My story
My interest in gut health started while working as a dietitian in the NHS with patients recovering from gut surgery.
Understanding how the digestive system works, how we absorb nutrients, and what happens when things become disrupted.
But over time, it became more personal.
A few years ago, within a short space of time, my mum had a stroke, my dad passed away, and I was going through my own medical investigations.
It was an intense period - and my gut reflected that.
What stood out wasn’t just the symptoms, but how inconsistent they were.
Some days felt manageable.
Other days, symptoms would build as the day went on - bloating, discomfort, a sense that things weren’t quite working properly.
And despite being an experienced dietitian, it wasn’t something that could be explained by food alone.
That experience shaped how I now approach gut health.
Approach
Gut symptoms rarely come down to one single cause.
Food plays a role, but it’s only one part of the picture.
Stress, sleep, daily routines, and hormonal changes - particularly through midlife - all influence how the gut functions.
In practice, this means taking a broader view.
Looking at patterns over time.
Understanding what may be contributing.
And building a plan that is structured, but realistic.
This is what led me to create my RELIEF Method™. The aim isn’t to remove more foods or follow rigid rules - but to create consistency and reduce the day-to-day unpredictability.
You’re in gut hands
I’m a UK Registered Dietitian with over 19 years of clinical experience, with much of my work focused on supporting people with digestive and gut health conditions. I’ve been trusted by the NHS, Spire Healthcare, BUPA, WPA and Aviva.
Qualifications
2025: Health Sciences University, First Contact Practice
2007: Leeds Metropolitan University, Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
2003: Glasgow Caledonian University, MSc Food and Applied Nutrition
2001: Teesside University, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Experience
2021-Present: Founder and Specialist Gut Health Dietitian at WELL&GUT
2023-2026: First Contact Dietitian at Greater Middlesbrough PCN
2017-Present: Specialist Dietitian at Spire Hospital
2009-2023: Specialist Dietitian in Gastroenterology Surgery and Critical Care at a NHS Trust
2007-2009: Dietitian at a NHS Trust
Registrations
Fully registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
Full member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
FODMAP trained with the Monash University
Certified and licensed Tiny Habits Behaviour Change Coach
Trained Fertility Dietitian from Nutrition Plus (BDA endorsed)
Member of the British Obesity Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
Alongside my clinical practice, I have:
Published research in peer-reviewed medical journals
Presented at national conferences
Completed further specialist training in IBS and the low FODMAP approach with Monash University
I continue to work within evidence-based practice, ensuring any advice and recommendations are grounded in current clinical guidance.
If you’re ready to stop your gut dictating your food choices, social life and plans, you can find more details about working together below.
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