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We are a unique physical therapy clinic

HELPING YOU LIVE LIFE

We offer highly specialized treatments

GOAL-ORIENTED APPROACH

A practice built on honesty and integrity

We offer various Treatments

Dry Needling

Dry Needling

Dry NeedlingDry Needling is an invasive procedure whereby acupuncture needles are inserted into the skin and muscle directly at a myofascial trigger point. These trigger points consist of multiple...

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Paediatric Cranial

Paediatric Cranial

Cranial Therapy for Babies and ToddlersIt is a common belief that babies and children should have no structural stresses or strains in their bodies because they are “so young”. The reality is very...

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Cranial Therapy

Cranial Therapy

Cranial TherapyHealth is not simply an absence of disease or pain. It is a state of balance and harmony between the body and mind of a person. In health, a person should be able to respond to events...

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Manipulative Therapy

Manipulative Therapy

Manipulative TherapyManipulative Therapy is used in conjunction with the other modalities of treatment (i.e. physical therapy, dry needling, electrotherapy, heat, stretching, mobilization, etc.) to...

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Slott Pilates

Slott Pilates

Slott PilatesStott Pilates is a contemporary version of the Pilates method of physical exercise. It was developed by Lindsay and Moira Merrithew with the collaboration of physical therapists, sports...

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Physical Thearapy

Physical Thearapy

Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy takes a “hands-on” approach and focuses on the manual treatment of the soft tissue of the body, i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and fascia. Hands-on...

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About Me

Meadbh O’Leary

I am a fully trained and registered Physical Therapist, Manipulative Therapist and Sports Injury Therapist. I also have a number of other qualifications that enhance my means of treatment. Also, I am continuing to study to increase my knowledge and diversify the way in which I can treat particular problems.

Additional qualifications include dry needling/biomedical acupuncture, spinal manipulation, muscle energy techniques, peripheral manipulation, spinal reflex release technique, Stott Pilates, first aid and sports strapping and taping. Using a very hands-on approach, I identify and treat, not only the symptoms but in many cases, the underlying factors that may be causing the problem. Each treatment is specifically designed to suit you and your individual problem.

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Conditions treated

Physical Therapy & Dry Needling

The treatments that I offer, particularly Physical Therapy and Dry Needling, are effective in both the treatment and prevention of a surprisingly wide range of conditions. Because they are safe and flexible methods of treatment, they are suitable for almost every patient.

Some of the conditions I treat are:

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Chronic and Acute pain

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Neck Pain

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Lower back pain and sacral pain

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Pelvic dysfunction

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Shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand pain

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TMJ and Facial Bone Pain

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Headaches

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Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot Problems

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Sports Injuries

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Whiplash

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Sinus Problems

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Repetitive Strain Injuries

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Sciatica

Client Testimonials

BOB HILLIARD

Having suffered with long term back pain where neither surgery or endless alternative treatments have helped or eased the pain, one weekly session of combined stretching, exercise, deep tissue massage and dry needling, along with sound and practical advice from Meadbh, I am running pain free for the first time in 6 years.

Clonakity

M O'B

I am delighted with the treatment I received from Meadbh. For years, I suffered with headaches, sinus problems and a stiff neck. With the massage and needles, I have got great relief. I have great movement now and no headaches. I have even found that my sense of smell has improved as the sinuses have cleared. Meadbh gave me some home exercises to do which I find are very good.

Skibbereen

ANONYMOUS

18 months ago, I had an accident and I fractured my pelvis. Before I went to Meadbh, I found my muscles were very stiff and sore. I found it very hard to stoop or to pick something up from the floor. I was very stiff when I got up in the morning and it took a long time to get going. Things were getting worse. Now, after 4 treatments, I am able to do a lot more and the morning stiffness is almost gone. I am able to stand up straight again and I can even bend to touch my toes. The exercises that Meadbh gave me have helped a lot.

Skibbereen

THERESA

Before I started physio with Meadbh, I had fallen at home outside my door. I had hurt my left knee, wrists, fingers, and arms and had all aches and pains all over my body. I felt like a 90 year old person. After the first session with Meadbh, I was feeling better. Within a few weeks, I was getting back to normal and back walking. I would recommend anybody who has any type of aches and pains in knees, back or headaches to give Meadbh a try at physio. She is a brilliant person and is so relaxing. She has made me feel 100% well again. Thanks for everything.

Leap

MAIREAD

In June 2010, I broke two bones in my ankle from falling on it awkwardly one day. After getting it x-rayed I was told I had broken my tibia in one place and was given a boot to wear for one month. On my first check up in Cork, I was told to start putting weight on my leg and gradually start walking with the boot. This I could not do as the pain was excruciating. Three weeks later, I returned to the hospital for another check-up and had another x-ray taken. To my dismay, I was told that my fibula was crushed also and they did not spot this in my original examination.
After 8 weeks in the boot, I started to slowly walk. I attended physio in Cork and Clonakilty but the limp persisted. I then went to visit Meadbh O’Leary in Caring Hands, Skibbereen. She worked on the whole leg and gave me some exercises to do. I had four consecutive treatments and I saw an instant improvement in my walk and gradually my limp went completely.
I highly recommend Meadbh O’Leary for any muscular treatment and I consider her to be a highly skilled therapist.

Clonakity

FINBARR DALY

I had been struggling to shake off a lower back injury which had resulted in me experiencing a lot of stiffness and loss of flexibility in that area. I had also suffered an attack of sciatica from the same injury. This had been very painful and left me with a lot of soreness and tenderness down through the muscles in my leg.
Meadbh performed a combination of dry needle therapy and cranial therapy on my back and leg over the course of a number of weeks. I found this treatment to be very effective as it greatly reduced the symptoms I had experienced.
She also provided me with a program of exercises and stretches which were designed to strengthen my lower back and core region. I can say that this program has been of immense benefit to me as I am now feeling a lot stronger in this area. Meadbh is an excellent therapist with a tremendous passion for her job and I am very grateful to her for the treatment she provided.