PhD Researcher · Women's Health Coach

Women's health research translated into coaching that works.

You've been told your bloods are normal. You still feel exhausted. I've spent a decade in the research — I know why, and I know what to do about it.

Dr. Cory Dugan, PhD — Women's Health Researcher and Coach
10+
Years Research
PhD
UWA, Perth
25+
Publications
Researcher.
Educator.
Athlete.

I've spent a decade researching iron deficiency in women, co-authoring an ANZ consensus statement on iron in pregnancy, and publishing 25+ peer-reviewed articles in journals including BJSM, JAMA Network Open, and Anaesthesia. My PhD at UWA explored the full landscape of iron deficiency, management, and treatment in active females.

Whether you're here for coaching, consulting, or data analysis, you get the same foundation: deep domain expertise, analytical rigour, and outcomes you can measure.

Women's Health

Specialist in iron deficiency and its impact on energy, cognition, and performance in active women.

Clinical Research

Led clinical trials and large-scale health data analysis across university and military research settings.

Evidence-Based Coaching

Science-driven coaching methodology grounded in a decade of clinical research, not motivational clichés.

Biostatistics & Data

Every coaching protocol I build is grounded in the same analytical methods used in clinical research — not wellness opinion, not trend cycles.

Perth, Western Australia

Where it started

PhD at UWA, Perth — years in the lab and field screening thousands of women for iron deficiency.

The IRONWOMAN Trial

From lab to evidence

Led the IRONWOMAN RCT, co-authored the ANZ iron consensus, published 25+ papers — then realised the women who needed this research weren't reading journals.

Now

Building the bridge

Launched this practice to close that gap. A decade of research is only useful if it reaches the people it was done for.

What clients say
Cory took the guesswork out of my fatigue and helped me finally understand what was going on. The advice was practical, evidence-based, and easy to follow.
Hannah L.
Operations Manager
What stood out most was Cory's ability to translate complex health data into clear next steps. It felt personal, professional, and genuinely tailored to me.
Melissa R.
Registered Nurse
I came in looking for better support around women's health and performance, and left with a plan that actually made sense. Cory's approach is thoughtful, rigorous, and refreshingly grounded in science.
Dr. Priya S.
Academic Researcher
Same expertise, tailored to you

Whether you're here for yourself, your team, or your research — your engagement starts with a free conversation.

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Coaching for Individuals

Structured, science-backed coaching for professional women who want more than surface-level wellness advice. We address energy, career clarity, and performance holistically — with evidence and accountability.

Ideal for

Professional women in FIFO, mining, corporate, healthcare, or academia experiencing burnout, fatigue, or career uncertainty — or anyone who wants health coaching backed by a decade of clinical research, not just motivational quotes.

Burnout Recovery Energy & Fatigue Career Clarity Iron Deficiency
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Consulting for Organisations

The same research expertise, applied at organisational scale. Evidence reviews, program design, scientific advisory, and measurement frameworks for companies building credible women's health initiatives.

Ideal for

Wellness companies, supplement brands, health tech startups, and HR teams seeking evidence-based credibility for their programs.

Program Design Evidence Reviews Women's Health Corporate Wellness
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Research & Data Analysis

For teams that need the analytical engine behind the expertise. Postdoctoral-level biostatistics, health data pipelines, and study design — rigour you can publish on or build products with.

Ideal for

Research groups, CROs, pharma/biotech companies, health tech startups, and anyone with health data who needs analytical depth.

Biostatistics R & Python Health Data Clinical Research
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Built on a decade of research

PhD, Nutrition & Exercise Physiology

Iron and women's health: A multidimensional exploration of iron deficiency, management, and treatment in women

Postdoctoral Researcher

LSU Pennington Biomedical, Curtin University School of Medicine, University of Western Australia School of Human Sciences

25+ Peer-Reviewed Publications

Altmetric top 5% globally. BJSM, JAMA Network Open, Anaesthesia, Vox Sanguinis. Two Wiley Top Downloaded Articles. BJSM PhD Academy Award.

$850K+ Research Funding

NHMRC investigator grants, Pharmacosmos $555K RCT grant, Telethon Kids Institute seeding grants, and Australian Government RTP Scholarship.

International Conference Awards

NATA Best Poster and Oral Communications Prize (2021). Multiple international presentation awards and travel grants across NATA, AusIron, and ESSA.

Media & Public Engagement

ABC Radio Perth, Healio, Medpage Today, US Pharmacist, The Post. PowerfulHer Podcast. Research covered by 10+ national and international outlets.

Featured Interview

Busy, Tired and Burnt Out? This Episode Could Change Your Life

PowerfulHer Podcast — Dr. Cory Dugan on iron deficiency, energy, and women's health

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Your health, visualised

Most health coaches give you a meal plan and a motivational quote. Every client I work with gets a personalised data dashboard — so we're both looking at the same numbers, making decisions based on evidence, not gut feel. Tracked metrics include ferritin, energy, sleep, cycle phases, and more.

Client Dashboard — Dr. Cory Dugan
Energy
6.2
▲ +3.2
Sleep
7.0
▲ +3.0
Stress
5.5
▼ −2.5
Ferritin
18
µg/L · monitoring
Progress Over Time
Baseline → Week 6
Base Wk 2 Wk 6
● Energy ● Sleep ● Stress
Dimensions of Health
9 dimensions · Baseline → Current
Family
7
Self
6
Mind
6
Body
4
Growth
7
Money
6

Dimensions of Health Assessment

9 life dimensions tracked over time — from relationships to career to physical health.

Iron & Nutrition Tracking

Ferritin monitoring, daily macros, supplement compliance — all in one view.

Cycle-Aware Coaching

Training and nutrition recommendations adapted to menstrual cycle phases.

Work with me

Evidence-based health coaching and resources from a PhD researcher with 25+ publications. All prices in AUD. Approx. US$78 / US$130 at current exchange rates.

Free Resource
The Iron Protocol
Free download
  • Evidence-based digital guide
  • Grounded in the IRONWOMAN trial
  • Clinical-grade insights on iron health
  • Actionable strategies for fatigue and energy
  • Improve physical capacity and quality of life
  • Instant digital download
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Kickstart
Consult + 2-Month Program
$120 one-time

The fastest way to get a PhD-level read on your health without committing to monthly coaching.

  • 2x 50-minute coaching sessions
  • Comprehensive wellness assessment
  • Personalised 2-month holistic health program
  • Evidence-based protocols tailored to you
  • Follow-up review and adjustments
  • Perfect entry point to working together
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All packages begin with a free 20-minute discovery call. Consulting & data analysis engagements are quoted per project.

Frequently asked

Primarily professional women — in healthcare, academia, mining/FIFO, corporate, or high-performance sport — who are dealing with persistent fatigue, low energy, burnout, or health concerns that haven't been adequately addressed. If you've been told your bloods are "normal" but you still feel off, you're exactly who this is for.

A decade of clinical research and 25+ publications. This isn't wellness advice pulled from Instagram — it's evidence-based methodology grounded in peer-reviewed science. I use a comprehensive 16-instrument assessment battery to build your health profile, then create protocols based on what the research actually supports.

No. All coaching is delivered virtually via Google Meet, and I work across time zones. I have clients in Australia, the UK, and North America. The discovery call will help us figure out scheduling that works.

The Holistic package includes four 50-minute sessions per month. Between sessions, you'll have messaging access for quick questions and accountability. Most clients see meaningful shifts within the first 6–8 weeks, which is why I recommend a 3-month minimum.

Corporate and organisational engagements are scoped and quoted per project. This could be anything from a half-day workshop on women's health in the workplace to a full wellness program audit with data analysis and recommendations. Start with a discovery call and we'll scope it together.

This is my primary area of research expertise. I've spent a decade studying iron deficiency in women, led a randomised controlled trial on supplementation, and co-authored clinical consensus statements. I can review your pathology, help you understand your results in context, and work with your GP or specialist on an evidence-based management plan.

That depends on what a year of unexplained fatigue has cost you — in productivity, medical appointments, and quality of life. Most clients recoup the cost of a full coaching programme in the clarity they get from the first two sessions alone. There's also a free tier: The Iron Protocol guide and a 20-minute discovery call cost nothing. Start there, and you'll know quickly whether working together makes sense.

Evidence-based reading

Peer-reviewed research, translated. No paywalls, no wellness fluff.

9 min read
Iron deficiency without anemia (IDNA)

The diagnosis GPs miss most often — what it is, why haemoglobin is the last marker to drop, and how to advocate for a proper workup.

Read the guide →
8 min read
Ferritin normal but still tired?

Why the lab reference range is wrong for women, what your number actually means, and what to ask your GP next.

Read the guide →
Free PDF · 22 pages · 13 peer-reviewed references
The Iron Protocol

The full evidence-based guide — repletion protocols, dietary strategies, supplement formulations, side-effect management, and a printable GP script.

Download free →
Ready to begin?

Most people leave the call with more clarity than they've had in months — about what their results actually mean, and what to do next. It's free, it's 20 minutes, and there's no obligation.

20 min
Free consultation
Virtual
Available worldwide via Google Meet
24 hr
Follow-up with recommendation

Free · 20 minutes · Google Meet