Ian has always had an interest in the treatment of injury and pain. Not just the effect that it has on the tissue or structure involved, but also how it impacts so many facets of the person’s life. This fascination  led him to complete his BSc in Physiotherapy in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2014.

He has worked in private practice ever since qualifying, managing complaints of musculoskeletal pain and injury. He has been lucky to have learned from some of the world’s experts in musculoskeletal physiotherapy as part of his ongoing professional development since graduating. This training and development has led him to develop his expertise and obtain a number of post-graduate qualifications including;

• The internationally renowned “Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy” accredited through Curtin University, Australia, which has been invaluable to develop  his clinical reasoning and an expertise in the contemporary and effective use of manual therapy.

• The “European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy” through the European Pain Federation (EFIC) in 2023, where he was honoured to receive the Louis Gifford award for the highest scoring candidate in the exam. Ian is now working with the EFIC as part of the board of examiners for future candidates of the exam, as well as in the development of the curriculum. 

• Advanced level certification in Vestibular rehabilitation. Ian leads the Vestibular rehabilitation service in DBC which is a specialist branch of physiotherapy which manages complaints of dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders.

• Management of Temporomandibular disorders (TMD), jaw & orofacial pain, and Cervical-related headache

• He has also completed training in the use of dry needling, orthotic prescription, biomechanics assessment, psychologically informed physiotherapy & Shockwave therapy. 

Ian’s caseload includes working with all demographics and abilities, from those with chronic conditions to elite athletes. Ian has a passion for physiotherapy and a genuine belief in how it can help people when utilised effectively. Effective communication, education, and an active rehabilitation based approach are the cornerstones of how Ian treats the patients that he sees. He is constantly upskilling himself so that he can help every person who he meets as much as possible, and utilise the most effective and up to date management strategies with them. 

Ian has expertise and special clinical interest in the treatment of; dizziness & vertigo, headache, neck and back pain, & persistent pain of all sorts. 

Outside of work, Ian keeps fit and enjoys running, weights training and sports of all sorts. He is also an avid fan of music and has played the guitar for over 20 years. 

Ian works from our DBC Ashleaf clinic,  and is available for appointments Monday – Friday including morning and evening appointments.