Jeanette McDonnell Chartered Physiotherapist M.I.S.C.P., BSc. Physio.,. PT (USA)

Jeanette McDonnell Jeanette McDonnell is Proprietor of BACK IN ACTION Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. Jeanette is a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. She graduated from Queen Margaret College in Edinburgh in 1991. Since then she has gained experience in many areas. She initially worked in Ireland for 3 years. She then emigrated to California, USA in June 1994 having taken the California State Board Exams. In California, initially she worked in Arcata, in Humboldt County, Northern California. She worked in all areas of physiotherapy including inpatients, outpatients, wound care, Home health (community), Outpatient Clinics and in a satellite clinic located in Willow Creek attending to a small population of native Americans living on reservation there. 2 further years were spent in San Francisco working in Agencies, hospitals, and Finally after her last year with Occupational Health Clinic, she returned to Ireland. Jeanette returned to Ireland in 1999. She started working with HSE in hospitals in Westmeath/Longford area. This included Longford town, Mullingar, Athlone and primary care in Ballymahon before beginning private work. After return to Ireland, Jeanette has completed a number of courses. Among these included Dry Needling technique, Pilates instructor, Orthotics prescription. Dry Needling technique which enhances physiotherapy techniques. It releases muscle tension and reduces pain by breaking pain cycle. Pilates is a popular choice for rehabilitation after physiotherapy treatments for back /neck pain and many other complaints. Pilates focuses on the strength and stability of specific muscle groups. It is suitable for all age groups and fitness levels. Jeanette previously worked in her private practice from her home in Abbeylands from 2002. As the clientele increased, she found the need for a larger premises. In June 2006, BACK IN ACTION PHYSIOTHERAPY & SPORTS INJURY CLINIC was opened in Market Point Medical Park, Mullingar.

Jamie Stone

Jamie has completed a MSc in Physiotherapy at the University College Cork. Prior to this he graduated from the Southeast Technology University with a BSc Honours Degree in Athletic Therapy and Rehabilitation.

He has a keen interest in spinal pain, post-operative rehabilitation, return to performance - ACL / Shoulder injuries and tendinopathies. Jamie has a broad experience in the hospital setting and elite sporting environments at Intercounty level and Cork city F.C to name a few.

Rachel Shaw

Rachel is a Chartered Physiotherapist and is CORU registered. She graduated from IT Carlow in 2020 with a first class honours in Athletic Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation BSc (Hons). She then completed a Masters degree in Physiotherapy in University College Cork, graduating in 2022.

Since completing her degree she has worked in private practice clinics as well as working with local GAA and hurling teams. She is currently the head physio for Mullingar Senior Mens Rugby tean and works with Leinster rugby underage development U16 and U18 squads, both boys and girls.

She has a keen interest in sports injuries and has completed many courses including dry needling and sports massage. She is also a qualified Pilates instructor.