Who I Am
I’m Daniela Alves, a qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist based in Cork, working both in person and online across Ireland.
I support people dealing with stress, anxiety, overwhelm or digestive issues using a calm, evidence-based and realistic approach.
Who I Support
I support adults, teens and families who want to feel steadier, clearer and more resilient — especially those navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, emotional imbalance or gut-related symptoms.
Teen & Family Nutrition
Stress & Overwhelm
Emotional Balance
Anxiety & Low Mood
Burnout & Fatigue
Gut-Brain Symptoms
My Approach
At the Heart of My Work
Respecting the individuality of every client - Tailored support
Creating time, space, and safety to feel truly heard - no rush
Supporting nervous-system regulation with gentle, grounding practices
Offering a calm, steady environment for emotional and physical healing
Naturopathic Nutrition
Identifies root drivers instead of focusing on single symptoms
Uses nutrition and lifestyle interventions to support whole-body function
Integrates natural principles — seasonal eating and food energetics — and restores the body’s natural capacity to heal
Lifestyle Foundations
Encourages slower, steadier daily rhythms
Builds simple habits that reduce stress and overwhelm
Focuses on nourishment, connection, and realistic routines that fit your life
Supports long-term wellbeing without pressure or perfection
Functional Principles
Looks at patterns, drivers and root causes behind symptoms helping you understand what they mean
Uses functional testing when helpful (gut, hormones, nutrients) to bring clarity
Considers how body systems interact — digestion, hormones, nervous system, immunity and metabolism
My Story
Daniela Alves – Naturopathic Nutritionist in Cork | Founder of Nutrifika
“Before becoming a holistic nutritionist, I spent years in a corporate career I enjoyed — until pregnancy and early motherhood made me realise I needed a different pace and a deeper sense of meaning. That’s when I turned inward and reconnected with something that had always grounded me: food, nourishment and understanding how the body works.
What started as personal curiosity led me to retrain in naturopathic and functional nutrition, combining evidence-based practice with principles of balance, rhythm and sustainable living.
Nutrifika grew from that shift. It brings together nutrition and fika — a reminder to pause, listen, and create space for what truly supports us.
Today, I help others find that same steadiness — gently, realistically, and in ways that support stress recovery and a more regulated nervous system.”
Qualifications & Memberships
Diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition (DipNT) — College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), Ireland
Registered Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist — Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP)
Accredited Member — General Naturopathic Council (GNC)
Member — Nutritional Therapists of Ireland (NTOI)
Training in functional testing interpretation as part of my diploma (gut, adrenal health, hormones, nutritional panels and DNA), with access to ongoing practitioner education and updated clinical resources
200+ hours of supervised clinical practice supporting stress, digestion, hormonal health and nervous-system regulation
Ongoing CPD to stay up-to-date with the latest research in holistic, naturopathic and functional nutrition
Let’s Work Together
If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer a calm, steady space where you can slow down, feel heard, and start understanding what your body is asking for.
Whether you prefer to meet in Cork, online across Ireland, or from anywhere in the world, we’ll explore your symptoms, your story and your pace — and create a personalised plan that supports your nervous system, energy, mood and overall wellbeing.