Meet the Team at Nutri Vive

Ellen Roche  Registered Dietitian & Founder of Nutri Vive

Qualifications
Ellen initially studied at UCC Cork, graduating with a BSc. (Hons) Nutritional Sciences in 2003.  Following research and development work in the Australian food industry, she decided to further her studies to become a Dietitian and completed a two year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics at Leeds Metropolitan University.

Hospital Experience
Ellen initially worked for five years as a Clinical Dietitian in a busy HSE Hospital.  She enjoyed working in the rewarding area of Intensive Care and facilitating patient recovery after major surgical operations.   Dietetic experience also included Diabetes and General Medicine.

Nutri Vive  Nutrition Consultancy
In 2011, Ellen established Nutri Vive. We provide a professional nutrition advice service to assist clients of all ages who present with a wide variety of nutrition concerns. Ellen has a special interest in helping clients regarding Fertility nutrition and alleviate various digestive disorders (IBS, IBD etc). In 2011, Ellen was one of a very limited number of Irish Dietitians to attend Kings College London for advanced training with the new Low FODMAP diet (a highly effective nutritional treatment for bowel and digestive problems).Our core aim is to always works with the client in a non-judgemental manner to achieve personal goals.  We also provide a range of Corporate Talks.

Over the years, Ellen has had the pleasure of working in conjunction with several prominent inter-county and club GAA teams. She is currently Team Dietitian for the Wexford Senior Hurlers (Davy Fitzgerald) & the Waterford Senior Ladies Football Teams.

Ellen is currently an active member on the Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute (INDI) and Self Employed Dietitians Ireland (SEDI).  Ellen was previously the resident nutrition expert for The Today Show on RTE 1 Television for a series also.   Outside of work hours, she is kept busy with two young kiddies (2 and 3 years old) and her in free time enjoys running, horse-riding and walking her dogs and in the great outdoors.

Member Irish Nutrition & Dietetics Institute No: 0766  State Registered with CORU No: DI 017775