• Trichologist Serving Riverstone & Northwest Sydney

    Tricho Health Clinic — specialist hair and scalp care Riverstone NSW

If you’ve been losing hair and you’re not sure why, a trichologist is where you start. Not a GP, not a hairdresser — a trichologist. Someone who specialises in hair and scalp conditions and can actually tell you what’s going on.

Tricho Health Clinic is based in Grantham Farm, just minutes from Riverstone. If you’re in the area and you’ve been putting off getting answers, this is the closest specialist you’ll find.

What Does a Trichologist Do?

A trichologist assesses the health of your hair and scalp at a clinical level. That means looking at hair density, growth patterns, scalp condition, and the underlying causes of whatever’s happening — whether that’s alopecia, excessive shedding, scalp inflammation, or hair thinning that’s been creeping up slowly.

The difference between seeing a trichologist and just hoping things improve on their own is diagnosis. A lot of hair loss conditions are treatable if you catch them early enough. Some are reversible. Some aren’t — but even then, there’s a lot that can be done to manage them properly.

About Cassandra Hooper

Cassandra Hooper is a certified trichologist and the founder of Tricho Health Clinic. She works with people across northwest Sydney who are dealing with hair loss, scalp conditions, and everything in between. Her clinic days are Mondays at The Cutting Room salon in Grantham Farm.

She takes a thorough approach — your first consultation covers your full hair and health history, a scalp assessment, and a clear breakdown of what’s actually causing the issue and what your options are. No vague advice. No products pushed at you before you even know what the problem is.

Conditions Treated

Most clients coming from the Riverstone area are dealing with one of these:

Traction alopecia is one of the more common ones, hair loss caused by years of tight hairstyles like braids, ponytails, or extensions.
I’s very common in women and often goes unnoticed until there’s visible thinning around the hairline.

Androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss) affects both men and women, but it looks different in each case.
Women tend to see diffuse thinning across the crown rather than a receding hairline.
It’s genetic but there are ways to slow it down significantly.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks hair follicles.
It can come and go, and the treatment approach depends heavily on how much hair is affected and how long it’s been happening.

Scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and folliculitis can all contribute to hair loss.
These need to be treated at the root cause, topical treatments alone usually don’t fix the underlying issue.

Postpartum hair loss affects a huge number of women after pregnancy and is often dismissed as normal.
It usually is, but when shedding is extreme or doesn’t resolve, it’s worth getting properly assessed.

Why Seeing Someone Local Matters

Hair loss treatment isn’t a one-time appointment. You’ll likely come back for follow-ups, and consistency matters. Having a clinic you can actually get to easily, instead of driving an hour each way to the city, means you’re more likely to stay on top of it.

Tricho Health Clinic is close to Riverstone, Schofields, Box Hill, and the broader Blacktown and Hills District area. It’s a genuine local option for northwest Sydney residents who want specialist care without the CBD trip.

Book a Consultation

To book with Cassandra, call (02) 9627 3885 or visit the contact page on the website. Clinic is held Mondays at The Cutting Room, Unit 2/43 Grantham Street, Grantham Farm NSW 2765.

Frequently Asked Questions

A: The clinic is located in Grantham Farm, which borders Riverstone directly. It’s typically a 5 to 10 minute drive depending on where in Riverstone you’re coming from. The address is Unit 2/43 Grantham Street, Grantham Farm NSW 2765.

A: Your first consultation will cover your health and hair history, a thorough scalp assessment, and a diagnosis or working theory about what’s causing the issue. Cassandra

will walk you through what she’s found and what the treatment options are. Bring any relevant medical history or photos if you have them

A: Yes — actually the majority of clients at Tricho Health Clinic are women. Female hair loss tends to be more complex than male pattern baldness and is often under-diagnosed. Conditions like traction alopecia, hormonal hair loss, postpartum shedding, and autoimmune alopecia are all areas Cassandra works with regularly.

A: A trichologist specialises specifically in hair and scalp conditions. A dermatologist covers a much broader range of skin conditions. For hair loss that doesn’t have an obvious skin condition behind it, a trichologist is often the better first stop. If there’s an underlying skin issue, your trichologist can refer you on if needed

A: Not at all. It depends entirely on the cause. Traction alopecia caught early is often reversible. Postpartum hair loss usually resolves on its own. Androgenetic alopecia can be slowed significantly. Alopecia areata can come and go. The sooner you get diagnosed, the more options you have.

A: The clinic sees clients from across northwest Sydney including Riverstone, Schofields, Grantham Farm, Box Hill, Vineyard, Marsden Park, Blacktown, and the Hills District.

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