About Grainne
Grainne O'Higgins brings together clinical expertise in gastroenterology with specialist knowledge in sports nutrition to support both NHS patients and elite athletes. Her dual focus allows her to address complex digestive health conditions while optimising performance nutrition for athletes at the Sport Ireland Institute. Through her freelance work, Grainne extends her evidence-based approach to a wider range of clients seeking expert nutritional guidance.
“Grainne O'Higgins brings together clinical expertise in gastroenterology with specialist knowledge in sports nutrition to support both NHS patients and elite athletes. Her dual focus allows her to address complex digestive health conditions while optimising performance nutrition for athletes at the Sport Ireland Institute. Through her freelance work, Grainne extends her evidence-based approach to a wider range of clients seeking expert nutritional guidance.”
Specialties
Primary Specialties
Conditions Treated
Credentials & Education
British Dietetic Association
BDA
Associate Nutritionist or Registered Nutritionist
Association for Nutrition (AfN)
bachelor Human Nutrition
University of Ulster · 2011
postgraduate Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Chester · 2013
postgraduate_diploma Sports Nutrition
International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2016
Experience
Band 7 advanced practitioner dietitian
NHS
Present
Sports Dietitian
Sport Ireland Institute · Greater Dublin
Present
Performance Nutritionist
freelance
Present
Band 6 gastro dietitian
south eastern trust · ulster hospital, dundonlad
Present
Acute Dietitian
South Eastern Trust · Ulster Hospital Dundonald
Present
Frequently Asked Questions
Grainne O'Higgins specialises in gastroenterology dietetics and sports nutrition. She works with NHS patients managing digestive health conditions and provides performance nutrition support to elite athletes at the Sport Ireland Institute.
Yes, Grainne O'Higgins is a registered dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory regulatory body for dietitians in the United Kingdom.
Grainne holds a bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Ulster, a postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Chester, and a postgraduate diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
Grainne O'Higgins is based in Ballyroney, United Kingdom, and works across NHS settings in the South Eastern Trust as well as with Sport Ireland Institute.
Yes, Grainne works as a sports dietitian at the Sport Ireland Institute and provides performance nutrition services to athletes through her freelance practice.
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