Curriculum Vitae

CONTACT DETAILS

Name:

Amie Steel

Position:

Professor, Public Health

Phone/WhatsApp:

+61 418 786 186

Email:

amie.steel@scu.edu.au

Publication metrics:

Citations: 8590; h-index: 46; i10-index: 168;

Overall field-weighted citation impact: 1.64

EDUCATION

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy University of Technology Sydney

Master of Public Health University of Queensland

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Economics University of Aberdeen

Graduate Certificate of Education (Higher Education) University of Queensland

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) Endeavour College of Natural Health

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Professional representation

• World Health Organization

• Global Traditional Medicine Center External Support Project Manager (2024 – 2026)

• Global Traditional Medicine Center Roster of Consultants (2024 – Present)

• World Naturopathic Federation

• Western Pacific Regional Group, Founding Deputy Chair (2018 – 2023)

• Research Committee, Co-Chair (2023 – Present)

• Research Committee, Founding Member (2020-Present)

• Education Committee, Member (2020 – 2023)

• World Federation of Public Health Associations

• Women, Children and Youth Health Working Group, Executive Member (2022 – Present)

• Public Health Association of Australia:

• Queensland Branch, President (2023 – Current)

• Queensland Branch, Vice President (2020 – 2023)

• Evidence, Research and Policy in Complementary Medicine – Special Interest Group, Founding Executive Committee member (2018 – Present)

• Women’s Health – Special Interest Group, Co-convenor (2021 – Present)

• Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia

• Sexual and Reproductive Health – Special Interest Group, Founding Co-Chair (2022 – present)

• School of Public Health (UTS) Higher Degree Research Coordinator, (2020-2023)

• Sports Minister’s Advisory Council (QLD), Member (2019-2020)

• Australia Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists. Director, President, Vice President (2012-2023)

• Osteopathy Australia Research Committee, Member (2020 – Present)

• Osteopathy Australia, Board Director (2011-2016)

• Osteopathy Research Alliance, Member (2021-Present)

• Practice-based research network leadership and coordination

• Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI) Steering Committee, Chair (2017-present)

• Australian Chiropractic Research Network (ACORN) Steering Committee, Member (2016 – 2019)

• Osteopathic Research Innovation Network (ORION) Steering Committee, Member (2018 – Present)

• Osteopathy Research Connect NZ (ORC-NZ) Steering Committee, Co-Chair (2019 – Present)

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Conference coordination

• 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Rio De Janeiro, 2025), Program Committee member & Scientific Committee member

• PHAA Prevention Conference 2024 (Darwin, 2024). Organising Committee member

• World Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (Rome, 2023), Congress President

• Health in Preconception and Pregnancy Early and Mid-career Researcher Collective Annual Conference (Australia [online], 2021), Program Committee member, Abstract Sub-committee Co-chair, Brisbane Satellite Meeting Co-host

• Health in Preconception and Pregnancy Early and Mid-career Researcher Collective Inaugural Conference (Australia [online], 2020), Conference Committee member

• Complementary Medicines Australia Conference (Sydney, 2019), Program Committee member

• International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (Cleveland, 2020), Co-chair of Herbal Research Abstract Review Committee

• International Congress on Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine (Melbourne, 2019), Program Committee member

• International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research (Brisbane, 2019), Co-Chair

• World Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (Berlin, 2017), Organising Committee Member

• International Congress on Herbal Medicine (Brisbane, 2017), Chair

Editorial and Grant review responsibilities

• BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies [Wiley/Springer Nature], Senior Editor

• Integrative Medicine Research [Elsevier], Editorial Board Member

• Advances in Integrative Medicine [Elsevier], Editorial Board Member (Case Studies)

• The Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine [MaryAnnLeibert], Associate Editor

• Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine [NHAA], Associate Editor

• RDIA Research Grant Program, Saudi Arabia Expert Reviewer (2025-present)

• Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw), The Netherlands Expert Reviewer (2018)

Scholarships and awards

• Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2023-2027)

• World Naturopathic Federation President’s Award (2022)

• Ranked #1 Traditional and Complementary Medicine Researcher in Australia (2021-present)

• Ranked #1 Naturopathy Researcher by Expertscape.com (2013-present)

• Award for Notable Contribution to Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine from the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (2023)

• North American Primary Care Research Group PBRN Conference Travel Scholarship (2018)

• 2018 Medicines Travel Award for PostDocs (2018)

• Award for Early Career Research in Herbal Medicine from the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (2015)

• Australian Research Council Complementary and Alternative Medicine Scholarship (2012-2013)

• New Researcher Award from the International Society of Complementary Medicine Research (2012)

EMPLOYMENT TIMELINE

DATE

POSITION

EMPLOYER/CONTRACTEE

Feb 2023 – Jan 2026

Associate Professor (Public Health)

School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney

Oct 2018 – Feb 2023

Senior Research Fellow

School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney

Mar 2014 – Oct 2018

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

[Seconded role: Associate Director Research]

Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney [Seconded to: ACNM Ltd]

Mar 2009 – Mar 2014

Director

Embrace Holistic Services

Jul 2011 – Nov 2013

PhD candidate

University of Technology, Sydney

Mar 2004 – Jul 2012

Program Leader/ Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer/ Course Coordinator

ACNM Ltd

Jan 2004 – Jan 2014

Clinical naturopath

Azhure Health Consultancy (Hamilton, QLD; Yeronga, QLD; Kyogle, NSW)

Jan 2000 – Dec 2006

Community health educator

Change Plus P/L

Funded Research Projects

• Total funding to date: $4 986 196

• Active funding: $2 214 941

• Completed funding: $2 771 255

Funded Research Projects – Active

• World Health Organization Research Priority Setting for Traditional Medicine (Cat 3 CIA: $614 094)

• Engaging the forgotten public health workforce (Cat 1 CIA; $913 079)

• The role of the osteopath and naturopath in preventive health behaviours in the community: an explanatory sequential mixed methods study (Cat 3 CIA; $20 000)

• Osteopathy Research Connect – NZ (Cat 3 CIB; $45 000.00)

• ARCCIM International Osteopathy Research Leadership Programme (Cat3; CIC; $100 000)

• The Stroke Longitudinal Cohort Study (Cat 3; CIC; $400 000)

• Bowen Therapy Research Strategy (Cat 3; CIB; $105 000)

• The preconception health literacy, and beliefs and attitudes towards preconception care, of naturopaths and general practitioners in Australia and the United Kingdom (Cat 3; CIA; $17 786.25)

Funded Research Projects – Completed

• Training for complementary medicine practitioners in the new millennium (Cat 3: CIA; $3500.00)

• Health Technology Assessment of Naturopathy (Cat3; CIB; $47 740.00)

• A pilot trial examining the absorption of various oral forms of folic acid supplementation in a healthy population (Cat 3; CIB; $7091.30)

• A systematic review of the safety of melatonin (Cat 3; CIA; $5500.00)

• The workforce distribution of osteopaths in Australia (Cat 3; CIA; $27 273.00)

• A pilot trial assessing the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis in patients with gliomas (Cat 3; CIB; $483 780.00)

• An assessment of the validity of urinary kryptopyrrole testing (Cat 3; CIA; $209 302.18)

• Comparative and cost effectiveness of massage therapy for low back pain (Cat 3; CIA; $22 727)

• The transition to practice: a qualitative study of the experience of recently graduated naturopaths (Cat 3; CIA; $6,515.41)

• Naturopathic approaches to treatment: An international survey of naturopathic approaches to clinical care (Cat 3; CIA; $10 501.15)

• A pilot trial assessing the efficacy of a herbal supplement for Nocturnal Enuresis in Children (Cat 3; CIA; $116 294)

• Measuring the success of integrative approaches for musculoskeletal health, chronic pain and associated conditions in military personnel and veterans: a pragmatic randomised clinical trial (Cat 3: CIB; $49 501)

• Preconception beliefs, attitudes and behaviours of women and men in primary care settings (UTS FoH; CIA; $16 600)

• A Framework to Evaluate Traditional Evidence: Consensus from the international naturopathic community (Cat 3: CIA; $49 426.97)

• Knowledge and its use in complementary and alternative medicine: Practitioners’ perspectives and practices (Cat 3; CID; $12 955)

• The use of complexity science to investigate naturopathic philosophy and practice (Cat 3; CIB; $2550.00)

PUBLICATIONS/OUTPUT

Summary (2013-present): 267 journal articles (Q1: 59%; Q1&Q2: 81%), 3 edited books, 5 journal Special Issues, 44 book chapters and 7 reports

Pre-print Publications:

• Caut C, Schoenaker D, McIntyre E, Steel A (2025) Understanding preconception care practices, beliefs, and attitudes in Australian primary care: A qualitative study of health professionals. medRxiv, 2025.01. 16.25320103

• Caut C, Schoenaker D, McIntyre E, Steel A (2025) Opportunities for preconception care in Australia: A qualitative study of the perspectives of primary care professionals. medRxiv, 2025.01. 16.25320705

• Gerontakos S, Steel A, Leach M, Wardle J (2025) Unheard, uninformed and vulnerable: a qualitative study of women who seek endometriosis care outside of biomedicine. Research Square https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6341834/v1

• Gerontakos S, Steel A, Wardle J (2025) Naturopathic Medicine for Endometriosis (NatME): Results of a pilot study. Research Square https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-7396031/v1

• Steel A, Schoenaker D, Harnett J, Adams J (2024) The health, wellbeing and health service use of women attempting or planning pregnancy: a nationwide cross-sectional survey of Australian women. medRxiv 202.09.21.24314115

Peer-reviewed Journal Publications:

• Adams J, Steel A, Gilman N, Wrzesinski M, Matsabisa MG, Seifert G (2026) Fulfilling the potential of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine for global health: addressing structural inequities within the research ecosystem. The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. 63

• Carter T, Schoenaker D, Adams J, Steel A (2026) The health beliefs, attitudes and intentions of males towards pregnancy planning and preconception health care: a systematic review. BMC Public Health. 26:555

• Van der Werf E, Foley H, Carter T, Roberts R, Adams J, Steel A (2026) Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine use in the UK population: results of a nationally representative cross-sectional survey. BMJ Open. 16:e104334

• Steel A, Foley H, Carter T, Debono D, Baker K, Adams J (2026) Osteopaths’ Perceptions and Practice Behaviours Regarding Preventive Health in their Clinical Practice. Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 37(1): e70149

• Ledowsky C, Scarf V, Rogers K, Steel A (2026) Feasibility of randomized clinical trial comparing 5-methyltetrahydrofolate and folic acid prenatal multivitamins in couples with recurrent pregnancy loss. Nutrition Research. 146:68-81

• Ledowsky C, Scarf V, Sobczyńska-Malefora A, Carter T, Timbrell NE, Steel A (2025) Health effects of excess folic acid use and high blood folate during preconception and pregnancy: a systematic review. Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 105240.

• Ledowsky C, Scarf V, Steel A (2025) Health professionals require more defined protocols, better funding and patient resources to support couples with recurrent pregnancy loss. Scientific Reports.15(1): 28965

• Vaughan B, Adams J, Peng W, Fortington LV, Fleischmann M, Fitzgerald K, Steel A, Sibbritt D (2025) Understanding the role of sports injury management by Australian osteopaths: a cross-sectional survey of 992 practitioners. Applied Sciences. 15(15): 8397

• Steel A, Lee WR, Xu Z, Carè J, Cortes-Ramirez J, Thomson-Casey C, Vilcins D (2025) The influence of environmental exposures during the preconception period on offspring outcomes: a systematic review. Frontiers in Public Health. 13:1633266

• Steel A, Baker K, Adams J, Foley H, Carter T, Chamaud S, De Almeida GMR, Doo-Kingue P, Dua P, Godatwar PR, Han E, Hill G, Kasilo OMJ, Mukankubito I, Al-Nuseirat A, Pirgari D, Ross AL, Souza JP, Terry RF, Krishnan G. Pillai G (2025) Global traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) research funding: a critical analysis. The World Health Organization Bulletin. 103 (11): 649-661D

• Dalugoda Y, Vilcins D, Darssan D, Steel A, Phung D. (2025) Protecting pregnant women from extreme heat: A content analysis of heat health action plans. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 130: 105831.

• Eaves S, Steel A (2025) Development of a research mentorship program for osteopaths. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijosm.2025.100779

• Carter T, Schoenaker D, Rogers K, Adams J, Steel A (2025) Preconception health beliefs and intentions predicts behaviours among expectant male partners: a cross-sectional survey. Archives in Public Health. 83: 182

• McIntyre C, McLeod GA, Ferreira APA, Cerritelli F, Draper-Rodi J, Feehan J, Fleischmann M, Sampath KK, Morin C, Muddle L, Sinderholm Sposato N, Thomson OP, Treffel L, Tripodi N, Vaughan B, Steel A, Adams J (2025) Leadership and capacity building in international osteopathic

• Steel A, Strommer S, Adams J, Schoenaker D (2025) Preconception health policy, health promotion, and health services to achieve health in current and future generations: a narrative review. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 25(1):188

• Ferriera APA, Vaughan B, Draper-Rodi J, Muddle L, Treffel L, McIntyre C, Fleischmann M, Cerritelli F, Sampath KK, Steel A (2025) Prevalence and profile of New Zealand osteopaths treating people experiencing headaches and migraines. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. 22(3): 501-511.

• Carter T, Schoenaker D, Adams J, Steel A (2025) Pregnancy intention, preconception health, health behaviours, and information and health advice seeking among expectant partners. BMC Primary Care. 26:36.

• Steel A, Gallego-Perez DF, Ijaz N, Gall A, Bangpan M, dos Santos Boeira L, Schveitzer MC, Chutaputti A, Mahlanza-Langer L, Pillai GKG, Posayanonda T, Sungchol K, Shankar D, Kuchenmüller T (2025) Integration of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine in the Institutionalization of Evidence-Informed Decision-Making: The World Health Organization Meeting Report. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. 31(4):388-394.

• Steel A, Foley H, Adams J (2024). Community knowledge of Australia’s National Preventive Health Strategy focus areas: a nationally representative survey of 1509 adults. BMC Public Health. 25 (1), 95

• De Camargo JC, Finkler M, Campagnoni JP, Cabral Schveitzer M, Verdi M, Steel A, Hellman F (2024). Interprofessional education in traditional and complementary medicine: A scoping review. Journal of Interprofessional Care. 38(6): 1127-1139

• Steel A., Foley H, Bugarcic A, Adams J, Leach M, Wardle J (2024). Designing the Contemporary Implementation of Traditional knowledge and Evidence (CITE) Framework to guide the application of traditional knowledge in contemporary health contexts: A Delphi study. Evidence and Policy. p1-23

• Steel A., Draper-Rodi J, Fleischmann M, Morin C, Paula-Feriera A, Vaughan B, Orrock P (2024) Practitioner characteristics of osteopaths who treat pregnant women and children: an Australian perspective from two practice-based research networks. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 101929

• Steel A., Foley, H., Graham, K., Harnett, J., Adams, J. (2024) Patient experiences of information-sharing across the broad landscape of primary care practice and provision: A nationally representative survey of Australian adults. BMC Primary Care. 25: 151

• Steel A., Redmond, R., Helen, H. (2024) Naturopaths’ engagement with preconception and perinatal care: A secondary analysis of the Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 11(2): 115-120

• McWhirter, M., Bugarcic, A., Steel, A., Schloss, J. Endocannabinoid levels of female-sexed individuals with diagnosed depression: a systematic review. (2024) BMC Women’s Health. 24(1): 350

• Ng, J., Lee, M.S., Liu, J., Steel, A., Wieland, L.S., Witt, C.M., Moher, D., Cramer, H. (2024) How can meta-research be used to evaluate and improve the quality of research in the field of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine? Integrative Medicine Research. 13(3): 101068

• Ng, J., Santoro, L., Cobey, K., Steel, A., Cramer, H., Moher, D. (2024) Complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine researchers’ practices and perceived barriers related to open science: An international, cross-sectional survey. PloS One, 19(5): e0301251

• Steel, A., Gibson, H., Adams, J., & Schoenaker, D. (2024). What preconception health services would the public find when searching the internet in Australia?: results from a simulated internet-search study. BMC Health Services Research, 24(1), 93.

• Vaughan, B., Fleischmann, M., Cerritelli, F., Draper-Rodi, J., Feehan, J., Ferreira, A. P., McLeod, G., Morin, C., Muddle, L., Sampath, K., Thomson, O.P., Tripod, N., Steel, A., Adams, J. (2024). Systematic reviews of osteopathic care: protocol for an umbrella review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 1–4.

• Steel, A., Beacham, B., Oyston, E., Adams, J. (2024). Characteristics of bowen therapy practitioners and practice in Australia: An exploratory, secondary analysis of the practitioner research and collaboration initiative (PRACI) practice-based research network. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 38, 459-463.

• Vaughan B, Fleischmann M, Grace S, Engel R, Fitzgerald K, Steel A, Peng W, Adams J (2023) Osteopathy referrals to and from general practitioners: secondary analysis of practitioner characteristics from an Australian practice-based research network. Healthcare. In press

• Graham K, Steel A, Wardle J (2023) Making sense of complexity: A qualitative ‘Framework’ analysis of naturopathic case management and clinical reasoning. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 52: 101773

• Graham K, Foley H, Adams J, Steel A (2023) Complex systems, complex practice, complex outcomes: a call for the development of complexity-informed implementation models (CIIM) for traditional, complementary and integrative medicine. European Journal of Integrative Medicine: 102314

• Brosnan C, Tickner C, Davies K, Heinsch M, Steel A, Vuolanto P (2023) The Salutogenic gaze: Theorising the practitioner role in complementary and alternative medicine consultations. Sociology of Health and Illness. 45(5): 1008-1027.

• Morns M, Steel A, McIntyre E, Burns E (2023) Breastfeeding aversion response (BAR): A descriptive study. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. In press.

• Gibson H, Steel A, Adams J (2023) The Australian reflexology workforce: A descriptive secondary-analysis from the PRACI practice-based research network. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 10(2): 51-57

• Morns M, Burns E, McIntyre E, Steel A (2023) The prevalence of breastfeeding aversion response in Australia: A national cross-sectional survey. Maternal and Child Nutrition. e13536

• Gerontakos S, Leach M, Steel A, Wardle J (2023) Feasibility and efficacy of implementing group visits for women’s health conditions: A systematic review. BMC Health Services Research. 23 (1): 549

• Ledowsky C, Schloss J, Steel A (2023) Variations in folate prescriptions for patients with MTHFR genetic polymorphisms: A case series study. Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy. 10: 100277

• Steel A, Ward V, Leach M, Lloyd I (2023) Naturopaths’ behaviours, attitudes and perceptions toward the use of knowledge and information sources. Evidence and Policy. In press.

• Foley H, Bugarcic A, Adams J, Wardle J, Leach M, Steel A (2023) Criteria for the selection, evaluation, and application of traditional knowledge in contemporary health practice, education, research and policy: A systematic review. Health Information and Libraries Journal. In Press.

• Steel A, Brand S, Leach M, Lloyd I, Ward V (2023) Patient-shared knowledge and information in clinical decision-making: an international survey of the perspectives and experiences of naturopathic practitioners. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 23(1): 1-10

• Steel A, Foley H, Bugarcic A, Wardle J, Boyd H, Breakspear I, Carlton A-C, Cope G, Dua K, Greenway P, Redmond R (2023) Exploring the criteria for the translation of traditional knowledge within contemporary clinical practice, research, policy and education: A stakeholder forum. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Special Focus Issue: Global Public Health -Contributions of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Primary Care. In press

• Baker K, McDonald J, Adams J, Steel A (2023) Characteristics of marginalized populations seeking acupuncture: results from an observational study of an inner-city community health service. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Special Focus Issue: Global Public Health -Contributions of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Primary Care. 29 (6-7): 430-438

• Dunn J, Lloyd I, Steel A, Adams J, Wardle J (2023) Naturopathic Workforce – A global resource towards the Declaration of Astana goals: A multi-methods study. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Special Focus Issue: Global Public Health -Contributions of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Primary Care. 29 (6-7): 386-394

• Steel A, Diezel H, Leach M, Bugarcic A (2023) Providing naturopathic care in the community: Perspectives of recent naturopathy graduates in Australia. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 101737

• Carter T, Schoenaker D, Adams J, Steel A (2023) Paternal preconception modifiable risk factors for adverse pregnancy and offspring outcomes: a review of contemporary evidence from observational studies. BMC Public Health. I23 (1): 1-44

• Vaughan B, Steel A, Fleischmann M, Grace S, Fitzgerald K, Engel R M, Adams J (2023). Osteopathy in rural and remote Australia: analysis of demographic, practice and clinical management characteristics from a nationally representative sample of 992 osteopaths. Rural and Remote Health; In press

• Vardanjani HM, Steel A, Mofarrahi D, Jaladat AM, Amini F, Zeraatpishe M, Pasalar M (2023). Use of complementary and alternative medicine and its related factors among pregnant women in Shiraz, South of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research. 28:53-9

• Harnett J, McIntyre E, Adams J, Addison T, Bannerman H, Egelton L, Ma J, Zabakly L, Steel A (2023) Prevalence and characteristics of Australians’ complementary medicine product use, and concurrent use with prescription and over-the-counter medications: a cross sectional study. Nutrients 15(2): 327.

• Redmond R, Steel A, Wardle J, Adams J (2022) Naturopathic knowledge and approaches to managing endometriosis: a cross sectional survey of naturopaths with experience in endometriosis care. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. 20(1):153-164

• Khursheed R, Gulati M, Wadwha S, Vishwas S, Sharma DS, Corrie L, Alam A, Alnasser SM, Alkhayl, FFA, Parveen Z, Nammi S, Chellappan DK, Gupta G, Zacconi F, Steel A, Adams J, Jha NK, Dua K, Singh SK. (2022) Multifaceted role of synbiotics as nutraceuticals, therapeutics and carrier for drug delivery. Chemico-biological interactions. 110223

• Steel A, Lloyd I, Foley H, Leach M (2022) Prevalence and predictors of naturopathic practitioners’ self-reported practice behaviours: results of an international survey. Integrative Medicine Research. 11(4): 100897

• Steel A, Caut C, Hausser T (2022) From Roots to Research: A research strategy for the naturopathic profession in Europe. CAND Journal 29 (4): 16-18

• Davies K, Heinsch M, Tickner C, Brosnan C, Steel A, Patel G, Marsh M (2022) Classifying knowledge used in complementary medicine consultations: A qualitative systematic review. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 22(1): 1-13

• Redmond R, Steel A, Wardle J, Adams J (2022) Perceived effectiveness and use of naturopathic treatments for endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey of Australian naturopaths experienced in endometriosis management. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2022.102172

• Boyle J, Black K, Dorney E, Amor DJ, Brown L, Callander E, Camilleri R, Cheney K, Gordon A, Hammarberg K, Jeyapalan D, Leahy D, Millard J, Mills C, Musgrave L, Norman RJ, O’Brien C, Roach V, Skouteris H, Steel A, Walker S, Walker R. (2022) Setting preconception care priorities in Australia using a Delphi technique. Seminars in Reproductive Medicine. DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749683

• Steel A, Redmond R, Schloss J, Cramer H, Goldenberg J, Leach M, Harnett J, Van de Venter C, McLintock A, Bradley R, Hawrelak J, Cooley K, Leung B, Adams J, Wardle J. International prevalence of consultation with a naturopathic practitioner: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open. 12(7): e056075

• McWhirter K, Steel A, Adams J (2022) The association between learning disorders, motor function and primitive reflexes in pre-school children: A systematic review. Journal of Child Health Care. https://doi.org/10.1177/13674935221114187

• Caut C, Schoenaker D, McIntyre E, Vilcins D, Gavine A, Steel A (2022) Relationships between women’s and men’s modifiable preconception risks and health behaviours and maternal and offspring health outcomes: an umbrella review. Seminars in Reproductive Medicine. 40(03/04) 170-83

• Steel A (2022) Naturopathic patient care during different life stages: an international observational study of naturopathic practitioners and their patients. BMC Health Services Research. 22 (1): 1-13

• Ledowsky C, Mahimbo A, Scarf V, Steel A (2022) Women taking a folic acid supplement in countries with mandatory food fortification programs may be exceeding the upper tolerable limit of folic acid: A systematic review. Nutrients. 14(13): 2715

• Malhotra V, Harnett J, McIntyre E, Steel A, Wong K, Saini B (2022). To “tell or not to tell” – exploring disclosure about medicine use by people living with sleep disorders. Journal of Integrative Medicine. 20(4): 338-347

• Graham K, Steel A, Wardle J (2022) Primary health care case management through the lens of complexity: an exploratory study of naturopathic practice using complexity science principles. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 22(1):1-14

• Redmond R, Steel A, Wardle J, Adams J (2022) Naturopathy utilization by Australian women with diagnosed endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 101539.

• Morns M, Steel A, McIntyre E, Burns E (2022) “It Makes My Skin Crawl”: Women’s experience of breastfeeding aversion response (BAR). Women and Birth. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2022.01.001

• James, PB, Wardle J, Gyasi RM, Steel A, Adams J, Kabba JA, Bah AJ, Lahai, M, Conteh EB (2022) Health-related quality of life among Ebola survivors in Sierra Leone: the role of socio-demographic, health-related and psycho-social factors. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 20(1):1-14.

• Harnett J, Rickwood C, Steel A, Bradley R. (2022) Naturopathic practitioners’ approach to caring for people with cardiovascular disease risk factors: a cross-cultural cross-sectional study reporting the providers perspective. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 46:101511-101511

• Graham K, Steel A, Wardle J. (2022) The converging paradigms of holism and complexity: An exploration of naturopathic clinical case management using complexity science principles. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. https://doi.org/10.1111/jep.13721 .

• Leech B, McIntyre E, Steel A, Sibbritt D (2022) Health-seeking behaviour, views and preferences of adults with suspected increased intestinal permeability: A cross-sectional survey of Australian adults. Integrative Medicine Research. 11(1): 100757

• Schloss J, Ryan K, Steel A (2021) A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial that found that a novel herbal formula UROX® (BEDTIME BUDDY ®) assisted children for the treatment of nocturnal enuresis. Phytomedicine: 153783

• Graham K, Steel A, Wardle J (2021) Embracing the complexity of primary health care: System based tools and strategies for researching the case management process. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 14: 2817-2826

• Steel A, Lloyd I (2021) Community education and health promotion activities of naturopathic practitioners: results of an international cross-sectional survey. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 21:293

• Foley H, Steel A, McIntyre E, Harnett J, Sibbritt D, Adams J (2021) Disclosure of conventional and complementary medicine use to medical doctors and complementary medicine practitioners: A survey of rates and reasons amongst those with chronic conditions. PLOS ONE. 16(11):e0258901

• Baker K, Adams J, Steel A (2021) Experiences, perceptions, and expectations of health services among marginalized populations in urban Australia: a meta-ethnographic review of the literature. Health Expectations. 25(5): 2166-2187

• Adams J, McIntyre E, Steel A, Leung B, Leach M, Sibbritt D (2021) The utilization of public and private health care among Australian women with diabetes: Findings from the 45 and Up Study. PLOS One. 16(8): e0255573

• McIntyre E, Oorschot T, Steel A, Leach M, Adams J, Harnett J (2021) Conventional and complementary health care use and out-of-pocket expenses among Australians with a self-reported mental health diagnosis: A cross-sectional survey. BMC Health Services Research. 21(1): 1-19

• Hannan N, Steel A, Tiralongo E, McMillan S (2021) What influences complementary medicine use for children with eosinophilic esophagitis? Findings from a cross-sectional survey. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 45(101448)

• Adams J, Sibbritt D, Steel A, Peng W (2021) Practitioner and practice characteristics of Australian osteopaths who discuss lifestyle factors with patients: Findings from a national practice-based research network. Health and Social Care in the Community. 30 (4), e1335-e1342

• Leach MJ, Barnes LA, McLintock A, Diezel H, Ryan K, Steel A (2021) Transitioning to practice: a qualitative investigation of Australian graduate naturopaths’ experiences of being in practice. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 21(1):1-10

• Sibbritt D, McIntyre E, Steel A, Peng W, Adams J (2021) Integrative health services use for depression in middle-aged and older Australian women. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 46: 101367

• Gray A, Steel A, Adams J (2021) An examination of technologies in complementary medicine education and practice: The perceptions and experiences of naturopathy student, faculty and educational leaders. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 63 (102973).

• Leech B, McIntyre E, Steel A, Sibbritt D (2021) The subjective wellbeing and health-related quality of life of Australian adults with increased intestinal permeability and associations with treatment interventions. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 27(12): 1136-1146

• Steel A, Leach M, Brosnan C, Ward V, Lloyd I (2021) Naturopaths’ mobilisation of knowledge and information in clinical practice: an international cross-sectional survey. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 21(1): 1-12

• Ledowsky C, Steel A, Schloss J (2021) Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) genetic polymorphisms and the risk of infertility in couples accessing Assisted Reproductive technologies. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 8(3): 220-229

• Schloss J, Lacey J, Sinclair J, Steel A, Sughrue M, Sibbritt D, Teo C (2021) A Phase 2 Randomised Clinical Trial assessing the Tolerability of Two different Ratios of Medicinal cannabis in patients with high-grade gliomas. Frontiers in Oncology. 11:1687

• Gray A C, Steel A, Adams J (2021) Complementary medicine students’ perceptions, perspectives and experiences of learning technologies: A survey conducted in the US and Australia. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 42: 101304.

• Graham K, Steel A, Wardle J (2021) The intersection between models of health and how healing transpires: a meta-ethnographic synthesis of complementary medicine practitioners’ perspectives. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary medicine. 27(7): 538-549.

• Steel A, Foley H, D’Souza J, Adams J, Wardle J (2021) Knowledge dissemination by the naturopathic profession: a bibliometric analysis of naturopath-authored, peer-reviewed publications. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 27(8): 630-640.

• Carè J, Steel A, Wardle J (2021) Stakeholder attitudes to the regulation of traditional and complementary medicine professions: a systematic review. Human Resources for Health. 19(1): 1-36

• Rainforest J, Schloss J, Foley H, Steel A (2021) Clinical significance and importance of elevated urinary kryptopyrroles (UKP): Self-reported observations and experience of Australian clinicians using UKP testing. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 8(3):159-166

• McIntyre E, Foley H, Harnett J, Adams J, Steel A (2021) Development and preliminary evaluation of the Conventional Medicine Disclosure Index. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 17(10):1791-1799

• Dunn J, Steel A, Adams J, Lloyd I, De Groot N, Hausser T, Wardle J (2021) Characteristics of global naturopathic education, regulation and practice frameworks: results from an international survey. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 21(1):1-19

• Foley H, Steel A, Adams J (2021) Consultation with complementary medicine practitioners by individuals with chronic conditions: characteristics and reasons for consultation in Australian clinical settings. Health and Social Care in the Community, 29(1):91-103.

• Hannan N, McMillan SS, Tiralongo E, Steel A (2021) Treatment burden of pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis: A cross-sectional survey of carers. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 46(1):100-111.

• Bradley R, Pickworth C, Wexler R, Buttolph L, Sarrar H, Moehle J, Torrens MT, Harnett J, McIntyre E, Schloss J, Steel A, Adams J (2021) Protocol for the International Cohort on Lifestyle Determinants of Health (INCLD Health) Study: A multi-site longitudinal cohort study of complementary and integrative health students. The Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 27(2): 184-191

• Morns M, Steel A, Burns E, McIntyre E. (2021) Women who experience feelings of aversion while breastfeeding: A meta-ethnographic review. Women and Birth. 34(2): 128-135

• Wong C, Wu I, Adams J, Steel A, Wardle J, Wu J, T.H. Leung, Chung V (2021) Development of Evidence-based Chinese Medicine Clinical Services Recommendations using Delphi approach based on Evidence to Decision Framework. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 19:13, Art. no.: 1534735420940418

• Adams J, Peng W, Steel A, Vaughan B, Fleischmann M, Fitzgerald K, Sibbritt D (2020) Clinical characteristics of osteopaths treating work-related injuries in Australia: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 38:50-56.

• Baker K, McDonald J, Steel A (2020) Tackling health inequity: a commentary on the potential of acupuncture to improve health outcomes of marginalized populations. Acupuncture in Medicine. 39(5): 533-537.

• Sibbritt D, Steel A, Peng W, Adams J (2020) Utilisation of self-care products and practices and its associated factors among stroke survivors. International Journal of Clinical Practice, e13821.

• Steel A, Tiveron S, Reid R, Wardle J, Cramer H, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Lauche R. (2020) Do women who consult with naturopaths or herbalists have a healthy lifestyle?: A secondary analysis of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 20, 349

• Elliot N, Steel A, Leech B, Peng W (2020) Design characteristics of comparative effectiveness trials for the relief of symptomatic dyspepsia: A systematic review. Integrative Medicine Research. 10(2): 100663

• Vaughan B, Fleischmann M, Fitzgerald K, Grace S, Orrock P, Steel A (2020) Australian osteopaths as non-medical prescribers: comparison of practitioner characteristics from a nationally representative survey. Australian Journal of Primary Care, 26(5):417-423.

• Steel A, Schloss J, Diezel H, Palmgren P, Maret J B, Filbet M (2022) Complementary medicine visits by palliative care patients: a cross-sectional survey. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 12:e47-e58

• Barnes LA, Leach M, Anheyer D, Brown D, Caré J, Lauche R, Medina DN, Pinder T-A, Bugarcic A, Steel A (2020). The effects of Hedera helix on viral respiratory infections in humans: A rapid review. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 7(4):232-239.

• Cramer H, Hannan N, Schloss J, Leach M, Lloyd I, Steel A (2020). Multivitamins for acute respiratory tract infections: a rapid review. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 7(4): 227-231.

• Schloss J, Lauche R, Harnett J, Hannan N, Brown D, Greenfield T, Steel A (2020). Efficacy and safety of vitamin C in the management of acute respiratory infection and disease: A rapid review. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 7(4): 187-191.

• Schloss J, Leach M, Brown D, Hannan N, Kendall-Reed P, Steel A (2020). The effects of n-acetyl cysteine on acute viral respiratory infections in humans: A rapid review. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 7(4): 232-239.

• Prall S, Bowles, EJ, Benett K, Cooke CG, Agnew T, Steel A, Hausser T (2020) Effects of essential oils on symptoms and course (duration and severity) of viral respiratory infections in humans: A rapid review. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 7(4): 218-221

• Harnett J, Oakes K, Carè J, Leach M, Brown D, Cramer H, Pinder T-A, Steel A, Anheyer D (2020) The effects of Sambuccus nigra berry on acute respiratory viral infections: A rapid review of clinical studies. 7(4): 240-246

• Bradley R, Schloss J, Brown D, Celis D, Finnell J, Hedo R, Honcharov V, Pantuso T, Pena H, Lauche R, Steel A (2020). The effects of Vitamin D on acute viral respiratory infections: a rapid review. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 7(4): 192-202.

• Steel A, Rickwood C, Bradley R, Foley H, Harnett J (2020) Australian naturopaths’ approach to caring for people with cardiovascular disease and associated risk factors: a qualitative study of the providers’ perspective. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 26(10): 902-910

• Fogarty S, Steel A, Hall H, Hay P (2020) Massage therapists’ views and practices related to preconception, pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 40: 101222

• Steel A, Schloss J, Leach M, Adams J (2020) The naturopathic profession in Australia: a secondary analysis of the Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI). Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 40: 101220

• Harvie A, Steel A, Wardle J (2020) Classical Chinese medicine self-care: participants’ perspectives on a pilot program for community health. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 37: 101158.

• Foley H, Steel A, Adams J (2020) Perceptions of patient-centred care amongst individuals with chronic conditions who consult complementary medicine practitioners. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 52: 102518

• Gray A, Steel A, Adams J (2020) Attitudes to and uptakes of learning technologies in complementary medicine education: results of an international faculty survey. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 26(4): 335-345.

• Hannan N, Steel A, McMillan S, Tiralongo E (2020) Health service use and treatment choices for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis: findings from a cross-sectional survey of Australian carers. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 8:12, Art.no.: 147.

• Steel A, Goldenberg J, Hawrelak J, Foley H, Gerontakos S, Harnett J, Schloss J (2020) Integrative physiology and traditional naturopathic practice: results of an international observational study. Integrative Medicine Research, 9(4): 104424.

• James P, Wardle J, Steel A, Adams J (2020) Providing healthcare to Ebola survivors: a qualitative exploratory investigation of healthcare providers’ views and experiences in Sierra Leone. Global Public Health. 15: 1380-1395

• James P, Wardle J, Steel A, Adams J. (2020) Ebola survivor’s healthcare-seeking experiences and preferences of conventional, complementary and traditional medicine use: a qualitative exploratory study in Sierra Leone. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 39: 101127.

• Foley H, Steel A, McIntyre E, Harnett J, Sibbritt D, Wardle J, Adams J (2020) Complementary medicine practitioner consultations amongst 1,314 individuals with chronic conditions: characteristics of users, reasons for and predictors of use. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 40: 101194.

• Steel A, Dingle T, Wardle J, Adams A (2020) A study of the factors impacting on workforce distribution of Australian osteopaths: the perspectives of osteopathic students, academics and clinicians. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 36:11-18.

• Adams J, Steel A, Frawley J, McIntyre E, Broom A, Sibbritt D (2020) The health care utilisation and out-of-pocket expenditure associated with asthma amongst a sample of Australian women aged over 45 years: analysis from the ’45 and up’ Study. Journal of Asthma. 58(7): 865-873

• Steel A, Foley H, Bradley R, Van De Venter C, Lloyd I, Schloss J, Wardle J, Reid R. (2020) Overview of international naturopathic practice and patient characteristics: results from a cross-sectional study in 14 countries. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 20:59

• McIntyre E, Foley H, Diezel H, Harnett J, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Steel A. (2020) Development and preliminary validation of the Complementary Medicine Disclosure Index. Patient Education and Counseling, 103(6): 1237-1244

• Steel A, Peng W, Sibbritt D, Adams J. (2020) Introducing national osteopathy practice-based research networks in Australia and New Zealand: capitalizing on their potential for future osteopathic research. Scientific Reports, 10(1): 1-11

• Steel A, Diezel H, Frawley J, Wardle J, Adams J (2020) Providing maternity care from outside the system: perspectives of complementary medicine practitioners. Journal of Interprofessional Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2020.1711717

• Harvie A, Steel A, Wardle J (2020) A qualitative study of classical Chinese medicine in community health focusing on self-care: the practitioner and staff perspective. Integrative Medicine Research, 9(1): 42-47

• Filbet M, Schloss J, Maret J-B, Diezel H, Palmgren P, Steel A (2020) The use of complementary medicine in palliative care in France: an observational cross-sectional study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28: 4405-4412

• James PB, Wardle J, Steel A, Adams J (2020) An assessment of Ebola-related stigma and its association with informal healthcare utilization among Ebola survivors in Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 20:182

• James P, Wardle J, Steel A, Adams J, Bah, AJ, Sevalie S (2020) Traditional and complementary medicine use among Ebola survivors in Sierra Leone: a qualitative exploratory study of the perspectives of healthcare workers providing care to Ebola survivors. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 20: 137.

• Caut C, Leech M, Steel A (2020) Dietary guideline adherence during preconception and pregnancy: A systematic review. Maternal and Child Nutrition. 16 (2): e12916.

• Steel A, Diezel H, Wardle J, Adams J (2020) Working with women: Semi-structured interviews with Australian complementary medicine maternity care practitioners. Women and Birth. 33 (3): e295-e301.

• Malhotra V, Harnett J, McIntyre E, Steel A, Wong K, Saini B (2020) The prevalence and characteristics of complementary medicine use by Australians living with sleep disorders – results of a cross-sectional study. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 7 (1): 14-22.

• Steel A, Breakspear I, Carter J, Pinder T, Smith C. (2019) Formation of the Australian Naturopathic Council (ANC): formalizing a new era of unity for Australian naturopathy. Australian Journal of Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine, 31 (4): 142

• Schloss J, Ryan K, Reid R, Steel A (2019) A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial assessing the efficacy of Bedtime Buddy® for the treatment of nocturnal enuresis in children. BMC Pediatrics, 19 (1), 421

• Harvie A, Steel A, Wardle J (2019) Traditional Chinese medicine self-care and lifestyle medicine outside of Asia: a systematic literature review. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 25 (8): 789-808

• James PB, Wardle J, Steel A, Adams J (2019) Pattern of health care utilization and Traditional and Complementary Medicine use among Ebola Survivors in Sierra Leone. PLOS ONE 14(9): e0223068

• Bishop F L, Lauche R, Cramer H, Pinto J W, Leung B, Hall H, Leach M, Chung V C H, Sundberg T, Zhang Y, Steel A, Ward L, Sibbritt D, Adams J (2019) Health behavior change and complementary medicine use: National Health Interview Survey 2012. Medicina. 55(10): 632

• Carter T, Goldenberg J, Steel A (2019) An examination of naturopathic treatment of non-specific gastrointestinal complaints: comparative analysis of two cases. Integrative Medicine Research. 8(3): 209-215

• James P, Wardle J, Steel A, Adams J (2019) Utilisation of, and attitudes towards, Traditional and Complementary Medicine among Ebola Survivors in Sierra Leone. Medicina. 55 (7): 387

• Harnett J, McIntyre E, Steel A, Foley H, Adams J, Sibbritt D (2019) Use of complementary medicine products: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey of 2,019 Australian adults. BMJ Open. 0:e024198. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024198

• Leech B, McIntyre E, Steel A, Sibbritt D (2019) Risk factors associated with intestinal permeability in an adult population: A systematic review. International Journal of Clinical Practice. 73 (10): e13385.

• Casteleijn D, Steel A, Bowman D, Lauche R, Wardle J (2019) A naturalistic study of individualized herbal medicine for self-reported depression and/or anxiety: A protocol. Integrative Medicine Research 8(2):123-128

• Steel A, Vaughan B, Orrock P, Peng W, Fleischmann M, Grace S, Engel R, Sibbritt D, Adams J (2019) Prevalence and profile of Australian osteopaths treating older people. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 43:125-130

• Gray A, Diezel H, Steel A. (2019) The use of learning technologies in complementary medicine education: Results of a student technology survey at a complementary medicine education institution. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 6 (4): 174-180.

• Leech B, Schloss J, Steel A. (2019) Treatment interventions for the management of intestinal permeability: A cross-sectional survey of complementary and integrative medicine practitioners. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 25(6): In press

• Schloss J, McIntyre E, Steel A, Bradley R, Harnett J, Reid R, Hawrelak J, Goldenberg J, Van De Venter C, Cooley K (2019) Lessons from outside and within: Exploring advancements in methodology for naturopathic medicine clinical research. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine [Special Focus Issue: Naturopathy]. 25(2):135-140

• James PB, Wardle J, Steel A, Adams J (2019) Post-Ebola psychosocial experiences and coping mechanisms among Ebola survivors: a systematic review. Tropical Medicine & International Health. 24(6):671-691

• James PB, Kaikai AI, Bah AJ, Steel A, Wardle J (2019) Herbal medicine use during breastfeeding: a cross-sectional study among mothers visiting public health facilities in the Western Area of Sierra Leone. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 19(1):66.

• Gray A, Steel A, Adams J (2019) A critical review of complementary medicine education research: key issues and empirical gaps. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 19(1):73.

• Reid R, Steel A, Wardle J, McIntyre E, Harnett J, Foley H, Adams J. (2019) The prevalence of self-reported endometriosis in the Australian population: results from a nationally-representative survey. BMC Research Notes. 12:88

• Steel A, Munk N, Wardle J, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Lauche R. (2019) Generational differences in complementary medicine use in young Australian women: Repeated cross-sectional dataset analysis from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 43:66-72

• Steel A, Rainforest J, Schloss J (2019) Verifying the validity of urinary kryptopyrrole (UKP) testing in an adult population: protocol for a multi-stage research project. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 6(3): 120-125.

• Foley H, Steel A, Cramer H, Wardle J, Adams J (2019) Disclosure of complementary medicine use to medical providers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports. 9:1573

• Gan WC, Smith L, McIntyre E, Steel A, Harnett JE (2019) The prevalence, characteristics and predictors of complementary medicine use in Australians living with gastrointestinal disorders: a cross-sectional study. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 35:158-169

• Lee H, Peng W, Steel A, Reid R, Sibbritt D, Adams J (2019) Complementary and alternative medicine in practice-based research networks: a critical review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 43: 7-19

• Steel A, Hall H, Diezel H, Wardle J, Adams J (2019) Filling the gaps in contemporary maternity care: the perceptions of complementary medicine practitioners providing care to women during pregnancy. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 34: 174-178

• Foley H, Steel A (2019) Adverse events associated with oral administration of melatonin: A critical systematic review of clinical evidence. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 42:65-81

• Reid R, Schloss J, Steel A (2019) Characteristics of naturopathic texts for the management of endometriosis over the last 200 years. The Journal of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society 24(4): 230-236

• Steel A, Peng W, Gray A, Adams J (2019) The role and influence of traditional and scientific knowledge in naturopathic education: a qualitative study. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine [Special Focus Issue: Naturopathy]. 25 (2): 196-201

• Reid R, Steel A, Wardle J, Adams J (2019) Naturopathic medicine for the management of endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and menorrhagia: A content analysis. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine [Special Focus Issue: Naturopathy]. 25(2):202-226

• McIntyre E, Adams J, Foley H, Harnett J, Leach M, Reid R, Schloss J, Steel A (2019) Consultations with naturopaths and Western herbalists: Prevalence of use and characteristics of users in Australia. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine [Special Focus Issue: Naturopathy], 25(2):181-188

• Steel A, McIntyre E, Harnett J, Foley H, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Wardle J, Frawley J (2018) Complementary medicine use in the Australian population: Results of a nationally-representative cross-sectional survey. Scientific Reports. 8: 17325

• Blaich R, Steel A, Clark D, Adams J (2018) Challenges and opportunities for Australian osteopathy: A qualitative study of the perceptions of registered osteopaths. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 30:18-24

• Agu J, Jeon Y-H, Steel A, Adams J (2018) A Systematic Review of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine use amongst Ethnic Minority Populations: a focus upon Prevalence, Drivers, Integrative use, Health Outcomes, Referrals and use of Information Sources. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 21(5):1137-1156

• James PB, Wardle J, Steel A, Adams J (2018) Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review. BMJ Global Health, 2018;3:e000895.

• Morns M, Bowman D, Steel A (2018) The role of integrative medicine (IM) in breastfeeding support. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 6(1): 3-4

• Steel A, Wardle J, Frawley J, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Lauche R (2018) Associations between complementary medicine utilization and the use of contraceptive methods: Results of a national cross-sectional survey. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 33:100-106.

• Steel A, Jackson N, Blaich R, Kirk M, Wardle J (2018) Impact of the workforce distribution of the osteopathic profession in Australia; results from a national survey of registered osteopaths. Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, 26:34.

• Goldenberg J, Steel A, Day A, Yap C, Bradley R, Cooley K (2018) Naturopathic approaches to irritable bowel syndrome: protocol for a prospective observational study in academic teaching clinics. Integrative Medicine Research, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imr.2018.06.001

• Leech B, Schloss J, Steel A (2018) Association between increased intestinal permeability and disease: A systematic review. Advances in Integrative Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2018.08.003.

• Steel A, Tricou C, Monsarrat T, Ruer M and Deslandes C (2018) The perceptions and experiences of osteopathic treatment among cancer patients in palliative care: a qualitative study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 26(10) 3627-3633.

• Leach M, Steel A (2018) The potential downstream effects of proposed changes to Australian private health insurance policy: The case for naturopathy. Advances in Integrative Medicine 5(2):48-51

• Leech B, Schloss J, Steel A (2018) Investigation into complementary and integrative medicine practitioners’ clinical experience of intestinal permeability: A cross-sectional survey. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 31, 200-209.

• Steel A, Rapport F, Adams J (2018) Towards an implementation science of complementary health care: some initial considerations for guiding safe, effective clinical decision-making. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 5(1):5-8.

• James PB, Kamara H, Bah AJ, Steel A, Wardle J (2018) Herbal medicine use among hypertensive patients attending public and private health facilities in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 31:7-15.

• James PB, Bah AJ, Tommy MS, Wardle J, Steel A (2018) Herbal medicines use during pregnancy in Sierra Leone: An exploratory cross-sectional study. Women and Birth, 31 (5): e302-e309.

• Adams J, Sibbritt D, Steel A, Peng W (2017) A workforce survey of Australian osteopathy: analysis of a nationally-representative sample of osteopaths from the Osteopathy Research and Innovation Network (ORION) project. BMC Health Services Research 18:352.

• Brinkhaus B, Haramati A, Falkenberg T, Willich SN, Weeks J, Al-Bedah AMN, Boon H, Guido C, Khalil M, Lee MS, Lin CA, Liu J, Schiff E, Steel A, Street R, Watanabe K (2017) The Berlin Agreement: Self-Responsibility and Social Action in Practicing and Fostering Integrative Medicine and Health Globally. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 23(5): 320-321.

• Steel A, Goldenberg J, Cooley K (2017) Establishing an international research collaborative for naturopathy: The International Research Consortium of Naturopathic Academic Clinics (IRCNAC). Advances in Integrative Medicine, 4(3):93-97.

• Leech B, Schloss J, Steel A (2017) Health services research as a framework for expanding a whole systems research agenda: The example of intestinal permeability. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 17:22-25.

• Steel A, Leach M, Wardle J, Sibbritt D, Schloss J, Diezel H, Adams J (2017) The Australian complementary medicine workforce: a profile of 1,306 practitioners from the PRACI study. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 24(4):385-94.

• Wardle J, Frawley J, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Steel A, Lauche R. (2017) Associations between complementary medicine utilization and influenza/pneumococcal vaccination: Results of a national cross-sectional survey of 9,151 Australian Women. Preventive Medicine, 105:184-9.

• Adams J, Peng W, Steel A, Lauche R, Moore C, Amorin-Woods L, Sibbritt D. (2017) A cross-sectional examination of the profile of chiropractors recruited to the Australian Chiropractic Research Network (ACORN): A sustainable resource for future chiropractic research. BMJ Open, 7:e015830

• Steel A, Reid R (2017) A need for a better understanding of the role, value and effectiveness of complementary and integrative medicine for women with endometriosis. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 4(1):3-4.

• Wardle J, Steel A, Lauche R, Adams J (2017) Collaborating with medicine? Perceptions of Australian naturopaths on integrating within the conventional medical system. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 31(6):734-43.

• Adams J, Steel A, Frawley J, Broom A, Sibbritt D (2017) Substantial out-of-pocket expenditure on maternity care practitioner consultations and treatments during pregnancy: estimates from a nationally-representative sample of pregnant women in Australia. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 17(1): 114

• Steel A, Sibbritt D, Schloss J, Wardle J, Leach M, Diezel H, Adams J (2017) An overview of the Practitioner and Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI): a practice-based research network for complementary medicine. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 17(1):87

• Foley H, Steel A. (2017) The Nexus between patient-centred care and complementary medicine: Allies in the era of chronic disease? The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 23 (3): 158-163

• Foley H, Steel A. (2017) Patient perceptions of patient-centred care, empathy and empowerment in complementary medicine clinical practice: a cross-sectional study. Advances in Integrative Medicine 4(1):22-30.

• Steel A, Blaich R., Sundberg T., Adams J. (2017) The role of osteopathy in clinical care: Broadening the evidence-base. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 24:32-36

• Frawley J, Sibbritt D, Steel A, Broom A, Adams J (2017) Complementary and conventional health- care utilisation among young Australian women with urinary incontinence. Urology. 99:92-99

• Adams J, Lauche R, Peng W, Steel A, Moore C, Amorin-Woods, LG, Sibbritt D. (2017) A workforce survey of Australian chiropractic: The profile and practice features of a nationally representative sample of 2,005 chiropractors. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 17(1):14

• Steel A, Adams J, Sibbritt D. (2017) The characteristics of women who use complementary medicine whilst attempting to conceive: results from a nationally-representative sample of 13,224 Australian women. Women’s Health Issues. 27(1):67-74

• Steel A, Sundberg T, Reid R, Ward L, Bishop F, Leach M, Cramer H, Wardle J, Adams J. (2017) Osteopathic manipulative treatment: a systematic review and critical appraisal of comparative effectiveness and health economics research. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 27:165-175

• Foley H, Steel A. (2017) Patient perceptions of clinical care in complementary medicine: a systematic review of the consultation experience. Patient Education and Counseling. 100(2): 212-223

• Steel A, Adams J, Frawley J, Wardle J, Broom A, Sidebotham M, Sibbritt D. Does Australia’s health policy environment create unintended outcomes for birthing women? (2016) Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care. 43(4):273-276

• Steel A, Lucke J, Reid R, Adams J. A systematic review of women’s and health professional’s attitudes and experience of preconception care service delivery. (2016) Family Practice. 33(6):588-595

• Adams J, Steel A, Moore C, Sibbritt D. Establishing the ACORN national practitioner database: Strategies to recruit practitioners to a national Practice-Based Research Network (2016) Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapies. 39(8):594-602

• Wardle J, Frawley J, Steel A, Sullivan E. Complementary medicine and childhood immunisation: a critical review (2016) Vaccine. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2016.07.026

• Wardle J, Sibbritt D, Broom A, Steel A, Adams J (2016) Is health practitioner regulation keeping pace with the changing practitioner and health-care landscape? An Australian Perspective. Frontiers in Public Health. 4:91

• Steel A, Cramer H, Leung B, Lauche R, Adams J, Langhorst J, Dobos G (2016) Characteristics of homeopathy users among internal medicine patients in Germany. Forschende Komplementärmedizin. 23(5):284-289

• Frawley J, Sibbritt D, Steel A, Broom A, Gallois C, Adams J (2016).Complementary and alternative medicine practitioner use prior to pregnancy predicts use during pregnancy. Women and Health. 56(8):926-939

• Reid R, Steel A, Wardle J, Trubody A, Adams J (2016) Complementary medicine use by the Australian population: A critical mixed studies systematic review of utilisation, perceptions and factors associated with use. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 16:176

• Cramer H, Ward L, Steel A, Lauche R, Dobos G, Zhang Y (2016) Prevalence, patterns and predictors of yoga use: Results of a US nationally representative survey. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 50 (2): 230-235

• Steel A (2016) Consultations with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners in pregnancy influenced by women’s life circumstances. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine. 28 (1):1

• Steel A (2016) Important considerations of the use of complementary and alternative medicine through pregnancy, labour and birth: an update based on recent Australian research. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine 28(2):36-40

• Wardle J, Cook N, Steel A, Barker C (2016) The World Naturopathic Federation: global opportunities for the Australian profession. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine 28 (1):3

• Steel A, Frawley J, Sibbritt D, Broom A, Adams J (2016) The characteristics of women who use hypnotherapy for intrapartum pain management: preliminary insights from a nationally-representative sample of Australian women. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 25:67-70

• Frawley J, Sundberg T, Steel A, Sibbritt D, Broom A, Adams J (2016) Prevalence and characteristics of women who consult with osteopathic practitioners during pregnancy: a report from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 20 (1): 168-172

• Frawley J, Sibbritt D, Broom A, Gallois C, Steel A, Adams J (2016) Women’s attitudes towards the use of complementary medicine products during pregnancy. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 36(4): 462-7

• Hall H, Lauche R, Adams J, Steel A, Broom A, Sibbritt D (2016) Healthcare utilization of pregnant women who experience sciatica, leg cramps and/or varicose veins: a cross-sectional survey of 1,835 pregnant women. Women and Birth. 29 (1): 35-40

• Wardle J, Steel A (2015) Systematic reviews in integrative medicine: A clinician’s guide to publication. Advances in Integrative Medicine 2(2): 103-109

• Reid R and Steel A (2015). The importance of the PRACI project for grass roots complementary medicine practice: A call for practitioner involvement. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine. 27(3): 101-4

• Cramer H, Frawley J, Steel A, Hall H, Adams J, Broom A, Sibbritt D (2015) Characteristics of women who practice yoga in different locations during pregnancy. BMJ Open. 5(8): e008641

• Lauche R, Hall H, Adams J, Steel A, Broom A, Sibbritt D (2015) Healthcare utilisation amongst pregnant women who experience sleeping problems, and/or tiredness or fatigue: Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey of 1,835 pregnant women. Sleep and Breathing. 20 (1): 355-362

• Steel A, Hemmings B, Sibbritt D, Adams J (2015) Research Challenges for a Complementary Medicine Higher Education Institution: Results from an Organisational Climate Survey. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 7 (5): 442-449

• Schloss J and Steel A (2015) Thriving after cancer: the role of integrative medicine (IM) in cancer survivorship and wellbeing programs. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 2 (3): 123-4

• Steel A, Adams J, Frawley J, Broom A, Sibbritt D (2015) The characteristics of women who birth at home, in a birth centre or in a hospital labour ward: A study of a nationally-representative sample of 1835 pregnant women. Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. 6 (3): 132-137

• Frawley J, Adams J, Steel A, Broom A, Gallois C, Sibbritt D (2015) Women’s use and self-prescription of herbal medicine during pregnancy: an examination of 1,835 pregnant women. Women’s Health Issues. 25 (4): 396-402

• Adams J, Steel A, Chang S, Sibbritt D (2015) Helping address the national research and research capacity needs of Australian chiropractic: Introducing the ACORN project. Chiropractic and Manual Therapies Journal. 23(1):12

• Steel A, Lucke J, Adams J (2015) The prevalence and nature of the use of preconception services by women with chronic health conditions: an integrative review. BMC Women’s Health 15(1):14

• Adams J, Frawley J, Steel A, Broom A, Sibbritt D (2015) Use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological labor pain management techniques and their relationship to maternal and infant birth outcomes: Examination of a nationally representative sample of 1,835 pregnant women. Midwifery. 31(4): 458-63

• Steel A, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Broom A (2015) The outcomes of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use amongst pregnant and birthing women: current trends and future directions. Women’s Health Journal 11(3): 309-323

• Steel A, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Broom A, Gallois C, Frawley J (2015) Managing the pain of labour: the role of CAM and other factors in influencing the use of labour pain management for 1835 Australian women. Health Expectations 18 (5): 1633-1644

• Steel A, Frawley J, Adams J, Diezel H (2014) Trained or Professional Doulas in the Support and Care of Pregnant and Birthing Women: A Critical Integrative Review. Health and Social Care in the Community 23 (3): 225-241

• Bowman D, Steel A, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Broom A (2014) The characteristics of women using different forms of botanical medicines to manage pregnancy-related health conditions: a preliminary analysis. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 1(3):138-143

• Steel A, Adams J, Sibbritt D (2014) Developing a multi-modality complementary medicine practice-based research network: The PRACI project. Advances in Integrative Medicine 1(3):113-118

• Steel A, McEwen B (2014) The need for higher degrees by research for complementary medicine practitioners. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine 26(4): 136-140

• Frawley J, Adams J, Broom A, Steel A, Gallois C, Sibbritt D (2014) Majority of women are influenced by nonprofessional information sources when deciding to consult a complementary and alternative medicine practitioner during pregnancy. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 20(7):571-577

• Steel A, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Broom A, Frawley J, Gallois C (2014) Relationship between complementary and alternative medicine use and incidence of adverse birth outcomes: an examination of a nationally representative sample of 1,835 Australian women. Midwifery 30(12): 1157-1165

• Steel A, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Broom A, Gallois C, Frawley J (2014) Determinants of women consulting with a complementary and alternative medicine practitioner for pregnancy-related health conditions. Women and Health 54(2):127-144

• Steel A, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Broom A, Frawley J, Gallois C (2014) The influence of complementary and alternative medicine use in pregnancy on labour pain management choices: results from a nationally-representative sample of 1835 women. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 20(2): 87-97

• Steel A, Wardle J, Diezel H, Johnstone K, Adams J (2014) Educating for collaboration: the outcomes of an interprofessional education workshop for complementary and alternative maternity care providers. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 1(1): 17-24

• Wardle J, Steel A and McIntyre E (2013) Independent registration for naturopaths and herbalists in Australia: the coming of age of an ancient profession in contemporary healthcare. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine. 25(3):101-106,158-159

• Steel A, Frawley J, Sibbritt D and Adams J (2013) A preliminary profile of Australian women accessing doula care: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 53(4): 347-52

• Pierantozzi A, Steel A and Seleem M (2013) Integrating complementary and alternative medicine into medical intern teaching: preliminary findings from an Australian hospital. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 19 (4): 237-242

• Steel A, Diezel H, Wardle J and Johnstone K (2013). Patterns of inter-professional communication between complementary and conventional practitioners providing maternity care services: a preliminary examination of the perceptions of CAM practitioners. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine. 25(2):57-61, 73

• Diezel H, Steel A, Wardle J and Johnstone K (2013) Patterns and influences of interprofessional communication between midwives and CAM practitioners: a preliminary examination of the perceptions of midwives. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine. 25(1): 4-10

• Steel A, Diezel H, Johnstone K, Sibbritt D, Adams J and Adair R (2013) The value of care provided by student doulas: an examination of the perceptions of women in their care. Journal of Perinatal Education. 22(1): 39-48

• Frawley J, Sibbritt D, Adams J, Broom A, Gallois C and Steel A (2013) Prevalence and determinants of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use during pregnancy: Results from a nationally representative sample of Australian pregnant women. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 53(4): 347-52

• Steel A, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Broom A, Gallois C and Frawley J (2012) Utilisation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners within maternity care provision: Results from a nationally representative cohort study of 1.835 pregnant women. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 12:146

• Wardle J, Adams J, Lui C-W and Steel A (2012) Current challenges and future directions for Naturopathic medicine in Australia: A qualitative examination of the perceptions and experiences from grassroots practice. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 13:15

• Steel A and Adams J (2012) Developing midwifery and complementary medicine collaboration: The potential of interprofessional education? Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 18:261-264

• Wardle J, Steel A, and Adams J (2012) A review of tensions and risks in naturopathic education and training in Australia: a need for regulation. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 18(4):363-370

• Adams J and Steel A (2012) Investigating complementary and alternative medicine in maternity care: the need for further public health/health services research. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.18:73-74

• Steel A, Adams J and Sibbritt D (2011) Complementary and alternative medicine in pregnancy: a systematic review. Journal of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society 17(4):205-210

• Steel A and Adams J (2011). The role of naturopathy in pregnancy, labour and post-natal care: broadening the evidence-base. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 17:189-192

• Steel A and Adams, J (2011) The interface between tradition and science: Naturopaths’ perspectives of modern practice. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 17(10):967-972

• Steel A and Adams J (2011) Approaches to Clinical Decision-Making: a qualitative study of naturopaths. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 17:81-84

• Steel A and Adams, J (2011) The application and value of information sources in clinical practice: an examination of the perspective of naturopaths. Health Information and Libraries Journal. 28(2):110-118

Editorials and Letters to the Editor:

• Lloyd, I., Cooley, K., Steel, A. (2023). The Role of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Healthcare (TCIH) Therapies and Practices in the Prevention and/or Treatment of COVID-19: An Umbrella Review. CAND Journal, 30(4), 2-4.

• Hughes G, Sommers E, Steel A (2023) The changing global public health landscape of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine in primary care: Responding to the vision of the Declaration of Astana, Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Special Focus Issue: Global Public Health -Contributions of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Primary Care. In press.

• Carè J, Steel A, Wardle J (2022) The rules of scientific rigor: response to Shirzad and Abbassian. Human Resources for Health 20(1): 1-2

• Steel A, Carter T (2021) Balancing our gaze on preconception health and care to include men. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 8(2): 79-80

• Steel A, Wardle J, Lloyd I (2020) The potential contribution of traditional, complementary and integrative treatments in acute viral respiratory tract infections: Rapid Reviews in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Advances in Integrative Medicine 7(4):181-182.

• Steel A, Palmgren P, Schloss J, Diezel H, Filbet M (2020) Opportunities and challenges associated with health services research of complementary medicine in France: response to Braillon. Supportive Care in Cancer. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00520-020-05463-4

• Steel A, Foley H, Redmond R. (2020) Person-centred care and traditional philosophies in the evolution of osteopathic models and theoretical frameworks: Response to Esteves et al. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijosm.2020.03.001

• Steel A, Bradley R, Wardle J. (2019) Naturopathic research: Prevalent, relevant, but largely hidden in plain sight. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine [Special Focus Issue: Naturopathy]. 25(2): 123-124

• Adams J, Steel A. (2019) Future-proofing the field of naturopathy research: nurturing international research leadership in an evolving profession. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine [Special Focus Issue: Naturopathy]. 25(2): 133-134.

• Cramer H, Park CL, Steel A, Gangadahar BN, Pilkington K (2017) Yoga in Prevention and Therapy. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017: 2160624

• Steel A, Sundberg T, Reid R, Ward L, Bishop FL, Leach M, Cramer H, Wardle J, Adams J (2017) Corrigendum to “Osteopathic manipulative treatment: A systematic review and critical appraisal of comparative effectiveness and health economics research” [Musculoskelet. Sci. Pract. 27 165-175]. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 30: 86

• Steel A, Sundberg T, Reid R, Ward L, Bishop FL, Leach M, Cramer H, Wardle J, Adams J (2017) Reply to the Letter to the Editor: ‘Systematic review of comparative effectiveness and health economics research relating to osteopathic manipulative treatment’ Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. In Press

• Frawley J, Sibbritt D, Steel A, Chang S, Adams J (2017) Author Reply Urology 99:98-99

• Wardle J, Steel A and Adams J (2013) Response to Holmes. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. doi:10.1089/acm.2012.0768.rs.

Special Issue Editorial Contribution:

• Lloyd I, Cooley K, Steel A (2023) Special Focus Issue: Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Health Therapies for Prevention/Treatment of COVID-19: An Umbrella Review. CAND Journal, Volume 30, Issue 4.

• Hughes G, Sommers E, Steel A (2023) Special Focus Issue: Global Public Health -Contributions of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Primary Care. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, In press.

• Steel A, Bradley R, Wardle J (2019) Special Focus Issue: Naturopathy. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Volume 25(2)

• Cramer H, Park CL, Steel A, Gandahar BN, Pilkington K (2017) Special Issue: Yoga in Prevention and Therapy. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2017

• Steel A, Wardle J, Lloyd I (2020) The potential contribution of traditional, complementary and integrative treatments in acute viral respiratory tract infections: Rapid Reviews in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Advances in Integrative Medicine; Volume 7, Issue 4.

Article and Book reviews:

• Schloss J, Steel A. (2017) Medical synopsis: Yoga may assist females with Multiple Sclerosis by influencing cortisol and Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels. Advances in Integrative Medicine. In Press. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2017.02.001

• Schloss J and Steel A (2016) Can plant-based therapies assist menopausal symptoms? Advances in Integrative Medicine. 31(1):33-34

• Schloss J and Steel A (2016) Medical synopsis: Nightly fasting may assist breast cancer patients and other people with cancer. Advances in Integrative Medicine. In Press

Books:

• Lloyd I, Steel A, Wardle J (Eds) (2021) Naturopathy, Practice, Effectiveness, Economics & Safety. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation.

• Adams J, Steel A, Broom A. (Eds) (2019) Women’s Health and Complementary and Integrative Medicine. London: Routledge.

• Adams J, Steel A, Sibbritt D, Hughes G, Felice de Barros N, et al. (Eds) (2019) Public Health and Health Services Research in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Health Care: International Perspectives. London: World Scientific.

Book chapters:

• Steel A, Foley H, Bradley R, Van de Venter C, Lloyd I, Schloss J, Wardle J, Redmond R. (2021) International Survey of Naturopathic Patients and Practices. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation.

• Steel A, McLintock A, Schloss J, Cramer H, Redmond R, Goldenberg J, Leach M, Harnett J, Van de Venter C, Bradley R, Hawrelak J, Cooley K, Leung B, Wardle J. (2021) International Prevalence of Consultations with a Naturopath/Naturopathic Doctor. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation.

• Steel A, Lloyd I. (2021) Community education and health promotion activities of naturopath/naturopathic doctors. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation.

• Steel A, Leach M, Brosnan C, Ward V, Lloyd I. (2021) Mobilization of Knowledge and Information in Naturopathic Clinical Practice. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation.

• Redmond R, Graham K, Steel A. (2021) Researching Naturopathy as a Traditional System of Medicine. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation.

• Schloss J, McIntyre E, Steel A, Bradley R, Harnett J, Redmond R, Hawrelak J, Goldenberg J, Van De Venter C, Cooley K. (2021) Challenges and Advancements for Naturopathic Clinical Research. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation

• Steel A, Foley H, D’Souza J, Adams J, Wardle J, Lloyd I. (2021) Research Dissemination by the Global Naturopathic Research Community. . In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation

• Lloyd I, Steel A, Saunders P. (2021) Complex Immune Conditions. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation

• Lloyd I, Steel A. (2021) Skin Conditions. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation

• Kennedy D, Steel A (2021) Women’s Health Conditions. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation

• Steel A, Lloyd I (2021) Other Conditions. . In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation

• Steel A, Lloyd I (2021) Other Research Publications Related to Health Conditions. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation

• Schloss J, Steel A, Hannan N (2021) Clinical Nutrition. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation

• Steel A, Lloyd I (2021) Other Research Publications Regarding Naturopathic Therapies and Practices. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation

• Wardle J, Steel A, Lloyd I. (2021) Discussion. In (Eds: Lloyd I, Steel A and Wardle J) “Naturopathy, Practice Effectiveness, Economics & Safety”. Toronto, Ontario: World Naturopathic Federation

• Steel A and Martin K. (2019) Fertility, preconception care and pregnancy. In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical naturopathy: an evidence based guide to practice”, 3rd Edition. Elsevier, Sydney.

• Steel A. (2019) Acne vulgaris. In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical naturopathy: an evidence based guide to practice”, 3rd Edition. Elsevier, Sydney.

• Steel A. (2019) Inflammatory skin disorders – atopic eczema and psoriasis. In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical naturopathy: an evidence based guide to practice”, 3rd Edition. Elsevier, Sydney

• Adams J, Steel A, Broom A, Frawley J (2019) Introduction. In Adams J, Steel A, Broom A, Frawley J. (Eds) (2019) Women’s Health and Complementary and Integrative Medicine. London: Routledge.

• Aiyepola A, Steel A, Frawley J, Adams J (2019) The role of complementary and integrative medicine within preconception care: contributing to an emerging field. In Adams J, Steel A, Broom A, Frawley J. (Eds) (2019) Women’s Health and Complementary and Integrative Medicine. London: Routledge, p9-22.

• Frawley J, Steel A, Leach M, Aiyepola A, Adams J. (2019) Complementary and integrative medicine use in pregnancy: focus upon contemporary analysis of self-prescribed treatment among Australian women. In Adams J, Steel A, Broom A, Frawley J. (Eds) (2019) Women’s Health and Complementary and Integrative Medicine. London: Routledge, p23-25

• Peng W, Sibbritt D, Steel A, Cramer H, Adams J. (2019) Menopause and complementary and integrative medicine: a consideration of clinical evidence, grassroots use and contemporary clinical practice guidelines. In Adams J, Steel A, Broom A, Frawley J. (Eds) (2019) Women’s Health and Complementary and Integrative Medicine. London: Routledge, p36-47.

• Steel A, Aiyepola A, Frawley J, Hall H (2019) Maternity care providers and complementary and integrative medicine. In Adams J, Steel A, Broom A, Frawley J. (Eds) (2019) Women’s Health and Complementary and Integrative Medicine. London: Routledge, p128-141.

• Adams J, Sibbritt D, Prior J, Connon I, McIntyre E, Dunston R, Lauche R, Steel A (2019). The role and influence of women in the workforce and practice of complementary and integrative medicine: contemporary trends and future prospects. In Adams J, Steel A, Broom A, Frawley J. (Eds) (2019) Women’s Health and Complementary and Integrative Medicine. London: Routledge, p142-151.

• Leach M, Steel A, Adams J. (2019) Models of care and women’s health: drawing upon aspects of complementary and integrative medicine. In Adams J, Steel A, Broom A, Frawley J. (Eds) (2019) Women’s Health and Complementary and Integrative Medicine. London: Routledge, p152-166.

• Leech B, Adams J, Steel A. (2019) Traditional medicine and traditional birth attendant use during pregnancy and birthing in low to middle-income countries. In Adams J, Broom A, Sibbritt D, Steel A, et al. (Eds) (2019) Public Health and Health Services Research in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Health Care: International Perspectives. London: World Scientific: p131-147

• Adams J, Steel A, Schloss J, Peng W. (2019) Co-ordination, collaboration and capacity building through national practice-based research networks: A new paradigm of research in traditional, complementary and integrative medicine. In Adams J, Broom A, Sibbritt D, Steel A, et al. (Eds) (2019) Public Health and Health Services Research in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Health Care: International Perspectives. London: World Scientific: p79-98

• Adams J, Steel A, Reid R. (2019) A holistic approach to implementation science (IS): Broadening the IS gaze to traditional, complementary and integrative medicine. In Adams J, Broom A, Sibbritt D, Steel A, et al. (Eds) (2019) Public Health and Health Services Research in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Health Care: International Perspectives. London: World Scientific: p99-118

• Adams J, Steel A, Peng W, Sibbritt D, Wardle J and Program Fellows (2019) Capacity building in TCIM: A focus upon public health and health services research. In Adams J, Broom A, Sibbritt D, Steel A, et al. (Eds) (2019) Public Health and Health Services Research in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Health Care: International Perspectives. London: World Scientific: p119-128

• Schloss J, Steel A. (2019) Traditional medicine in Cancer Care. In Adams J, Broom A, Sibbritt D, Steel A, et al. (Eds) (2019) Public Health and Health Services Research in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Health Care: International Perspectives. London: World Scientific: p147-162

• James PB, Wardle J, Steel A, Adams J. (2019) The need for research on the use of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine in emerging and re-emerging infectious disease outbreaks: Ebola as a case study. In Adams J, Broom A, Sibbritt D, Steel A, et al. (Eds) (2019) Public Health and Health Services Research in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Health Care: International Perspectives. London: World Scientific: p239-254

• Aiyepola A, Steel A and Riccio L. (In Press) Naturopathic Maternity Care. In (Eds: Snider P, Zeff J, Sensenig J, Pizzorno J and Myers S) “The Healing Power of Nature – The Foundations of Naturopathy Medicine and the Ecology of Healing: Primary Care for the 21st Century”. Elsevier, Sydney. (In Press)

• Steel A (2017) Acne vulgaris. In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical Naturopathy: In Practice”. Elsevier, Sydney

• Steel A (2017) Eczema and psoriasis. In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical Naturopathy: In Practice”. Elsevier, Sydney

• Steel A (2017) Subfertility. In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical Naturopathy: In Practice”. Elsevier, Sydney

• Steel A and Martin K. (2014) Fertility, preconception care and pregnancy. In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical naturopathy: an evidence based guide to practice”, 2nd Edition. Elsevier, Sydney. p673-707

• Steel A. (2014) Acne vulgaris. In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical naturopathy: an evidence based guide to practice”, 2nd Edition. Elsevier, Sydney. p529-542

• Steel A. (2014) Inflammatory skin disorders. . In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical naturopathy: an evidence based guide to practice”, 2nd Edition. Elsevier, Sydney. p543-557

• Steel A. Frawley J, Adams J, Sibbritt D, Broom A. (2013) Primary Health Care, Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Women’s Health: A Focus Upon Menopause. In (Eds: Adams J) “Primary Health Care and Complementary and Integrative Medicine: Research and Practice. Imperial College Press, London.

• Adams J, Lui C-W, Sibbrit D, Broom A, Wardle J, Homer C, Beck S, Steel A. (2012) Women’s use of complementary and alternative medicine during pregnancy: A critical review of the literature. in “Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An International Reader” (Eds: Adams J, Andrews G, Barnes J, Broom A and Magin P) Palgrave MacMillan, London

• Adams J, Sibbritt D, Broom A, Wardle J, Steel A, Murthy V and Daley J. (2012) Research capacity building in traditional, complementary and integrative medicine: grass-roots action towards a broader vision in “Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An International Reader” (Eds: Adams J, Andrews G, Barnes J, Broom A and Magin P) Palgrave MacMillan, London

• Wardle J and Steel A. (2010) Fertility, preconception care and pregnancy. In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical naturopathy: an evidence based guide to practice”. Elsevier, Sydney.

• Steel A. (2010) Acne vulgaris. In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical naturopathy: an evidence based guide to practice”. Elsevier, Sydney.

• Steel A. (2010) Inflammatory skin disorders. . In (Eds: Sarris J and Wardle J) “Clinical naturopathy: an evidence based guide to practice”. Elsevier, Sydney.

Reports and other scholarly publications:

• Carlton A-L, Carè J, Myers SP, Doolan A, Gerontakos S, Steel A (2025) Assuring Safe and Integrated Health Care: A review of the risks, benefits and regulatory requirements for the professions of naturopathy and Western herbal medicine. Commissioned by the Australian Naturopathic Council. https://nhaa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Assuring-Safe-and-Integrated-Health-Care_FA.pdf

• Steel A, Wardle J, Adams J (2017) Osteopathy Workforce Distribution Study: A study of the factors impacting on the distribution of the osteopathic workforce in Australia. Prepared for Osteopathy Australia.

• Schloss J, Steel A, Reid R, Hughes R, Hechtmann L (2015) Submission to the Standing Committee on Health Inquiry into Chronic Disease Prevention and Management in Primary Health Care. Prepared on behalf of the National Herbalists Association of Australia

• Steel A (2013) The drivers and impacts of complementary and alternative medicine use in pregnancy, labour and birth: a health services research study. Thesis prepared for Doctor of Philosophy. University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo.

• Steel A, Frawley J, Dobson A, Jackson C, Lucke J, Tooth L, Brown W, Byles J, Mishra G (2013) Women’s health in NSW – a life course approach. Prepared on behalf of the SAX Institute for NSW Ministry of Health, Integrated Care Branch, Strategy and Resources Division.

• Frawley J and Steel A (2013) Review of the Australian Government rebate on private health insurance for natural therapies. Prepared on behalf of the National Herbalists Association of Australia for the Department of Health and Ageing.

• Steel A (2009) Naturopaths’ experiences and perceptions of information sources and information-seeking behaviour with regard to their clinical practice: an exploratory qualitative study. Dissertation prepared for Master of Public Health. University of Queensland, Herston.

Invited and Plenary oral presentations:

• Steel A (2023) Using practice-based research networks to generate data from practice and for practice. Institute of Osteopathy Conference. London, England. {Expenses paid}

• Steel A (2023) Building naturopathic research capacity. World Naturopathic Federation General Assembly. Geneva, Switzerland.

• Steel A (2023) Building tools for modern applications of traditional knowledge. 1st International Swiss Conference in Naturopathy. Lausanne, Switzerland.

• Steel A (2022) Learning from the past: reinvigorating the future. Osteopathic International Alliance Congress. Helsinki, Finland. {expenses paid}

• Steel A (2020) Implementing complementary and integrative medicine evidence into practice. NICM Symposium: Influential Women in Natural Therapies. Westmead, NSW Australia. {expenses paid}

• Steel A (2019) Building research capacity for naturopathy in Europe. Strategy Meeting for the European members of the World Naturopathic Federation. Lyon, France.

• Steel A (2019) An international survey of naturopathic approaches to treatment. World Naturopathic Federation General Assembly. Melbourne, Australia.

• Steel A (2019) Naturopathic management of functional gastrointestinal disorders. 1st Czech Naturopathic Conference. Prague, Czech Republic.

• Steel A (2019) Osteopathy Research Connect New Zealand: infrastructure to transform national and international osteopathic research. Osteopathy New Zealand Congress. Rotorua, New Zealand.

• Steel A (2019) Osteopathy practice-based research networks: examples from Australia and New Zealand. Osteopathic International Alliance Congress. Bad Nauheim, Germany.

• Steel A (2019) Transitioning to practice: experiences, attitudes and perceptions of recently graduated naturopaths. International Congress on Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine. Melbourne, Australia.

• Steel A (2019) An international survey of naturopathic approaches to treatment. International Congress on Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine. Melbourne, Australia.

• Steel A (2019) Integrative medicine clinical research in the real world: practice-relevant, practice-informed, practice based. International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research. Brisbane, Australia. {expenses paid}

• Steel A (2018) Training naturopaths for the new millennium. National University of Natural Medicine Academic Training Program. Portland OR US.

• Steel A (2017) Practice-based research networks in Australian complementary medicine research. NICM Clinical Trials Symposium, Parramatta, Australia {expense paid}.

• Steel A and Adams J (2017) Developing research infrastructure and capacity in osteopathy. Osteopathic International Congress, Auckland, New Zealand

• Steel A (2017) Introducing a NZ practice-based research network in osteopathy: Helping grow research and evidence for the profession, practitioners and patients. Australia and New Zealand Osteopathy Conference 2017, Auckland, New Zealand {expense paid}

• Steel A (2017) Establishing PRACI: the world’s largest complementary healthcare practice-based research network. Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Centre, HyuangSee University, Seoul, Korea. {expenses paid}

• Steel A (2017) Using complementary medicine practice-based research networks for clinical and health services research Korean Institute of Oriental Medicine 26th Annual Symposium, Daejeon, Korea. {expenses paid}

• Steel A (2017) Strengthening Massage and Myotherapy Research in Australia: Results from the PRACI project. Massage and Myotherapy Australia National Conference, Melbourne, Australia.

• Steel A (2016) Balancing research and traditional knowledge within integrative medicine education. International Congress on Integrative Health and Medicine, Stuttgart, Germany.

• Steel A (2016) The Australian complementary medicine workforce: preliminary results from the PRACI project. Complementary Medicine Australia Annual Conference, Sydney.

• Steel A (2015) Creating sustainability in herbal and naturopathic medicine through research: the VITAL role of practitioners in driving the research agenda. Society of Natural Therapies Research Symposium, Brisbane, Australia.

• Steel A (2014) A research revolution for complementary medicine. Complementary Medicine Australia Annual Conference, Sydney, Australia.

• Steel A (2014) Developing sustainability for osteopathy through research. Osteopathy Australia National Conference, Noosa, Australia {expenses paid}

• Steel A (2013) Examining consultations with CAM practitioners in pregnancy. Complementary Medicine in Pregnancy: What helps and why. March 12th 2013. Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia {expenses paid}

• Steel A (2012) The Role of Complementary Medicine in Maternity Care: The development of a health services research agenda. International Conference Research and Application on Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) in Health Care. June 21-23rd 2012. Surakarta, Indonesia {expenses paid}

• Steel A (2012) Birth outcomes and labour pain management techniques for pregnant women using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Washington. May 13th 2012 Seattle, Washington.

Completed Research Students:

Student

Project title

Course

Institution

Role

Completion date

• Hope Foley

Patient perceptions of empathy, empowerment and patient-centred care in complementary medicine student clinics

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) Honours

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Primary supervisor

December 2016

(Class 1)

• Joshua Sutherland

Understanding how complementary and alternative medicine

practitioners relate to and interpret evidence in clinical practice

Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine) Honours

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Co-supervisor

June 2017

(Class 1)

• Helene Diezel

The inclusion of complementary medicine in Australian nursing and midwifery courses: a survey pre-test

Masters of Health Services (Research)

University of Technology Sydney

Co-supervisor

July 2017

• Greg Cope

Academic identity in complementary medicine educators

Masters of Clinical Education

Griffith University

Co-supervisor

December 2017

• Bradley Leech

Investigation into nutritionists and naturopath’s knowledge on intestinal permeability and what they are currently administrating in clinical practice.

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) Honours

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Primary Supervisor

February 2018 (Class 1)

• Cassie Davenport

Activated B Vitamins Vs
Standard B Vitamins for stress
in higher education students: 
Randomised Control Trial

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) Honours

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Co- Supervisor

January 2019

• Kirsten Baker

Exploring the characteristics of marginalised populations seeking acupuncture: An observational study of a community health service

Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) Honours

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Co-supervisor

June 2019

• Cherie Caut

Assessing the dietary habits and diet quality of Australian men and women with infertility against the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating: A cross-sectional study.

Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine) Honours

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Primary supervisors

June 2019

• Nicole Hannan

Exploring the use of complementary medicines, burden of disease and satisfaction with care in paediatric eosinophilic oesophagitis: an investigation into parent’s perceptions

Masters of Medical Research

Griffith University

Co-supervisor

November 2020

• Carolyn Ledwosky

Investigating differences in pregnancy and fertility outcomes between oral 5-MTHF and folic acid supplementation in women and men with MTHFR polymorphisms.

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) Honours

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Primary Supervisor

January 2021

• Alaia Harvie

Classical Chinese Medicine in Community Health with a Focus on Self-Care: Participant, Staff and Practitioner Perspectives on a Pilot Program

Master of Health Services (Research)

University of Technology Sydney

Primary supervisor

February 2021

• Peter James

Traditional herbal medicine use during pregnancy in Sierra Leone within the context of the free healthcare initiative

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Co-supervisor

January 2021

• Hope Foley

The Role, Value and Patient Experience of Complementary Medicine

Use for Chronic Disease Management

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Co-supervisor

July 2021

• Alastair Gray

An examination of the readiness and capacity of colleges of Complementary Medicine to deliver quality educational outcomes in

the training of health professionals using learning technologies and elearning: A mixed method study in Australia and the US

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Co-supervisor

March 2022

• Bradley Leech

The Development, Dissemination and Implementation of a Clinical Practice Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Increased Intestinal Permeability

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Co-supervisor

January 2023

• Kim Graham

The use of complexity science to understanding naturopathic philosophy and practice

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Primary supervisor

April 2023

• Mel Morns

The Characteristics and Symptoms of Women Who Self-identify as Experiencing the Phenomena of Nursing Aversion

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Primary supervisor

September 2023

• Rebecca Redmond

Assessing naturopathic prescriptions in endometriosis, uterine fibroids and polycystic ovarian syndrome: clinical insights into Australian naturopathic practice

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Primary supervisor

June 2024

• Kirsten Baker

Exploring the Characteristics of Marginalised Populations Seeking Acupuncture: An Observational Study of a Community Health Service

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Primary supervisor

August 2024

• Cherie Caut

Preconception health knowledge, information-seeking behaviours and attitudes of health professionals, women and men in Australia and the United Kingdom: An exploratory sequential mixed methods study.

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Primary supervisor

August 2025

• Tristan Carter

Paternal Preconception Care – The health behaviours, attitudes and intentions of first-time Australian fathers.

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Primary supervisor

October 2025

• Jenny Caré

Australian stakeholder attitudes and perceptions towards unregulated health professions pursuing occupational regulation.

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology

Co-supervisor

October 2025

• Sophia Gerontakos

Developing a new model of delivery for naturopathic care: a pilot feasibility study on group delivered naturopathy for endometriosis

Doctor of Philosophy

Southern Cross University

Co-supervisor

April 2026

• Carolyn Ledowsky

Comparative effectiveness of 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate and folic acid intake in women with MTHFR polymorphisms and recurrent pregnancy loss

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Primary supervisor

April 2026

Active Research Students:

Student

Project title

Course

Institution

Role

Status

• David Casteleijn

The effectiveness of individualized herbal medicine for the treatment of anxiety

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Co-supervisor

Submitted

• Jill Dunn

Mapping the naturopathic landscape: an examination of regulatory, education and policy infrastructures and policy frameworks in a global emerging profession

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Co-supervisor

Submitted

• Kylie McWhirter

An Observational Cohort Study of the effect of Rhythmic Movement Training International (RMTi) on Integrational Primitive Reflexes in Children and the Development of Learning Difficulties

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Primary Supervisor

Confirmed

• Tina Taylor

Patient-focused public health information shared by Complementary Medicine practitioners in clinical encounters and patient engagement

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Primary supervisor

Confirmed

• Chanelle Mastronardo

Complementary medicine practitioner-shared public health information and consumer engagement

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Technology Sydney

Primary supervisor

Confirmed

• Stacey Curcio

Farming for Prevention: How Regenerative Farming Practices Influence Environmental Determinants of Health

Doctor of Philosophy

Southern Cross University

Primary supervisor

Candidate

Referees

Name: Professor David Sibbritt

Position: Head of School, Professor of Epidemiology

Organisation: School of Public Health, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Email: david.sibbritt@uts.edu.au

Name: Professor Rob Saper

Position: Chair, Dept of Wellness & Preventive Medicine

Organisation: Cleveland Clinic, United States of America

Email: robert.saper@bmc.org