FAQs

Physiotherapy, sports & deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), reflexology, clinical & physio-led Pilates, 1:1 pre & postnatal Pilates, Pilates for Golfers and golf performance.

Our Chartered Physiotherapists are Laura Bhreathnach (Managing Director & Senior Physiotherapist) and Ciara Sheridan (Senior Physiotherapist). Our massage therapists are Nicola Read (sports massage, pregnancy massage, MLD & reflexology) and Murillo Dalmazo (sports massage & pregnancy massage). Meet the team.

Physiotherapists are university trained and are experts in injury diagnosis, injury treatment, exercise prescription, injury prevention, rehabilitation and many other areas of sport, health and fitness.

All treatments take place at our clinic at 62 Baggot Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (D04 PW65). We’re open Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm. Our private treatment rooms give you a comfortable space to be assessed and talk openly about your injury or goals. See our contact page for directions.

Use our quick and easy online booking page, or email [email protected]. If you’d like to discuss your injury with a physiotherapist before booking, call Laura on 083 030 5676.

Physiotherapy appointments are 45 minutes, including initial assessments and follow-ups, with a 1-hour session available for more complex, long-standing issues. Sports massage, pregnancy massage and reflexology are 60 minutes, and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is 90 minutes. 1:1 Pilates sessions are 45 or 60 minutes. See our price list for details.

No, physiotherapists can assess and treat without referral by a doctor. However, if you have already seen a GP or consultant, please bring any relevant scans or investigation reports to help us better understand your injury.

If you have a lower limb or back injury, please wear shorts so your physiotherapist can fully assess your injury; for a shoulder injury, the area will need to be visible. Please be prepared to share your medical and surgical history, and bring any recent investigation reports and a list of your current medication.

Chartered Physiotherapists are covered by all the major health insurers. However, each policy varies, so we recommend you check with your provider before booking – they can advise on your level of cover. The amount you can claim back will depend on your policy. Read our guide: how to claim physiotherapy on your health insurance.

Our massage therapists are members of the IMTA (recognised by Irish Life Health) and the ANMT (recognised by Laya Healthcare) for eligible massage therapy benefits. Please check directly with your insurer for eligibility and reimbursement, as cover depends on the treatment and your policy.

Nicola is a registered member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland (NRRI). NRRI members are recognised for eligible reflexology benefits by Vhi Healthcare, Irish Life Health, Laya Healthcare, Level Health and HSF Health Plan. Please check your policy before booking.

We accept credit cards, debit cards, bank transfer and cash. Receipts and invoices are provided on request, so you can claim back from your insurer.

Your physiotherapist carries out a comprehensive evaluation of your concerns, goals, functional limitations and areas of pain, then designs an individualised treatment plan – and starts treatment in the same session. Learn more about physiotherapy.

The number of treatments will be discussed at your initial assessment. It depends on your diagnosis, the severity of your symptoms, your past medical history and other factors. In general, the sooner you see a physio, the sooner you’ll be back to your everyday, pain-free life.

We routinely treat lower back pain, headaches, pre/postnatal pelvic pain, whiplash, plantar fasciitis, groin injuries, muscle strains, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, tennis elbow, knee ligament injuries, arthritis, chronic pain, shoulder injuries, post-operative rehab and golf injuries.

Sports & deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and reflexology – all within our physiotherapy clinic, so you can be referred to one of our Chartered Physiotherapists if further assessment would help.

No. Sports massage is for anyone with muscular tension, stiffness or discomfort, and treatment is adapted to your symptoms, activity levels and goals.

Suitability is considered carefully. Certain medical conditions, unexplained or acute swelling, or more complex lymphatic presentations may require medical clearance or assessment by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before treatment.

No. Reflexology is not used to diagnose medical conditions and does not replace appropriate medical or physiotherapy assessment or treatment.

No. All pre and postnatal Pilates at PREP Physio is 1:1 with a Chartered Physiotherapist, so each session is tailored to you and your stage of pregnancy or recovery. Learn more.

1:1 in our Ballsbridge clinic, or at Elm Park, Bray, Edmondstown and Woodbrook golf clubs, where PREP Physio runs Pilates for Golfers sessions. Learn more.

No. Our physio-led Pilates is tailored to you, whether you’re completely new to Pilates or have practised it for years.