ABOUT BARBARA
Barbara helps people overcome complex back and neck pain, stubborn
injuries, and postnatal issues like abdominal separation, pelvic floor
dysfunction, and back pain.
Her contemporary, whole-system approach uses targeted rehab, movement
retraining, and nervous-system strategies to desensitize pain, get the
body back on board, and accelerate recovery.
She focuses on the drivers of dysfunction, restoring healthy movement,
building long-term resilience, and empowering clients to move
confidently again.
Outside work, Barbara enjoys outdoor adventures with her son, coaching
basketball, and exploring human consciousness.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Barbara is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience in
musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation, having worked in
established private practices across Ireland and Australia.
She completed an Honours degree in Sports Rehabilitation at St. Mary’s
University, London (2000), before qualifying as a Physiotherapist from
the Royat College of Surgeons in Ireland (2005). She later went on to
complete a Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy at Curtin University, Perth
(2011), graduating with First Class Honours
Barbara continues to invest in advanced postgraduate training to ensure
her practice reflects the most current evidence-based standards.
APPROVED BY ALL MAJOR HEALTH INSURERS
SPECIALIST AREAS
- Complex Persistent Spinal Pain
- Chronic back and neck pain, disc injuries,
- spondylosis,whiplash-associated disorders and
- recurring overload injuries
- Pregnancy & Postpartum Recovery
- Postnatal assessment, safe return to exercise, diastasis recti, pelvic
- floor dysfunction, bladder leaks and pregnancy-related back or pelvic
- girdle pain.
- Foot & Lower Limb Biomechanics
- Focused gait and movement assessment to address overload patterns contributing to foot
- knee, hip or spinal pain, including orthotic prescription where
appropriate
HER ADVANCED TRAINING INCLUDES:
➡️ Complex & Persistent Pain Management
➡️ Spinal Rehabilitation
➡️ Holistic & Nervous System -Informed Pain Approaches
➡️ Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise
➡️ Pelvic Floor & Core Dysfunction
➡️ Western Acupuncture & Dry Needling
➡️ Foot & Lower Limb Biomechanics
➡️ Orthotic & Insole Prescription
”Top class service from Michael Gallagher - many times over the years has "fixed me" with sensible and practical solutions and advice, including one occasion where others had suggested more drastic actions which would have had serious implications for myself. Highly recommended!
Barry O'Donoghue
Our Team
We have a team of 10 experienced Chartered Physiotherapists who specialise in women’s health, licenced acupuncturists, clinical pilates instructors, a hydrotherapist, specialists treating Vestibular Disorders (Vertigo/Epley’s manouver) & Bells Palsy, domicilary physiotherapists operating from our state of the art facility in Salthill.
Book An Appointment Today
You can book an appointment online or by ringing our reception.
Liz or Evelyn are always happy to help if you have any questions.
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