I am a Chartered Physiotherapist and Acupuncture Licenciate of 30 years' experience. I graduated from the University of Ulster with a degree in Physiotherapy in 1995. In 1998 I graduated from the British College of Acupuncture with a Licenciate Diploma in Acupuncture. I graduated in 1989 from National University of Ireland (NUI), University College Dublin with a degree in Chemistry and following this worked for two years as a Research Chemist before returning to study Physiotherapy and Acupuncture.
After qualifying as a physiotherapist in 1995, I initially worked in large hospitals in Ireland and Australia. I gained extensive experience in musculoskeletal, neck, back, spinal problems, chronic pain management, rehabilitation and health promotion. Many younger years spent practicing and teaching Martial Arts has given me a lifelong interest in wellbeing and the power of exercise therapy and breathing techniques in recovery. My exercise experience adds to my expertise in  Sports Injury and Post-Operative rehabilitation. 
I have integrated acupuncture into physiotherapy practice over the last 30 years. This is an area I have lectured on extensively to physiotherapists and GPs, including the Higher Diploma in Acupuncture postgraduate programme in UCD. In 2000 I established my private practice in Manor Street, Stoneybatter, and worked there for 20 years before relocating to a lovely clinic space just up the road in Bodyfirm Pilates Studios, Park Shopping Centre, Prussia Street.
I have a wonderful wife (who wrote this), 3 kids and a cat. I enjoy music and play guitar.