ABOUT US
Canta Clinic has been in business here in Carlow town for over 6 years now and continues to grow. Not only do we provide physiotherapy and Pilates services, we also work closely with other independent services including Sims IVF, Headway, Chartered Pyscologists and nutritionists who are all based out of Canta Clinic. Having this vast network of health professionals in one space really allows you to get the best treatment/service required for your specific needs. And if you are not sure what you need or want, always feel free to contact the cliic where one of our staff can point you in the right direction.
Canta Clinic is a Chartered Physiotherapy Clinic in Carlow Town. The clinic prides itself on professionalism and patient centered care, delivered with expertise and precision. The clinic is passionate about optimising human function and movement to maximise physical potential.
Our Physiotherapists and Athletic Therapsists here at Canta Clinic are devoted to working with people to prevent, assess and treat functional impairments caused by injury, illness or aspects of their lifestyle. We use a range of techniques including Soft tissue Massage, Mobilisations, Dry needling, Accupuntcure, Exercise preseciption, clinical plates, education and expert advice.
Our Services
Physiotherapy
Book a session where you will be assessed, treated and given expert advice along with a home exercise programme to speed up your recovery
Reformer Pilates
Book into one of our many Reformer Pilates Classes. Choose between Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, there is something for everyone
Mat Pilates
Book into one of our many Mat Pilates Classses available here at the clinic. It is open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or a Pilates Pro!
Ageless Strength
Join one of our Ageless strength classes, catered to older Adults who want to get stronger to help with everyday life.
Dry Needling and Acupuncture
A number of our therapists provide Dry Needling and Acupuncture to help treat pain and inflammation
Orthopedic Prescription
A number of our therapists can prescribe PPL biomechanic orthotics. Depending on the amount of correction needed and the budget we would regularly presribe either fully customised orthotics and semi customised devices.
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Meet the Team
William Power
Physiotherapist
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.
Diarmuid Geraghty
Physiotherapist
Diarmuid is a native of Carlow town who spent over 10 years working in education before returning to college to study Physiotherapy in Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven.
Since qualifying, he has undertaken a range of professional development courses including dry needling medical acupuncture, and spinal manual therapy. As well as using evidence-based hands on techniques, he has a strong interest in pain education and exercise prescription. He believes in shared-decision making, actively involving patients in the rehab process so that they can achieve their goals.
Diarmuid has a keen interest in all sports and has spent time working with the Kildare minor hurlers, Killeshin GAA club and the Laois senior football team.
Grainne Dillion
Physiotherapist
Grainne has over 25 years of experience working as a Chartered Physiotherapist both in a hospital setting and in private practice.
She completed her post graduate education in Acupuncture, Neurology and Healthcare Management.
She has extensive experience of working with patients in rehabilitation settings following orthopedic surgery and neurovascular incidents like stroke and head injury including vertigo. Using techniques such as Dry needling, Acupuncture, and soft tissue massage to name a few, Grainne has all the tools in her locker to get you where you want to be.
Tom Pollard
Athletic Therapist
Tom is from Hacketstown, Co. Carlow and completed his BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy from SETU in 2022. He has a keen interest in sports and plays football and soccer. He has also lots of experience working in the field, including pitchside work for many local GAA teams. Since qualifying, Tom has taken part in professional development courses such as Dry Needling, Mobilisation & Manipulations and both Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor courses.
Tom enjoys using an evidence based approach, and is keen on exercise prescription along with a hands on approach to help you get back to where you want to be.
Aaron Fattore
Athletic Therapist
Aaron studied Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy in I.T Carlow which enables him to assess, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries.He also has a masters in Strength and Conditioning.
Athletic Therapy peaked his interest partially due to a history of his own injuries, but also with a desire to be hands on with people and help them get back to their very best. Since qualifying, he has regularly taken part in professional development courses such as Dry Needling, Mat and Reformer Pilates, and Cupping to help to provide the best treatments and services possible.
Aaron has experience from several private practices and has vast experience from his pitchside work with high level GAA and Soccer teams.
Averil Heslin
Receptionist
Averil is the person who makes sure that the clinic runs smoothly. She provides great care and service to our patients while calmly handling all technical, administrative and account matters as well as helping with the booking of appointments for both Physiotherapy and Classes.. Her expertise ensures both our clinicians and patients experience a hassle free environment.
Aedeen McLoughlin
Pilates Instructor
Aedeen is both a Balanced Body and APPI trained instructor. A practitioner for over 20 years and a teacher for 10 years she is also a fully qualified Women's Health Instructor in Pilates for pre and post natal recovery, pelvic floor, menopause and breast cancer recovery. She also teaches Dynamic and cardio reformer.
Maya Nair
Pilates Instructor
Maya is a student in SETU, studying Athletic Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation. She has a huge amount of experience with Reformer Pilates. She is looking forward to bringing all her training and experience into her teaching.
Ivana Nikolic
Pilates Instructor
Ivana has recently joined our team after taking a career break to concentrate on her family. Ivana comes to us with extensive experience in teaching reformers for pre and rehabilitation exercise. She is very excited to be back on the reformer and teaching again.
Una Keavaney
Pilates Instructor
Una is a Mat Pilates teacher with a passion for fitness and flexibility
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CONTACT US
Contact Info
Opening Hours
Our Address
Monday – Thursday, 8AM – 8:30PM
Friday and Saturday, 8AM - 5PM
Barrow Vally Business Park, Unit 3
Graiguecullen
Carlow
R93W1WN
