About us
Pearl is a bespoke doctor led clinic created to redefine midlife women's health.
Our philosophy is simple – to practice slow medicine, to listen deeply and to look after the whole woman with treatments we know are safe and effective.
Our goal is to make up-to-date, evidence-based, compassionate care a reality for midlife women of the Sunshine Coast – because they deserve nothing less.
By delivering this, we hope women can feel supported to live their longest, fullest lives and feel empowered in their roles in communities, families and workplaces into the midlife and beyond.
Meet Our Doctors
BOccThy(Hons), MD, FRACGP
Dr. Laura Walter
Inspired by the resilience and unique stories of her patients and the women in her life, Dr. Laura co-founded Pearl. She is a women’s health specialist GP who empowers women to navigate their midlife health with confidence.
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), member of the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) and Endocrine Society of Australia (ESA), Dr. Laura offers whole-of-women personalised care that blends lifestyle strategies and hormonal therapies to optimise metabolic health and vitality. With a focus on preventative medicine and a health span philosophy, she promotes sustainable health change. Her inquisitive, collaborative approach dismantles the myriad of menopause myths and pseudoscience, delivering authentic care that addresses every aspect of a women’s health. Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Laura’s mission is to ensure every woman feels heard, supported, and informed with the latest scientific insights.
Raised in rural Queensland, Dr. Laura began her career with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), emphasising function and quality of life. She gained experience in the public and private health sectors in leadership roles before attaining a Doctor of Medicine and pursuing physician training on the Gold and Sunshine Coast. During this time her passion for women’s health and managing endocrine conditions grew. Further studies in Child Health and Internal Medicine at Sydney University deepened her expertise.
Outside the consulting rooms, Dr. Laura is a mother. She cherishes time with her husband and two young children. You’ll find her running, reading, doing yoga and exploring the great outdoors.
Dr. Kate Bradforde
BBiomedSci, MD, FRACGP, DipRANZCOG
Co-founder of Pearl, Dr Kate is a GP with a special interest in women’s and sexual health. Originally from the Sunshine Coast, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science, then spent several years working in the government sector and travelling abroad before returning home to complete her Doctor of Medicine.
From the very start of her medical career, Dr Kate was drawn to women’s health – her passion sparked by the strength and fortitude of the women she cared for as they navigated the unique health challenges of their life’s season. She obtained a Diploma from the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, followed by her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), during which she completed additional training in sexual health.
While working in general practice, Dr Kate was moved by the number of women arriving in her consult room feeling overwhelmed and unheard at the midlife – many searching for answers their regular GPs couldn’t provide. She was motivated to focus on this frequently overlooked chapter of women’s health and become an advocate for menopause support. She is a member of the Australian Menopause Society.
Dr Kate is inspired to continue her work in women’s midlife health after seeing how transformative the right menopause care can be. She values building partnerships with her patients and, through her warm and down-to-earth manner, supporting them to live their best from midlife on.
Dr Kate is also passionate about helping women manage menstrual disturbances and addressing intimacy and genitourinary concerns with thoughtful, tailored solutions.
When she is away from work, Dr Kate is a busy mum and loves getting outside with her two sons. She’s always up for trying new hobbies like trail running and is still working on perfecting her gardening and cooking skills.