Naturopath, brain health specialist, and founder of Ellen Smith Wellness — with 30 years of clinical experience and a deeply personal reason for doing this work.
ABOUT ELLEN
Who is Ellen Smith?
Ellen Smith is a highly experienced naturopath with three decades of clinical practice, a Fellowship with the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS), and advanced certification as a ReCODE 2.0 Practitioner — trained directly under Dr. Dale Bredesen, the pioneering researcher behind the world’s most evidence-based approach to preventing and reversing cognitive decline.
She is the founder of the long-established Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic in Western Australia, and the founder and CEO of Ellen Smith Wellness — an online practice dedicated to supporting people across Australia with expert, personalised naturopathic and functional medicine care.
Ellen’s particular area of focus is brain health: helping people understand the real drivers of memory loss and cognitive decline, and giving them a clear, practical path to doing something about it — before it’s too late, and often when they’ve been told there’s nothing that can be done.
THE STORY BEHIND THE WORK
What led Ellen to naturopathy?
Ellen’s journey into natural medicine began long before she had a clinic or a qualification — it began in childhood, watching her brother’s health transform in a way that conventional medicine alone hadn’t been able to achieve.
As a child, her brother struggled with persistent health issues that left the family frustrated and without answers. Determined to find another way, Ellen’s mother turned to natural therapies — and the results were remarkable. Watching that transformation unfold, and seeing firsthand what the right natural support could do for the body, lit something in Ellen that never went out. She knew from that point that this was the work she was meant to do.
That early experience gave Ellen something that no textbook can teach: a genuine, lived understanding of why people seek out natural medicine, and what it means to finally find an approach that works.
A TURNING POINT
How did brain health become Ellen’s specialty?
In 2016, Ellen attended a conference featuring Dr. Dale Bredesen, whose groundbreaking research on the prevention and reversal of cognitive decline was — and continues to be — unlike anything else in the field. His message was both radical and deeply hopeful: that Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline are not inevitable, that they develop from identifiable and addressable causes, and that the right personalised intervention can change the trajectory.
For Ellen, it was a profound moment of recognition. Here was the same root-cause philosophy she had always practised — applied to one of the most feared and misunderstood conditions of our time. She committed immediately to training in the ReCODE protocol and has since built a specialised practice around helping clients identify and address the underlying drivers of cognitive decline, using naturopathic and functional medicine principles.
Since then, she has guided countless clients through personalised, evidence-based programs designed to support brain health, protect memory, and optimise cognitive function at every stage of life.
THE MEMORY LOSS SOLUTION
Why did Ellen create The Memory Loss Solution?
Through her clinical work with the ReCODE protocol, Ellen saw a clear and consistent gap: Australians needed a more accessible, practical, and affordable way to engage with this approach to brain health. The full ReCODE program, while enormously powerful, isn’t always immediately accessible for everyone — and Ellen wanted to change that.
The Memory Loss Solution was created to bridge that gap. It’s a comprehensive naturopathic program that takes the key principles of root-cause brain health care and translates them into a clear, structured, self-guided format — without sacrificing the science or the depth.
Since its launch, the program has helped people across Australia regain clarity, confidence, and a genuine sense of control over their cognitive future. For many, it’s the first time anyone has explained not just what is happening to their brain, but why — and what they can actually do about it.
ELLEN’S QUALIFICATIONS
What are Ellen’s credentials and training?
Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
ATMS Fellowship is one of the highest professional recognitions available to naturopaths in Australia, reflecting decades of clinical practice, ongoing education, and a commitment to the highest standards of natural medicine.
ReCODE 2.0 Certified Practitioner
Ellen has trained directly under Dr. Dale Bredesen and holds advanced certification in the ReCODE 2.0 protocol — the world’s most evidence-based approach to the prevention and reversal of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. There are very few practitioners with this level of ReCODE training in Australia.
Nearly 30 years of clinical naturopathic experience
Ellen has been in clinical practice for close to three decades, working with clients across all age groups and a wide range of health concerns — from gut health and hormonal balance to chronic fatigue, stress, and complex cognitive conditions.
Founder, Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic
Ellen founded Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic in Western Australia, a busy multi-practitioner clinic that has been serving the local community for many years across all areas of naturopathic care.
Founder & CEO, Ellen Smith Wellness
Ellen Smith Wellness is Ellen’s online practice, offering naturopathic and functional medicine consultations and self-guided programs to clients across Australia via video call.
BEYOND THE CLINIC
Who is Ellen outside of work?
Outside of her professional life, Ellen is a devoted mother to three grown sons and a proud grandmother — a role she clearly relishes. Her family is a constant reminder of why this work matters: because health isn’t just about the absence of disease. It’s about having the energy, clarity, and vitality to be fully present for the people and moments that matter most.
Ellen lives in a seaside suburb of Western Australia and, when she’s not in the clinic or creating programs, you’ll likely find her in the ocean — swimming and snorkelling are among her favourite ways to restore her own energy and stay connected to the natural world that inspired her career in the first place.
WORK WITH ELLEN
How can you work with Ellen?
Ellen offers a range of ways to access her expertise, depending on where you are in your health journey and what level of support you’re looking for:
- Initial Naturopathic Consultation — a comprehensive deep-dive into your health history and the foundation of your personalised care plan
- Follow-Up Consultations — ongoing support to track progress, adjust your plan, and keep your health moving forward
- Supplement Strategy Consultation — a focused session to review, optimise, or simplify your supplement regimen
- The Memory Loss Solution — self-guided and fully supported program options for cognitive health
- The Gut Health Solution — a self-guided program to restore digestive health and support the gut-brain connection
- The Adrenal Burn-out Fix for Women — a self-guided program for nervous system recovery and energy restoration
- The Complete Detoxification Program — a self-guided program to support liver function and reduce toxic burden
- The Menopause Mastery Program — a comprehensive 12-module program for women navigating perimenopause and menopause holistically.
All consultations are conducted online via video call, so you can access Ellen’s care from anywhere in Australia.
If you’re ready to understand what’s really going on with your health — and to work with someone who will take the time to find out — Ellen would love to hear from you.
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