Jessica Nguyen BPharm (hons), BSc, MPCCA

Compounding Manager and Owner

Jess is the managing partner at Manly Village Pharmacy and has been part of the team since 2009. She has been extensively trained by Professional Compounding Chemists of Australia (PCCA) and is passionate about compounding as an individualised treatment. Jess also has special interests in natural therapies, mental health and menopause. On the weekend she enjoys going to the beach with her beloved cocker spaniel.

Diana Chau B.Pharm., AACPa, MPS, MPCCA

Consultant Pharmacist and Owner

Diana is one of the owners of Manly Village Pharmacy and has been part of the team since 2007. She is a consultant pharmacist accredited with AACP and also has an extensive knowledge in general health care, medication reviews, and compounding. Di enjoys her lazy weekends with her husband and two daughters.

Louise Ditchfield B.Pharm (hons)

Pharmacist

Louise graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Pharmacy in 2021 after joining our team in 2018. She is now our full time pharmacist and has special interests in wound care and medication management. On the weekends, Louise is likely to be found on the beach, playing golf or on a boat at Moreton.

Emma Wells BPharm (hons)

Pharmacist

Emma joined our team in 2023 after moving from rural NSW. She is one of our full-time pharmacists and oversees our vaccination program.

An Le B.Pharm (hons)

Intern Pharmacist

An joined our team in 2022 and graduated from QUT in 2023. She is currently our intern pharmacist with a strong interest in compounding pharmacy.

Charmaine Lansdown

Retail Manager

Charmaine has worked at Manly Village Pharmacy since 2002 and has been working in community pharmacy for over 30 years. She is passionate about healthcare and is our sleep apnoea consultant. On the weekends she enjoys relaxing and spending time with her family.

Sharon Allsop

Pharmacy Assistant

Sharon joined our team in 2006 and is passionate about natural health. She also has great knowledge in health and beauty. In her spare time she she loves getting outdoors and going to the beach.

Judy Kogler

Pharmacy Assistant

Judy joined our team in 2017 and has worked in pharmacy for over 40 years. She oversees our deliveries and has passion, enthusiasm and commitment for customer service. Judy and her husband enjoy good food and wine, live theatre and travel.

Carmel Palo-Brown

Pharmacy Assistant

Carmel joined our team in August 2017 and has over 35 years experience in community pharmacy. She loves helping out her customers and making them feel looked after. On the weekends she loves catching up with her friends and family over a nice meal.

Laura Pitkin

Pharmacy Assistant

Laura is currently in her 4th year of studying Bachelor of Pharmacy at UNE and has worked casual days between her other commitments since 2021.

Dylan Lambert

Pharmacy Assistant

Dylan is currently in his 3rd year of study Bachelor of Pharmacy at QUT has recently joined our team in 2023. He loves parkruns and also enjoys cooking.

Averill Staron

Compounding Technician

Averill has been our compounding technician since 2017 and brings with her years of experience from her background in nursing and community pharmacy. In her breaks you will find her sipping coffee at one of the many cafes in Manly.

Maree Reedman RN, Midwife, Grad.Dip. Bioethics, Grad.Cert. Neonatal Intensive Care

Baby Nurse

Maree is our in-pharmacy baby nurse since 2021 with over 31 years of experience as a midwife, NICU nurse and childbirth educator. She has a passion for supporting everyone involved in the pregnancy and postnatal journey including parents and their babies. On her days off she loves reading and going for a swim.

Mitchell Everlyn BPharm(Hons), GCPharmPract, GradCertEvidCompMed, BMedsMgmentProfHonsCM, GCertDiabEd, MACP, MPS, AACPA

Pharmacist

Mitch is our casual pharmacist who has been helping us out with holiday leave since 2017. He is passionate about mental health and it’s place in healthcare. In his spare time he loves hiking and enjoying the natural wonders of the world.

Tien Chuc MD, B.Pharm., Grad.Dip.B.A., AACPa, MPS, MPCCA

Compounding Pharmacist and Owner

Tien is a highly experienced pharmacist and has owned Manly Village Pharmacy since 2001. He is dedicated to patient health and wellbeing and is especially interested in the areas of natural therapies, nutritional health care, hormone imbalances and quality use medicines. He is also a family man and loves to spend time with his beautiful wife and his three boys.

Wally

The Dispensing Robot

Since starting in 2023, our pharmacy robot “Wally” has helped us process your prescriptions more efficiently, reducing your wait time while enhancing accuracy. Our dedicated pharmacists can now focus on providing expert guidance and support, making your health our top priority. We’re embracing the future of pharmacy to give you more time for what matters, your well-being. Trust us to blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate care.