Dr Emily Porter
Specialist Dietitian
Digestive Health
Sub-specialties: Dietitian, Nutritional Therapy.
02036532009
Overview
Dr Emily Porter is a registered dietitian with the HCPC, specialising in the management of functional gut symptoms, particularly those associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She offers comprehensive support, including guidance on low FODMAP diets when necessary, and takes a holistic approach to help clients achieve their nutritional goals, whether related to specific medical conditions, symptom relief, or overall health and well-being.
About Dr Emily Porter
Dr Emily Porter (PhD, RD) is an HCPC-registered dietitian, specialising in managing functional gut conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and other gastrointestinal conditions including Coeliac disease, Reflux, IBD, BAM and SIBO. She is highly experienced in advising and supporting a low FODMAP diet, if appropriate, as well as ways to improve wider aspects of metabolic and immune health by focusing on diet, lifestyle and optimal gut health.
She began her career in research, earning a PhD in virology at the University of Bristol, before working on multiple projects investigating the relationships between immune responses, viral infections, and the microbiomes of the gut and respiratory system. Dr Porter's interest lies in how the gut microbiome underpins so many other areas of health. From influencing metabolism and the immune system to impacting mental health, she’s fascinated by how disruptions in these areas feed back to the gut. Throughout her career, Dr Porter has shared her expertise by publishing scientific papers, contributing to books and speaking at conferences.
Dr Porter now puts this knowledge into practice as a client-centric, results-driven dietitian, working both with private patients and for an NHS trust. Dr Porter adopts a holistic approach, working collaboratively with clients to achieve their nutritional goals — whether related to managing a medical condition, alleviating specific symptoms, or improving overall health and wellbeing. She serves on the expert panel for The IBS Network, and also contributes her expertise to the corporate events, online masterclasses and national press opportunities at The Gut Health Clinic.
Patient Testimonial
"Emily was very supportive and understanding. She took the time to really understand my issues and came up with an evidence based solution that suits my individual needs and lifestyle."
Areas of Expertise
Dr Emily Porter commonly treats:
Conditions:
- Arthritis
- Bile acid malabsorption
- Cardiovascular health
- Coeliac disease
- Dementia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Digestive issues
- Endometriosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastritis/reflux
- Gut health optimisation
- IBD
- IBS
- Leaky gut
- Liver disease
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis
- Pancreatic disease
- Vegetarian/vegan/nutritional deficiencies
Tests and Treatments:
- Dietary treatments (e.g. low FODMAP diet)
- Intolerance testing
- Microbiome testing
- Breath testing for SIBO
- Sugar malabsorption
Additional Information
Dr Emily Porter's Active Memberships:
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- British Dietetic Association (BDA)