With a 1st class honours in physiotherapy from UCD, and a Masters in manipulative physiotherapy from the University of Queensland, Australia, Ciara Shields is a highly-trained medical professional who is dedicated to ensuring optimum results for her patients at all stages of their lives.Since graduating, Ciara worked in a major Dublin Teaching Hospital for three-and-a-half years and has worked in private practice since completing her Masters in Australia. She believes in continuous professional development and is always excited about new innovations in the area of physiotherapy. Ciara regularly attends courses and conferences both internationally and at home.Having identified a demand for medical therapeutic exercise led by a physiotherapist in a group setting, Ciara underwent training as a Pilates Instructor in 2014. She has enjoyed teaching Clinical Pilates (in addition to clinical work) in our purpose built Pilates studio since 2015. She was guest speaker at the Irish Osteoporosis Conference in 2021.