Our Team
William Power
William is a native of Carlow and comes from a sporting background, with Gaelic football being his first love. He played with Carlow from a young age right up to senior level. In 2005 he broke his leg against Offaly in the senior championship and it was this that led him to become a physiotherapist.
William has undertaken a number of post graduate courses to further his knowledge, keeping up to date with all the latest literature, allowing him to make the correct and best clinical decisions for the benefit of the patient.
Orla McDonagh
Orla studied physiotherapy in University College Dublin.
Growing up she participated in a myriad of sports including GAA, athletics and show jumping. She is also a qualified personal trainer and has a keen interest in both mat and reformer Pilates.
Orla has experience working with clients of all ages and abilities. She believes in functional rehabilitation and movement to optimise health and fitness. She utilises her personal training experience and provides evidence-based practice to empower patients, allowing them to achieve and maintain an active, pain-free life.
Additionally, Orla regularly partakes in professional development courses to expand her knowledge and outside of Canta Clinic she enjoys working with rugby and GAA sports teams, helping them to achieve optimal success.
Aoibheann Byrne
Aoibheann is also originally from Co. Carlow. She completed her Professional Master’s degree in Physiotherapy in UCD. Like many others, her interest in Physiotherapy stemmed from injuries she experienced during her sporting days. She has a keen interest in helping others achieve their goals and enjoys rehabilitating challenging injuries. She does this through manual techniques, educating patients, rehabilitation exercises, and by remaining up to date with the best available evidence. Aoibheann continues to take courses to further her knowledge to ensure her patients are receiving the best possible care.
Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, Aoibheann studied and worked as an Athletic Therapist. She has worked with many sports teams in Carlow and Dublin. She continues to work in the sports setting while working here in Canta Clinic.
Adrian Sweeney
I’m a Carlow native, I grew up and went to college here. I rowed with Carlow Rowing club throughout my adolescent years and was also a keen motocross rider until a shoulder injury forced me to stop. It was the recovery from this injury that really inspired me to become an Athletic Therapist. I completed my four year BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic therapy in Southeast Technological University in 2022 and have been busy in my field ever since, working with local clubs and teams in sports such as football, hurling and rugby.
I love what I do, helping to restore people back to a state of physical well-being is something I am very motivated and passionate about!
Louise Costello
Louise is also native to Carlow area. Many sports-related injuries and a love for helping people get back to the things they enjoy lead Louise to Physiotherapy as well as her fascination with how the body works. Louise has graduated from University of Limerick and enjoys all areas of Physiotherapy.
Prior to this Louise was a sports massage therapist and has many years’ experience working with teams and sporting individuals. She’s most proud of her work with the amputee team and all they have achieved through hard work and dedication. A constant quest for more knowledge sees Louise undertake courses to continue her professional development. Being able to use up to date knowledge to make the best clinical decisions for her patients to improve their quality of life is of utmost importance to her.
Gráinne Dillon
I have over 25 years of experience working as a Chartered Physiotherapist both in a hospital setting and in private practise.
I completed post graduate education in Acupuncture, Neurology and Healthcare Management.
I have extensive experience of working with patients in rehabilitation settings following orthopaedic surgery and neurovascular incidents like stroke and head injury.