Dalton Physiotherapy

Ciaran Dalton qualified from the University of Brighton in 2006. Over the past 20 years he has focused very much on private practice. He has added numerous additions to his training over the years particularly focused around advanced manual therapy, prescription orthotics and dry needling / acupuncture. He has lectured and taught the fundamentals of Biomechanics in a variety of hospitals in Ireland. Ongoing training is a core belief in Dalton Physiotherapy and he runs all local training. His specialty is managing chronic spinal pain (backs / necks) and foot / ankle pain. Outside of Physiotherapy, Ciaran enjoys running, football and travel

Sarah is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a strong interest in musculoskeletal conditions and sports and running-related injuries. She graduated from UCD with first-class honours in the MSc Physiotherapy programme.

Originally from Canada, Sarah also holds a first-class honours BSc in Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Studies from the University of Saskatchewan in her home city. During her time at U of S, she gained valuable experience working as a pitch-side trainer with the men’s soccer and basketball teams, supporting athletes on the pitch, court, and in the gym.

Sarah’s passion for sport and an active lifestyle shapes her evidence-based approach to rehabilitation. She combines targeted exercise prescription, orthotic prescription, manual therapy techniques, and dry needling to ensure optimal recovery. Whether supporting athletes returning to sport or individuals recovering from everyday injuries, Sarah’s is committed to helping people get back to feeling and performing at their best.

Caoimhe qualified as a Physiotherapist from Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, the Netherlands, in 2024. She has developed a broad range of clinical experience in Ireland and internationally, including placements and professional experience in South Africa and Bali.

Her clinical interests include sports and MSK rehabilitation, lower-limb injuries, strength and conditioning, and spinal-based conditions. She has experience managing a range of musculoskeletal presentations, with a particular interest in restoring strength, mobility, movement quality and functional capacity following injury. Her clinical skill set includes manual therapy, dry needling, exercise prescription and hydrotherapy.

Caoimhe adopts an evidence-based, patient-centred approach, combining clinical assessment with targeted rehabilitation to support recovery and return to activity.

At our Stillorgan clinic, she also leads physiotherapist-led exercise classes, helping patients improve strength, mobility, balance and overall physical function.

Garrett is a specialist MSK Physiotherapist with advanced training through the Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine, supporting his expertise in the assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal conditions.

He holds advanced qualifications in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Massage Therapy, Personal Training, and Pilates, with additional training in Dry Needling and Acupuncture. He integrates evidence-based physiotherapy with exercise rehabilitation, manual therapy, and performance-based interventions.

Garrett has a particular interest in athletic performance, injury screening, running, sports injuries, and falls prevention. Using MAT assessment technology, he objectively measures maximum strength, rate of force development, and strength endurance to identify strength deficits, guide rehabilitation, and monitor clinical progress.

His approach is patient-centred and evidence-based, with a focus on restoring function, reducing pain, and optimising physical performance.