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Body Med - Physio Centre

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Body Med - Physio Centre

Multi-disciplinary Healthcare Clinic offering Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Nutritional Therapy, Massage Therapy, Scoliosis Treatment

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The concept for BodyMed evolved from evidence showing that the most successful outcomes came about when a number of different specialities work together and combine their expertise. Based on this, our ‘dream team’ of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Osteopaths, Acupuncturists (& more!) was established. The team continues to grow and now includes:
- A Paediatric Team
- Scoliosis Specialist Service
- Running Academy . . all created in response to requests from our patients. Our unified approach has provided exceptional care and superior results to over 5,000 patients to date. We look forward to welcoming you to the clinic (or providing you with a home visit or Telehealth appointment if you prefer)

Expect More

16/02/2026

✨ Meet Ralph, our expert in acupuncture and alternative therapies here at BodyMed Physio! ✨

👉 What got you into acupuncture and bodywork?
“I went for acupuncture to treat a muscle injury and came away not only healed but feeling better in so many other ways. That experience made me want to learn the practice myself - to be able to offer simple, powerful interventions that can genuinely change people’s lives.”

👉 What do you love treating in patients?
“Hopelessness. When someone has tried everything and is about to give up, it’s incredibly fulfilling to use an ancient practice like acupuncture to finally bring them relief.”

👉 What’s something people might not know about you?
“I’m (probably) the only person in history to run a marathon in a full swimming pool - supported, of course, by acupuncture!”

👉 How would your friends describe you?
“Thoughtful, gregarious, knowledgeable, focused, and loyal... though that might be my wife being kind!”

👉 What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
“Cycling, kayaking, gardening, coaching sports (rugby, athletics, even sword fighting!), writing poetry and novels, raising koi fish, bird-watching, photography, and building sci-fi models. Oh, and supporting Leinster RFC and Liverpool FC!”

👉 Biggest achievement in the last year?
“My debut novel was awarded runner-up at the Irish Novel Fair.”

👉 Goals for the year ahead?
“To collaborate with a university sports department and scientifically explore how acupuncture might prevent fatigue and boost performance in endurance athletes.”

💬 Whether you’re dealing with long-term pain, stress, or sport-related fatigue, Ralph brings a unique mix of compassion, curiosity, and clinical skill to every session.

14/02/2026

This Valentine’s Day, show your body a little love.
Stretch it. Strengthen it. Stop ignoring that “I’ll book it next week” ni**le.

Because the only thing that should be tight today…
is your hug - not your hamstrings. ❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day from your favourite physios at ✨

09/02/2026

From renting a single room… to building a dream team 💙

Some of you might not know this, but BodyMed didn’t start as BodyMed at all. Back in 2012, I (Kathy!) was working as a solo practitioner under the name PhysioCentre, renting a room at the Pilates Centre from the wonderful Anna Wilson - shortly before I headed off to the London Olympics (still pinch-me moments!).

Not long after, the opportunity came up to rent my own unit at The Seapoint Building. It was far too big for just one person… and that’s when the idea of building a “Dream Team” was born.

In 2015, BodyMed officially came to life. There were five of us, bringing together Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and Acupuncture, with around 2,000 patients on the books at the time. We had a grand opening… and honestly, we’ve never looked back.

Fast forward 10 years and I’m so proud to say we now have over 10,500 patients and a team of 12 incredible therapists, each with their own specialties - but one big thing in common:
👉 We genuinely love what we do and love working together.

Along the way, I’ve met some famous faces, made lifelong friends, and enjoyed every minute of the journey. Physiotherapy is one of my greatest joys. Outside the clinic, you’ll usually find me with horses, dogs, cycling (earning me the nickname “Kamikaze Kathy” 😅), sailing or travelling.

Clinically, my main passions are:
• Backs & SI joints
• Scoliosis
• Foot biomechanics

And I light up when someone tells me, “No one else has been able to help.” I love a challenge.

After 27 years as a Physio, I genuinely can’t imagine ever fully retiring. I love learning far too much - I’ve already signed up for a Realtime Ultrasound course at Brunel University, two Scoliosis courses, and a Foot Biomechanics course. Still curious. Still growing. Still loving this work.

Thank you to every patient, colleague and friend who has been part of this journey - BodyMed wouldn’t be what it is without you 🤍

15/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Opening Hours at BodyMed 🎄

We’re open over the festive period with a mix of Massage & Physiotherapy appointments available ✨
So whether you’re managing an injury, feeling tight after festive fun, or just need some TLC - we’ve got you covered.

👉 Check the link in our bio to see available slots

Because injuries don’t take a holiday, and we want to look after you as best we can this Christmas 💚

17/11/2025

📆 Yesterday was World Acupuncture Day, and while many people know acupuncture as a trusted support for issues like hay fever, migraines or back pain, fewer realise it’s rapidly becoming a secret weapon in sport.

🏃🏽‍♂️ Top athletes across the world are turning to acupuncture to sharpen performance, enhance recovery and gain that crucial competitive edge.

🤓💪🏼At BodyMed, we’re fortunate to have someone who’s not only using acupuncture to support athletes — he’s proving its power himself. Ralph Mills, our resident acupuncturist, made headlines on 25 August 2024 when he set a World Record Aquamarathon, completing 1,280 lengths in under 20 hours. As part of his preparation, Ralph used targeted acupuncture points known for boosting endurance.

🏉 His expertise doesn’t stop at personal achievement. As assistant coach to the Clontarf Women’s Rugby Team, Ralph has used acupuncture to help players finish matches with “more gas in the tank” when the game is on the line.

🔬 Now, Ralph is taking this to the next level. In early 2026, he begins a groundbreaking research project with the Department of Health Sciences at DCU to study how TCM acupuncture affects the physiology of athletes and active individuals. Using objective biometric data, this study aims to answer a powerful question: Can acupuncture truly enhance endurance?

😮This is an incredibly exciting step for the future of integrative Sports Medicine, helping bridge the gap between Eastern acupuncture and Western science.

👀🙋🏼‍♀️If you’re an endurance athlete interested in taking part — or an acupuncturist/physiotherapist with acupuncture training who would like to contribute — Ralph is currently recruiting participants. The commitment is just six weeks, scheduled entirely around your availability.

📩 To get involved, contact Ralph at: ralphmillstcm@gmail.com
 🤩 Help shape the future of sports performance and be part of something pioneering!

17/10/2025

🫀 Pop-Up Cardiac Screening – This Sunday, October 19th at Bodymed

👋🏼 Meet Ross Keogh, a qualified Cardiac Physiologist with over 10 years’ experience working in hospital cardiology.

🩺 Over the years, Ross has seen just how vital early detection and cardiac awareness are — especially in the world of sport.

🫀He’s also a certified CPR instructor with a deep passion for promoting heart health and supporting athletic performance.

🩺 Through his mobile cardiac screenings and CPR training, Ross aims to make expert care more accessible, convenient, and part of a health-conscious routine for athletes and the wider community.

❤️ Because every heartbeat matters. See this as your sign to take care of yours and those you love.

⚠️ Very limited spaces left!

👉 Book your appointment now — link in bio.

10/09/2025

👀 DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT PRIDUCTS ON YOUR SHELVES to recreate that ‘just stepped out of the salon’ look? Save this post for all the answers!
🙈😆PLUS INSIDER TOP TIPS on who to avoid in the Salons on 1st April!
🙋🏼‍♀️ If you’d like to know what exercises can help hard working shoulders stay pain-free, let us know below and we will put some videos together for you.

09/09/2025

What Monday isn’t made better with balloons, goodie bags and bubbles?

and got us camera ready for our recent photoshoot and made us feel and look so special that we wanted to treat them to some TLC.

From the minute we opened the doors, there was such a buzz. Think sneaky time off work with loads of treats, chats and TLC.

We obviously couldn’t let them out of the door without some insider information. So we got the low down on the best products for your shelves plus who is the biggest ‘messer’ at the salon (& who therefore to avoid on 1st April each year!).

We have to give a big shout out to for coming to our rescue and turning around 2 10kg bags of dirty towels and having them bag to us in a couple of hours. Amazing 🤩

If you’d like us to look after your team and say thank you for all their hard work, why not get in touch and let us take care of them?

.ie

02/08/2025

👀 Did you know that Kathy Kavanagh and BodyMed are Leinster Senior League approved Physiotherapy providers for Leinster Senior League Football?

⚽️ Football is a high-risk sport for injuries, with rates varying by age, s*x and level of play.

INJURY STATS
🦵🏻As you would expect, lower extremity injuries (legs, knees, ankles, thighs) account for 80-85% of football injuries
🏃🏽‍♂️Muscle / tendon injuries are most common in males (Robles-Palazon et al 2021)
🏃🏻‍♀️Joint / ligament injuries are most common in females (Mayhew et al 2021)
🦵🏻Hamstring injuries have increased and now make up 24% of all injuries in men’s professional football (Ekstrand et al 2022)
🏟️Injury rates are 7-10 times higher in matches than training (Lopez-Valenciano et al 2019)
😮‍💨 Thankfully, minor injuries (1-3 days lost) are the most frequently sustained injuries (Lopez-Valenciano et al 2019)

ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
⏱️Pre-season screenings and movement assessments
🏋🏻‍♀️ Individualised injury prevention programmes
🏃🏽‍♂️Load monitoring
🤓 Education on correct biomechanics, warm-up and recovery strategies
🩻Accurate diagnosis
👐🏼 Treatment (with Premiership Physios drawing on a combination of hands-on treatment as well as modalities like Shockwave, High Intensity Laser and muscle stimulators - all of which we have at BodyMed!)
🥅 Rehabilitation (functional testing and performance metrics, neuromuscular retraining to return to play)

⭐️As an official approved provider for the Leinster Senior League, our expert team at BodyMed is here to keep you fit, fast, and match-ready all season long.
👩🏼‍⚕️ Whether you’re recovering from injury, looking to improve mobility, or want a proactive injury prevention plan — we’ve got you covered with evidence-based physiotherapy, manual therapy, High Intensity Laser, rehab and more.

📍 Preferential rates for LSL players 🧠 Expert care tailored to footballers 💪 Trusted by teams across the league
👉 Book in today and see why more LSL players are choosing BodyMed to stay on top of their game.
📩 Email us at info@bodymed.ie or book online at www.bodymed.ie

27/07/2025

😍 This weekend we celebrated BodyMed becoming 10yrs old with a BBQ and get together. It seemed a great excuse to invite some ‘old’ mates back for a catch up. Do you spot any familiar faces?
🌱➡️🌳 What started out as a one-woman-band (or Physio clinic!) has grown in to something very special with 12 therapists, 5 different therapies, over 10k patients on the books and patients travelling from all over the country (& sometimes from different countries) for treatment.

🔑 The key to BodyMed becoming what it is today? Probably these 5 things:
1️⃣ Going the extra mile for our patients, be it meeting them in the gym to go through a program; calling them to see how they got on after treatment; looking after their little ones whilst they get some much needed treatment; standing on the sidelines of a race / competition to cheer them on.
2️⃣ Our patients often benefit from having more than one specialist at the clinic look after them for improved and quicker results.
3️⃣ We are constantly learning either attending courses, hosting In Service Training at the clinic or giving talks at other gyms or clubs. Sharing our knowledge so everyone benefits and we all rise together.
4️⃣ Growing and developing the clinic, adding new services and treatments so that our patients know that they will always be able to get 5⭐️ treatment
5️⃣ Having a genuine bond between us with many staff having been with BodyMed from the start 10yrs ago and many others confessing to being ‘lifers’! As well as being great for us as a team, that also means patients can have continuity of care with the same therapist.
🤩 Looking forward to seeing what the next 10yrs bring!

🫶🏼 Huge thank you to all our incredible therapists and Receptionists / Clinic Managers (past and present) and of course our lovely patients, for being a part of this journey 🤗

Address

188 Clontarf Road
Clontarf
D03C3W0

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+35318532788

Website

http://bodymed.ie/

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