Consultations

I offer chartered physiotherapy consultations for people living with chronic pain, fatigue, and invisible illness who want specialist input without committing to a longer coaching program. New patients book an Initial Assessment Pathway, while existing patients may book follow-ups for one-off support and problem-solving.

Book Initial Assessment

A single 45–60 minute consultation is usually not enough when you have years of symptoms, multiple diagnoses, and a long treatment history. If you are a new patient, your one-off consultation happens over two linked sessions. This “Initial Assessment Pathway” gives us enough time to understand your health history properly and build a clear, realistic plan centred on movement and exercise.

First consultation

Our first session is for listening, history taking and talking about your condition(s). This is typically done online.

We take time to explore:

  • your symptoms and their patterns

  • your medical history

  • previous investigations and treatments

  • your current movement, activity, and rest

  • your daily life, roles, and responsibilities

  • what you hope to change or develop

I will also answer any questions you may have about how pain works, fatigue, movement, exercise and pacing.

By the end of this first session, I have a working understanding of your situation, and you have had the chance to be fully listened to and to have your questions answered.

To book, select “Initial Assessment 1” in the patient portal and choose your first appointment. Your second session will be scheduled in-studio or online.

Second consultation

This is where we bring everything together.

We will:

  • complete any outstanding assessment

  • review the main findings from your first assessment

  • assess how you move and set a starting baseline through completing validated measurement scales

  • discuss what is realistically changeable and what needs to be managed

  • outline options for movement, exercise, and pacing that fit your life

  • agree on simple, concrete next steps

If you’d like one, you will receive a summary report which you can share with your GP, which includes:

  • your assessment findings

  • a summary of recommendations to manage your condition from a physiotherapy perspective

Follow-up options

After the Initial Assessment Pathway, you can choose what feels right for you:

  • continue with follow-up exercise-based physiotherapy sessions (weekly, fortnightly, or spaced out even more), or

  • join the 3 month coaching program, which is always 1:1 and tailored to you, or

  • take time to think about the recommendations independently and come back if/when needed.

Follow-ups are optional and can be:

  • used to progress your exercise

  • used to troubleshoot flares and setbacks

  • spaced out as review sessions if you prefer

Returning patients who are part of a coaching program, or who have already completed the Initial Assessment Pathway may book single follow-ups directly through the patient portal.

Useful information

  • You may be eligible for partial reimbursement:

    • Tax relief: You can claim 20–42% back on physiotherapy sessions as part of your medical expenses through Revenue’s Med 1 process.

    • Health insurance: Many Irish insurers (VHI, Irish Life, Laya, Aviva, etc.) offer physiotherapy rebates. Check your individual policy for eligibility.

  • Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice via email if you need to cancel or reschedule.

    • Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged 50% of the session fee.

    • Cancellations with less than 6 hours' notice will be charged the full session fee.

  • This two-session pathway is often enough for people who:

    • want a thorough assessment

    • want a clear, realistic plan

    • prefer to implement changes themselves, with the option to check in later

    Others choose to work with me over 4–12 weeks or longer, especially if they want structured support to rebuild movement tolerance, adjust exercise, and manage fatigue and flares over time.

    We’ll decide together what makes sense for you once we’ve completed your assessment.

  • There is no difference in quality or depth between in-person and online sessions. If attending a clinic in Cork is taxing for you, or you live elsewhere, online sessions may be the best fit.

    What you’ll need for online sessions:

    • A space to move (enough for a yoga mat)

    • A mat

    • A computer with a functioning camera and microphone

    • Adequate lighting so I can see you clearly

    As my approach does not typically involve hands-on/manual therapy, you’ll receive the same level of care and input online as you would in person.

Book a consultation

Not sure this is right for you? Drop me an email at hello@neurokinetica.com to explain your case and I will try my best to help or refer you.

Got more questions? Check out the FAQ.

Who I Work With
I regularly work with people diagnosed with autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and long covid, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), POTS, among others. Learn more on my Who I Work With page.

Location
Sessions take place in Cork City Centre or online via telehealth. See Where to Find Me for directions, access info, and studio details.