Professional Profile

Researcher • Naturopath • Educator

Dr. Moira Bradfield Strydom (PhD) is the founder of Intimate Ecology, an Australian clinical, education and research organisation dedicated to advancing vaginal, pelvic and genitourinary health through evidence-informed, ecological care.

With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Moira has established herself as a leading voice in vaginal microbiome and genitourinary health. Her work brings together research, clinical practice and practitioner education to bridge the gap between emerging science and real-world healthcare.

Her clinical and research interests include recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (recurrent thrush), bacterial vaginosis, vaginal and urinary microbiomes, hormones, genitourinary syndrome across the lifespan, and the broader ecology of the vaginal, bladder, seminal and penile microbiomes.

Moira completed her PhD through Griffith University, investigating treatment impacts on the vaginal microbiome in recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis. She also holds a Bachelor of Naturopathy and a Master's degree in Acupuncture from Southern Cross University, where she continues to contribute to practitioner education.

As an experienced educator and presenter, Moira regularly delivers evidence-based education for healthcare practitioners, universities, professional associations and industry partners.

She is the creator of Vagiversity, Intimate Ecology's flagship education and mentoring program for healthcare practitioners, and develops webinars, short courses and educational resources that translate emerging microbiome research into practical, clinically relevant knowledge.

Speaking topics include:

• Vaginal and urinary microbiomes
• Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis
• Bacterial vaginosis
• Hormones and the genitourinary microbiome
• Vaginal dryness and genitourinary syndrome across the lifespan
• Pregnancy and the microbiome
• Clinical microbiome interpretation
• Ecological approaches to vaginal and genitourinary health
• Integrative and evidence-informed healthcare

Moira is available for keynote presentations, conferences, webinars, podcasts, panel discussions and educational events.

Moira works with universities, healthcare organisations, professional associations and industry partners to support evidence-informed innovation and education in vaginal and genitourinary health.

Consultancy services include:

• Scientific and clinical consultancy
• Women's health and microbiome product consultancy
• Educational content development
• Webinar and course development
• Healthcare practitioner education
• Research translation
• Clinical advisory roles
• Expert review of educational and clinical resources

If your organisation is seeking specialist expertise in vaginal microbiome or genitourinary health, we welcome enquiries.

Moira is actively involved in collaborative research exploring vaginal and genitourinary health, microbiome science and integrative clinical care.

Her growing body of peer-reviewed publications reflects her commitment to advancing evidence informed practice and improving outcomes for people experiencing intimate health concerns.

Moira regularly contributes expert commentary on vaginal health, microbiome science, hormones and women's health through interviews, podcasts, webinars and educational media.

She is available for:

• Television
• Radio
• Podcasts
• Print and online media
• Expert commentary
• Educational collaborations

For media enquiries, speaking engagements or consultancy opportunities, please contact enquiries@intimateecology.com.au.