Meet the Team
We are a team of Registered Dietitians who are ready to help you optimise your health and achieve your nutrition goals. The team has a wealth of experience and are here to help you become your healthiest self with practical evidence based advice and support.
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BSc. (Hons) (Human Nutrition and Dietetics), H Dip DBSIT, M.I.N.D.I.
Born in Dublin, Aveen has practised widely in hospitals both in Ireland and the UK before setting up the dublin nutrition centre in 2003. She graduated from Trinity College with a BSc. (Hons) (Human Nutrition and Dietetics) and completed a business diploma in Smurfit Business School. She is also a current member of the I.N.D.I (Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute). Aveen is an Eating Disorder dietitian, trained in the low FODMAP diet has completed ARFID introduction to diagnosis and management, Advanced Dietetics in Eating Disorders, and level 2 behaviour change training. Aveen is also a qualified feeding therapist in the SOS approach to feeding.
Since qualifying, Aveen has gained a wide range of experience in various medical fields. Having trained in St. James’s Hospital, her professional experience began with the NHS in the UK. On returning to Ireland, Aveen rejoined her training ground hospital, St. James, as a Senior Clinical Nutritionist.
Aveen is currently considered one of the top dietitians in the country. Aveen specialises in Eating Disorders, Gut Health, Weight Management, Menopause and Paediatric Nutrition.
Aveen also has a keen interest in health promotion and nutrition education. She regularly gives talks and presentations to companies at health & wellbeing seminars and provides regular nutrition consultancy for food companies.
Aveen provides regular nutrition consultancy for media communications such as print, TV and radio. She offered nutrition support on RTEs What Are You Eating, RTEs How Long Will You Live? and was a judge on RTEs Healthy Appetite.
Aveen offers clinics on Wednesdays and Thursdays in dublin nutrition centre
Email: aveen@dnc.ie
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BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics, MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Born in Co. Antrim, Kathryn qualified as a dietitian from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2015. She has worked as a dietitian in both the UK and Ireland, covering a range of clinical areas such as bowel surgery, gut disorders, oncology, stroke, respiratory conditions, heart health and weight management. She has also completed Level 1 Behaviour Change. Kathryn is trained in the low FODMAP diet for IBS and has completed Advanced Dietetics in Eating Disorders.
Kathryn enjoys delivering group health and nutrition workshops and has worked alongside food companies and the media advising on nutrition. Kathryn has a special interest in hormonal health and fertility. She is a fertility-certified dietitian and works with both males and females seeking to optimise fertility. Kathryn has a special interest in conditions such as PCOS, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Menopause, Gut Health, Weight Management, Eating Disorders and RED-S.
Kathryn has previously worked in Dubai as a sports nutritionist, helping individuals improve their body composition. She has also worked with various athletes, including endurance cyclists and swimmers. She is a qualified Level 1 ISAK Anthropometrist and UK Anti-Doping Advisor for safe supplement use.
Kathyrn offers clinics;
Mondays in the dublin nutrition centre,
Thursdays dublin nutrition centre Fitzwilliam Lane
Wednesdays OnlineEmail: kathryn@dnc.ie
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BSc. (Hons) (Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Born in Dublin, Ali qualified as a dietitian in 2017 from DIT and Trinity College Dublin. Since qualifying Ali has worked in a range of areas in Irish hospitals including nutritional support, oncology, weight management, diabetes and cardiac rehabilitation.
Ali has extensive experience working with people with PCOS and sub-fertility and contributed to the National Clinical Guidelines for Nutrition in Pregnancy.
Ali has completed training in Behaviour Change, the low FODMAP diet, fertility, PCOS & ARFID and has completed Advanced Dietetics in Eating Disorders.
Ali has significant experience delivering group education sessions and enjoys giving corporate talks on nutrition and wellness.
Although Ali enjoys all areas of Dietetics, areas of particular interest to her include Eating Disorders, Fertility, Hormonal health, Menopause, Weight Management, Heart Health, Diabetes and Gut Health.
Ali offers clinics;
Tuesdays in dublin nutrition centre
Wednesdays in dublin nutrition centre Fitzwilliam Lane
Thursdays OnlineEmail: ali@dnc.ie
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BSc Exercise and Health Science, MSc Human Nutrition, MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, M.I.N.D.I.
Born in Wexford, Rachel completed a BSc Hons degree in Exercise and Health Science at Waterford Institute of Technology in 2011. This is when she discovered her passion for nutrition and went on to obtain a Master's degree in Human Nutrition at the University of Ulster in 2012. Rachel completed a Master's in Clinical Nutrition and dietetics from UCD in 2020. Rachel is trained in low FODMAP and has completed ARFID, introduction to Diagnosis and Management, and Advanced Dietetics in Eating Disorders.
Since 2015, Rachel has been working in the food industry, specialising in infant nutrition. This has allowed her to expand her skill set and knowledge in paediatric and maternal nutrition. Rachel also completed the INDI paediatric dietetics course in 2015.
Special areas of interest to Rachel include Paediatric nutrition, Family Nutrition, Weight Management, Gut Health and Eating disorders.
Rachel plays Gaelic football and loves all types of sports.
Rachel offers clinics on Fridays in dublin nutrition centre
Email: rachel@dnc.ie
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BSc. (Hons) (Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Born in Dublin, Jen qualified as a dietitian in 2017 from DIT and Trinity College Dublin. Since then, she has worked as a paediatric dietitian and feeding therapist in hospitals in Australia and Ireland.
Jen's experience has equipped her with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for optimising nutritional intake and improving dietary enjoyment in children. Jen has extensive experience working with children with feeding difficulties, fussy eaters and those with allergies and is passionate about providing evidence-based nutrition interventions.
Jen has completed the INDI paediatric dietetics course, ARFID A Responsive Feeding Approach, and training specific to Coeliac Disease and Allergy.
Although Jen enjoys all aspects of children's nutrition, areas of particular interest to her include Fussy or Selective Eaters (including ARFID), Growth, Allergies, Infant Feeding, Reflux, Constipation, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Coeliac Disease, eating disorders and Weight Management.
Jen offers clinics;
Tuesday Evenings & Saturday Mornings onlineEmail: jennifer@dnc.ie
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MSc in Food, Nutrition and Health, MSc in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
Born in Dublin, Rachel completed an MSc in Food, Nutrition and Health at University College Dublin in 2019. Rachel continued her studies and completed an MSc in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at University College Dublin in 2022. She has worked in community settings, acute settings and most recently in the National Centre for Obesity in Loughlinstown, Dublin. Rachel is passionate about helping clients take an educated approach in making the changes they desire.
Although Rachel enjoys all areas of dietetics, she has a particular interest in Disordered Eating, Heart Health, Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Management.
Rachel loves cooking and the outdoors.
Rachel offers clinics;
Wednesday and Thursdays online
Tuesdays dublin nutrition centre
Email: rcrossan@dnc.ie
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