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OUR TEAM

The people behind your program.

A premium treatment experience is not created by a device alone. It depends on sound judgement, clear communication and a team that treats privacy and follow-through as part of the care.
Prahran, Melbourne
No referral required
First eligible treatment session complimentary
Prahran, Melbourne
No referral required
First eligible treatment session complimentary
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Jonathon Somers

Occupational Therapist & Clinic Owner, Next Practice Prahran
Jonathon Somers is an Occupational Therapist and Clinic Owner at Next Practice Prahran, the medical centre in which ¹EM operates. He supports the broader clinical environment and continuity with primary care where appropriate.
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Dr Emir Ashour

Founder & Medical Lead, ¹EM
Dr Emir Ashour is the founder and Medical Lead of ¹EM. An Emergency Medicine doctor with clinical experience in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, he created ¹EM to bring medical judgement, disciplined program design and outcome tracking to performance treatments.

Dr Emir leads suitability assessment, treatment planning and clinical review. His role is not to sell a device; it is to decide when the technology makes sense, what a responsible plan looks like and how progress should be interpreted.
Headshot of Sheri, one of the team members at 1EM

Sheri Schmidt

Practice Manager & Nurse,
Next Practice Prahran
Sheri Schmidt supports the practical side of a calm, well-organised patient experience, including coordination, communication and privacy within the practice environment.
Headshot of Dr Emir Ashour, 1EM performance physician

Dr Emir Ashour

Founder & Medical Lead, ¹EM
Dr Emir Ashour is the founder and Medical Lead of ¹EM. An Emergency Medicine doctor with clinical experience in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, he created ¹EM to bring medical judgement, disciplined program design and outcome tracking to performance treatments.

Dr Emir leads suitability assessment, treatment planning and clinical review. His role is not to sell a device; it is to decide when the technology makes sense, what a responsible plan looks like and how progress should be interpreted.
Headshot of Dr Jonathon Somers, one of the team members at 1EM

Jonathon Somers

Occupational Therapist & Clinic Owner, Next Practice Prahran
Jonathon Somers is an Occupational Therapist and Clinic Owner at Next Practice Prahran, the medical centre in which ¹EM operates. He supports the broader clinical environment and continuity with primary care where appropriate.
Headshot of Sheri, one of the team members at 1EM

Sheri Schmidt

Practice Manager & Nurse,
Next Practice Prahran
Sheri Schmidt supports the practical side of a calm, well-organised patient experience, including coordination, communication and privacy within the practice environment.

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¹EM is a doctor-led performance clinic operating within Next Practice Prahran. We provide structured EMSCULPT NEO® and EMSELLA® programs following assessment of individual suitability.
EMSCULPT NEO® is entered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG 329193). EMSELLA® is entered in the ARTG (ARTG 302821). Suitability, experience and results vary. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
¹EM is operated by Dr Emir Ashour Pty Ltd (ACN 674 854 178) within Next Practice Prahran. © 2026 ¹EM. All rights reserved.
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