Danni O'Connor Nutritional Therapy

Hi, I’m Danni.

In my early 20s, I struggled with debilitating gut issues – bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, wind, and painful cramping.

As my physical health deteriorated, so did my confidence and happiness. The list of symptoms grew, as I began to suffer from anxiety, relentless fatigue and frequent infections.

My GP told me my lab results were ‘normal’ and diagnosed me with irritable bowel syndrome, offering little support beyond laxatives.

Determined to feel better, I turned to Dr Google, bought books on the low FODMAP diet and a bunch of promising supplements from my local health store.

Despite my best efforts, I felt little improvement – and without professional support, I started to develop a difficult relationship with food. I cycled between trying to be ‘perfect’, chasing the latest fad, and becoming completely overwhelmed, eventually giving up entirely.

I remember tears in front of the mirror, trying to hide post-meal bloat, sneaking into restaurant toilets to catch my breath from overwhelm, and leaving social occasions early because of symptom flares. I felt completely disconnected from my body, exhausted, frustrated, and lost.

At breaking point, I reached out for 1:1 nutrition support. I thought I was going to change my diet – I didn’t realise I was about to change my entire life.

Through nutritional therapy, I uncovered the root causes of my symptoms. After a few months on a personalised plan – including diet, lifestyle, supplementation, and functional testing – I no longer identified with the IBS diagnosis that had plagued me for years.

Amazed by the healing potential of food, I enrolled at the College of Naturopathic Medicine and dedicated myself to helping others optimise their health.

As my journey continued, I came off the contraceptive pill to regain a natural menstrual cycle. Painful periods, debilitating PMS, and severe acne returned. Once again, conventional medicine offered only band-aid solutions, dismissing my symptoms.

Through a root-cause approach, I restored balance to my body — learning that holistic healing requires looking beyond food to include stress, environment, and emotional wellbeing.

Today, I guide people who feel lost, stuck, or dismissed — just like I once did. I help them cut through the noise, simplify health, and rebuild confidence in their bodies and food choices, through whole foods and balanced living as the foundation.