Hollie Corrigan, CORU Registered Dietitian
Qualification & Education
Hollie graduated from Leeds Beckett University UK with an MSc in Dietetics where she received a distinction. Since then, she has worked in hospitals in the UK and Ireland and now works in private practice. Hollie also holds a BSc in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from Maynooth University. Hollie is registered with CORU and is also a member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI).
Experience
From her experience in the hospital setting, Hollie has worked to improve nutrition for patients with medical conditions such as Covid-19, gastrointestinal disorders, malnutrition, cancer, obesity, and liver disease.
Hollie has a special interest in cardiology and has completed a full hospital rotation in this area where she worked with patients who have heart conditions such as heart attacks, heart failure and patients recovering post-heart surgery. Hollie has also worked with patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation to help them reduce the risk of further heart disease by supporting them to follow a heart healthy diet.
Hollie is passionate about helping people to manage their medical conditions and improve their health through nutrition. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, cooking and trying new restaurants.
Expertise
Working with women and men to optimise their nutrition and meet their health and wellness goals.
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