Healthy Home Expert - Nicole Bijlsma
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"I would describe myself as a type A personality with borderline Graves disease (hyperthyroid); that would probably explain why I can't sit still!
My mission is to empower families to make informed choices about the products they buy, and to create healthier environments for our children". Nicole Bijlsma
Nicole Bijlsma is a woman of passion, and her passion lies in environmental medicine. She first became interested in building biology as a result of two events that occurred in her life: the first was when she began to notice the connection between many of her patient’s ill health and their homes. The second was her infertility (to read my story, click here). The cause of her ten miscarriages was eventually identified as an immune disorder (which was diagnosed by a US reproductive immunologist) which she now suspects arose from long term exposure to a high electromagnetic field. Once these issues were addressed, she successfully gave birth to her three children. Nicole is an accomplished naturopath, acupuncturist and building biologist who has been in clinical practice since 1989. She is also the founder of the Australian College of Environmental Studies which was established in 1999 to educate people about the health hazards in the built environment. The college provides nationally accredited training in Building Biology and Feng Shui. Nicole is the author of the book Healthy Home, Healthy Family and is a popular speaker who conducts lectures on sick building syndrome and healthy homes throughout Australia. Nicole has appeared on every major television network including the 7PM Project, Sunrise (five times), the Today show and The Circle and is regularly asked by the media to comment on health hazards associated with our homes. Nicole Bijlsma is available for public speaking at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Click here to listen to her latest Radio Interview.
WHAT IS BUILDING BIOLOGY?
Originating from Germany, Building Biology is a science that provides a holistic examination of the built environment and provides realistic solutions to create buildings that support the mind, body and soul. These hazards include everything from the products we use to air, water and biological contaminants (mould) as well as electromagnetic fields and geopathic stress.
WHAT DOES A BUILDING BIOLOGIST DO?
A Building Biologist is typically employed to conduct everything from electromagnetic field testing; air sampling for allergens, chemicals and particulates; provide advice on building healthy homes; mould testing; provide recommendations on water filters; conduct pre-inspection audits; provide advice on healthy personal care and cleaning products and to identify and address geopathic stress. Nicole conducts audits of peoples homes. For more information click here.
WHERE CAN I LEARN TO BECOME A BUILDING BIOLOGIST?
Nationally accredited training is available at the Australian College of Environmental Studies. Flexible delivery means you can learn at any time, anywhere in the world. The comprehensive manuals, DVDs of the lectures and access to a tutor enables you to learn the material in your own time, at your own pace. Students will be required to attend a seven day intensive program in Melbourne to complete the practical component of the course. For more detail click here.
Courses available are:
- Certificate IV in Building Biology (nationally accredited)
- Building a Healthy Home Course
- Electromagnetic Field Testing Course
- Certificate IV in Feng Shui (nationally accredited)