Private Gut Health Services at our Dublin Clinic

Welcome to the Gut Health Clinic at Blackrock Health Blackrock Clinic, a specialised dietetic-led clinic dedicated to assisting people who suffer from gastrointestinal disorders.

Understanding the vital role nutrition plays in maintaining a healthy gut and managing digestive conditions, we empathise with the distressing and debilitating nature of gut symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, altered bowel habits, reflux and nausea. Our clinic focuses on evidence-based interventions to help you identify your symptom triggers, with the ultimate goal of enhancing your well-being and happiness.

Conditions we can help with:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Check out the new Diet-Hypno Programme:  

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• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (e.g. Ulcerative Colitis, Chron's Disease
• Coeliac disease
• Constipation
• Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
• Suspected food intolerances

At the Gut Health Clinic, we tailor our interventions to suit your specific needs, guiding you through dietary and lifestyle changes that effectively manage your condition.

How it works:

• Each consultation includes a comprehensive assessment and a thorough review of your medical history, gut symptoms and bowel habits, lifestyle factors, dietary intake and eating habits. We'll also address any barriers or challenges to create a program that suits you best.
• Initial appointments are approximately 60 minutes long, followed by 30-minute review appointments as needed. Typically, appointments are scheduled 4 weeks apart, but we customize the timing to match your unique journey.
• At the end of each consultation, your dietitian will collaborate with you to design a personalized plan, incorporating practical strategies discussed during the session and providing necessary supporting resources. The focus is on complementing your journey, experiences, symptoms, and life.

Meet the Dietitian:

Leading our service is Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian Lorraine Cooney, whose profile you can read below:

Ms. Lorraine Cooney

Lorraine is a leading gut health expert at Dublin's Blackrock clinic, where she heads both the Gut Health Clinic and the dietetics department. With a career spanning over two decades in nutrition and dietetics, she is best known as the co-author of 'Gut Feeling' a low FODMAP guide and cookbook. Her areas of expertise helping people manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She also lectures in these conditions and is a proud chairperson of the award-winning dietician's Gastro interest group of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI). Lorraine is dedicated to helping individuals manage gut-related symptoms. She has introduced innovative approaches, notably the Diet-Hypno programme, which integrates dietary management with gut-directed hypnotherapy. Her commitment to patient care and continuous pursuit of novel treatments reflect her deep passion for her field.

01 2064653

lorraine.cooney@blackrock-clinic.com

What's involved and how much does it cost?

We offer both face-to-face and online (zoom) appointments, with flexible daytime and evening options.

• An initial consultation is €145, lasting up to 60 minutes, followed by review appointments at €85 for 30 minutes.
• We also offer a package deal, combining the initial and follow-up consultation, priced at €200, saving you €30 compared to booking the sessions individually.
• If you're interested in the Diet-Hypno Programme, it costs €630, a €25 saving versus booking the sessions individually.
• You can claim back a portion of the Programme cost from your healthcare provider. The amount you can claim will depend on your plan.

Referral information:

You can self-refer for our service, and we also gladly accept referrals from your doctor or consultant. For more information or to book a consultation, please call 01 206 4364.

At Blackrock Health, our mission is to help you achieve optimal gut health and improve your overall quality of life. Take the first step towards improved digestive well-being by contacting us today to book a consultation. We look forward to assisting you on your journey to better gut health.