Lorraine standing at kitchen bench with fruit

Hi I’m Lorraine Gaffney.

I’m a University trained and nationally registered Clinical Dietitian and Functional Medicine Nutritionist.

In my time prescribing therapeutic nutrition in hospitals, I often felt disheartened as it all seemed just too late. So much chronic disease could have been prevented with earlier lifestyle and nutritional intervention.

So I made it my mission to dedicate my career to optimising weight and metabolic health in as many people as possible to help reduce the risk of developing chronic disease such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological disease.

Hence I founded Nutrition Fx, an online functional nutrition clinic to support you with weight loss and improving your metabolic health. Everyday I see astounding results including weight/fat loss, improved body composition, restored metabolic health, improved symptoms and blood markers, reversing type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance..the list goes on. Even more so patients report a huge improvement in their quality of life, feeling young, energised, focused, confident and alive again.

Two bottles of kombucha on a bench next to a bag of fruit

Metabolic Health.

Glucose Control.

Sleep.

Energy.

Confidence.

Improved Libido.

Vitality.

Clarity.

Focus.

Productivity.

Weight Loss.

Immunity.

Clear Skin.

Liver Health.

Heart Health.

Metabolic Health. Glucose Control. Sleep. Energy. Confidence. Improved Libido. Vitality. Clarity. Focus. Productivity. Weight Loss. Immunity. Clear Skin. Liver Health. Heart Health.

As a functional medicine Dietitian I use a range of tools to ensure I understand your individual needs and prescribe the best possible nutrition plan to set you up for long-term health success.

These tools include continuous glucose monitoring, detailed blood markers, body composition analysis, VO2 Max, data from bio-wearables (eg. oura ring/whoop) and functional lab testing if required. I ask a lot of questions along with analysing results from a detailed lifestyle and food questionnaire. It is imperative that I take the time to hear your concerns without judgement or assumption and we develop a suitable plan together that aligns with your requirements and schedule.

Nutrition is a field that is emerging at a rapid rate with new research being published everyday. I am passionate about keeping up to date with this research and dedicate many hours to professional development in all areas of health and wellbeing. I am a member of many nutrition organisations, regularly attend & present at nutrition conferences and courses and partake in a clinical mentoring program.

I continue to study functional medicine & nutrition with The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) and Integrative Health Practitioner (IHP) Institute.

I obtained an Honours Degree in Human Nutrition & Dietetics (BSc) from The Robert Gordon University, Scotland. I have worked as a Clinical Dietitian in many hospitals including St. James Hospital Dublin for 5 years and The Alfred Hospital Melbourne for 12 years where I held many roles including Enteral Nutrition Lead and Deputy Nutrition Manager.