Our Team

Lesley graduated from the University of Ulster, Jordanstown with an honours degree and has worked main in private practice treating sports injuries, spinal and joint issues, vertigo (AVISA vestibular diploma in vestibular rehabilitiation).

She has a keen interest in Pilates and is a qualified APPI Pilates instructor from beginner to advanced levels. She has a special interest in strength & conditioning and exercise classes for all ages.

Lesley does not treat pelvic health issues.

She works on Wednesdays and can be booked online.

In her spare time, she enjoys the gym and travelling.

Saoirse graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen with an M.SC. Physiotherapy (pre-reg) – HCPC ref PH123486. She also has a B.Sc. Sports & Exercise Science from University of Limerick. She initially worked as a junior physiotherapy in the NHS completing the core rotations before specialising as a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist and moving into private practice in Aberdeen. She has a special interest in spinal and shoulder issues, vestibular (vertigo) treatment, sports injuries and is currently training in pelvic health physiotherapy.

Saoirse is a qualified beginner and intermediate APPI Pilates Instructor and is teaching Pilates, Stronger for Longer and Healthy Bones/osteoporosis classes at the clinic.

In her free time, she loves to swim, cycle and lift weights. She also loves to hike and compete in adventure races.

PLEASE NOTE – Saoirse is applying for CORU registration so is working as a physiotherapy assistant in the clinic until she is registered.

Linda qualified from Trinity College, Dublin and has gained extensive experience in major teaching hospitals in Dublin and in Australia. Linda opened Ashbourne Physiotherapy Clinic in 1992 and Sutton Cross Physiotherapy in 2012.

She has a special interest in men’s and women’s pelvic health (treating bowel, bladder & post-prostatectomy). Linda also loves treating feet and she has over 25 years’ experience in orthotic prescription and a special interest in lower limb tendon problems.

As Linda specialises in the above areas, she usually has a waiting list of about three weeks so doesn’t deal with the more acute problems.

Linda usually works on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in our Ashbourne clinic.

Linda plays hockey and golf and enjoys travel, cryptic crosswords, Killer Sudoku and loves penguins.