SWORDS
PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC

Swordsphysio.ie was founded by Ann-Marie Ennis B.Sc.[Hons.],M.I.S.C.P in 1998. Ann-Marie attended university at Trinity College Dublin, graduating in 1991, with an honors science degree. She is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists for over 30 years.

She has worked in hospitals, sports clinics and private practice in Ireland, Canada and Bermuda. As well as gaining extensive experience assessing and treating patients, Ann-Marie regularly attends post-graduate courses to ensure she is up to date with the latest developments in Physiotherapy. Her hobbies include badminton, golf and pilates. She has 3 children- two now in university and one in secondary school.
We moved to 16 Chapel Lane, Swords – [this is directly opposite the church gates], in 2007 having started on Main Street . The clinic is now on ground level for easier access and we have free parking on site for patients.

Our approach to physiotherapy is distinguished by placing an emphasis on the cause of the problem, not just the management of its symptoms.Through comprehensive assessment and examination we will tailor an individualized treatment plan for the patient. We will set goals to enable the patient to return to work, sport and hobbies as soon as possible.

We have a clinical commitment to highly skilled care including orthopaedic manual therapy such as joint mobilizations and soft tissue techniques,myofascial dry needling, specific therapeutic exercises and patient education.

Anja is a full member of the ISCP (Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists) and is CORU registered .She completed her Physiotherapy degree in 2015 at The University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Hockey is her main sporting interest as a player. physiotherapist and coach.

Kate graduated in 2006 from the University of Cape Town. In 2014 she completed post graduate training in orthopaedic manual therapy (OMT). She has attended numerous post graduate courses on back pain, myofascial dry needling, kineseotaping, sports injuries and concussion.
Kate’s most recent role was with the Cell C Sharks as the long term rehabilitation and concussion physio. Prior to that she has worked in private practice settings while also having been involved in various other sports teams, the South African men's hockey team, Cape Cobras cricket and Villagers club rugby.
Apart from physio, where she relishes the challenge of rehabilitating her patients and returning them to their full function, Kate-Lyn enjoys the outdoors and being active herself.

Mark graduated from DCU with an honours degree in Sports Science & Health in 2015. Following this Mark gained experience in Strength & Conditioning and Personal Training in Indianapolis, USA. Not satisfied with how much he was able to assist his clients, Mark then went on to study a Masters degree in Physiotherapy in the University of Birmingham, graduating in 2019. Mark takes a special interest in exercise and empowering patients to lead a healthy active lifestyle independently. Mark can deal with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions but takes a keen interest in neck and back pain and in particular has a vast amount of experience with whiplash associated disorder. Outside of physiotherapy, Mark has an obsession with both playing and watching numerous sports.

Mehnaaz graduated from University in Johannesburg in 2016 . Six years ago she moved to Ireland and has been working in private practice since. She has post graduate training in manual therapy and myofascial dry needling. In 2020 she completed a diploma in musculoskeletal medicine and followed this with a Masters Degree in musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the University of LIverpool.