About Our Practitioners

I’ve always had a keen interest in nutrition and natural health. Every aspect of our life depends on our health, and if our health suffers then so does our ability to enjoy life to the full. I’ve been so lucky to be able to get my own health back on track following a diagnosis of severe endometriosis, which was the spark that created the flame that is now my passion – helping people get well again.

My qualifications Include:

• Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine (2012)
• Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine (2012)
• Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy (2012)
• Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) – upgrade (2016)
• Vitae Mosaic – Naturopathic Functional Medicine – (2018)
• Certified Metabolic Balance Practitioner (2020)
• G.E.M.M. (Gut Ecology & Metabolic Modulation) Practitioner Training (2023)
• Health Coach Specialist/Mastery + Accreditation (June 2024)
• Currently enrolled in Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine (commencing July 2026)

I am a member of the National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA), as well as the Health Coaches Australia and New Zealand Association (HCANZA), who make sure practitioners meet strict education, ethical and practice standards.

In July 2021 I was awarded ‘No. 2 Metabolic Balance Clinic in Australia’! You can read about my own experience with the program here.

In my spare time I enjoy growing veggies and fresh herbs in my home garden, cooking delicious food, camping, stretching out with a good yoga class, or curling up with a good book (preferably accompanied by a nice glass of wine)

After several years with Zest Natural Therapies, Melissa Cook is now working under her own brand, Uniquely You Nutrition.

If you would like to connect with Melissa, you can find her here.