I’m Dr Colette Kirk, a Lead Specialist Dietitian, Clinical Academic and PhD-qualified researcher specialising in gut health and clinical nutrition.

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I work across both the NHS and private practice, supporting people with ongoing digestive symptoms, fatigue and complex gastrointestinal conditions.

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My clinical and research work

In my NHS role, I work with patients living with some of the most complex gastrointestinal conditions, including intestinal failure and long-term nutrition support.

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Alongside this, my research focuses on quality of life, fatigue, physical function and nutritional health in people with chronic gut conditions.

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Many of the people I work with continue to experience significant fatigue, digestive symptoms and reduced day-to-day function, even when medical treatment is considered clinically stable.

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My approach

My approach looks beyond symptoms alone.

I consider how factors such as:

• gut function

• nutrition

• fatigue and energy

• physical function

• lifestyle and daily routines

can all interact to influence how someone feels day to day.

Because improving health isn’t just about reducing symptoms - it’s about improving quality of life, confidence and daily function.

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Credentials

• PhD in Clinical Nutrition

• HCPC Registered Dietitian

• Lead Specialist Dietitian (NHS)

• Clinical Academic Researcher

• Director of Gut Health (private clinical consultancy)

• Published in peer-reviewed journals

• National and international speaker