Melanie Makris clinical nutritionist and pharmacist holding personalised supplements at Paradigm Nutrition clinic in Bendigo Victoria

About Melanie & Our Approach

Clarity begins when someone finally listens.

About Melanie & Our Approach

Clarity begins when someone finally listens.

If you’ve been told “everything looks normal,” yet you still feel unwell, you are not alone.

Fatigue, brain fog, gut discomfort, hormone changes, or inflammation can leave you feeling unheard and unsure of what to do next.

Many of our patients come to us feeling frustrated, tired of short consults, and wanting real answers. 

At Paradigm Nutrition, you are seen, heard, and supported.

Melanie Makris pharmacist and clinical nutrition practitioner at Paradigm Nutrition Bendigo Victoria specialising in personalised functional nutrition care

I’m Melanie Makris

My role is to help you uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface and to guide you toward feeling calm, clear, and confident in your body again.

With over 23 years of experience as a pharmacist and clinical nutritionist, I bring together the best of both worlds: the science of medicine and the art of personalised, evidence-based nutrition.

My background spans hospital, retail, and integrative practice, both in Australia and abroad, giving me a unique understanding of how to connect conventional and functional care.

I hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy, a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition), and am a Fellow in Training with the Australasian College of Nutrition and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM). I am also an Ethics Committee Chair for AARPN, reflecting my commitment to integrity, education, and professional excellence.

Patients describe my approach as calm, collaborative, and grounded. Every consultation is designed to bring clarity, connection, and confidence because when you understand your health, you can take ownership of it.

 

If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, I’d love to meet you.

 
Microbiome Guardian certification supporting evidence based microbiome health and functional nutrition practice at Paradigm Nutrition Bendigo
 
Australasian Association and Register of Practicing Nutritionists accreditation representing professional clinical nutrition standards at Paradigm Nutrition Bendigo Victoria
 

What Parents Are Saying

  • When my daughter started daycare around one year old and started getting severe nappy rash a friend suggested Melanie to help explore possible dietary reasons. Melanie spent time getting a detailed history of my daughter’s circumstances, but also relevant family history. For several months she guided me with dietary plans for my daughter and monitoring to inform further assessments/plans. I found Melanie’s approach to be very client centred in how she informed me on options (from diet changes to more comprehensive testing) so that my husband and I could decide what path we wanted to take. She developed plans around what outcomes we hoped for our daughter and what was achievable in our family. Working with Melanie we were able to identify our daughter had a milk sensitivity, but after some work on healing her gut health we have been able to gradually reintroduce other dairy products and she is thriving. I would recommend Melanie to anyone else who feels diet is impacting on their own or their children’s health. 

    - CHARLISE

  • Melanie Makris is a professional, highly informative and thorough practitioner who took her time to assess my daughter and her health. She spoke directly to my daughter which was fabulous, but she also happily included my husband or I in the conversation. Melanie used technical language, but regularly checked in with us for understanding and explained it in another way if needed. Through our conversations, it was obvious that Melanie made an effort to understand my daughter and the demands on teenagers today, which put my daughter at ease.

    - LAURA

  • Mel has been great in helping me work through my health concerns. Mel went above and beyond to speak to other professionals to further help investigate my concerns and I felt she was really committed to helping me get the best outcome. I would highly recommend anyone looking to speak to a Clinical Nutritionist to reach out to Mel. I also love that she is a Pharmacist too, which made me confident she knew when to focus on natural remedies, and when traditional medicines also had their place/would be of benefit.

    - SOPHIE

  • Meeting Melanie was serendipitous. Long-term health challenges left me at a loss until her empathetic consultations and personalised approach to gut health turned things around. Increased energy and improved well-being have been my rewards. I wholeheartedly recommend Melanie to others seeking advice or support in relation to their health and well-being.

    - FIONA

Indoor plant and calm lifestyle setting representing holistic wellness and personalised health philosophy at Paradigm Nutrition Bendigo Victoria

Why I Do This Work

After more than two decades in pharmacy, I saw a recurring pattern: patients returning again and again, their prescriptions increasing, but their wellbeing unchanged.

I realised people weren’t lacking medication, they were lacking understanding.

That insight reshaped my career.

I founded Paradigm Nutrition to fill the space between symptom management and true wellness. I wanted to offer care that listens longer, looks deeper, and treats people as individuals, not cases.

This is why I’m passionate about helping people like you move beyond frustration and into lasting health — with science, compassion, and clarity guiding every step.

What Makes This Approach Different

  • Personalised, not prescriptive

    Your plan is built around you — your body, lifestyle, and goals. No generic templates or quick fixes.

  • Root cause, not surface symptoms

    We look for the “why” behind your symptoms, so you can achieve results that last.

  • Science you can understand

    Every recommendation is explained in simple, empowering language so you feel informed, not overwhelmed.

  • Collaborative care

    You are an active partner in your health journey. Together, we shape your path forward.

  • Sustainable wellness

    Our focus is on long-term transformation — small, achievable changes that create real momentum.

Let’s Begin with a Conversation

Health is personal, and so is finding the right practitioner. This first step is simply a calm, no-pressure chat to explore your goals and see whether our approach feels right for you.

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