Dietitian in Liverpool

Merseyside Health offers a registered dietitian service in Liverpool, with face-to-face appointments at our Crosby and Greenbank clinics and online consultations. Our dietitians help with weight management, gut health, type 2 diabetes, bone and heart health, menopause and recovery from injury or surgery, often working alongside our physiotherapy and health coaching teams. The team also has specialist knowledge in dietetics for neurological conditions.
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What does a dietitian do?

A dietitian is a qualified health professional who assesses and treats diet and nutrition problems. Dietitian is a protected title in the UK, so every dietitian must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Your dietitian gives practical, evidence-based advice tailored to your medical history, lifestyle and goals, rather than a one-size-fits-all diet plan.

A sports nutritionist is a person who specializes in how your diet, hydration, and supplements can affect exercise performance, training adaptation, and recovery from exercise. Sports Nutrition at Merseyside health is covered by Dr Ash Cox. Ash is an applied sports scientist with post graduate qualifications in applied sports nutrition. He has worked with top athletes including premiership level footballers and UK special forces military personnel to achieve the optimal fueling strategies for success.
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What can our dietitians help with?

  • Weight management
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Heart and cardiovascular health
  • Bone health, including osteoporosis
  • Gut health, including IBS, with FODMAP-trained support
  • Diverticular disease and coeliac disease
  • Menopause
  • Nutrition before and after surgery
  • Injury recovery and rehabilitation
  • Malnutrition
  • Neurological conditions
  • Sports nutrition and performance
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Nutrition alongside physiotherapy and coaching

Our dietitian service is closely linked with our physiotherapy and health coaching services. That joined-up approach is particularly useful for weight management and for long-term conditions such as osteoporosis, heart conditions and gastrointestinal problems, where diet, movement and lifestyle all play a part.

If joint pain or arthritis is limiting how active you can be, your dietitian and physiotherapist can work together on a plan that covers both.

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Gillian O'Brien, Clinical Specialist Dietitian

Gillian is registered with the HCPC, is a member of the British Dietetic Association and also works as a senior NHS dietitian. Her interests include gastrointestinal health, heart health, type 2 diabetes, surgical nutrition, malnutrition, orthopaedics and women’s health, particularly menopause and weight management.

Denise O'Dwyer, Advanced Neuroscience Dietitian

Denise is registered with the HCPC as a member of the British Dietetic Association. Based at our Greenbank Sports Academy clinic, in addition to her core clinical dietitian role she also specialises in nutrition for neurological conditions, covering bespoke support from weight management to bone and gut health.

Dr Ash Cox, Applied Sports Scientist

As an experienced applied sports scientist, Ash provides sports nutrition support for athletes and active people, helping them fuel training, performance and recovery. If you are looking to run an ultra marathon or take on a challenge where fueling is the key to success consider booking a sports nutrition consultation.

How does it work?

  1. Free discovery call: a short 15-minute call to talk through your concerns and check our service is right for you.

  2. Food diary: you may be asked to keep a short food diary so your dietitian has a clear picture of your current eating habits.

  3. Initial assessment: an in-depth look at your medical history, lifestyle and eating habits, followed by a plan tailored to your goals.

  4. Review appointments: follow-ups to track your progress and adjust your plan.

Where can I see a dietitian?

Face-to-face appointments are available at Crosby Leisure Centre, which has free on-site parking, and at Greenbank Sports Academy in Mossley Hill. If you would rather not travel, online appointments are available too.
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. You can book directly with our team, and you do not need a GP referral to see a private dietitian.
Dietitians are regulated by the HCPC and trained to give clinical advice on medical conditions as well as general healthy eating. The title nutritionist is not protected in the same way with a range of qualifications completed by practitioners using this title.
An initial 60-minute appointment costs £110 and a 45-minute review appointment costs £70.
Yes. Online consultations are a convenient option if you live further afield or have a busy schedule, and they suit most types of dietetic support.

Yes. Alongside our dietitians, Dr Ash Cox provides sports nutrition support for athletes and active people looking to improve performance and recovery.

Take the first step towards eating well for your health. Book your dietitian appointment online or call 0151 433 2459 to arrange a free discovery call.