Clinical Education & Mentoring
Advance Your Expertise in Vaginal Microbiome & Genitourinary Health
Most healthcare practitioners receive very little formal education in the vaginal microbiome and complex genitourinary health, despite these being among the most common and often most challenging, presentations encountered in clinical practice.
Founded by Dr. Moira Bradfield Strydom (PhD), Intimate Ecology bridges the gap between emerging microbiome research and everyday clinical practice. Our education is designed to help naturopaths, nutritionists, herbalists and other integrative healthcare practitioners develop confidence in assessing, interpreting and supporting complex vaginal and genitourinary health presentations.
Whether you are looking to confidently interpret microbiome testing, better understand recurrent vaginal and urinary conditions, or develop an ecological approach to clinical decision-making, our education translates evidence into practical, clinically relevant knowledge that you can immediately apply in practice.
Through Intimate Ecology you'll develop confidence to:
- Interpret vaginal and genitourinary microbiome testing
- Navigate complex and recurrent clinical presentations
- Apply ecological thinking and evidence-informed clinical reasoning
- Deliver more personalised care for your clients
Education and Training
Access practical webinars, focused short courses for practitioners and on-demand education covering a broad range of vaginal microbiome and genitourinary health topics.
Learn at your own pace while staying current with emerging research and clinical developments.
Looking for public education?
Alongside our practitioner education, the Intimate Ecology Online School also includes a growing collection of webinars for the public. For free evidence-based education, practical insights and the latest research in vaginal, bladder and genitourinary health, follow @IntimateEcology on Instagram.
Practitioner Community
Join the Intimate Ecology Practitioner Facebook Group to stay connected with the latest research, education opportunities and clinical discussions.
Access is available to qualified healthcare practitioners. Membership requests require verification of professional qualifications.
Clinical Mentoring
Develop your clinical reasoning through personalised 1:1 telehealth mentoring with Dr. Moira Bradfield Strydom (PhD).
Mentoring sessions provide an opportunity to discuss challenging clinical presentations, refine microbiome interpretation, strengthen ecological clinical reasoning and build confidence in managing complex vaginal and genitourinary health cases.
Ideal for practitioners seeking individual guidance, support with difficult cases or continued professional development as they integrate microbiome science and ecological thinking into everyday clinical practice.
In addition to individual mentoring, specialist mentoring programs and live webinar intakes are offered throughout the year, providing opportunities for deeper learning and collaborative discussion.
Accredited Intimate Ecologists & The Human Microbiome Guild
Graduates of Vagiversity may apply to become an Accredited Intimate Ecologist through membership of the Human Microbiome Guild.
Accredited Intimate Ecologists participate in ongoing clinical mentorship, advanced case discussions and continuing professional development, while contributing to a community committed to the sustainable stewardship of the human microbiome.
As preferred referral partners of Intimate Ecology, Accredited Intimate Ecologists are recognised for their commitment to evidence-informed, ecological and person-centred care.