Able Bodies Physiotherapy

05/03/2026

A brilliant launch for Newbridge, Autism Friendly Town. I learnt so much from this evening.

Community.
Acceptance.
Meeting People where they are.
Clear Communication.
Kindness.
Not " othering" neurodivergent people kor anyone!)
Making everyone feel welcome, valued, and as if they belong ❤️

Well done to the committee , for working so hard to create this movement, which will benefit us all in the town.

06/01/2026

💫2026 Chartered- Physiotherapist Lead Pilates 💫

We run Pilates classes to make it easier to include Strength and Mobility work into your week, & make these exercises more accessible for people who may not want to,or be able to, attend a gym. Pilates is just one way to do it, and being under the care of a Chartered Physiotherapist is a great way to get back to exercise after injury or surgery or if you have a health condition.

We offer
Online Classes
or
Small group in Clinic (>5 people).

We tailor our Pilates classes for those Rehabilitating from Injury or Back Pain, or with health conditions. Correction and close monitoring during Online and in- person Classes by a Chartered Physiotherapist.

This year, we're delighted to be offering a new class- "Strong, Steady, Straight" for people with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. All 3 of us physios completed the specialist training for this with the Australian Pilates Training Institute in December, & were really looking forward to launching this (much needed) service.
More details on this to follow!

6 week Term starts Monday 12th January
Investment: e110 for 6 weeks
Online Classes are x2 weekly,
In- Person Classes are 1 class weekly on Thurs or Fri

For more information please contact
info@ablebodies.ie
045 435480

03/01/2026

Wishing you all a Healthy, Happy 2026🤍✨️

2025 was full of the highest highs, and a few lows, for Able Bodies Physiotherapy. It was certainly busy!

My little man is almost 6 months old now & I'm really excited to get back to work seeing patients in mid - January. I know the juggle will be an adjustment for me and my boys for a while, but I love treating patients, & I really can't wait to get back to it.

We're finalising plans at the moment for our new Pilates Term, which will start the week of January 12th. Online and In- Person classes.

Myself, Susie and Rani all did the training for Pilates for Osteoporosis/Osteopenia in November/ December, so that's a service we can't wait to get going.Management of people with these conditions is often not great- so we're hoping to change that💪

We have lots of other things in the pipeline for Able Bodies too. Really looking forward to 2026🙂✨️

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24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our patients and pilates people 🥰
Thank you for supporting Able Bodies Physiotherapy. It's a privilege to be able to work in a small local practice with such a great community around us.
Have a lovely Christmas, and best wishes for 2026 🎄🎅❤️

21/12/2025

Our Christmas hours 🎅

We are closed on Christmas eve.
Back on Tuesday 30th, closed Wed/Thurs and back to business as usual from Friday 2nd January.

A big Thank You everyone who has attended the clinic- either for Physiotherapy or Pilates - in 2025.

It has been a huge year for Able Bodies Physiotherapy-loads of change, loads of highs and some lows too.

Looking forward to some time to reflect over the next few weeks, and then relaunch into 2026 , we have lots of exciting projects coming up🌟

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas, and thank you for following Able Bodies here 🎅 🎄❤️

26/11/2025

I'm just out of my "4th Trimester" on baby boy number 3 now - & starting to feel more human. (Though it's all temporary in the first year 😅).

Firstly, I'm sorry if this post upsets anyone. I know pregnancy can be really triggering. We had 2 losses on our journey to our family, so I know how awful that can be.

Secondly- I am not a women's health physio! We are really well served with women's health physios here in Kildare, DM if you're looking for one, I'll point you in the right direction 😊.

I have a huge interest in Women's Health, I'm definitely a pregnancy/birth nerd. I loved researching it all🤓. These are the things I found helpful when pregnant ( in no particular order):

Gentlebirth book & app. The book gets you mentally prepared for what's ahead. It teaches us how capable we are as women, if we can tune out of the normal nervousness that comes with pregnancy, & tune into ourselves. The app is great for both guided meditation, & a nap if you can get one! I got it at about 20 weeks.

Aoife here in Kildare. She is amazing. Her pregnancy yoga was brilliant for movement and relaxation. Her birth- prep workshop was also brilliant- a really chilled out way for women and their partners to learn about what's ahead in a very relaxed environment, but all evidence based. I took the workbook into the labour ward with me to help remember all the tips- it was that good !

Pregnancy Prehab App from . Full disclosure here, Emma is a friend of mine in NZ.She used me as a guinea pig to test the app during my last pregnancy. But it is brilliant! Short , easy videos covering what happens to our bodies during pregnancy and in the post-partum period,how to prepare for labour and birth, and post partum.

I breastfed each of the boys ( I'm still feeding the littlest man). I did colostrum harvesting in the last few weeks of pregnancy, and found it really helpful. .ie has lots of good info and advice on this, and I got a colostrum harvesting pack from her.

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18/11/2025

Welcome to the Team Susie Coffey!

Susie has been with us since July, & what a massive addition to the Able Bodies team she is 🌟

Susie is a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist with 14 years of post-graduate experience.
A Newbridge girl, she has worked in many settings over the years- both public and private. She has a special interest in Sports Medicine.

She is currently a Senior Physiotherapist with the Irish Women's Soccer Team ☘️⚽️ .
She travels the world as part of their backroom team- evaluating, diagnosing and treating players as well as working with technical staff to optimise player training loads and periodisation of training.
She combines her work with the Irish Team with her work in Able Bodies- we are very lucky to have her☘️!

Having worked with numerous underage soccer national teams, as well as GAA and basketball teams, Susie enjoys treating young sports people with injuries, and has a special interest in Female health across the lifespan. She is APPI Pilates trained, and completed the FIFA Medical diploma in 2019.

She has worked in both the HSE & NHS in hospital and outpatient settings with a wide variety of people.

In her spare time, Susie enjoys playing basketball 🏀, watching sport & reading.

Consultations with Susie can be booked online in our website, or by calling the clinic on 045 435480 🙂

08/09/2025

Happy World Physiotherapy Day 🌎 !

A career which I love, and feel very privileged to be doing. I've met so many great people along the way, while working in Ireland, Sweden, America, New Zealand and Australia.
And now back in Able Bodies Physiotherapy in Newbridge.

Unfortunately, lots of people don't realise the scope of Physiotherapy , and there's still a bit of a misconception out there that Physio is "just a bit of a rub" 😄

This year , the theme is "Healthy Ageing". With the global population of people >60 set to more than double by 2050, this is a really important topic!

It's never too late to start improving your strength and fitness.
While we all gather "baggage" along the way through life- injuries, illnesses, pregnancies, mental and physical health problems etc... There's always something you can to do improve how you age. Frailty is not always an inevitable part of Ageing.
And Physiotherapy can help you to find a way to stay active and moving, so that you can be the best version of yourself.

I spoke to Eoin on the Kildare Today show on KFM about this on Thursday, and the podcast is available on the KFM website now 🙂


Only Rani and I in the clinic this afternoon for a quick selfie!😄
Happy World Physiotherapy Day 🌎

08/09/2025

A very fun 5km event, for a great cause 🙂

Hey everyone 😊
I am reaching out to get support from our valued community, families, friends, and groups who use Newbridge Family Resource Centre, to ask for your support for our main fundraiser – our Annual 5K Fun Walk/Run taking place on Sunday, 21st September 2025.



👉 Register now at:

https://in.njuko.com/newbridge-frc-5k-2025?currentPage=select-competition
Just Runs Events Website


This is the 4th year of our event, and each year the support has grown. The funds raised are vital in supporting all the services and facilities at Newbridge Family Resource Centre. These include the wide range of community programmes and activities that so many families and groups benefit from every day.



Unfortunately, registrations are low this year, so we are reaching out directly to ask for your help. This event is one of the most meaningful ways you can show your support for the centre and the work we do.



Not only is it a fundraiser – it’s also a really fun, family-friendly day:

Free t-shirt, medal, and refreshments included in registration
Events for under 18s and adults
A chance to connect with the local community and celebrate the amazing spirit of Newbridge


We are often asked, “How can I support the work of Newbridge FRC?” – and this event is the perfect way. By registering, encouraging others to take part, or even just sharing the event with your networks, you can make a real difference.



We truly hope you will join us, bring along your families, friends, and colleagues, and help us make this year’s 5K our biggest success yet.



Thank you for standing with us and supporting the centre – we look forward to seeing you on the day!

08/09/2025

Happy World Physiotherapy Day!

with Able Bodies Physiotherapy, Newbridge

02/09/2025

02/09/2025

Please DM or email info@ablebodies.ie for more information Naas Ball Notices You

📣September Term of Pilates starting next week with Able Bodies Physiotherapy! 📣

Chartered- Physiotherapist Lead Pilates.

Online Classes
or
Small group in Clinic (>5 people).

Suitable for those Rehabilitating from Injury or Back Pain, or with Arthritis or Osteoporosis. Correction and close monitoring during Classes by a Chartered Physiotherapist

6 week Term starts Monday 8th September
Investment: e110 for 6 weeks,
Online Classes are x2 weekly,
In- Person Classes are 1 class weekly.

For more information please contact
info@ablebodies.ie
045 435480
or Message us on Instagram/ Facebook