Meet Our Talented Team
With our treatment, we aim to alleviate pain and guide you through a specifically designed rehabilitation programme to restore you to full health. We work using evidence-based practice and use manual therapy techniques including soft tissue massage, joint manipulation, mobilisation, and dry needling to regain loss of function.
AVRIL BARRETT
MSc (Musculoskeletal Physio), BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MISCP
Avril graduated from UCD with an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy in 2002. She went on to work in hospitals and clinics in Ireland, the UK, and Australia, increasing her clinical experience.
DEIRDRE RODDY
BSc (Hons) Physio, MISCP
Deirdre Roddy qualified from the University of Brighton in 2005 with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy. She completed her junior rotations in the Bons Secour Hospital Cork.
AMIE WELD
BSc (Hons) Physio, MISCP
Amie qualified with BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from Teesside University in 2009. She worked in a variety of hospitals across the north of England for two years and then moved into musculoskeletal physiotherapy in occupational health.
Réiltín Treacy
Réiltín has over 32 years of physiotherapy experience and provides the highest standard of care to clients at the clinic. Whether you are recovering from injuries, or want to improve your performance, Réiltín can design a personalised treatment plan just for you.
UNA BURKE
BSc (Hons) Physio, MISCP
Una is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a special interest in Musculo-Skeletal and Sports Injuries. She graduated from UCD in 2001 with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy.
AVRIL BARRETT
MSc (Musculoskeletal Physio), BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MISCP
Avril graduated from UCD with an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy in 2002. She went on to work in hospitals and clinics in Ireland, the UK, and Australia, increasing her clinical experience.
In 2005, she moved to London to work in the outpatients clinic at Hammersmith NHS hospital. During Avril’s time in London, she completed a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at University College London, being awarded the highest clinical results in her year. She also worked in private clinics in Clapham, Kensington, and Twickenham. Avril worked with the Fulham Irish GAA football team, who compete in the County London League, during her time in London.
Avril returned to Ireland in 2008 and took up a position managing Physio Dynamics clinic in Dundrum, Dublin. During this time, she worked with the Lansdowne Rugby Club, being part of the backroom team that brought the club back up to Level 1 division rugby. Lansdowne RFC went on to win the Division 1A league in 2013.
In 2010, Avril established East Coast Physio Clinic in Ashford, Wicklow, with a colleague. During her time at East Coast Physio, the clinic expanded to employ staff members and became part of the local community. She had a regular slot on the East Coast FM morning radio show with Declan Meehan, giving advice to the public over the airwaves.
Avril also worked with the Irish Ladies Hockey Team (2011 – 2012), supporting them in their campaign towards the London 2012 Olympics.
Avril was awarded her ISCP accredited Level 3 (highest level) as a sports physiotherapist in recognition of her high level of postgraduate education and sports physiotherapy experienc
DEIRDRE RODDY
BSc (Hons) Physio, MISCP
Deirdre Roddy qualified from the University of Brighton in 2005 with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy. She completed her junior rotations in the Bons Secour Hospital Cork. Her love for travel then brought her to New Zealand and Australia, where she worked in private practices for a further 8 years. It was here that she continued to improve her knowledge, skills, professional development, and experience. She was also involved in treating high-level athletes from various backgrounds with an array of injuries and has become accustomed to the treatment, diagnosis, and management of acute injuries, such as knee and shoulder injuries.
She also enjoys the rehabilitation involved with all postoperative surgery. She has recognized the need for more women’s health physiotherapists in Ireland and is now specialized in the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunctions, such as stress/fecal urine incontinence, urgency and frequency issues (pelvic floor dysfunction), pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, ante- and post-natal issues. Buttressing her Physiotherapy Treatment, she is also qualified in dry needling and the use of kinesio taping.
Deirdre has several years of experience teaching Pilates classes with her underlying training in DMA Pilates.
AMIE WELD
BSc (Hons) Physio, MISCP
Amie qualified with BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from Teesside University in 2009. She worked in a variety of environments in hospitals across the north of England for two years and then moved into musculoskeletal physiotherapy in occupational health. For six years, Amie worked in occupational health, where she was involved in setting up work site clinics treating back pain, shoulder/neck pain, and all musculoskeletal conditions with the workers on-site. She also gained qualifications in manual handling training and physical capability assessment. She has completed postgraduate courses with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics and Ergoscience in the UK.
In the clinical setting, Amie has a particular interest in persistent back pain and has previously run spinal rehabilitation courses. Amie uses acupuncture as part of her treatment sessions. She has completed the APPI Pilates training course and teaches Pilates classes at her current physio clinic in Rathcoole. She also performs horse rider assessments on and off the horse and has worked with experts in the field in the UK to develop this skill.
In her spare time, Amie enjoys horse riding and, just for fun, completed an MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy in 2014. She also loves hiking with her dogs and cooking for friends and family.
Réiltín Treacy
Pilates Instructor and Physio
Réiltín has over 32 years of physiotherapy experience and provides the highest standard of care to clients at the clinic. Whether you are recovering from injuries, or want to improve your performance, Réiltín can design a personalised treatment plan just for you. She treats adult, children and adolescent injuries at the clinic and runs our Wednesday morning 10am pilates class.
Réiltín has also worked in Naas General Hospital, Limerick Regional Hospital, Pincreast Rehabilitation Hospital in Florida, Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Beaumont Hospital and private practices in Dublin & Kildare. Réiltín is a great sportswoman playing camogie at club and county level. This has helped her when is was physiotherapist to the Kildare Ladies GAA and Cork Senior Camogie teams. Réiltín still loves to treat sports injuries and help people return to their best.
UNA BURKE
BSc (Hons) Physio, MISCP
Una is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a special interest in Musculo-Skeletal and Sports Injuries. She graduated from UCD in 2001 with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. Upon completion of her degree, she spent four years working in St Joseph’s Hospital, Raheny, gaining valuable experience in the core areas of neurology, respiratory, rheumatology, and orthopaedics. In 2006, she moved to New York, where she spent over six years working in a private physio setting. She returned to Ireland in 2012 and joined a physio clinic in Lucan. Here, she also worked in an Occupational Health setting and, through this role, gained valuable experience in ergonomics, manual handling, and patient education.
Una’s approach combines manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient-focused education to enable and empower people to lead fully inclusive lives. Throughout her career, Una has made clinical education a priority. She has completed numerous postgraduate courses, including orthotic prescription, dry needling, and courses focused on assessing, treating, and restoring normal biomechanics.
Outside of work, Una likes to maintain an active lifestyle through running and hiking. Since retiring from playing Gaelic Football and Camogie, she continues to keep her links with GAA strong by working with her local GAA club, Blackhall Gaels.
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