Karen O Brien
Practice Manager, Mindfulness Coach & APPI PIlates Instructor
Karen plays a central role as Practice Manager of Bodyright Physiotherapy & Pilates clinic, combining a strong background in healthcare, client care and team management. Alongside her management role Karen is a Therapeutic Mindfulness Practitioner, Pilates instructor and Life Coach with over 15 years experience in guided mantra based meditation. Known for being caring, direct a lover of communication & open hearted.
Karen’s work sits at the intersection of evidence based healthcare and mindful person centred practice. She is trained in Addiction, Social Sciences and Choice Theory and brings a compassionate, grounded approach to supporting both clients and professionals through change, stress and recovery.
Karen is currently deepening her understanding of the body - mind connection within clinical wellbeing settings. She has a particular interest in Women’s health, neurodiversity, informed care and sustainable wellbeing, shaped by both professional experience and lived understanding. She values clarity, integrity & human connection and is compassionate about creating environments where people feel supported, capable and empowered to navigate challenges.
With her warm manner, attention to detail and commitment to high-quality care, Karen is an integral part of the Bodyright team and a trusted point of contact for clients of all ages.
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What the team say about Karen…
Karen is incredibly kind, direct, and open hearted. She carries her responsibilities with a huge amount of love. She is adaptable and the most selfless person you could meet. She laughs from deep in her bones and always has a very endearing glint in her eye!
How Physiotherapy Helps
Physiotherapy is essential in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Through expert assessment and targeted hands-on care, we help you:
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Understand the root cause of your injury — not just the symptoms
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Speed up recovery and tissue healing
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Reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness
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Correct faulty movement patterns
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Improve mobility, flexibility & strength
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Prevent re-injury through long-term resilience
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Optimise biomechanics for better performance
Our therapists look at the overall clinical picture — because stiffness in one area often forces another area to work too hard. This is how we achieve better outcomes in both recovery and injury prevention.
Whether you need to correct running technique to reduce knee pain, improve spinal rotation for a more powerful golf swing, or rebuild stability after an ankle sprain — we’ll help you get there.
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Polasaí Príobháideachais
Séanadh dlíthiúil
Níl sna mínithe agus san fhaisnéis a chuirtear ar fáil ar an leathanach seo ach mínithe agus faisnéis ghinearálta agus ardleibhéil maidir le conas do dhoiciméad féin de Bheartas Príobháideachais a scríobh. Níor cheart duit brath ar an alt seo mar chomhairle dhlíthiúil ná mar mholtaí maidir leis an méid ba cheart duit a dhéanamh i ndáiríre, mar ní féidir linn a bheith ar an eolas roimh ré faoi na beartais shonracha príobháideachta is mian leat a bhunú idir do ghnó agus do chustaiméirí agus do chuairteoirí. Molaimid duit comhairle dhlíthiúil a lorg chun cabhrú leat do Bheartas Príobháideachais féin a thuiscint agus chun cabhrú leat é a chruthú.
Insurance & Reimbursement
All major Irish health insurers cover treatments provided by a Chartered Physiotherapist in private practice.
Coverage levels depend on your personal plan.
Check your policy or contact your insurer for details — and start treatment knowing you’re covered.
Insurance & Reimbursement
All major Irish health insurers cover treatments provided by a Chartered Physiotherapist in private practice.
Coverage levels depend on your personal plan.
Check your policy or contact your insurer for details — and start treatment knowing you’re covered.