Sydney 'Super Mums' Reunite After Brutal Attack by Disgraced Celebrity Dentist
Two women described as 'super mums' have reunited less than a week after being brutally attacked by a disgraced celebrity dentist in the exclusive Sydney suburb of Potts Point. Wellness therapist Christine Campeau, 56, and celebrity photographer Chloe Paul, a mother-of-three, are recovering from severe injuries sustained during the horrific incident at their apartment building on St Neot Avenue.
The Violent Attack in Potts Point
The attack occurred around 10:50am on Tuesday when Dr Steven Lin, 41, armed with a knife, wandered into a communal laundry area at the unit complex. Lin first confronted Christine Campeau, stabbing her in the face and beating her brutally in the head. Neighbors heard her cries for help as the assault unfolded.
Lin then forced his way into Chloe Paul's unit, where he demanded money from the mother-of-three. He held her down, beat her, and attempted to choke her during the terrifying ordeal. Police responded to the scene and initially attempted to taser Dr Lin, but the device proved ineffective. When the father-of-six lunged at officers, a single round was fired, and Lin died at the scene.
Recovery and Reunion of the Victims
Less than a week after the attack, Chloe Paul shared a photo on Instagram showing both women reunited. Their faces were marred by yellowing bruises, with Ms Paul's nose bandaged and Ms Campeau sporting a neck brace. Alongside the photo and links to their fundraisers, Ms Paul wrote: 'Support the Super Mums with their recovery.'
In previous posts seen by The Daily Telegraph, Ms Paul elaborated on the traumatic experience, describing it as 'one f***ed up week' and writing: 'We survived! Myself and Christine were both horrifically affected by pure evil. How a man can do this to a woman is beyond. Now we have to work hard on our mental state!!!'
Fundraising Efforts for Recovery
Friends and family have raised a combined total of $90,000 through GoFundMe campaigns to support both women during their recovery. Christine Campeau, who has been a yoga instructor at an eastern suburbs fitness centre for at least seven years specializing in breath work and meditation, faces weeks of physical and emotional recovery and is currently unable to work.
One of her friends, Zoe Certa, wrote on the fundraiser that the 56-year-old healer has 'spent decades quietly and generously caring for others.' She described how 'what should have been an ordinary Tuesday morning became a traumatic, life-threatening ordeal.' The funds will support Ms Campeau's loss of income, living expenses, and medical costs.
Chloe Paul's Harrowing Experience
Chloe Paul has undergone surgery for a broken nose following the attack. A talented portrait and social photographer whose work has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, and InStyle, Ms Paul has also collaborated with luxury brands including Prada, Dior, Moët & Chandon, Burberry, and Christian Louboutin.
Friends revealed in her separate GoFundMe campaign, which has raised over $64,000, that her boxing skills likely saved her life during the attack. 'Those who know Chloe would be aware that she is a keen and able boxer,' they wrote. 'This likely saved her life as she was able to protect her head from catastrophic injuries.'
The friends described how Ms Paul found herself in a stranglehold on the ground, unable to breathe, and thinking her death was imminent. 'But, in that moment, decided to reach for the man's most vulnerable body parts and then somehow managed to roll to the side and escape.'
Community Support and Recognition
Ms Paul has publicly thanked a neighbor named 'Tisha' who she believes saved her life by being the first to call police when she heard screams. 'Here’s the lady who I think saved my life,' Ms Paul wrote in a social media post. 'I have never met her before and she lives next door. Because of the sound of the sirens it made him run. Thank you TISHA!'
The fashion world has rallied around Ms Paul, with influencers Elle Ferguson and Jess Ingham sharing supportive messages dedicated to their friend. Both women face lengthy recoveries due to their severe physical injuries and the psychological trauma of the attack.
The Attacker's Troubled History
Dr Steven Lin was once a world-renowned dental nutritionist who co-owned two successful practices on the NSW Central Coast and wrote the best-selling book The Dental Diet. He accumulated a large social media following, offering health advice to more than 250,000 Instagram followers.
However, in recent years, Lin spiraled into an ice addiction following the breakdown of his marriage after it emerged he had fathered a love child in secret. He faced court for a string of offences against women, including stalking, assault, choking, and breaching apprehended violence orders.
Just days before his death, Dr Lin appeared in Wollongong Local Court accused of choking and assaulting a prostitute and stealing $2000 from her in March 2025. The court heard that at the time of the incident, Dr Lin had recorded four breaches of bail, two assault offences, and two choking offences.
