Health is Harmony of the Body, Mind and Emotions

23 years of Physiotherapy serving patients in Mayo

Offering women a variety of Wellness Checks & Healing Tapping Sessions

Promoting Good Daily Habits for a great Quality Life

Many people live half the lives they deserve to live and my working mission is to empower patients to live life to the fullest.

With 24 years of Clinical Experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions

Serving all age populations from young athlete to care of the elderly

Hands- on Approach with an exercise and education focus.

Promoting a Positive Mind-set and a holistic health approach to Wellness

Specialised Training in Sports Medicine

Women's Health and Continence

APPI Pilates Trained

ISM trained - Integrative Systems Model – world renowned Diane Lee’s manual therapy system

Dry Needling, Kinesiology, Orthotics

Manual Therapy of the Pelvic Floor

Hormonal and Post-natal Mummy Wellness Checks

Birth Preparation: Exercise and Labour Tips

Emotional Release Techniques to reduce the Stress of Modern Living

“Mum and Me” Exercise and Wellness Classes

Modern Energy Healing Sessions

These services are all available within beautiful work setting at Balla Medical Centre where I have worked for the past 15 years.

I have the benefit of working alongside GP’s, nurse practitioners, a podiatrist and a pharmacy team next door adding extra convenience for customers.

Free car park available on-site.

What Physiotherapy Patients Say

“Doreen is very approachable and leaves no stone unturned in resolving your problem. She is so friendly and genuinely cares for your health and welfare.”

Anthony

wrist/shoulder injury

“I’m delighted with the progress made following Doreen’s excellent advice. Her holistic approach really enhances her practice”

Orla

disc injury back

“Atmosphere in the class was relaxed, non-judgemental, informal and very women friendly. I didn’t feel anyways uncomfortable or embarrassed and I think it was a credit to Doreen who was open about her own experiences”

Maria

post-natal programme
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Associations

Member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practise

Recognised by all major health Insurance Companies: Laya, Aviva and VHI

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Women’s Health Projects

I became passionate about women’s health a few years before having my own children. I have now more than 15 years of women’s health physiotherapy experience and have supported thousands of women on their journey to better health and well-being.

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Hormone Wellness Check

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young mother does physical yoga exercises together with her baby boy

The Mum and Me Wellness Class

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Dry Needling

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