About us
Ananda Clinics is a medical practice specialising in treatment of the endocannabinoid system that exists within us all and plays a vital role in our overall well-being. Patients are offered a science-based approach to modern medicine combined with natural therapies.
With thousands of patient outcomes to draw from, Ananda Clinics has a patient-first philosophy that puts safety, efficacy, and reliability at the forefront of its practice, we call it The Ananda Way.
The Ananda Way is built on science and powered by experience to deliver a safe, ethical, industry-leading pathway to long term health and vitality through the activation of the body’s own Endocannabinoid System with natural therapies.
The endocannabinoid System (ECS) is considered our ‘Master Regulator’ and plays a vital role in maintaining balance and function in the brain, endocrine and immune systems in all humans.
Our ECS influences many critical functions in the body, including: sleep, pain, inflammation, immune responses, sleep and emotional processing.
Ananda Clinics’ treatment plans target the body’s imbalances by triggering the endocannabinoid system to help relieve some symptoms associated with chronic illness, imbalances and disturbances in the mind and body.
In 2016, the Australian Government legalised medicinal cannabis, it is regulated by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
The only way to access legal plant medicine is through a pharmacy with a doctor’s prescription. Recreational use remains illegal across all federal, state, and territories in Australia.
In order to prescribe plant medicine for patients, Australian GP’s must seek approval from the TGA, or become an authorised prescriber.
At Ananda Clinics, our General Practitioners are approved authorised prescribers with authority from the TGA.
The key to understanding the impact of plant medicine is found in the body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS), also known as our ‘Master Regulator’, and we all have one.
Your ECS regulates critical functions like inflammatory responses, sleep, pain, immune function, learning, memory, and emotional processing
The Ananda Clinics website is here to provide education and information, without implying medical advice, or recommendation for the use of cannabis as medicine or adult use purposes.
Medical cannabis remains strictly regulated by the Australian TGA as it is not a registered therapeutic agent due to the lack of research and evidence in support of its efficacy or potential side effects.
If you think medical cannabis may be right for you, book an appointment with one of
our doctors to find out more.
To be eligible for prescription a patient must have a chronic condition, defined as persisting for three months or longer, and must have tried at least one other treatment under the direction of a medical professional. If this describes your situation you are likely eligible for plant medicine.
If you would like to discuss your situation further, please make an appointment with one of our GPs. You do not need a referral to be eligible for plant medicine.
In Australia, legal medicinal cannabis is only available through the TGA special access scheme which requires an application process or through an authorised cannabinoid prescriber.
At Ananda Clinics, our General Practitioners are approved authorised prescribers with authority from the TGA.
To be eligible for prescription medical cannabis, a patient must have a chronic condition, defined as persisting for 3 months or longer, and must have tried at least one other treatment under the direction of a medical professional.
If you aren’t currently eligible but have a chronic condition, consider speaking to your GP about getting a referral for plant medicine.
Typically in Australia, the regulated forms include;
A number of other uses are not yet available for legal consumption, including: suppositories, edibles, topicals and tinctures.
Plant medicine is largely regarded as safe and has a significant safety profile with zero recorded deaths.
Despite its relative safety plant medicine may still produce side-effects.
Potential Side Effects & Safety
SIDE-EFFECTS OF MEDICAL CANNABIS
| Side-effect | Most Common | Common | Rare |
| Drowsiness/ fatigue | ✓ | ||
| Dizziness | ✓ | ||
| Dry mouth | ✓ | ||
| Cough, phlegm, bronchitis (smoking only) | ✓ | ||
| Anxiety | ✓ | ||
| Nausea | ✓ | ||
| Cognitive effects | ✓ | ||
| Euphoria | ✓ | ||
| Blurred vision | ✓ | ||
| Headache | ✓ | ||
| Orthostatic hypotension | ✓ | ||
| Toxic psychosis/ paranoia | ✓ | ||
| Depression | ✓ | ||
| Ataxia/dyscoordination | ✓ | ||
| Tachycardia (after titration) Cannabis hyperemesis | ✓ | ||
| Diarrhoea | ✓ |
Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, suffer from liver disease, heart disease, lung disease or a family or personal history of mental health disorders such as; bi-polar, schizophrenia, psychosis or substance abuse are at greater risk of negative side effects.
DISCLAIMER: The Ananda Clinics website is here to provide education and information, without implying medical advice, or the recommendation for the use of cannabis as medicine or adult use purposes. Medical cannabis remains strictly regulated by the Australian TGA as it is not a registered therapeutic agent due to the lack of research and evidence in support of its efficacy or potential side effects.
If you think plant medicine may be right for you, book an appointment with a GP to find out more.
Legal medicinal cannabis products are strictly regulated under the quality and safety standards under the Therapeutic Goods Order No.93.
Inclusive of regulatory standards is the safe and regular testing for cannabinoid content, contamination, toxic and harmful contaminants and for consistency.
In order for plant medicine to be properly regulated, and for patients to accurately experience the benefits of its use, it is important for medicine to be of a consistent quality and nature.
All of our pricing information can be found here.
Ananda Clinics has a number of pathways to obtain medications, including through your local pharmacy or secure direct mail from a distant pharmacy. We do not supply medicine directly to our patients and do not carry medicine in-clinic.
1. Book
Booking is fast and easy. It involves a short pre-consult screening to save you time down the track in case you’re not eligible for plant medicine. If you are, you can book on the spot.
2. Consult
Meet with your doctor and nurse to discuss your condition, medical history and to discover if plant-based medicines may be beneficial for you.
3. Prescribe
With a script, patients can choose to fill their script online, delivering direct to their home, or with one of Ananda Clinics partner Pharmacies across Australia.
4. Monitor
Patient support extends past the first script, carefully monitoring symptoms, improvements, and feelings of well-being or otherwise through regular follow ups and communication.
5. Adjust
As a results-focused practice, your prescription will be monitored and adjusted as needed, until optimal results are found.
6. Follow Up
Ananda Clinics recommends a follow-up appointment at 1 month and 3 months after your initial appointment until the right balance with your medication is found.
Patients under the age of 16 will require a referral by their specialist, paediatrician, or psychologist in order to qualify for an appointment. Patients under the age of 18 will only ever be prescribed Cannabidiol (CBD) for treatment.
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