Mairéad completed her BSc Physiotherapy degree in the University of Limerick in 2018. Since then, she has worked clinically across musculoskeletal, neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation, in both private practice and the acute hospital environment. She completed her PhD in 2022 from the University of Limerick, which focused on tailoring rehabilitation interventions for people post-stroke. She has published and presented her research worldwide and continues to work in research in University College Dublin. Her research today focuses on the use of virtual reality to rehabilitate people with chronic pain. 

Mairéad’s passion growing up was Irish Dancing where she competed at All-Ireland and World Championship level. Though she hung up her dancing shoes in college, her commitment to exercise and fitness continued. Transitioning into strength training and powerlifting, Mairéad built a solid foundation for her current interests in trail running, tennis, and triathlons. As a newbie triathlete, she brings the same dedication and enthusiasm to her patients, helping them achieve their rehabilitation goals through tailored, evidence-based approaches.