Our Team

Our team of Chartered Physiotherapists includes:

Anne Coolen McGoldrick
Director of Medical Services
Chartered Physiotherapist BSc MISCP

Anne is a fully licensed and insured Chartered Physiotherapist and has worked in Private Practice for over 13 years. She is one of the founding partners of The Physio Company. Before co-founding The Physio Company, she worked in The National Orthopaedic Hospital in Clontarf, in Private Practice in Castletroy Physiotherapy Clinic in Limerick and in Drumcondra Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. She became a joint partner in Drumcondra Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic in 2003, which has been in operation for over 25 years. When The Physio Company commenced operations in 2007, she quickly brought Drumcondra Physiotherapy Clinic into the fold and it is now an integral part of The Physio Company.

Anne takes a great interest in the direction of Chartered Physiotherapy as a profession. As Director of Medical Services for The Physio Company, Anne applies her long and diverse experience in all areas of Physiotherapy in directing the medical excellence of our Physio team. She ensures that all of our physiotherapists maintain the high levels expected by The Physio Company with constant focus on our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme. She also ensures all our Physiotherapists abide by The ISCP Rules of Professional Conduct and the European Core Standards of Physiotherapy, with a particular focus on ethics, confidentiality and patient satisfaction. She is very involved at a training level and handpicks all of our Physiotherapists herself.

Although Anne currently does not have a regular schedule in the Clinic she does consult on difficult cases where needed and is always available to discuss any aspect of apatients care with the patient or the Physio.

Baggot St

Kevin Thornton
Chartered Physiotherapist

Kevin is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Kevin obtained his BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree with distinction from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland after initially completing a BSc. (Hons) degree in Science (Anatomy), from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Since qualifying, Kevin has worked in the National Rehabilitation Hospital, covering rotations in the Spinal Cord Injury Service and the Brain injury Service as well as working with us here in the Physio Company.

Kevin has completed in courses in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Kinesio taping and has completed Bobath courses in both Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Injury. He is also a member of the Neurology  and Gerontology clinical interest group of the ISCP. Outside of work, Kevin is also a keen sportsman and regularly completes in endurance events in open water swimming and triathlon.

Kevin specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, stroke rehabilitation, neurological disorders, post operative rehabilitation and respiratory.

Would you like to be treated by Kevin ? Please click here for an appointment with him.

Stephen Swanton
Chartered Physiotherapist

Stephen is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. He obtained his BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree at University College Dublin. Since qualifying Stephen has worked in private practice. He enjoys treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries, especially neck and shoulder problems.

Since graduating Stephen has completed a number of post graduate courses covering Biomedical Acupuncture, Pain Physiology, the Management of work related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Workstation Assessment, Sports Injury Management, Sports/Kinesiology Taping and Sports Traumatology. In 2010 he was certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and is currently pursuing certification in performance enhancement /strength & conditioning and level 2 sports physiotherapist accreditation. Stephen takes a proactive approach with all his patients and enjoys getting to the heart of complex movement problems to enable you to play and work pain free.

Outside of the clinic Stephen is highly interested in Tai Chi Chuan and obtained his certification as a Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan instructor in 2008. He has previously taught the UCD Tai Chi club.

Stephen is also highly involved in the Sports and Exercise Medicine clinical interest group of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and is currently their Communications Officer.

Stephen Swanton specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage , acupuncture.

Would you like to be treated by Stephen? Please click here for an appointment with him.

Caroline Knox
Chartered Physiotherapist
Acupuncturist

Caroline is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist and Acupuncturist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.. After graduating, Caroline completed her Masters Degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and achieved a Distinction in her membership exams for the Manipulative Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. Caroline completed a Higher Diploma in Acupuncture at UCD, as well as a post graduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy at UCD.

She worked for 5 years as a Senior Outpatient Physiotherapist in, the award winning teaching Hospital, Whittington Hospital, London, and has worked in private practice since returning to Ireland in 2005. She was also clinical tutor on the MSc Manipulative Physiotherapy Course in University College London. Caroline uses her 10 years of specialist experience to address patients personal needs and preferences to enhance efficent recovery from pain and injuries. She is also currently the team physio for the Under 21s Rugby Team in UCD.

Outside of work, Caroline is an active and enthusiatic Member of Orwell Wheelers Cycling club and is a member of the sports and exercise medicine special interest group in the ISCP. Caroline has an expertise and a special interest in treating people suffering from chronic pain, sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.

Caroline specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage , acupuncture.

Would you like to be treated by Caroline? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Barrow Street

Danielle Mah
Chartered Physiotherapist – Kinesiologist

Danielle Mah is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Danielle obtained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree with distinction from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland after initially completing a BSc.(Hons) degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia, Canada. Her main interests are in Musculoskeletal and Women’s Health. Danielle has also completed a post-graduate qualification in Sports Traumatology and Dry Needling. She has worked with many different teams such as Bective Rugby Club, Railway Union Hockey Club, Kilmacud Crokes GAA and St.Patrick’s FC, and is currently working with the FAI, travelling internationally. She has a great understanding of sports injury and having played competitive soccer and basketball for many years as she has experienced most of them herself!

Danielle Mah specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, dry needling, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage, women’s health

Would you like to be treated by Danielle? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Kate Canty
Chartered Physiotherapist

Kate is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She obtained a Masters degree in Physiotherapy from Teeside University, UK having initially completing her BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Mathematics degree in University of Limerick. Kate has also completed studies in Sports and Exercise Psychology at Waterford Institute of Technology.

Kate’s interests include Rehabilitation to reduce pain and to facilitate a fast return to normal activities. Kate loves being active and particularly enjoys playing rugby, golf, swimming and Gaelic football.

Kate Canty specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries , neurological conditions, neck pain, back pain.

Would you like to be treated by Kate? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Cork – Blackrock

Leigh Johnston
Chartered Physiotherapist

Leigh is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Leigh obtained her BSc Physiotherapy degree in South Africa in the University of Cape Town. Leigh has been with us since 2007 having joined us after working in a number of hospitals and clinics including, Nobles Hospital, NHS – Stobhill Hospital, Jennifer Hague Physiotherapy and Sklaar, Laidler and partners. Leigh has completed a number of accredited post-graduate courses including, Acupuncture / Dry Needling (for the lumbar spine, SIJ, hip, cervical spine, thoracic spine, shoulder, the extremities and oral-facial pain), Pilates and Integrated Manual therapy for the cervical spine. Leigh also has all the accreditations necessary to prescribe custom orthotics using our state-of-the-art Gait foot scanner. Although a native South African, Leigh has worked in many countries (including the UK) but has been with us since 2007. She must love the rain!

Leigh Johnston specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, orthotics/biomechanics, sports and deep tissue massage , dry needling

Would you like to be treated by Leigh? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Cork – Douglas

Mary Byrne
Chartered Physiotherapist

Mary is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Following her graduation from University College Dublin (UCD),  Mary worked in Mater Misericordiae and St. James hospitals in Dublin. She then moved on to Cork University Hospital and thereafter to the Bons Secours Hospital, also in Cork,  where she was Senior in charge of the Physiotherapy department. She successfully completed membership exams in Spinal Manipulation accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in London, and became a member of the Irish Orthopaedic Medicine Society in 1990. She completed a Licentiate in Acupuncture, and obtained a Diploma in Health Science from UCD. Mary feels passionately about health and wellbeing, especially pertaining to women with menopausal problems, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue, infertility and the need for women to keep fit at all ages. Mary combines acupuncture and physiotherapy, including orthotics, as appropriate, giving a holistic bias to her treatments. Having already established Mary Byrne and Associates Physiotherapy, Mary has now joined The Physio Company.

Would you like to be treated by Mary? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Margaret Doyle
Chartered Physiotherapist

Margaret is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Margaret graduated from Trinity College, Dublin and worked in the hospital system before moving to private practice. She gained a Postgraduate qualification in Women’s Health and completed a Licentiate in Acupuncture, gaining further clinic experience for six weeks in Naanjing, China. Margaret has a special interest in incontinence problems in men and women, along with general and ante/post natal care, and has attended a number of professional development courses in these areas. She also has extensive experience in musculoskeletal problems, sports injuries and orthotics.

Would you like to be treated by Margaret? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Cork – Mahon

Breda Walsh
Chartered Physiotherapy

Breda is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She obtained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from the University of Hertfordshire, England and has worked in the UK NHS system since graduation, gaining experience in musculoskeletal, stroke rehabilitation, cardio-respiratory, paediatrics and orthopaedics. Breda is also a qualified staff nurse and worked on orthopaedic and paediatric wards in Waterford Regional Hospital and Sydney Australia prior to commencing her physiotherapy studies in the UK.

Breda is committed to continuing professional development and has completed courses in Manual therapy, Deep tissue massage and is a certified Pilates Instructor.  Outside of work Breda enjoys playing camogie and acted as secretary of Brothers Pearse Camogie club in London for two years prior to returning home to Ireland.  She has now returned to play camogie with her home club Ballyhale Shamrocks.

Breda Walsh specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, orthopaedics, stroke rehabilitation, post operative rehabilitation, respiratory and paediatrics.

Would you like to be treated by Breda? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Fiona Casey
Chartered Physiotherapist

Fiona is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the IrishSociety of Chartered Physiotherapists. Fiona trained to be a Chartered Physiotherapist at the University of Bath (UK) and graduated with a B.Sc. Hons. Physiotherapy degree.  Following qualification she has worked in a number of large teaching hospitals in the UK and has sinced specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.  She has worked in private practice in the UK and Australia, where her particular areas of clinical interest have included rehabilitation and treatment of sports injuries, and biomechanical assessment with orthotic prescription where indicated.  She is committed to continuing professional development through regular participation in post-graduate training.  She has worked with major sporting bodies including the FAI, IRFU, Munster Rugby and was Physiotherapist for Cork Constitution Senior Rugby Team from 2003 – 2008.

Would you like to be treated by Fiona? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Cork – Mallow

Kevina Reel
Chartered Physiotherapy

Kevina Reel is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She graduated from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and since graduation, Kevina has gained experience in acute care, rehabilitation and private practice settings. She spent over a year working in Christchurch, New Zealand before returning home to Ireland.

Kevina has completed a number of highly accredited post-graduate courses including dry needling, trigger pointing, custom orthotic prescription and vestibular rehabilitation. Kevina other areas of interest include treating biomechanical problems and sports rehab.

Outside of work, Kevina enjoys running, swimming and cycling as well as travelling when she can!

Would you like to be treated by Kevina? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Cork – Patrick’s Quay

Fiona Casey
Chartered Physiotherapist

Fiona is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Fiona trained to be a Chartered Physiotherapist at the University of Bath (UK) and graduated with a B.Sc. Hons. Physiotherapy degree.  Following qualification she has worked in a number of large teaching hospitals in the UK and has sinced specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.  She has worked in private practice in the UK and Australia, where her particular areas of clinical interest have included rehabilitation and treatment of sports injuries, and biomechanical assessment with orthotic prescription where indicated.  She is committed to continuing professional development through regular participation in post-graduate training.  She has worked with major sporting bodies including the FAI, IRFU, Munster Rugby and was Physiotherapist for Cork Constitution Senior Rugby Team from 2003 – 2008.

Would you like to be treated by Fiona? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Siobhán O’ Donovan
Chartered Physiotherapist (UK)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (USA)
Certified Athletic Trainer (USA)

Siobhán gained her undergraduate degree in Physical Education and her Master of Science degree in Health Science/Sports Injury Prevention and Management in the USA. She worked in a large orthopaedic & sports injury clinic in New York, experiencing at first hand the benefits to the patient of working closely with other healthcare professionals, especially surgeons.

She then moved to the UK where she founded a physiotherapy, sports medicine and sports performance practice, acting as Clinical Director for 15 years in addition to her clinical duties as a Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal & sports injuries. She completed a post-graduate Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine, was involved in the development and delivery of undergraduate degree courses in Sports Rehabilitation, and was a founding member of the professional body for graduates of these courses. She also managed to somehow find the time to play scrum-half for Ireland (albeit a few years ago now!).

Siobhán is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, which enhances both her treatment and rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal injuries in which she specialises. The combination of her physiotherapy and conditioning backgrounds is evidenced in her interest areas of injury prevention, assessment, treatment & rehab of musculoskeletal sports injuries, prescribing and making corrective insoles (orthotics), postural education & rehabilitation, and strength & conditioning.

Would you like to be treated by Siobhán? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Mary Byrne
Chartered Physiotherapist

Mary is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Following her graduation from University College Dublin (UCD),  Mary worked in MaterMisericordiae and St. James hospitals in Dublin. She then moved on to Cork University Hospital and thereafter to the Bons Secours Hospital, also in Cork,  where she was Senior in charge of the Physiotherapy department. She successfully completed membership exams in Spinal Manipulation accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in London, and became a member of the Irish Orthopaedic Medicine Society in 1990. She completed a Licentiate in Acupuncture and obtained a Diploma in Health Science from UCD. Mary feels passionately about health and wellbeing, especially pertaining to women with menopausal problems, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue, infertility and the need for women to keep fit at all ages. Mary combines acupuncture and physiotherapy, including orthotics, as appropriate, giving a holistic bias to her treatments. Having already established Mary Byrne and Associates Physiotherapy, Mary has now joined The Physio Company.

Would you like to be treated by Mary? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Niamh O’Sullivan
Chartered Physiotherapist

Niamh is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the IrishSociety of Chartered Physiotherapists. Niamh obtained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from the St. George’s University of London. She has worked in both hospitals and private practice in the UK and Ireland, gaining experience in Musculoskeletal, Stroke Rehabilitation, Cardio-Respiratory, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and Care of the Elderly. Niamh also has a certificate in Sports Traumatology and dry needling.

Niamh has a great interest in sports and has worked with many different teams such as Cork Minors Football, Munster Ladies development teams, local GAA teams in Cork County and has recently began working as physiotherapist for the Dolphins Minors and U19s Rugby.

Niamh specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, stroke rehabilitation, respiratory services, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage, dry needling and paediatrics.

Would you like to be treated by Niamh? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Emma O’Sullivan
Chartered Physiotherapist

Emma is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.  Emma obtained her Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from University College Dublin.  Since qualifying Emma has worked in Private Practice, Hospitals and Nursing homes, as well as working with a number of sports teams.

She has experience in Musculoskeletal, sports injuries, Neurology, Respiratory, Care of the Elderly and intellectual disabilities.

Emma is a keen learner and has independently obtained post graduate experience in a number of accredited courses such as acupuncture, STOTT Pilates, manual therapy courses and pain management.

Emma specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, stroke rehabilitation, respiratory services, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage and Pilates.

Would you like to be treated by Emma? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Leigh Johnston
Chartered Physiotherapist

Leigh is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Leigh obtained her BSc Physiotherapy degree in South Africa in the University of Cape Town. Leigh has been with us since 2007 having joined us after working in a number of hospitals and clinics including, Nobles Hospital, NHS – Stobhill Hospital, Jennifer Hague Physiotherapy and Sklaar, Laidler and partners. Leigh has completed a number of accredited post-graduate courses including, Acupuncture / Dry Needling (for the lumbar spine, SIJ, hip, cervical spine, thoracic spine, shoulder, the extremities and oral-facial pain), Pilates and Integrated Manual therapy for the cervical spine. Leigh also has all the accreditations necessary to prescribe custom orthotics using our state-of-the-art Gait foot scanner. Although a native South African, Leigh has worked in many countries (including the UK) but has been with us since 2007. She must love the rain!

Leigh Johnston specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries,orthotics/biomechanics, sports and deep tissue massage , dry needling

Would you like to be treated by Leigh? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Louise Broderick
Chartered Physiotherapist

Louise is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Louise obtained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from UCD. Since graduating she has worked in Irish hospitals gaining experience in a range of areas including neurology and care of the older person. She is a Senior Physiotherapist in Care of Older Person Services in St. Patricks Hospital, Cork.

Louise has completed a number of postgraduate courses including vestibular rehabilitation and clinical neurology. She has an expertise and special interest in osteoporosis treatment and care of the elderly. Louise has been successfully running osteoporosis classes in Cork since 2010. The classes focus on postural, balance, strengthening and weightbearing exercises to reduce risk of fracture and improve bone density.

Louise specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, vestibular rehabilitation, osteoporosis treatment, osteoporosis class,  neurological conditions, and balance & mobility assessments.

Would you like to be treated by Louise? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Drumcondra Physio

Claudia Andrea Marulanda
Chartered Physiotherapist

Claudia is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She graduated as a Physiotherapist from the Colombian School for Rehabilitation (CSR), Bogotá, Colombia. CSR for more than 50 years has prepared highly qualified individuals to practice Physiotherapy mainly in the areas of cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. Claudia obtained the Spanish university degree of Physiotherapists recognition and validation, Madrid. Spain.
Claudia has gained much experience and worked in a variety of settings in particular neuro rehabilitation, orthopaedics and musculoskeletal. She obtained great experience working with the Military Rehabilitation Hospital in Colombia treating patients with different conditions; such as spinal injury, strokes, multiple sclerosis, cranioencephalic trauma, and cardiac rehabilitation. She has eight years experience working as a physiotherapist in private practices and hospitals in Colombia and Ireland.

Claudia Andrea Marulanda specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, spinal pain, strokes, neurological conditions

Would you like to be treated by Claudia? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Mary Coolen
Clinic Director – Chartered Physiotherapist

Mary is a well known and well respected Chartered Physiotherapist with over 35 years of experience in Physiotherapy with accreditations in England, Canada and Ireland. For the last 25 years, Mary has run private practice clinics in Ireland and was the founder of Drumcondra Chartered Physiotherapy & Sport’s Injury Clinic, which joined The Physio Company in 2009.

Among Mary’s many achievements and responsibilities, Mary was Chairperson of the CPPP (Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice) the body that represents all private practice physio’s.

Mary Coolen specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage

Would you like to be treated by Mary? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Una Ni Mhainin
Chartered Physiotherapist

Una is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Una obtained her Honours BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Limerick. Earlier this year Una also obtained a certificate in Spinal Manual Therapy. Since graduating, Una went on to work in hospitals in  Ireland and New Zealand where she gained extensive experience in post surgery, orthopaedic and aged care physiotherapy. From there Una went on to work in Private Practice in Brisbane, Australia acquiring valuable musculoskeletal and sport physiotherapy skills and experience. The clinic was also a primary physiotherapy provider for rugby union and AFL teams.

Since returning home to Ireland Una has continued working in private practice. She is also currently working with senior/intermediate GAA teams. Previously Una has volunteered as a physiotherapist in the World Transplant Games 2009 and she is also a native Gaeilge speaker!

Una Ni Mhainin specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, post-op rehab, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage, trigger pointing, dry needling and pilates.

Would you like to be treated by Una? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Niamh Connolly
Chartered Physiotherapist

Niamh Connolly is a fully licensed member of the ISCP, she qualified  with a Bsc. (Hons) Physiotherapy from the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland  following a Bsc. Science (Hons) degree in Anatomy from the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Since qualifying Niamh has completed a number of courses, including Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (Manual Concepts/Curtin University), Chronic Lower Back Pain by Peter O’ Sullivan, Sports Traumatology, Sports Taping and Kinesiology Taping. She also volunteered for a 6 month period in Uganda working within the community/orphanages/ hospitals mainly with a paediatrics/special needs caseload.

She has experience working within a mainly sports orientated private practice, with an emphasis on manual therapy, treating a large range of musculoskeletal/sports injuries including neck/back pain. This also included working with a number of local GAA (St Patrick’s GAA, Coolera GAA, Tubbercurry GAA, and Sligo Ladies County GAA), hurling (Coolera , Sligo Institute of Technology, Calry) and rugby (Sligo Ladies RFC) teams.

Outside of work, Niamh enjoys playing competitive rugby for Sligo Ladies RFC, has completed a number of long distance events and marathon running.

Would you like to be treated by Niamh? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Cian McDonnell
Chartered Physiotherapist

Cian is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Cian obtained his BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from University College Dublin in Ireland. Since graduating, Cian has worked in private practices in Ireland and New Zealand, while also working with many different teams such as UCD’s Senior Hurling teams, Limerick 37 FC and the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby team. His main interests are in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports injuries with particular emphasis on exercise prescription. He has also completed a post-graduate qualification in Sports Traumatology and dry needling.

Cian has an interest in all sports including Hurling, football, soccer, rugby, and recently snowboarding. If he is not playing sports, he’s watching them.

Would you like to be treated by Cian? Please click here for an appointment with him.

Brenda Deering
Acupuncturist

Brenda is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and Acupuncture Council of Ireland. Brenda obtained her Honours BSc in Physiotherapy from University of Ulster, Jordanstown (UUJ) and completed her Masters in Healthcare (Acupuncture) in the University College Dublin (UCD) and has publications to her name for research.

Brenda Deering is providing Acupuncture for a wide variety of ailments, such as fertility, musculoskeletal, skin conditions and infections.

Would you like to be treated by Brenda? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Dundrum

Manus MacGabhann
Chartered Physiotherapist

Manus is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Manus completed his Physiotherapy degree in Sheffield Hallam University. Manus had previously studied a BSc in Sports Management and MSc research masters in Sports Studies in UCD. Manus presented these research findings at the Irish Medical Sports Council at the annual Sports and Exercise Medicine Conference in The Royal College of Surgeons in September 2009.

Since qualifying, Manus has worked in private practice gaining experience in treating a wide range of conditions including sports injuries, arthritic joints, repetitive strain injuries, orthopaedic conditions and neck and back pain. Manus has also worked in the Cara Chesire homes working with the physically and mentally disabled and has experience in hydrotherapy with Enable Ireland treating numerous neurological conditions.

Manus has a great interest in sports physiotherapy as he is a keen follower and participator in numerous sports. He plays rugby, Gaelic football, football and golf. He has worked for UCD Men’s Senior football team, Irish Men’s Senior Volleyball and Bective Rangers Rugby Club where he gained experience with pitch side injuries, trauma and dealing with acute sporting injuries. Manus has completed numerous post graduate courses including: kinesio- taping, sports massage, advanced treatment techniques for knee, hip and groin injuries and biomechanical assessment and orthotic prescription. He also specialises in mysofacial dry needling treatment for sports and chronic pain injuries.

Would you like to be treated by Manus? Please click here for an appointment with him.

Sinead Tracey
Chartered Physiotherapist

Sinead is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She obtained her masters of Physiotherapy in Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. Sinead had previously obtained a BSc from the University of Limerick in Sports and Exercise Science. Since qualifying, Sinead has worked in convalescence for orthopaedic and cardiac patients and in private practices working in the areas of Sports traumatology, functional training and musculoskeletal screening.

Sinead also has an interest in Paediatrics, in particular intellectual disability and mental illness and has worked in children’s services. She has also worked extensively with sports injuries and provides Physio to St Sylvester’s Ladies GAA team. She holds a current certificate in exercise and fitness and is a qualified health and fitness instructor. Her post graduate courses to date include qualifications in Pilates, sports taping, sports traumatolgy and kinesio taping.

Sinead specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, sports & deep tissue massage, paediatrics, strokes, and respiratory conditions.

Would you like to be treated by Sinead? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Galway

Ciaran Coyle
Chartered Physiotherapist

Ciaran is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the HPC, ICSP and the CSP having qualified with a Masters in Physiotherapy obtained from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland. Ciaran’s undergraduate Bachelor of Science Honours degree (Human Anatomy) was obtained from National University of Ireland, Galway.

Ciaran has a special interest in Musculoskeletal Problems, those with Neurological impairment and also working with those with Special Needs. Ciaran has a keen interest in Rugby Union and played for Galwegians RFC and OLBC RFC in Ireland, and reached the BUSA final while playing with RGU, Aberdeen. Ciaran has also been a volunteer physiotherapist to OLBC RFC, and Connacht Rugby who play in the Magners League. He has also played Gaelic Football and Soccer.

Ciaran Coyle specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage , back pain.

Would you like to be treated by Ciaran? Please click here for an appointment with him.

Cait O’Doherty
Chartered Physiotherapist

Cait is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the ICSP, HPC and the CSP. Cait obtained her BSc. (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from University of Ulster (Jordanstown). Since qualifying Cait has worked in the NHS and private practice and has broad experience in Musculoskeletal  injury, sports injury, orthopaedics, Neurological rehabilitation, care of the elderly and paediatrics. In addition to this Cait is involved as a team physiotherapist to several GAA teams in the south Galway area. She has also worked as a team Physiotherapist to several teams in Ulster and the USA since qualifying.

Cait grew up in County Antrim and represented her club, county and university in camogie winning several titles including intermediate all-Ireland. Cait is now based in Galway and is a keen Ardrahan Camogie player.  She understands the need to return to full fitness as soon as possible in order to get back on the pitch! Cait’s strong sporting background helps in the treatment, healing and recovery not only for those involved in sport but also for those suffering from chronic musculoskeletal injuries.

Cait O’Doherty specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage, trigger pointing , post op rehab, neurological rehab, care of the elderly, respiratory and paediatrics.

Would you like to be treated by Cait? Please click here for an appointment with her.

IFSC

Fiona McDevitt
Chartered Physiotherapist – Cranio-Sacral Therapist

Fiona is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
She obtained her honours degree at Trinity College Dublin and is also licensed to work in Canada and Australia. Over the last sixteen years Fiona has gained great experience both working abroad and in Ireland, mainly in the private practice setting and also in managerial roles. As an adjunct to her physiotherapy she has studied and trained as a Cranio-Sacral Therapist. Over the years she has completed many courses to broaden her skill and knowledge base, successfully completing exams along the way. Her passion is for musculo-skeletal work that facilitates ease of movement in the body and therefore less strain and pain! Fiona’s approach is very hands-on and her areas of special interest and experience include musculo-skeletal disorders, muscle imbalance, biomechanics, back and neck pain, whiplash, foot problems, posture, sports injuries, osteoporosis etc.
In her spare time Fiona loves being outdoors and active and has tried most sports,  her favourite being anything to do with horses particularly Polocrosse! She has combined her interests with a lot of volunteering and fundraising over the years and is always on the lookout for a new challenge!

Fiona McDevitt specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, orthotics/biomechanics, sports and deep tissue massage

Would you like to be treated by Fiona? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Kate Canty
Chartered Physiotherapist

Kate is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She obtained a Masters degree in Physiotherapy from Teeside University, UK having initially completing her BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Mathematics degree in University of Limerick. Kate has also completed studies in Sports and Exercise Psychology at Waterford Institute of Technology.

Kate’s interests include Rehabilitation to reduce pain and to facilitate a fast return to normal activities. Kate loves being active and particularly enjoys playing rugby, golf, swimming and Gaelic football.

Kate Canty specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries , neurological conditions, neck pain, back pain.

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Lucan

Alan Moynihan
Chartered Physiotherapist

Alan is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.He completed his MSc. in Physiotherapy in the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. He has also completed an honours degree in Sport Science and Health in Dublin City University. Subsequent to his qualification as a Physiotherapist, Alan gained much experience in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal outpatients while working on rotation in the NHS in Perth, UK. Alan combined his NHS work with private work in the busy Perth and Kinross Sports Medicine Clinic before leaving Scotland for New Zealand.

Since travelling to New Zealand Alan has worked exclusively in private practice and has had the opportunity to work with some of New Zealand’s top sailors and tennis players while working in a busy Auckland city centre practice. He is a “hands-on” manual therapist, with a keen interest in deep tissue massage, sports injuries, orthopaedics, back and neck pain and lower limb biomechanics.

Alan mainly works out of our Lucan Clinic

Alan Moynihan specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, orthotics/biomechanics, sports and deep tissue massage , flexibility programmes, back pain, arthritis.

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Navan Road

Aisling Brennan
Chartered Physiotherapist

Aisling is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She obtained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree at Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin. After graduating, Aisling completed her Masters in Neuromuscular Physiotherapy from UCD. Aisling has worked in both public hospitals and private practice in Ireland and also with rugby, soccer and athletics teams as well as with the Riverdance troupe.

Since qualifying, Aisling has completed a number of courses including Injection Therapy, Advanced Biomechanics, and Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging. Aisling has special clinical interest in assessment and management of Musculoskeletal Conditions, Biomechanics, Spinal treatment and Exercise Rehabilitation.

Aisling specialises in Musculoskeletal Injuries, Sports Injuries, Biomechanics/Orthotics , sports and deep tissue massage, management of Rheumatology conditions.

Would you like to be treated by Aisling? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Eimear Fox
Chartered Physiotherapist

Eimear is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She obtained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree at University of Teesside, UK. Since qualifying Eimear has worked in hospitals and clinics in the UK, working in Acute Stroke Rehabilitation units and Orthopaedic Wards, while also working with Hartsfield Community Falls Team, implementing and executing home exercise plans.

Since graduating Eimear has completed a number of post graduate courses including Falls Training, Electrotherapy & Tissue Repair, Acupuncture Accredited course and Wheelchair Accredited Training. Eimear has a great interest in spinal rehabilitation having previously taught a number of successful spinal rehab classes. Outside of the clinic Eimear is highly interested in sports, having captained Westmeath’s under 16 GAA team at a national level.

Eimear specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, stroke rehabilitation, balance & mobility assessments, sports and deep tissue massage , acupuncture.

Would you like to be treated by Eimear? Please click here for an appointment with her.

Newlands Cross

Rory Kelly
Chartered Physiotherapist

Rory is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist, having gained his BSc Physiotherapy degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Since qualifying, Rory has worked both in private practice and as a team physiotherapist; gaining experience with teams such as Castleknock College, UCD, and the Combined Universities of Ireland rugby teams, as well as Bangor Celtic FC in the Leinster Senior League.

Rory has a keen interest in musculoskeletal injuries, particularly low back pain, shoulder and sporting injuries, as well as sinus pain and headaches. He has completed a number of post graduate qualifications in dry needling, sports traumatology, and shoulder rehabilitation, while he is also fully trained in prescribing orthotics using our TOG gait scanner.

Rory specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage, dry needling and Biomechanics/Orthotics

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Raheny

Danielle Mah
Chartered Physiotherapist – Kinesiologist

Danielle Mah is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Danielle obtained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree with distinction from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland after initially completing a BSc.(Hons) degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia, Canada. Her main interests are in Musculoskeletal and Women’s Health. Danielle has also completed a post-graduate qualification in Sports Traumatology and Dry Needling. She has worked with many different teams such as Bective Rugby Club, Railway Union Hockey Club, Kilmacud Crokes GAA and St.Patrick’s FC, and is currently working with the FAI, travelling internationally. She has a great understanding of sports injury and having played competitive soccer and basketball for many years as she has experienced most of them herself!

Danielle Mah specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage, dry needling & women’s health

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Warwick Gordon
Chartered Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Warwick is a is a fully licensed Musculoskeletal Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Warwick completed his BHSc from Auckland University of Technology. He later went on to complete an MHSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy allowing him to diagnose and treat complex neuromusculoskeletal conditions using advanced techniques including spinal manipulation. He has developed his skills working in private practice in both New Zealand and Ireland over the last seven years and has a particular interest in low back pain, running disorders and dysfunctions of the shoulder. Whilst working in private practice Warwick has worked with a variety of elite athletes providing on and off field care to the Marist Rugby club competing in the Auckland Premier Rugby Competition and Waitakere United soccer in the New Zealand National league. Currently Warwick works with Bective Rangers RFC.

Warwick Gordon specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage , trigger pointing, dry needling

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Rory Kelly
Chartered Physiotherapist

Rory is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist, having gained his BSc Physiotherapy degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Since qualifying, Rory has worked both in private practice and as a team physiotherapist; gaining experience with teams such as Castleknock College, UCD, and the Combined Universities of Ireland rugby teams, as well as Bangor Celtic FC in the Leinster Senior League.

Rory has a keen interest in musculoskeletal injuries, particularly low back pain, shoulder and sporting injuries, as well as sinus pain and headaches. He has completed a number of post graduate qualifications in dry needling, sports traumatology, and shoulder rehabilitation, while he is also fully trained in prescribing orthotics using our TOG gait scanner.

Rory specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage, dry needling and Biomechanics/Orthotics

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Eoin Dockery

Chartered Physiotherapist

Eoin is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Eoin obtained his BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from Manchester Metropolitan University after initially completing a higher certificate in Physiology and Health Science from Carlow Institute of Technology. Eoin currently works in the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dublin, gaining experience in musculoskeletal injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputee rehabilitation, respiratory care, acquired brain injury and hydrotherapy. Eoin has also worked with Manchester City Football Club, gaining experience with Sports/Kinesio Taping, Advanced Sports Massage, Sports Injury Management and Sports Traumatology.

Eoin specialises in Sports Injuries, Sports/Deep Tissue Massage and Musculoskeletal injuries.

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Ranelagh

Rob Hanley
Chartered Physiotherapist
Acupuncturist, Certified Stott Pilates Instructor

Rob Hanley is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Rob obtained his BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from UCD.

He has worked in the Mater hospital and various private practices and has been with us from 2007. His area of  interest is in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and rehabilitation and has obtained post-graduate qualification in numerous specialities including Occupational Low Back Pain, Trigger Point and Dry Needle Therapy, Acupuncture, Orthotic Therapy, Sports Massage and Sports Physiotherapy. He is also a certified Stott Pilates Instructor.

Rob is also a keen sportsman with a strong competitive background in football, swimming and martial arts. He has worked pitch-side with teams such as Irish U21 High Performance Boxing Team, Dublin Senior Hurling and Camogie, and UCD Gaelic Football, Soccer and Rugby.

Rob  specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, orthotics/biomechanics, sports and deep tissue massage , acupuncture & dry needling and pilates.

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Sandyford

Aoife Clarke
Chartered Physiotherapist

Aoife Clarke

Aoife is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She graduated from Trinity College Dublin  with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree. While working with adults with physical and sensory disability in a Public Hospital in Dublin and volunteering in a center for adults with physical and mental disabilities in Moldova, she gained an interest in Neurological Rehabilitation.

Aoife has spent the last 4 years working in both public and private hospitals in New Zealand and Australia. Throughout this time she gained experience in Medical, Surgical, Renal, Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal, Cardio-respiratory, Neurological rehabilitation and Women’s health. She has also worked in Geriatric Rehabilitation in the community. Continuing her professional development Aoife has undertaken a variety of post graduate courses including Cardio-respiratory care, Workers Compensation, Fitness and the Pelvic Floor. Aoife has also gained her Level 1 Pilates Matwork Instructor qualification with the Pilates Institute of Queenstown.

Aoife takes interest in exercise prescription and health promotion and enjoys working with patients to aid them in their return to a pain free active lifestyle. Outside of work she enjoys swimming, cycling and running and has participated in several half marathons and triathlons.

Aoife Clarke specialises in musculoskeletal, orthopedics, post-operative rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, cardio-respiratory care, women’s health and Pilates.

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Santry

Declan Norris
Chartered Physiotherapist

Declan is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Declan obtained his BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, graduating with a clinical distinction. He completed his physiotherapy degree following an initial degree in Biochemistry from Trinity College Dublin. Having represented both club and county at underage level in Gaelic Football, winning county and provincial finals and also representing both Trinity college and RCSI at intervarsity level in soccer he understands the need for quick and effective rehabilitation and he understands the drive of competitive sportspeople to get back onto the pitch as soon as possible. Declan’s strong sporting background combined with the scientific knowledge gives him a great understanding of the science of healing and recovery not only for those involved in sport but also for those suffering from chronic musculoskeletal injuries.

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Declan Norris specialises in musculoskeletal injuries , musculo-skeletal conditions.

Swords

Laura Fitzharris
Chartered Physiotherapist

Laura is a fully licensed and practicing Chartered Physiotherapist. Laura obtained her Physiotherapy degree at Trinity College Dublin and undertook a Masters in Manual Therapy at University Western Australia in Perth. Laura has worked in several Private Practice and Hospitals since qualifying. She has also had numerous publications in the area of Physiotherapy and was the scientific editor for Firsthand, the monthly publication by the ISCP.

Laura performs Acupuncture as an adjunct to therapy and has a special interest in orthotic prescription, amputee care, falls in the elderly, rheumatology and orthopaedics. She specialises in Neurology and Musculoskeletal conditions.

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Cinny Cusack
Chartered Physiotherapist

Cinny Cusack is a fully licensed and practicing Chartered Physiotherapist. Cinny qualified at St Thomas’ Hospital London and moved to Ireland to work in Beaumont Hospital in 1990. Cinny is a Clinical Specialist physiotherapist working in the field of Women’s health and continence. She has a particular interest in complex pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic floor pain. Her area of expertise is in urinary and faecal incontinence, constipation and defecation difficulties.  Cinny has many years experience working with men suffering from post prostatectomy incontinence and chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Cinny also treats pregnancy related pelvic floor and pelvic girdle pain.

Over the past 5 years, Cinny has taught the national training programme for Urinary incontinence assessment and treatment for physiotherapists and more recently has co presented on the training programme for post prostatectomy assessment and treatment. She speaks regularly at Conferences and has published a number of papers.

Cinny has received an award for outstanding contribution in engaging with the local community from Beaumont Hospital

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Barbara Trant
Chartered Physiotherapist

Barbara Trant is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Barbara qualified from St Mary’s University College, London with a Sports Science and Rehabilitation degree.  She subsequently graduated with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin and later completed a master’s degree in Clinical Physiotherapy (Manipulative Physiotherapy) from Curtin University, Western Australia and specialises in the management of  more complex musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions. Barbara has also completed additional postgraduate courses including acupuncture, sports traumatology and orthotic prescription.

Barbara has worked in hospitals and large private practices in both Australia and Ireland over the last 6 years and has a keen interest in spinal pain (including whiplash and chronic neck and low back pain), as well as orthopaedics and sports injuries.

She has worked with the IRFU Connaught Branch as a sports physiotherapist and also worked with the Galway Senior Camogie team and Senior Hurling clubs (e.g. Liam Mellows) as well as Titans Basketball Team Galway.  She is a keen sports woman having played for Ireland at underage level in Basketball.

Barbara specialises in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions, spinal pain, chronic pain disorders and biomechanics.

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Temple Bar

Sinead Boylan
Chartered Physiotherapist

Sinead is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Sinead obtained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from University of Ulster (Jordanstown). Since qualifying Sinead has worked in various private practices. Her experience covers areas such as Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Respiratory, Rheumatology, and Care of the Elderly. She has worked pitch-side with Fermanagh GAA Senior football team, other teams within the county and varies GAA teams in Dublin. Sinead has also completed a course in kinesiology taping and dry needling. Sinead enjoys many activities such as tennis, hiking/hill walking and Gaelic football.

Sinead Boylan specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage, dry needling

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Anne-Therese Mooney
Chartered Physiotherapist

Anne-Therese is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She obtained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree at University of Ulster, Belfast. Since qualifying Anne-Therese has worked in a number of places both in Ireland and Australia. She has built up experience in a wide selection of Physiotherapy areas.

Anne-Therese has completed a number of accredited post-graduate courses which have added to the repertoire of techniques she uses.

In her spare time, Anne-Therese loves to be active and enjoys playing and watching many different sports. She also has an interest in languages and loves to travel and experience new places.

Her main interests are in musculoskeletal, Paediatrics, Sports Injuries, Disability and Rehabilitation.

Anne-Therese Mooney specialises in sports injuries, paediatric conditions, musculo-skeletal conditions, rehabilitation programmes

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Muirna Hamill
Chartered Physiotherapist

Muirna is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Since qualifying Muirna has gained her experience working in private practice and has also worked with various sports teams such as Saint Patrick’s Palmerstown GAA team, Sligo IT and UCD rugby team during the last season. She has had ample opportunity to put her sports traumatology post graduate qualification to good use. In addition, Muirna completed her Pilates training with the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute (APPI) to become a Pilates instructor and has taught back pain specific classes as well as hosting ”Manage your own back pain” weekend self management courses to great success.

As a Physiotherapist she has a very hands-on approach and uses Pilates rehabilitation focusing on whole body conditioning. Her ultimate aim is to give you the tools to help you to help yourself to get better.

Her hobbies include running, Pilates, tag rugby and soccer and she has completed the Dublin and Boston Marathons in very respectable times!

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Dr Paul Barrett
Clinical Director – Podiatry

Paul qualified from Queens University Belfast with an Honours Degree in Podiatry, and since then has completed a Masters Degree and a PhD from the University of Ulster, each in the area of foot orthoses and their effect on lower limb kinetics and kinematics – with specific interest in Patellofemoral Pain. Paul has worked in private practice, the NHS and Orthopaedic ICATS team. In addition to his clinical work he has lectured in the Northern Ireland School of Podiatry on a variety of subjects, and been invited to lecture on other courses within the UK.

In 2000 Paul began working with The Orthotic Group and now works as their Clinical Director. This role has seen him lecture regularly throughout Europe, and train many hundreds of medical practitioners in Gait Analysis and Orthotic Therapy. Paul also has a strong background in sport, representing Northern Ireland at junior level in judo and playing hockey at national level for Ireland, as well as being a keen triathlete and climber.

Paul will lead our Podiatry service in The Physio Company and we welcome his expertise in dealing with all foot-types, from kids to the high risk and elderly foot and from elite sportsmen and women to recreational athlete.

Dr Paul Barrett specialises in biomechanics, foot pain, balance and mobility assessments, orthotics , gait dysfunction & abnormalities, arthritis.

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Waterford

Margo Heffernan
Chartered Physiotherapist

Margo is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Margo obtained her BSc. Physiotherapy degree at the University College Dublin. She has worked with Waterford Institute of Technology as the Physio for all the sports teams, with Havenwood Nursing Home providing service for their residents and with Waterford Regional Hospital in the Waterford Back Care Programme. She has also worked in Private Practice in Waterford Health Park prior to joining our clinic and team. Margo has a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries especially the low back. She also has experience with sports injuries, sports traumatology and core stability rehabilitation. She is efficient in the use of Kinesiology taping and will soon complete her Pilates qualification. She also has an interest in adult neurology and respiratory conditions.

Margo enjoys Camogie and was a member of the Waterford Senior Camogie Team who were runners up in the All Ireland in 2009 and 2010. She also loves basketball and is currently playing for the Wildcats Division 1 Team.

Margo mainly works out of our Waterford Clinic.

Margo Heffernan specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, low back pain, sports injuries, sports and deep tissue massage, neurological, respiratory conditions, balance and pulmonary rehabilitation.

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Maria Walsh
Chartered Physiotherapist

Maria is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Maria obtained her MSc. Physiotherapy masters degree at the University of East Anglia, UK. Prior to this she obtained her undergraduate BSc (hons) degree in Sports Science at Canterbury Christchurch University, UK.

Since qualifying Maria has gained her experience working in private practice and has also worked with various sports teams including the Waterford Ladies football team.

Maria has completed her Pilates training with the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute (APPI) to become a Pilate’s instructor. She was solely responsible for promoting, organizing and running back classes. Maria has also completed a number of other post-graduate courses which have added to the repertoire of techniques, such as deep dry needling, kinesiology taping, shoulder rehabilitation and spinal manual therapy. Maria also has experience in providing treatments for Women’s Health.

Maria is a keen cyclist and enjoys taking part in numerous Sportiff cycling events during the summer months.

Maria mainly works out of our Waterford Clinic.

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