Nutrition Medicine

Dr. Mel Sydney-Smith is the director and medical practitioner at the Holistic Medical Centre Pty Ltd in Doolandella, Brisbane, where he leads a private consultancy specialising in clinical nutrition and preventive medicine. His practice adopts a holistic approach to health, incorporating psychotherapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage therapy alongside nutritional and preventive care. Dr. Sydney-Smith’s clientele includes prominent figures from the business and legal sectors, reflecting his influence in shaping health outcomes for individuals contributing to Australia's political and cultural landscapes and beyond. He has played a significant role in the postgraduate education of medical and paramedical practitioners across Australia and Asia, focusing on the application of clinical nutrition for disease treatment and health maintenance. He is actively involved in developing and delivering postgraduate workshops in Nutrition Medicine and is an Accredited Provider in the QA&CPD program for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr. Sydney-Smith also contributed to academia by composing and teaching the Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Nutrition Medicine) at the University of New England in partnership with the Australian College of Holistic Medicine. This program later transitioned to RMIT University in 2005, becoming a key component of the Master of Nutrition Medicine degree. His ongoing commitment to holistic health education underscores his dedication to advancing the field of integrative medicine.