About Orla
Born in Dublin, Orla qualified as a Dietitian from Kings College London. Orla initially obtained an honours degree in Physiology, allowing her to apply her detailed knowledge of the human body to the nutritional management of conditions and diseases. Since then Orla upgraded her BA in Physiology to an MA in Physiology, went on to achieve a Masters in Clinical Nutrition and a postgraduate diploma in Sports and Exercise Nutrition.
Orla is a qualified Dietitian and member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (M.I.N.D.I.) and Self Employed Dietitians of Ireland (S.E.D.I.). She is also registered with CORU.
Education & Qualifications
Degree:
Trinity College Dublin: BSc in Physiology
Postgraduate Diplomas & Masters:
University of Ulster: PgDip in Sports & Exercise Nutrition
Kings College London University: PgDip in Dietetics
Roehampton University: MSc. in Clinical Nutrition
Trinity College Dublin: MA Physiology
Postgraduate certs & achievements:
ISAK, Level 1
Behaviour Change, Level 1
FODMAP trained through Kings College London
Research
‘The Incidence of Malnutrition in Adult Radiotherapy Outpatients and Commonly-Associated Symptoms’.
‘The effects of cryotherapy on lactate clearance post-exercise and the effect on subsequent performance’.
Maternity Leave February 2021 to October 2021
Orla Walsh Nutrition is delighted to introduce Dietitian Kathryn Stewart who will be covering Orla’s clinic while she is on maternity leave.
Kathryn Stewart RD
Education and Qualifications:
Degree:
BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Postgraduate certs & achievements:
MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Level 1 Behaviour Change
Level 1 ISAK Anthropometrist and UK Anti-Doping Advisor for safe supplement use
FODMAP trained through Monash University
About Kathryn
Born in Co. Antrim, Kathryn qualified as a dietitian from Glasgow Caledonian University with First Class Honors. She has worked as a dietitian in both the UK and Ireland covering a range of clinical areas such as bowel surgery, gut disorders, oncology, stroke, respiratory conditions, heart health and weight management.
Kathryn also has a keen interest in sports nutrition and completed a Masters in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Ulster University. She has worked with a range of athletes including endurance cyclists, swimmers, rowers and GAA and Special Olympic teams. Kathryn previously worked in Dubai as a sports nutritionist helping individuals improve their body composition, health and performance.
Kathryn is well known for her work in the area of hormones, including conditions like PCOS, FHA (Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea), Thyroid conditions, fertility, pre-Diabetes and Diabetes.