Helen McLoughlin

Helen McLoughlin is a highly experienced Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in both  pelvic health physiotherapy and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

She is the director of Rusheen Physiotherapy.

Helen has worked for 15 years in the UK and Ireland, in both public and private sector roles. She has developed her experience and expertise, and has moved into private practice in recent years. 

She was delighted to return to her native Galway and open her own practice in the heart of Knocknacarra.

Helen is dedicated to quality of care and is continuously updating her knowledge base to provide the best for her clients.

She is keen to bring her expertise to her treatment, mindful of patient perspective and goals. She aims to ensure that the client is always involved in the direction of their treatment, and their welfare is at the centre of her care.

Helen is specialised in both musculoskeletal physiotherapy and pelvic health physiotherapy.

She provides excellent care and treatment for those with musculoskeletal issues such as:

*Joint pain/athritis

*Back/neck pain

*Whiplash

*Sporting injuries/ muscle strain

*Post-operative rehabilitation- including knee/hip/shoulder

*Plantar Fasciitis/Achilles tendinopathy

Helen is a specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist treating:

*Pelvic pain

*Incontinence

*Pelvic Organ Prolapse

*Constipation

*Postnatal rehabilitation/return to sport

*Pregnancy pain

*Pelvic floor dysfunction

 Sinead is a Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in Pelvic Health, with extensive experience across both hospital and private practice settings. 

She holds a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, an MSc in Nutritional Science from University College Cork and a BAgrSc (Hons) from University College Dublin. She is also a qualified Manual Handling Instructor and has completed postgraduate training in acupuncture and specialist pelvic health physiotherapy.

She began her physiotherapy career in Mayo University Hospital before specialising in Pelvic Health in 2006. She subsequently helped establish the Pelvic Health service at Blackrock Clinic Dublin in 2009 and later worked in the Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy at the Rotunda Hospital. 

Sinead has assisted with practical sessions on postgraduate courses and workshops in pelvic health, sharing her clinical experience with healthcare professionals undertaking further training.

She has expertise in treating patients throughout pregnancy, post-natal recovery, perimenopause and menopause and patients with pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia,  bladder and bowel dysfunction, prolapse and incontinence.

Her approach is patient-centred and evidence-based, with a strong emphasis on education, shared decision-making and empowering patients to understand their condition and confidently manage their pelvic health goals.

Sinead is CORU registered and a member of both the Chartered Physiotherapists in Pelvic Health and Continence and the Chartered Physiotherapists in Acupuncture. She is currently the Communications Officer with the Chartered Physiotherapists in Acupuncture group. 

Dr Maria Galve Villa is a highly experienced musculoskeletal Chartered physiotherapist.  She is specialised in chronic pain management, with a women's health focus.

She has more than 15 years clinical experience working in Ireland, Spain and Denmark, and  has a background in research and healthcare innovation. 

Maria earned her PhD in digital health applications with relevance to pain research. She additionally completed a Masters of Science in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

She has previously worked as a lecturer  at the University of Manresa in Spain; teaching chronic pain management.

Maria is a native of Spain, and has more recently made her home in Ireland.

We are delighted to welcome Maria to the team, and she is a valuable addition to our musculoskeletal service.

Shane McClean is a Sports Rehabilitation/ Performance Chartered Physiotherapist

We are proud to have Shane providing our high-performance rehabilitation services. Shane brings a wealth of experience from the highest levels of Irish sport and offers clients the same calibre of care usually reserved for professional athletes.

Between 2019 - 2025, Shane worked with the Donegal GAA Senior Gaelic Football Team, alongside delivering specialised performance-focused physiotherapy for international athletes in track and field, cyclists, surfers and rugby. This background in elite competition informs his current role as the Lead Academy Physiotherapist for Connacht Rugby, where he oversees the injury management and long-term development of the province’s emerging professional talent.

Shane specialises in a comprehensive, individualised approach, moving beyond just the current injury, and focuses on goal-driven, long-term planning. He has particular interest in managing post-operative ACL rehabilitation, recurrent and post-surgical hamstring injuries, complex groin pain, as well as ankle, quad and upper limb injuries.

By applying the same rigorous standards used in professional sport, Shane provides the expert assessment and support needed to ensure a robust return to performance at the level you need.

Katrin teaches matwork pilates classes at Rusheen Physiotherapy. She offers dedicated small class sizes, to optimise the attendee's experience.

Katrin is a experienced pilates instructor and has been teaching classes for 13 years. She teaches both matwork and reformer pilates, and also works a personal trainer.

She is dedicated to optimising her pilates client experience and ensuring that they receive the best from their classes.

Katrin teaches matwork Beginners, Mixed Level and Over 60s classes at Rusheen Physiotherapy. 

See pilates page for more information.