Get to know: Praseetha Chathoth

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Praseetha Chathoth, is a person of many talents. She is both a Clinical Pharmacy Technician and yoga teacher. She currently provides yoga classes at Northern Health for the WellAhead  program. WellAhead is a holistic wellness program, co-designed with consumers, to support and empower those living with and beyond cancer.

What is your coffee order?

Whilst it’s not very Melbournian, I actually don’t like coffee but I start my day with a cup of tea to wake myself up. 

Tell us about your role at Northern Health?

I am a Grade 3 Clinical Pharmacy Technician. I have undergone rigorous training to become a credentialed Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists and ensure patients receive the right medication. I work alongside pharmacists and nurses to ensure ward imprest medications are up to date. I am also responsible for ordering, receipting, dispensing, preparing and distributing medications.

What do you like about your role?

The Pharmacy Department at Northern Health is like a family. I love that we are a diverse and supportive department that works together to overcome challenges and strive to provide the best care for our patients. I also really enjoy that in my role, I have the opportunity to interact closely with patients and work with a multidisciplinary team.

Tell us what you did prior to your role as a Pharmacy Technician?

After completing my Bachelor’s degree in Naturopathy and Yoga, I worked as a Yoga and Wellness Consultant at the National Institute of Naturopathy in India and other organisations to promote yoga. 

This is very different to your role in Pharmacy. What attracted you to yoga?

I was really astonished at how yoga affects both the body and mind and wanted to learn more in depth about yoga philosophy, psychology and therapy. 

Tell us how you are sharing your knowledge of yoga?

I am an active member of the Indian Yoga Graduates Association and whenever able, I participate in promoting yoga through their activities. Currently, I am providing yoga classes at Northern Health for the WellAhead program.