Together the physiotherapists have over 50 years clinical experience.

She qualified from Trinity College Dublin in 1995 and worked for a period in the USA before returning to join the physio department of St Vincent’s University Hospital, where she was a Senior Physio in Rheumatology and also worked in the area of Pain Management and Hand Surgery Rehab. Avril also qualified as a Manual Handling Instructor and continues to teach in this area.
She was Chairperson of the Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine and worked with Barnhall Rugby Club as Senior team physio.
Avril is a firm believer in putting the patient in charge of their own rehab and promotes a holistic approach to maintaining a fit and healthy body.
She is married with 3 lively children and in her spare time tries her best to cycle, run and practice Pilates. One day she hopes to get back to playing golf!

On her return to Ireland she joined the team at St Vincent’s University Hospital where she completed her rotations as well as taking on senior roles in both Orthopaedics and Care of the Elderly. While in SVUH she trained as a manual handling instructor and continues to teach on a regular basis.
Sharon worked as team physiotherapist for Wanderers Rugby Club for 2 years mainly with their senior squad.
Since 2000 Sharon has worked in Private Practice and has completed a wide variety of courses during this time to improve her skills. Her areas of interest include biomechanics and orthotic prescription, Pilates, and ante and post natal care including Women’s Health.
Sharon is married with 2 sons who are sports mad and keep her busy. In her spare time she enjoys walking and Pilates.

She has 11 years of clinical experience across a very wide range of areas, including hospitals, primary care settings, nursing homes, disability services and private practise.
Caoimhe is passionate about vestibular physiotherapy and uses the most up-to-date evidence-based assessments and interventions to achieve the best clinical outcomes.
She has worked extensively in paediatrics. Working with people from early infancy right up to late adulthood has given her a unique appreciation of the breadth of human experience. She firmly believes in optimising holistic well-being across the lifespan and is committed to restoring the freedom of healthy movement for all her clients.
In her spare time, Caoimhe enjoys cycling, walking and playing music.

Maeve has always been sports mad, playing Gaelic football, basketball and rugby to an elite level. She currently plays for the IRFU Women’s Rugby 7’s team and has represented Ireland in tournaments around the world. In January of 2020 she gained valuable experience in ACL rehabilitation after she underwent surgery herself for an ACL tear. She has since made it back onto the pitch! Alongside Ireland 7s, she also plays her club rugby with Blackrock RFC and Ulster. Playing as an elite athlete gives her a unique insight into athletic development and rehabilitation which benefits her patients of all ages and physical levels enormously.
When she isn’t playing rugby, she enjoys walking along the seafront.
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Mon -Thurs8am-8pm
Friday8am-5pm
Sat/Sun closed
Contact Us
Monkstown Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic
Beechlawn Medical Centre, Carrickbrennan Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin
Tel 01-2148031 Fax 01-9012680
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Appointments
October 2021
Due to unprecedented demand at the moment the waiting times for appointments are longer than normal. We are doing our utmost to accommodate all patients and are operating a cancellation list to fit people in at quickly as we can. Thanks for your patience. Avril & Sharon and team
January 2021
WE ARE OPEN
Even during the level 5 restrictions, physiotherapy is an essential service and the clinic can remain open. We are following all guidelines set out by the HSE and our governing body the ISCP. If you have any symptoms of COVID19 or are a close contact of a positive case or have recently returned from abroad we ask that you do not attend the clinic in person but instead book a video or phone consultation or else postpone your appointment for the appropriate length of time .
Thank you and stay safe.
Avril, Sharon, Maeve and Caoimhe