Biography

Best known for her role in Channel 4’s primetime BAFTA-winning medical series 'Embarrassing Bodies’ and ‘Embarrassing Bodies: Live from the Clinic’, Dr. PixieMcKenna is the UK’s leading female media medic.

In addition to her work on the hit show, Pixie has presented various shows including Freaky Eaters for BBC 3, Channel 4’s Food Hospital and Health Freaks.

Pixie co-presented You Should Really See a Doctor for RTÉ Television, The series followed several patients as they went on a journey to discover their true diagnosis. She also fronted Pixie’s Sex Clinic (RTÉ Television) – the first Irish TV series dedicated to education in sex, sexual health and behaviour, all with a healthy dose of tongue in cheek and playful winks.

Dr. Pixie’s sequence of child development books with Igloo Books kicked off with the first of the series ‘Dr Pixie’s First Foods’ in January 2016. Including over 100 healthy meals for weaning your baby. Her second book ‘Dr Pixie’s Meal Planner’ focuses on how to plan and prepare effortless, balanced meals for growing children. In addition she also released two sets of Flashcards ‘Activities You And Your Baby Will Love’ and ‘Activities You And Your Toddler Will Love’.

Pixie is a practicing GP in London as well as being an ambassador for Dreams Beds, Waterwipes and Spotlight Oral Care.

She is an accomplished speaker on a variety of medical topics including sexual health, women’s health and health promotion.