Tara Dorgan Nutrition

09/01/2026

I am honored to be speaking on balancing female hormones at the CNM open day, Jan 24th, in Cork. If you want a little nutrition inspiration, join us.

You can book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cnm-cork-open-day-registration-1976717287619?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwdGRjcAPOBplleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7Fintjw81wiPNcsZ1Mob2fAfWBU0kDeRscL1TITQ-b22iV06DJ6-lz-ZzZ8Q_aem_r2sa8l9paIbBX0VuaJrrtg

09/01/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight | CNM Cork Open Day ✨

Interested in women’s health, hormones, and how nutrition can create meaningful, lasting change?
Or curious about what a career in nutrition rooted in science, nature, and real-world practice can look like?

Meet Tara Dorgan, Nutritional Therapist and founder of Tara Dorgan Nutrition, who will be presenting “Balancing Female Hormones” at the CNM Cork Open Day.

Tara is a natural foodie with over 20 years’ experience in the natural health field, supporting clients using evidence-based nutrition, functional testing, and lifestyle modifications as powerful tools for wellness. She trained at CNM Cork and holds a degree in Holistic Health, Community and Applied Ecology from Western Washington University, USA. She is currently completing advanced training with the Oncology Nutrition Institute, graduating in December 2025.

🌿 Tara has worked alongside naturopaths, oncologists, acupuncturists, herbalists, chefs, growers, and wildcrafters in both Ireland and the USA. She has managed natural pharmacies, taught community culinary medicine classes, founded a regenerative broth company, and has been lecturing and supervising clinics at CNM since 2016.

🎤 In her talk, Tara will explore:

--> How nutrition and lifestyle influence female hormonal balance
--> Why mindset and behaviour change are central to sustainable health outcomes
--> How personalised nutrition and functional testing support effective, long-term results

This session offers insight into how nutritional therapy can support female hormone health, and what it looks like to build a fulfilling career in preventative, natural healthcare.

If you’re considering studying nutrition, expanding your existing skills, or exploring a career that combines science, food, and purpose, this is a talk not to miss.

📍 CNM Cork Open Day
🗓 Saturday 24 January 2026 | 10am–4pm
📍 CNM Cork, Griffith College, Wellington Road

🎓 Learn more about the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy and Diploma courses in Naturopathic Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, and Homeopathy.

👉 Book your place now
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cnm-cork-open-day-registration-1976717287619?aff=oddtdtcreator

Start 2026 with clarity, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of what’s possible in nutrition.

19/12/2025

21/08/2025

We have a talk coming up on September 25th at Griffith College Cork, focused on cancer prevention and longevity with CNM - College of Naturopathic Medicine

Oncology Nutrition has been a passion of mine for over 25 years since I lost my grandfather to prostate cancer well before his time.

Unfortunately, the western model is only focused on the disease and not the person nor the prevention. We need to also be thinking preventatively. EveryBody has a different set of genes, exposures, stressors, dietary and lifestyle choices. There is no one size fits all approach, but if we understand our own risks and how to address them we can implement strategic changes with life changing impacts.

Integrative Oncology Nutrition is focused on WHY we are getting cancer and addressing these, not only as a preventative measure to reduce our risk of getting cancer, but also as a means of reducing risk of chronic disease and improving longevity. It is also vital to focus, retrospectively, on WHY we many have been diagnosed with cancer, address the underlying causes and rebuild our immune systems to reduce chances of cancer returning after treatment.

This talk will empower you to start asking the right questions of your own health story and provide tools that you can implement today to live a healthier life.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cnm-cork-health-talk-cancer-prevention-and-longevity-registration-1515172895919?aff=sopost&fbclid=IwY2xjawMToutleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFzcjY2bFlSbVhTMlN1TjdKAR40c9yhUveVWGcTY2K_aVkACTah11_Yv1Yg6i8oevcvu2XoVEwm70gmTsCZhg_aem_g-_y_kypWzSpoKZGY_y0mQ

CNM Cork Health Talk: Cancer Prevention and Longevity with Tara Dorgan- Thursday 25 September 2025

27/01/2024

We have been suffering with sleep in our house lately! 🐺🌖 I didn’t realize the moon has such an impact on Melatonin 🥸
I will be making a 🍒 tart cherry-chia night cap at our cooking class Sunday evening as part of The Barn’s Radiant Revolution! Tart cherries are a natural source of melatonin and we’ll be using some other sleep 😴 supporting ingredients too!
I’ll share the recipe here for everyone to enjoy on Sunday!

Are you ready for the first full moon of the year today? It's called the Wolf Moon. Anecdotally, people report poorer sleep during the full moon time; this phenomenon has been researched. The study I present here was done in a sleep lab with several factors controlled for, including menstrual cycle. The researchers found that moon cycles can influence sleep and melatonin. In addition to less deep sleep, longer time to fall asleep, and shorter sleep duration, they also reported lower endogenous melatonin four days before and after a full moon.

What I do during the days leading up to a full moon and shortly after is take a higher dose (3 mg) of my favorite plant melatonin (called Herbatonin from Symphony Natural Health) to help smooth out my sleep during those times of month. Ask your health professional if taking supplemental melatonin would be a good idea for you. It is known to interact with medications, so be aware of that if you are taking any. Contact the Medical Team at Symphony Natural Health at medical.team@symphonynaturalhealth.com if you want to talk with someone about Herbatonin.

26/01/2024

Polyphenols 💜I am always talking about these, Especially purple anthocyanins!! has it right on the importance for longevity and cardiovascular health! But what is missing here is their roll in gut integrity and the influence in the production of Short Chain Fatty Acids which are invaluable in reducing inflammation, oxidation, and have a host of immune regulatory and disease suppressing benefits!
Don’t forget to include a range of organic berries, cloves, cacao, olive oil, milled flax, and all your favorite purple vegetables (like purple cabbage and purple sprouting broccoli) every day!

31/12/2023

2023 was full of change, challenge, heartache of a unjust and uncertain world... But also travel, friendship, healing and so so much to be grateful for. I hope you can send off 2023 with gratitude and fill your heart with hope for what is to come.

I love this Root Chakra painting by Catherine G McElroy and of course this shorted version of 'advice of a tree' by Ilan Shamir.
These simple words are powerful.

I am soaking up time with family, remembering my roots, and looking forward to new beginnings as I start my Metabolic Oncology Nutrition Consulting Program next week!

Wishing all of my wonderful clients, colleagues, family and friends across the globe a year of adventure, health and happiness!

I am back in the office on Tuesday, January 2nd. Please connect with me if you are looking for Nutritional Support on your health journey.

Yours in Health, Tara Zuluaga Dorgan

If you want to read the full version of this poem check it out here:
https://spiritoftrees.org/poetry/advice-from-a-tree

27/12/2023

Just a few more days to sign up! Our first workshop is December 31st!

Join Erin McCardle, Jill Pollard and Myself in the Lake Chelan Valley for this 3-month transformational process where we will address mindset, nutrition, and movement to optimize your health inside and out.

• 4 exciting intensive group workshops (Mindset, Nutrition, Movement, Closing)
• 2x/month group check-ins via Zoom
• 1:1 nutrition session with Tara Zuluaga Dorgan, Holistic Nutrition Therapist
• 1:1 fitness planning session with Erin McCardle, Barn Managing Partner
• Edits to your favorite recipes
• Private Facebook group
• InBody Scans – Lake Chelan Hospital & The Barn Fitness Center
• Identify your own unique cortisol response and health baseline through this series of labs (separate fee)

About the Labs:
It is often that we find ourselves more tired than we feel we should be, or always sick or irritable and discontent with the way things are...yet we often forge through life and don't look at WHY until we are broken and disease sets in. Why not feel radiant everyday?! This set of labs are designed to look at your nutrient deficiencies, thyroid, liver and kidney function, cardiovascular health and immunity to give you a picture of your baseline. We will guide you in ways to improve your unique health status so you can be the best version of yourself. We will also Identify your own unique cortisol response which can be a vital piece in choosing the right food and exercise for your wellbeing. High intensity exercise can be detrimental to someone with chronic high cortisol or extremely low cortisol can stand in the way of your fitness goals.

Be preventative, proactive and start feeling your best!

Sign up : https://www.thebarnchelan.com/radiant?fbclid=IwAR2pBQJGVYAMi2OycUjhYtAMNFVQ6ntag8fzIUY_7JjAI6Cby0WB_TcjIGU

11/12/2023

I am delighted to be offering this Revolutionary Program with two other dynamic woman covering Mindset, Nutrition and Movement in the beautiful Lake Chelan Valley! It is a 3 month process of growth, strength and health! I hope to see many of you there! Please check out the link for details or feel free to connect with me if you have any questions! The Program kicks off the morning of New Year’s Eve with an event not to be missed!

A 3-month process where we will address mindset, nutrition, and movement. You will be working with an exciting team step by step through the program. Here’s what we’ve got planned:

28/10/2023

I am delighted to be offering Holistic Nutrition support to the Chelan Valley from my new clinic at Lakeside Wellness.

I have a Bsc in Holistic Health and Ecology from Western Washington University and Diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition from the College of Naturopathic Medicine, Ireland. I have been working in the Natural health field for over 20 years and have been practicing Nutrition for over 10, supporting clients in Ireland and Online.

Nutrition is our foundation and is integral to everyone in all aspects of health. From improving energy, mood and performance, to overcoming chronic conditions or as adjunct therapy in cancer care, Nutrition is a powerful tool!

I am so happy to have returned to this beautiful valley and hope to work with some of you very soon on your journey to optimal health.

My website is being re-made, but you can check out the old site at www.roothealthnutrition.com Feel free to get in touch if you want to explore what nutritional therapy can do for you or please pass on my details to friends or family who may need support.

~Tara