Melbourne Functional Medicine

Melbourne Functional Medicine At Melbourne Functional Medicine, we believe people can be more than they are.

Multi award-winning clinic blending functional medicine & health coaching to solve chronic health issues, with longevity services to help you thrive, perform, and live longer, healthier. Our mission is to help you reclaim your health, extend your vitality, and thrive for years to come. As a multi award-winning clinic, our signature healthcare program combines functional medicine with dedicated health coaching to uncover and resolve the root causes of chronic health conditions. We support people with autoimmunity, thyroid concerns, skin issues, women’s health challenges, and digestive conditions such as SIBO, IBS, constipation, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, and Coeliac Disease. For those wanting to go beyond recovery, our longevity service is designed to optimise performance, resilience, and healthspan - helping you not only feel better now, but also invest in a healthier, stronger future.

01/01/2026

We think it’s fair to say that we all understand the premise behind a New Year’s Resolution – we identify an area (or two) of our lives where we’d like to make improvement and see positive change. ⁠
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While this is great in theory often it’s not a sticky way for people to make a change. It feels a bit like a trap, doesn’t it? You’ve made a public declaration and now, no matter what, you must stick to it. ⁠
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Any wavering and that just looks (and feels) like a failure. So when it comes to goal setting and optimising, what do you do?⁠
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Learn more in my blog post - https://mfm.au/blog/create-goals-that-stick-new-years-resolutions/

19/12/2025

Christmas is meant to be a season of connection, but for many people it quietly becomes a season of over-giving. Between family, social events and end of year pressure, our own needs often slip to the bottom of the list. ⁠
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One of the most supportive things you can do for your health right now is set clear, kind boundaries. They are not selfish. They protect your energy and help you actually enjoy the season. ⁠
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I’ve shared more in this article: https://mfm.au/blog/healthy-boundaries-the-real-cost-of-not-setting-them/

Every time the MFM team gets together to celebrate, we’re reminded of just how many delicious versions of “healthy” ther...
18/12/2025

Every time the MFM team gets together to celebrate, we’re reminded of just how many delicious versions of “healthy” there really are.⁠
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Here’s the recipe for the Spiced Christmas Biscuits our amazing Content Manager and Webmaster, Fiona, brought along to our end-of-year celebration.⁠
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So delicious we had to share, and perfect for our gluten-free and dairy-free friends.⁠
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Swipe for the recipe!

A festive pause, a moment to rest,⁠Order ahead to stay at your best.⁠We’ll be back soon, restored and clear,⁠Ready to su...
14/12/2025

A festive pause, a moment to rest,⁠
Order ahead to stay at your best.⁠
We’ll be back soon, restored and clear,⁠
Ready to support you in the new year.⁠
- Your MFM team

Many people think choosing a probiotic is as simple as choosing the one with the highest CFU count or the most compellin...
12/12/2025

Many people think choosing a probiotic is as simple as choosing the one with the highest CFU count or the most compelling label claims.⁠
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But the truth is, probiotic selection is both an art and a science requiring scientific precision and clinical judgment.⁠
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A functional medicine practitioner supports your probiotic prescription by knowing how to interpret symptoms, history, and patterns [the art] and combining that with an expert understanding of the evidence behind specific strains and the distinct functions each one supports [the science].⁠
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If you'd like to get more intentional about exploring the health of your microbiome, speak with us today.

12/12/2025

Fibre is good, right? ⁠
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It depends...⁠
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Yes if your gut is healthy and functioning well.⁠
Maybe not, if your gut is currently under stress from a dysbiotic microbiome imbalance, SIBO, SIFO, IMO or other gut conditions.⁠
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In this case, a carefully mapped our gut care strategy is going to keep your comfort in check, whilst we address the root causes of your condition and manage you back to good health.⁠
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Learn more about the conditions we treat - https://mfm.au/digestive-health/

Most people don’t realise prebiotics are food for your good bacteria- not bacteria themselves. And if you add them too f...
11/12/2025

Most people don’t realise prebiotics are food for your good bacteria- not bacteria themselves. And if you add them too fast? Hello, bloating.⁠
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Examples of prebiotic fibres:⁠
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🫘 Inulin (from chicory root, onion, garlic, Jerusalem artichoke)⁠
🫘 Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)⁠
🫘 Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)⁠
🫘 Resistant starch (green bananas, cooked & cooled potatoes/rice, oats)⁠
🫘 Partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG)⁠
🫘 Arabinoxylan (whole grains, psyllium-containing blends)⁠
🫘 Garlic⁠
🫘 Onion (all types)⁠
🫘 Leeks⁠
🫘 Asparagus⁠
🫘 Chicory root⁠
🫘 erusalem artichoke⁠
🫘 Green (unripe) bananas⁠
🫘 Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans)⁠
🫘 Oats (especially cooked/cooled)⁠
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When introduced slowly and at the right time, prebiotics help build a resilient, diverse microbiome that keeps digestion, mood, and immunity stable.⁠
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But when you’re in a flare? They can be too much too soon.⁠
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It’s all about matching the fibre to the state of your gut.

08/12/2025

Is your healthcare provider helping investigate these questions?⁠
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Functional investigation is thorough.⁠
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Just one of the reasons our approach at Melbourne Functional Medicine is multi- award winning, and most importantly, gets your health back on track.⁠
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https://mfm.au/

Probiotics can be helpful, but not for every gut, all the time.⁠⁠If you’re in a gut flare, dealing with SIBO, reacting t...
05/12/2025

Probiotics can be helpful, but not for every gut, all the time.⁠
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If you’re in a gut flare, dealing with SIBO, reacting to every food, or stuck in an inflammation loop, throwing probiotics on top can actually make you feel worse.⁠
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A functional gut healing is about sequence: calm → restore → rebuild.⁠
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Once you know where your gut is in that process, choosing the right tool becomes easier.⁠
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Read more about how we offer professional guidance to reclaim your gut health: https://mfm.au/digestive-health/

05/12/2025

Are you suffering from gut issues that are not resolving no matter what "biotics" you use?⁠
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If you want professional direction for resolving your gut issues for good, see why our approach is multi-award winning and gets over 100 5 star reviews.⁠

https://mfm.au/

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186 Buckhurst Street
South Melbourne, VIC
3205

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+611300614814

Website

http://optimise.mfm.au/

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