Alana Doran

Exercise Physiologist

MSc, BSc.

Alana graduated from University Of Ulster Jordanstown with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport and Exercise Science in 2021. Following this, Alana recently completed her Masters in Exercise Physiology and Therapy at the National University of Ireland, Galway. During her Masters, Alana completed research in the area of exercise rehabilitation and its effect on reducing cancer related side effects in breast cancer patients.

Alana has a special interest in exercise oncology and hopes to pursue a PhD in this area in the future. On completion of her Masters, Alana began working full time in Medfit as an exercise physiologist.

Dolores McManus

Dip N.T, I.S.S.A, Pilates Instructor, Power plates instructor

Having completed a Personal Training qualification with the International Sports Science Association, Dolores began her Pilates training with Pilates Performance Ireland and progressed to qualify as a Stott Pilates instructor. On top of this, Dolores has over ten years of experience in the fitness industry, resulting in a wealth of instructing experience. Dolores prides herself in educating her trainees with the knowledge to continue on their own health journey.

Dolores also has a diploma in nutritional therapy and is trained in Powerplates from Powerplates Master trainer.

In her spare time, Dolores enjoys being active outdoors, from walking her dog to cycling the ring of Kerry.

Stephen Armstrong

MSc, BSc, MISCP, MCSP, MMACP, GSR, NASM CPT

Stephen has worked in a number of varied and highly respected clinical
settings. From the Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, Pure sports Medicine and
Arsenal Football club in London to name a few.
Stephen first completed a degree in Sports Rehabilitation and Injury
Prevention from the London Institute of Sport at Middlesex University.
Following this Stephen completed his second degree in Physiotherapy from
Trinity College Dublin and has since completed a MSc in Manual Therapy. He
was granted a Clinical specialist title from the Chartered Physiotherapists in
Manual Therapy society in 2021 and is a member of the Musculoskeletal
association of Physiotherapists in the UK, which is a hallmark of clinical
specialism and quality within the Physiotherapy community.

Stephen is a highly motivated, passionate, enthusiastic and positive
Physiotherapist who is focused on successful patient outcomes and results.
His main clinical interests are in all things Musculoskeletal, with a particular
interest in neck and back pain, persistent pain and lower limb rehabilitation.
From his experiences, Stephen enjoys educating his patients to allow them
to have a thorough understanding of their conditions, which allows them to
take control utilising rehab and hands on technique to all them to recover
with confidence.

Louise McDonagh

Chartered Physiotherapist

MSc, BSc, BComm, MISCP

Louise is a Chartered Physiotherapist who has worked in St James’s Hospital since graduating. She has gain experience in areas such as MSK, sports rehab, orthopedics and rheumatology. Working in medical areas such as oncology ensures Louise has a good understanding of different patient backgrounds in order to deliver holistic individualised treatment.

Louise has also completed an MSc Research in the area of osteoporosis, physical performance and activity. She continues to use research skills to deliver up-to-date evidence based best practice. Louise has a special interest in persistent pain management and sports rehab.

Louise also holds a Bachelor of Commerce, which she complete prior to physiotherapy.

Ciara Whelan

Exercise Physiologist, MSc, BSc

Ciara has a keen interest in working with older adults and the effects at which regular aerobic and strength exercise can have on their activities of daily living and both physical & mental wellbeing.

Mr. Barry J. Walsh

Director and Co-Founder

Barry is one of Ireland’s leading health and wellbeing entrepreneur with many business interests in the development of the health and wellbeing concepts.

Barry is the Director and Co-Founder of Medfit Proactive Healthcare, Ireland’s first and only Medical Exercise Company. Barry is internationally recognized in the business of health and fitness concepts, and is the owner and operator of Iconic Health Clubs, a leading Irish health and fitness company with over 8000 members.

Barry is President of Ireland Active, the National Association for Health and Fitness centers in Ireland. Barry has served on the board for over 6 years and as President for 3 of them. He is a member of the European round table for fitness club leaders, giving him access and insight to the best minds in the health and well being industry.

Claire Mulligan

Accounts Manager

Originally from Offaly, Claire has been part of the Medfit Team since opening in January 2011. Claire graduated from Athlone Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in 2008. Claire gained experience in management and operations within a diverse range of industries both in Ireland, America and Australia.

Claire is responsible for accounts management and she continues to develop her interest in management through related courses in finance, people management and team leadership. Claire enjoys exercising and you will often see her on the Milon circuit.

Orlaith Duffy

Client Relations & Operations Lead

Orlaith’s background is in Strength & Conditioning having completed her BSc. Hons in Sport Strength & Conditioning at LIT Thurles in 2017. Orlaith began working in Medfit in 2016 where she began an internship and has since gained experience working as an exercise specialist and as part of our admin team and the operations of Medfit.

Orlaith now works closely with the Medfit team and is responsible for client support, people management, general management and the operations within Medfit. Her goals are to ensure that Medfit provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for all our clients to get the best results possible. Orlaith takes pride in guiding and supporting clients through their journey.

Mr. John C. Murphy

Consultant Chartered Physiotherapist & Rehabilitation Specialist, Clinical Director

John C is a Specialist Member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, & graduated with an honours degree in Physiotherapy from UCD in 1996.

He subsequently completed a research MSc in Physiotherapy in UCD, and a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies. He has a strong research background, with over 20 publications, ranging from sports injuries, injury prevention intervention design and implementation, sarcopenia, age well programs, and weight management.

John C is a co-founder and Clinical Director of Medfit as well as a Senior Partner in Carysfort Physiotherapy Clinic. He has over 35,000 hours of clinical experience, with a significant clinical interest in occupational rehabilitation and optimising recovery allowing a return to optimal function. He has vast experience in upper & lower limb post-surgical management in addition to delivering high value services required to minimise spinal pain for those who are non-surgical, and managing rehabilitation interventions for those who are post-surgery.

As Clinical Director of Medfit he oversees the work of all our clinicians and is responsible for the delivery of an integrated approach to client’s health across our multi-disciplinary team.