MY STORY

Health and fitness have always been a big part of my life. Growing up, I played Gaelic football, boxed, and competed in kickboxing - eventually making it onto the Irish national kickboxing team and fighting across Europe in Croatia, Serbia, and Italy.

In kickboxing, making weight is part of the game, and like a lot of young athletes, I fell into the trap of extreme dieting. I did what most people do, I Googled everything and bought into the idea that “lower calories = faster weight loss.” And it worked… until it didn’t. I spent my teenage years bouncing between unsustainable diets that took a serious toll on both my body and mind. Eventually, it got to a point where I had to step away from competing altogether.

That experience taught me an important lesson: knowing what NOT to do is just as important as knowing what works. And it also sparked my interest in understanding nutrition properly - not just for making weight, but for long-term health and performance. 

That’s what led me to study Dietetics and become a Registered Dietitian - a path that involved over 4 years of study, 1,000+ hours of supervised practice, and registration exam.

Graduating with first-class honours was just the start. I then went on to qualify as a Certified Personal Trainer, earned a Master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Nutrition, and finished top of my class with distinction. I even published a scientific paper on GAA sports nutrition.

Since then, I’ve worked as Lead Performance Nutritionist at both County and Club levels in Gaelic football, gaining thousands of hours of hands on experience with athletes and everyday clients. And in 2020, I took my coaching fully online - a move that’s allowed me to help more people achieve their physique and performance goals, no matter where they are in the world.

If you’re interested in seeing how we might be able to work together, check out the link below.