The DFH Difference
At Designs for Health, we are driven by a higher purpose. We are activists for health—rooted in and united by science. We transform boundaries, break barriers, set new standards, and disrupt the status quo. We believe in science-based and natural medicine, developing health products without compromise, and advancing how education and technology support wellness for all.
Our Approach: You’ll notice the difference between Designs for Health’s “Science First” philosophy and our focus and commitment to practitioner care.
Our Commitment to Australian Practitioners
Commitment to Practitioner Only
We are committed to delivering high-quality Practitioner-only products. We firmly believe that integrative medicine practitioners play a key role in maximising the therapeutic benefit to patients. That’s why we ensure our products are taken by patients under the care of a healthcare practitioner. Our website is restricted to those with a valid Designs for Health registered practitioner account.
Full Excipient Transparency
Our nutritional formulas are free from any unnecessary excipients or empty fillers. That’s why we provide full transparency on all the excipients we use in our formulations and commit to delivering our supplements in two-piece capsules or soft gel wherever possible. Our excipient listings are identified on our product pages and technical papers. You’ll notice the difference in the Designs for Health “Science First” philosophy. It means high-quality products supported by scientific evidence. It’s one way we demonstrate our commitment to practitioner care — because helping people design healthier lives is our goal.
Science First
Our primary commitment is to provide only the best to our healthcare practitioners and their patients. We take pride in research-driven, evidence-based products created with synergistic formulations offering meaningful quantities of therapeutic ingredients. As leaders in research, we continue to raise the bar and elevate standards for the supplemental healthcare industry.
Our science-first philosophy follows scientific evidence rather than trends. The result is superior-quality ingredients with proven efficacy for optimal results.
Helping Practitioners Thrive
We are passionate about helping practitioners thrive in their practice; as a registered Designs for Health practitioner, you will have access to
- Free webinars and seminars with CPE certifications
- Our professional educational library and CPE-certified courses
- Diagnostic clinical tools
- Complimentary clinical and technical support
Designs for Health | Australia and New Zealand
Designs for Health Australia: Pioneering Practitioner Health Solutions
Born from a vision to revolutionise practitioner-grade health solutions, Designs for Health Australia burst onto the Australian and New Zealand market in December 2018 under the leadership of Australian Managing Director Peter Barraket.
From day one, we started to make waves in the industry, introducing the groundbreaking GI-MAP functional test and our initial suite of 12 innovative products.
Our journey has been one of rapid growth and unwavering commitment to quality. In just a few short years, we’ve expanded our product line to over 50 cutting-edge formulations, each designed to meet the evolving needs of health practitioners and their patients.
2022 marked another milestone as we introduced OMX metabolomics, further solidifying our position at the forefront of functional health technology.
What began as a small, dedicated team of five has blossomed into a dynamic force of over 20 passionate professionals. This growth reflects our success and our deep-rooted commitment to supporting the practitioner community.
Today, Designs for Health Australia stands proud as the fastest-growing practitioner brand in the country. Our story is about innovation, determination, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in health and wellness. As we continue to expand and evolve, we remain true to our founding principle: providing unparalleled support to practitioners to improve lives through targeted, science-based nutrition.
History of Designs for Health
Jonathan and Linda Lizotte, RD, CDN, founded Designs for Health in 1989 with a local team of nutritionists. Managing 22 Northeastern offices, the company’s initial focus was to provide nutrition counselling services to treat a variety of health conditions. The success of this endeavour grew, as did the demand for nutritional products to satisfy the specific treatment needs of the company’s clinical nutritionists.
Realising that a genuine need existed for a line of nutritional supplements designed by healthcare professionals, for healthcare professionals, Designs for Health focused its efforts in this direction. Of utmost importance to the healthcare professionals served by Designs for Health were—and still are—quality ingredients, efficacious doses, and company integrity.
The formation of a Designs for Health branded supplement line led to high demand from practitioners and clinicians for further education and support.
Advanced training courses were offered, dealing with nutritional approaches to wellness management. To better serve its customers, Designs for Health responded in 1996 by directing its resources toward establishing three primary divisions: Professional Products, Research and Education, and Practice Development.
With its roots in education, Designs for Health remains committed to providing the latest scientific nutrition research via innovative seminars and conferences. To this day, nutritionally-minded clinicians with ongoing clinical experiences shape the company’s direction.
By adhering to extremely high standards and delivering results, Designs for Health has established itself as one of the fastest-growing manufacturers and distributors of nutritional supplements, selling exclusively to the health professional market.
Led by a talented and committed team of professionals who aim to help people lead healthier lives, Designs for Health promises to provide the highest quality nutritional products and the relevant support needed to ensure optimal results.
We feel excited and privileged to now bring the Designs for Health philosophy of practitioner care and focus on empowering education to the Australian community of health care practitioners.
We feel excited and privileged to now bring the Designs for Health philosophy of practitioner care and focus on empowering education to the Australian community of health care practitioners.
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Science Based Formulations
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Community & Events
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Professional Education
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Science Based Formulations
Access science based natural medicine with high quality therapeutic products.
Community & Events
Become part of a community and build relationships with health care professionals.
Professional Education
Learn from industry leading experts and build education with access to the latest science.
Diagnostic Tools
Gain new insight and access the latest tools and product protocols for your patients.
Practice Building Solutions
Unlock the full potential of your business and learn from your community of industry experts.
Clinical & Technical Support
Access to your health care educator and customer service for regular updates and support.