Empowering Movement, Enhancing Lives
Trusted Physiotherapy In The Heart Of Dublin
Fortfield Physiotherapy is a modern physiotherapy clinic located in Terenure, Dublin 6W, offering a wide range of treatments and therapies for musculoskeletal conditions. Our team of experienced physiotherapists has been serving the Dublin area for many years, bringing a wealth of expertise to every treatment.
At Fortfield Physiotherapy, we specialise in a variety of techniques, including manual therapy, acupuncture, dry needling, and sports physiotherapy, to help you recover and thrive. Our goal is to enhance your mobility, function, and overall well-being, whether you're dealing with an injury, chronic pain, or seeking performance improvement.
We take a collaborative approach to care, working closely with consultants, GPs, and other healthcare professionals to ensure you receive the best possible treatment tailored to your needs. If you're looking for expert physiotherapy in Dublin, Fortfield Physiotherapy is here to support your recovery every step of the way.
Our Team
Senior Physiotherapist & Fortfield PT Director:
Tomás O’Connell
BPhysio, MSc (Sports Physiotherapy), MSOM(Cyriax), MISCP, Coru-registered.
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A graduate from UCD class of 2002, Tomas spent 7 years working in St. Vincent’s Hospital before going full time into private practice in 2010. He worked as musculoskeletal senior and UCD clinic tutor for this last 3 years in SVUH.
Tomás has lots of team sports experience having worked with the Kildare Senior Football Team in 2013-14, u21 and minor team 2012-14, Kilmacud Crokes in 2010, the Irish Universities Rugby league team 2014 and Bective Rangers RFC u-21’s, and Parkmore RFC.
He has completed his MSc in Sports Physiotherapy from UCD and completed his thesis on hip impingement in athletes. He is a member of the Irish Society of Orthopaedic Medicine and has completed his diploma in Acupuncture and dry needling in 2011 through the British Society of Acupuncture. He completed his Titleist Performance Instructor level 1 course in the Belfry GC, Birmingham in 2015. He has undergone courses in foot biomechanics, muscle exercise therapy and sat his exams to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning coach (CSCS) in 2010. He has undergone the IRFU level 1 rugby coaching as well as the IRFU strength and conditioning course. He also provides an orthotic service for off the shelf and custom made devices.
Tomás has a personal interest in a variety of sports - played rugby at different levels for 25 years; has been competing in triathlons, via Belpark TC, since 2013 ; and has a keen interest in golf. He has completed 3 70.3 distance triathlons and 3 Dublin marathons and is aiming to do more.
Áine Neill
Senior Physiotherapist:
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Áine is an experienced Physiotherapist with a background of over 30 years clinical work in private practice.
She is both Maitland and McKenzie qualified and has a strong bias toward exercise emphasis in rehabilitation.
Having worked and studied in Canada, Áine completed her Canadian manipulative examinations there and remains a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Áine lectures in CPR and de-fibrillator use, ergonomics and back care.
She teaches one-to-one and group Stott Pilates and also practices dry needling techniques.
Áine has played Leinster league hockey, has represented Leinster many times in competitive tennis and more laterally, has played competitive individual and club golf.
She has worked with several Irish Davis Cup tennis teams, at numerous Futura international tennis tournaments and has been club Physiotherapist to two Dublin hockey teams.
In her spare time, Áine can be found on a tennis court in Templeogue Tennis Club, on the Edmondstown Club golf course or enjoying the joy that is travel.
M.I.S.C.P, M.C.P.A, M.C.S.P, Coru-registered.
Sarah Brady
Chartered Physiotherapist:
M.I.S.C.P, BSc Phys, MSc (Physio), Coru-registered.
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Sarah completed her physiotherapy degree at UCD in 2007. During her time working in New Zealand, Sarah gained valuable experience in the management of a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Part of her work involved the management and rehabilitation of persistent back and neck pain through advice, exercise and pain management strategies. She gained a complex understanding of the challenges faced by people returning to work after injury.
Sarah has extensive private practice experience. She has developed a special interest in the treatment of sports injuries and back and neck pain. Sarah completed Pilates training with Dance Medicine Australia and has been teaching exercise classes since 2009. She continues to use this training with many of her patients for rehabilitation of back, neck and pelvic pain.
Sarah has a background in sports physiotherapy having worked with St Vincent’s senior football team, Lansdowne Rugby team and Pirongia Rugby in New Zealand. She understands the challenges an athlete faces with injury, and combines her experience in manual therapy and rehabilitation to encourage a speedy recovery.
Sarah has completed the Masters programme in UCD, which led to a specialisation in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She has therefore developed advanced clinical skills for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.Sarah has published research in the areas of dry needling in 2014 and working during pregnancy 2007. She has worked as a treating physiotherapist on clinical trials in the areas of neck pain and hip pain. Sarah also has a keen interest in the assessment and treatment of specific vestibular problems which can respond well to vestibular rehabilitation.
Michelle Treacy
Chartered Physiotherapist:
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Michelle is a physiotherapist with a passion for musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Michelle has gained valuable clinical experience at Tallaght University Hospital, working across outpatient and orthopaedic specialties.
With a particular interest in return-to-sport rehabilitation, Michelle works to help patients recover and return to activity, drawing from her own experiences as a player for both Mayo’s senior Ladies Football and Camogie teams. She has a keen interest in endurance sports and challenges herself through various races and disciplines.
Michelle is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through personalized care and evidence-based approaches, offering a holistic and goal-oriented treatment plan for each patient.
M.I.S.C.P, BSc Physiotherapy, Coru-registered
Hazel Mander
Practice Manager
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Our Therapies
At our clinic in Terenure we provide personalised physiotherapy therapies to aid recovery, relieve pain, and improve mobility. From manual therapy to tailored rehab plans, we’re here to support your health journey.
Soft Tissue Manipulation
Sports Physio
Acupuncture
Shockwave Therapy
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If there are no suitable spots available, please feel free to ring or email us to enquire as to further availability as we don’t put up all free spots online.