Meet Our Dietitians

Aoife McDonald

Founder & CORU Registered Dietitian

Aoife is the founder of The Digestive Health Clinic and has over 10 years’ experience working across clinical and private-practice settings in Ireland and the UK.

She specialises in digestive health and complex nutrition concerns. Her approach combines evidence-based guidance with practical, personalised support designed around each client’s health, lifestyle and goals.

‍Aoife supports clients with:
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• IBS, bloating and ongoing digestive symptoms
• Food intolerances and the low-FODMAP process
• Coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease
• Reflux and functional digestive conditions
• Weight management and metabolic health
• High cholesterol, fatty liver and type 2 diabetes

‍Qualifications and professional memberships:
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Aoife studied Nutritional Science at University College Cork before completing postgraduate training in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Chester.

She is registered with CORU, is a member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute and belongs to its Gastroenterology Specialist Interest Group.

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Maria O'Sullivan

CORU-Registered Dietitian

Maria is a CORU-registered dietitian and a member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute. She graduated with a BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Technological University Dublin and Trinity College Dublin in 2021.

Since qualifying, Maria has worked in Ireland and Australia across acute, sub-acute and outpatient healthcare settings. Her experience includes diabetes, chronic-disease management, oncology, neurosciences and surgery.

Maria combines evidence-based nutrition advice with practical behaviour-change strategies. Her support is realistic, compassionate and tailored to each client’s lifestyle and goals.

‍Maria supports clients with:
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• Bloating and common digestive symptoms  
• Constipation, diarrhoea and changes in bowel habits
• Reflux and digestive discomfort
• Weight management  
• High cholesterol and heart health
• Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes  
• Fatty liver and metabolic health  
• General nutrition and sustainable behaviour change

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Our Approach

Nutrition advice should be personalised, practical and achievable.

Your dietitian will take the time to understand your health, symptoms, lifestyle and preferences. You will receive clear recommendations and a structured plan.

Appointments are available in person at our Cork clinic in Acorn Business Centre, Mahon, and online throughout Ireland.

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