The Physio Company - Swords VHI

David is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.

David completed his BSc in Physiotherapy from Keele University in the UK, after having undertaken a Higher Certificate in Physiology and Health Science in Carlow Institute of Technology. He then completed an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine in Trinity College Dublin. This helped improve his diagnostic skills, and paved the way to get involved with elite sport.

David is the Head Physiotherapist for UCD AFC in the Airtricity Premier League of Ireland, and monitors the Academy team. He attends all training sessions and match day fixtures for the first team. Having a keen interest in rugby, David also provides match day cover for Old Belvedere RFC in the Ulster Bank League.

David has developed his skills working in private practice in Ireland, and has a particular interest in knee rehabilitation, core stability and strength & conditioning.

David specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, sports medicine, myofascial trigger point therapy, dry needling and clinical kinesiology taping.

Roisin is a fully licensed chartered physiotherapist with current membership of the Irish Society of Chartered physiotherapy. She obtained her degree in physiotherapy from University College Dublin. Since qualifying as a physiotherapist Roisin has worked in diverse physiotherapy environments including hospital, private practice and community settings. Roisin has gained experience in musculoskeletal conditions, stroke rehabilitation, cardio-respiratory, orthopaedics and care of the elderly.

Roisin is committed to CPD and has obtained post graduate qualifications in numerous specialities including acupuncture, Pilates and orthopaedic medicine. She also successfully completed “Manipulation and Manual therapy of the Spinal and Peripheral joints” (MACP Belfast 1993). Roisin has recently developed an interest in Occupational Health and is presently studying to obtain registration with the “Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics”

Roisin’s goal is to help her patients achieve their personnel challenges in an effective, professional and caring manner.

Roisin specialises in dry needling, musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedics and occupational health.

Roisin is also a Certified Stott Pilates Instructor, Registered Acupuncturist and a full member of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine.

Sandra completed her honours physiotherapy degree in Teesside University having first completed an honours degree in Rehabilitation studies in Wolverhampton University. She is a fully qualified APPI Pilates instructor and has skills in both acupuncture and dry needling.

Sandra also has an ITEC diploma in sports massage, sports injuries, personal training and exercise prescription.

After graduating as a chartered physiotherapist, Sandra worked in private practice in Drogheda gaining experience in spinal, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions. Sandra has worked in women’s health incontinence assessment and treatment. She has further her studies in diastasis recti testing and rehabilitation.

She has also worked with the irish ballet association,Dublin rebels American footballers and has also worked with UCDs strength training coach with varies élite athletes.

Sandra has worked in New Zealand where she worked in lake taupo for the Rugby world cup, she also gained experience with iron med competitors and junior athletes. Then in Australia she worked in private practice in a leading physiotherapy company.