Hi, and welcome to my Take Control membership site!

I am Kirsten Jackson, a Consultant Gastroenterology Registered Dietitian and the founder of The Food Treatment Clinic.

My journey to becoming a specialist in gut health started with a very personal story.

I had always been into my science and so decided to become a dietitian at an early age. BUT whilst I was at university I suffered with bloating, fatigue, brain fog and depression. 

I was pretty embarrassed to be honest, because none of my symptoms were 'that bad.' Yet I was struggling with normal day tasks and at times making zero sense.

I even went to the doctor but was told that I was just stressed and that there was not enough reason to be doing further testing - I felt pretty humiliated and a little like a hypochondriac. 

I went on to graduate and luckily ended up working in gastroenterology when I graduated. I soon learnt that I actually had a digestive condition just like you reading this now!

I could not believe how much better I felt for getting the correct help but I didn't feel there was the help needed out there for others, like me. 

So I set up The Food Treatment Clinic where I was able to get a 91% success rate with IBS clients.

In 2019 I launched the first Take Control membership program - allowing more people to access my proven framework at a fraction of the cost AND at any time / place.

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Putting Fibre Back On A Pedestal By Professor Chris Seal - Nestle - CPD Endorsed by BDA and Afn - 2019

Advanced Dietetics (including Allergy) – Post Graduate Certificate – Nottingham University – 2018

Introduction To Parenteral Nutrition – The British Dietetic Association – 2018

The Management of Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency – Mylan – 2018

Diets for diagnosis and management across the spectrum of IgE & Non-IgE mediated food allergies – BDA Freelance Group – 2018

Probiotics In Practise – Study Day – Yakult & BDA – 2017

Low FODMAP Trained – Kings College University London – 2016.

Advanced Media Trained – The British Dietetic Association – 2015.

Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 1-3 -The British Dietetic Association – 2015.

Liver Disease Trained – The British Dietetic Association – 2014.

Total Parenteral Nutrition Trained – The British Dietetic Association – 2014.

Clinical Supervision Course – The University of Chester – 2013.

BSc Hons Dietetics – The University of Hertfordshire – 2012.

REGISTRATIONS

Full Member of The British Dietetic Association – 2012 – present.

Full Member of The Freelance Dietitian Group – 2015 – present.

HCPC Registered Dietitian (DT26581) – 2012 – present. 

EXPERIENCE

Lead Dietitian at Kings College Hospital Dubai – September 2018 – Present.

Specialist Board Advisor for the IBS Network – January 2017 – Present.

Media Spokesperson for The British Dietetic Experience – 2015 – Present.

Managing Director of The Food Treatment Clinic – 2015 – Present.

Specialist Dietitian – NHS – working in surgical gastroenterology, gastroenterology, pancreatic cancer, enteral tube feeding, total parenteral nutrition, refractory coeliac disease, coeliac disease, IBS, IBD, gastro-esophageal reflux disorder, general oncology, stroke, diverticular disease, pancreatitis, liver disease, mental health, alcohol-detox and eating disorders –  2012 – 2017.

AS SEEN IN

Kirsten has worked with a number of publications to provide expert comments for the public.

Cosmopolitan UK: This Instagram blogger has highlighted how severe and life-affecting bloating can be

The Independent: Am I Coeliac? The symptoms to look out for if your body can’t handle gluten and why you should never ignore them.