Teresa Mitchell-Paterson (Assoc. Prof.)

Associate Professor Teresa Mitchell-Paterson is a powerhouse presenter, university lecturer, clinical researcher, and passionate advocate for fitness-focused nutrition. With over 20 years of experience in naturopathy and integrative health, Teresa is renowned nationally and internationally for turning complex nutritional science into fun, practical takeaways that fitness professionals, clients, and audiences can actually use.

Whether it’s demystifying supplements, cracking the code on fat loss, or helping women over 50 build serious muscle mass, Teresa brings energy, clarity, and humour to every session. Her expertise spans from academic research to real-world coaching, making her a trusted voice for those who want evidence-based answers without the complicated jargon.

A keen exerciser (Muay Thai and Black Belt Tae Kwon Do) and clinician herself, Teresa is also a lecturer at one of Australia’s leading universities, a member of the Consumer Health Forum steering committee, and the first-ever recipient of the BioCeuticals Excellence in Practice Award for Naturopathy. She’s a proud fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Association and a champion of smarter, safer supplement use.