Dr Nicole Bijlsma:
Pioneer in Healthy Homes
Nicole is a woman of passion and her passion lies in environmental health. With a background as a former naturopath and acupuncturist, with 15 years of clinical experience, she made a remarkable career transition to establish the healthy home movement (building biology) in Australia after noticing a significant correlation between her patients’ illnesses and the health hazards present in their homes.
As the author of the highly acclaimed bestseller, “Healthy Home, Healthy Family,” and PhD in environmental health, Nicole has established herself as an authority on the subject. She has contributed her expertise as a columnist for Body+Soul (Herald Sun) and is sought after by the media to provide insights on health hazards in the built environment. Her expert commentary has graced popular television shows such as The 7PM Project, Sunrise, The Today Show, The Circle, Channel 7 News, and Today Tonight. She has also shared her knowledge through appearances on Channel 74, ABC radio, Fox FM, webinars, and podcasts.
Nicole has been lecturing at tertiary institutions for more than 30 years, imparting her wisdom in the fields of nutrition, Chinese Medicine, and environmental medicine. She is a leading authority on how to test homes for mould, electromagnetic fields, and toxicants through the Australian College of Environmental Studies which she founded in 1999 where she single-handedly, established the building biology industry in Australia. The college is a registered training organisation (RTO 21740) that provides nationally accredited training in mould, electromagnetic fields, allergens and toxicants in Australia. Her expertise has been recognised by peer-reviewed journals, where she has published her groundbreaking research (see below). As a highly sought-after speaker, she has presented at conferences both in Australia and internationally, including the USA, Malaysia, Thailand, and New Zealand. She was also on the committee for the first Australian Standard for Mould (2025). Nicole’s research (PhD) explored the impact of environmental exposures to toxicants and electromagnetic fields on human health and the ramifications for general medical practice. Her notable works include:
Lead author of the first study on the impact of a Wi-Fi enabled device (baby monitor) on adult sleep under real world conditions. Does Radiofrequency Radiation impact Sleep? A double-blind, randomised placebo controlled crossover pilot study (2024). Outcome revealed 1/3 of the participants developed clinical insomnia within 7 nights of a baby monitor in their bedroom.
Environmental Medicine and Clinical Practice: The Role of Toxicant and Non-ionising Electromagnetic Field Exposure on Health Outcomes and the Ramifications for Clinical Practice. (2021). A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. RMIT University.
“Expert Clinician’s Perspective on Environmental Medicine and Toxicant Assessment in Clinical Practice (2018)“: Recognized as an authority in her field, Nicole brings together a collective voice of expert clinicians in this collaborative work. Through their shared insights, experiences, and evidence-based approaches, the qualitative study offers a comprehensive perspective on environmental medicine and toxicant assessment. Covering a wide range of topics, from chemical exposures to detoxification strategies, the publication serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of environmental health and its implications for clinical practice.
“Environmental Chemical Assessment in Clinical Practice (2016)“: In this comprehensive publication, Nicole delves into the complex world of environmental chemicals and their impact on human health. Drawing upon her extensive experience as a clinician and building biologist, she provides a thorough assessment framework that enables healthcare professionals to identify and address the health risks associated with environmental toxins. By bridging the gap between environmental science and clinical practice, Nicole equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the challenges posed by chemical exposures in today’s world.
Healthy Home Healthy Family Over 15,000 copies sold (first edition 2012, fourth edition 2026).
Chapter 2 on Environmental Medicine in the Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine textbook (Hecht, 2020).
Nicole is committed to bridging the gap between environmental factors and human health, and providing the public with practical guidance and evidence-based strategies to create healthy homes. Here is my ResearchGate profile.
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