Charlene O'Leary
Clinical Director & Specialist Physiotherapist
With over 14 years of experience since finishing her Master's in Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton, Charlene has worked in numerous top multidisciplinary clinics in London and Dubai. Her extensive experience working alongside world-class orthopedic consultants, pain specialists, rheumatologists, and sports medical clinicians have given her a wealth of knowledge regarding diagnosing and liaising externally when needed.
Charlene's positive approach to life shines through as a physiotherapist. She Is compassionate and caring and goes over and above for all her patients.
From the clinical setting to experiences such as working at the Glasgow commonwealth games, from grass root to elite athletes, Charlene is more than capable of treating all types of injuries.
Special areas of interest: Shoulder, neck pain, back pain, chronic pain, complex conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, hip & knee pain
Sporting interests to treat: Swimming, Golf, GAA, football, Running, Pilates, yoga & Tennis
Previous work experience:
Pure Sports Medicine (Bank, London)
Up and Running Sports Medical and Rehab Centre (Dubai)
Saracens Mavericks Supe league Netball club UK
Barnet football Club Academy UK
Commonwealth Games Glasgow UK
Academic Training:
MSc Rehabilitation Science (Physiotherapy)
BSc Sport and Exercise Science
Professional Diploma in Clinical Sport & Remedial Massage (Level 5) And LSSM Diploma in Sport & Remedial Massage
Acupuncture and Dry needling AACP
Reformer Pilates-STOTT
Clinical Pilates instructor-APPI
Thomas Dekkers MPhty MSc BSc (Hons) MISCP
Consultant Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Thomas is a Physiotherapist, researcher, and educator with over 15 years of experience in musculoskeletal and sports medicine. Clinically, he has worked across multiple sectors, including the NHS, private practice, and professional sports. He practiced on London's Harley Street for many years as a spinal specialist Physiotherapist. He has worked extensively with Olympic athletes at the English Institute of Sport and athletes from professional soccer, rugby, boxing, and inter-county GAA.
He holds a first-class degree in Physiology from University College Cork, a Master's in Physiotherapy from the University of East Anglia, UK, and a Master's in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland, Australia. He is currently completing a Ph.D. at Technological University Dublin, investigating the rehabilitation of athletes with back pain. He teaches spinal rehabilitation and athletic back pain internationally and has numerous peer-reviewed publications.
His main passion is using exercise medicine for spinal pain patients from sporting and non-sporting backgrounds. At Bespoke Physiotherapy, Thomas consults one day per week, reviewing complex musculoskeletal and sports injuries, helping clients overcome their pain and injury and move towards greater physical health.
Special areas of interest: neck pain, back pain, thoracic pain, chronic pain, complex conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, athletic spinal pain.
Sporting interests to treat: All
Previous work experience:
Evolve Health Clinic
Cork GAA
Centre for Health & Human Performance (London)
English Institute of Sport (London)
Health & Fitness Solutions (London)
NHS (London)
Academic Training:
Ph.D. Candidate - Technological University Dublin
MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - University of Queensland
MSc Physiotherapy - University of East Anglia
BSc (Hons) Physiology - University College Cork
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - National Strength & Conditioning Association
PgD Orthopaedic Medicine - Society of Orthopaedic Medicine
Greg Gillanders BSc (Hons.), MSc, MChS, MFPM (Glasg.)
Podiatrist
With over 17 years working as a musculoskeletal and sports podiatrist Greg has gained experience working in a multidisciplinary clinical setting alongside orthopaedic and sports medicine consultants in Manchester, London, Belfast & Dublin. Greg has also gained experience treating many professional athletes across all disciplines, including Premier League football, British triathlon, ECB, LTA, GAA, IRFU, Athletics Ireland, etc.
Greg has completed a BSc (hons) in podiatric medicine and an MSc in podiatric surgery and has undertaken his doctoral studies in biomechanics.
Greg is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow.
Specialist Areas: Greg specialises in diagnosing and treating foot, ankle, and lower limb disorders.
Previous work experience:
Kingsbridge Private Hospital
The Harley Street Clinic HCA
HCA Chiswick
Parkside Hospital Wimbledon
Spire Healthcare
Nuffield Health
Niamh Brady MPhty MSc BSc (Hons) MISCP
Specialist Physiotherapist
Niamh has been a physiotherapist for 15 years and has worked in various clinical and academic settings. She qualified as a physiotherapist from Trinity College Dublin in 2009. After working in hospital and sports environments, she travelled to Queensland, Australia, in 2013 to complete her Master's in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She then moved to London, working in top musculoskeletal and sports clinics alongside orthopaedic consultants, pain specialists, rheumatologists, sports medical clinicians and rehabilitation specialists. In 2016, she moved home to Ireland and has continued to work privately while also commencing a PhD to investigate the role of Virtual Reality in the Rehabilitation of Shoulder Pain. She now lectures part-time on the Physiotherapy Masters Programme at University College Cork.
Niamh is passionate about working holistically, promoting all aspects of health for optimum recovery from pain and injury. She listens to what is most important to the patient in their rehabilitation and hopes to empower them in managing their recovery.
As a mum of two young children currently juggling work and study, Niamh understands that it can be difficult to incorporate physical activity into daily life. She will work with you to find a healthy balance that is both sustainable and enjoyable.
Special areas of interest: Shoulder pain, neck pain, upper limb injury, chronic pain, and pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain.
Sporting interests to treat: Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, tennis, golf, swimming, yoga.
Previous work experience:
Evolve Health, West Cork (Founder and Specialist Physiotherapist)
University of Limerick (Lecturer)
Physio Remedies, Mayfair, London (Specialist Physiotherapist)
Brunel University, London (Lecturer)
Pure Sports Medicine, Kensington, London (Specialist Physiotherapist)
Royal Hospital Donnybrook, Dublin (Physiotherapist)
Cavan Physiotherapy Clinic (Physiotherapist)
Academic Training:
Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (University of Queensland)
BSc Hons Physiotherapy (Trinity College Dublin)
Dry needling – Club Physio
Reformer Pilates- APPI
Clinical Pilates instructor - APPI
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