Dr. Trees, a Goori (Dhanggati) woman and GP, is a dedicated healthcare professional, often serving as the sole doctor in remote areas of Western Australia and the Northern Territory, particularly within Aboriginal communities and on islands. With over thirty years of health experience, she teaches locally and internationally, specialising in Indigenous health and cultures, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge for humanity’s future.

Dr. Trees initially trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an acupuncturist before pursuing science. She was the first Indigenous Honours graduate from the University of Sydney School of Medicine

Currently working in addictions medicine, she is experienced in hospital- and community-based palliative care. Janelle is a graduate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, and teaches on the subject.

A former advocate for LGBTQ+ rights at the United Nations, she was a foundation member of the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association and the Indigenous GP Training Network. Dr. Trees continues to champion Indigenous values within educational systems.

Beyond her medical career, she excels as an award-winning novelist in Magical Realism and Speculative Fiction.