Hi, I’m Danni.
In my early 20s, I struggled with debilitating gut symptoms – bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, wind, and painful cramping.
As my physical health deteriorated, so did my confidence and happiness. I was exhausted, anxious, frequently unwell, and increasingly disconnected from my body.
My GP told me my test results were ‘normal’ and I was diagnosed with IBS. Beyond laxatives, there wasn’t much support available to me.
So, like so many people do, I turned to Google.
I bought the books, listened to the podcasts, followed the diets and filled my cupboards with supplements – constantly chasing the next thing that might finally ‘fix’ me.
Instead of feeling better, I felt more lost, stuck and overwhelmed than ever.
I’d stand in front of the mirror wondering what on earth to wear to hide the bloat, and leave nights out early for fear of a symptom flare. I felt like I was constantly trying to work out what my body needed, yet becoming increasingly disconnected from it.
Eventually, I reached out for 1:1 nutrition support.
That experience changed the way I approached my health. I began to understand that there wasn’t one perfect diet or magic solution. What worked for someone else wasn’t necessarily what my body needed, and my health was influenced by the bigger picture — nutrition, lifestyle, stress and emotional wellbeing.
Most importantly, I learned that I didn’t need to do more. I needed to understand what actually mattered to me, make small, personalised changes, and build habits that worked in real life.
After coming off the contraceptive pill, I experienced painful periods, debilitating PMS, severe acne, low energy and mood changes. Once again, I found myself searching for answers – but this time, rather than following generic advice, fad diets, and the latest trends, I wanted to understand what was really going on and what my body actually needed.
Today, this shapes everything I do.
I work with women who feel lost, overwhelmed or stuck in the cycle of trying to figure out their health on their own.
Women who are tired of conflicting advice, extreme diets, endless supplements and feeling like they need to optimise every aspect of their health.
My approach is food-first, practical and evidence-informed.
We look at what’s really going on for you and focus on the foundations that can support your health and your goals — from digestion and energy to hormones, metabolism, your relationship with food and beyond.
No extremes. No unnecessary optimisation. No pressure to be perfect.
Just practical nutrition that fits real life and supports sustainable change.
Because nutrition should support your life, not take it over.
Nutrition Without The Noise.
Danni O'Connor Nutritional Therapy 