My story began in 1997 when I completed a 5-year Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy at Davao Doctors College in Davao City. However, I felt a strong urge and persistent drive to further my studies. Thus, in 2013, I decided to enhance my knowledge and skills by enrolling in a 2-year qualification program as a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist in Dublin. To further enhance my credentials and experience, I invested significant time and resources in upskilling myself and learning new techniques in manual therapies. Consequently, I seized the opportunity to enroll in John Gibbons’ Body Master Method, a multidisciplinary approach to manual therapy, which took place at the Oxford University Sports Complex in Oxford, UK. Since 2018, I have been undertaking at least 3 different master classes, including The Vital Shoulder Complex, Advanced Muscle Energy Techniques, and The Vital Glutes & Psoas, to name a few. Additionally, I received functional intensive dry needling training in Scotland.

After years of training, hardships, and dedication to my path as a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist, I decided to embark on my private practice. This journey has always been challenging but ultimately rewarding.

A new door opened in my career when I was given the chance to work as a neuromuscular sports therapist for the Top Dublin GAA team—the Thomas Davis GAA Tallaght. I am forever grateful to Paul Kelly, my team manager, who is now the New Naas GAA manager for 2021. I am proud to say that the team I work with was included in the 2019 Dublin Finals. 

More opportunities came my way, and I was able to collaborate with the Naas Athletics Club, which I fondly refer to as “The Crazy Runners” in a positive sense. Since 2019, I have had over 20 runners under my wing for their training journeys, including preparing for the Dublin Marathon. I also work with some athletes who compete in the Dublin Ironman triathlon. Additionally, I am involved with 2 senior football teams in Naas: Naas United and Monread FC (football club).

I have the privilege of being a neuromuscular therapist for the Ballet of Ireland and working with their current director, Anne Maher. Being a part of this prestigious organization allows me to work with world-class ballerinas and attend their live performances such as Romeo and Juliet and The Nutcracker as a complimentary perk. I also work with professional Irish Dancers who have competed in World Championships and the Leinster Finals. 

From ballerinas/dancers to sports champs, my patients greatly vary. I have had the honor and privilege of helping and providing treatment to household names in the world of Irish sports, including Dervla Duffy, a boxing champion; David Wilkins, a 5-time Irish Olympian medalist for Sailing; and Neal Murphy, a top Irish Squash world champion. I feel incredibly honored and humbled by these opportunities.