatal health Care
Kim Meden
Kim completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland in 2006 and worked in major metropolitan hospitals for nearly 15 years before transitioning to the private sector. She has lectured at the University of Queensland, working with critically ill people who have chronic conditions, and people of all ages and stages of their lives.
Areas of Interest:
- Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, as she believes people with lung or respiratory conditions need access to treatment and advice outside of the hospital environment and deserve ongoing care for long-term conditions.
- Extensive experience with conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis, bronchiectasis, emphysema, asthma, and pneumonia.
- Passionate about people with heart conditions receiving guided exercise progression and support once they are discharged from hospital and to prevent future admissions.
- Experience working with conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease, Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Guillain Barre and Strokes. She will always work with the person and their family to achieve their goals and enhance quality of life.
Personal Interests:
Kim has been involved in both Muay Thai and karate for many years and generally love anything outdoors including chasing waterfalls and hiking. She also like to paint and draw and get creative.
Available for appointments Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
Qualifications:BSc Physiotherapy
Zac
Zac first completed a Diploma of Remedial massage in 2012, then a Masters of Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland in 2017.
Since then he has worked in private practice settings building a strong foundation in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Areas of interest:
● Joint and muscle pain.
● Headaches and neck pain.
● TMJ pain.
● Vertigo and dizziness problems.
● Sports injuries.
● People suffering from Persistent pain.
Personal Interests:
Zac loves anything outdoors and is an avid runner. In his down time he enjoys
reading, finding new cafes to fuel his coffee addiction, and exercising.
Qualifications:Diploma of Remedial massage, Masters of Physiotherapy Studies