Billy Murphy
DIETITIAN
Billy Murphy
DIETITIAN
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, University of Limerick (2004)
- MSc (Merit) Human Nutrition (Specialising in Sports Nutrition), University of Glasgow (2005)
- PgDip Dietetics, Glasgow Caledonian University (2005-2007)
- CORU-registered Dietitian (Registration No. DI-012847)
- Member of Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute (INDI)
- Committee member of Sport and Exercise Nutrition Group of INDI
Billy is passionate about food and nutrition, and how this can help his clients to optimise health, improve sporting performance, and enhance overall quality of life. Since qualifying in 2007 he has specialised in many areas including Diabetes, Oncology, Weight Management, Bariatric Surgery, and Sports Nutrition. Billy has worked as a Sports Dietitian with a number of teams (including the Cork Senior Hurling Team for 3 years), sports centres, and athletes across a wide range of sports.
Prior to qualifying as a Dietitian, Billy worked in the exercise industry in various capacities. Sport and especially GAA has always played a major part of his life having represented his county at underage and adult level and he continues to play/ coach with his local club.
Billy’s comprehensive dietetic knowledge, interest in behaviour change, and the skills he has acquired throughout his involvement in exercise and sport gives his clients the best possible opportunity to achieve their personal goals and targets.
A lot of confusion exists between the various titles within the nutrition profession. A Dietitian is a food and nutrition expert with a recognised qualification, who translates the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. A Registered Dietitian is appropriately trained to deal with the nutritional management of specific clinical conditions. A Dietitian will often work as part of a multidisciplinary team such as a consultant physician, physiotherapist and psychologist. As well as carrying out individual consultations, education can also be provided to groups, schools and businesses.
All Dietitians in Ireland are CORU registered. CORU is responsible for the regulation of health and social care professions in Ireland (including dietitians). The Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute (INDI) is the professional body for Dietitians in Ireland.
The term Nutritionist is not protected by law, so people with different levels of training, or in some cases no training at all, can call themselves a “Nutritionist”.
Referrals can be from a G.P or directly from the person who would like to be seen. Potential reasons for attending a dietitian include:
| Weight Management | Sports Nutrition |
| Healthy Eating | Hearth Health-Cholesterol/ Blood Pressure |
| Diabetes | Impaired Glucose Levels |
| Digestive issues | Osteoporosis/ Osteopenia |
| Underweight / Poor Diet | Anaemia/ Low Energy levels |
Billy can provide personalised nutritional advice based on his client’s’ lifestyle and individual goals. This might include consultations, education, meal plans, dietary and body composition analysis.
Your initial consultation with Billy can be done in person or online and lasts about 60 minutes. This allows time to talk about your current nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise habits, as well as your personal and family health history. Detailed body composition measurements can be taken (if face to face consult). Clear goals will be established, as well as a guide on the most efficient ways to achieve them. We can then work together to create positive dietary changes which can fit within the context of your lifestyle. At the end of your first consult, you will have a clearly defined plan and an understanding of why this plan has been created for you.
Your subsequent consults will last approximately 30mins. Eating habits are reviewed, body measurements are often re-checked and further diet or lifestyle guidance is provided to help achieve your goals. Follow up appointments can help clients stay focussed on what they are trying to achieve, and support is provided to assist in sustaining dietary changes.
Sufficient time will be allocated for any questions that you may have throughout your consults.
Costs- MIGHT NOT INCLUDE THIS
| Initial Consultation (up to 60mins) | €90 |
| Review Consultation (up to 30mins) | €50 |
| Brief Consult (up to 15mins) | €30 |
If you have health insurance your consultations may be covered in full or partially. Check if your policy covers consultations with a registered dietitian. You can also claim tax relief on the cost of health expenses at the end of the tax year.
Please phone 0879857959 if you would like to make an appointment. At present, consultations in the Kaizen Health Centre are available on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings.
