
Joyce Wolfe MISCP
Chartered Physiotherapist
Graduated with a BSc (Physiotherapy) Hons in 1999 from Kings College London. Joyce then worked in the NHS in London for two years after which she moved to the Bons Secours Hospital in Cork. Joyce has also gained experience in the New Zealand hospital system before returning to Ireland.
Joyce commenced working in private practice in 2002 and opened up her own clinic in 2005 which has now expanded to include five other chartered physiotherapists, two deep tissue massage therapists and two receptionists. She has extensive clinical experience with post graduate experience in sports injuries, orthotic prescription, acupuncture, neck and back injuries and pilates rehabilitation. Joyce has worked with all level of athletes from recreational to elite athlete in an ever growing spectrum of sports.
Joyce has a special interest in sport injuries related to triathlon, running, cycling and swimming due to her own personal involvement in these sports. Joyce is a former Irish Ironman record holder and was voted triathlete of the year in 2011. Her participation in sport at an elite level has complemented her work as a physiotherapist by giving her a deeper understanding of training, injuries and rehabilitation.

Niamh O’Sullivan MISCP
Chartered Physiotherapist
Niamh gained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Degree from St. George’s University of London. Since then, she has gained over 10 years of experience in the public and private sectors, both in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand/Aotearoa. Her area of expertise is in sports injuries management and spinal rehabilitation. She has worked over the years with several sporting disciplines, including GAA, Hurling, Rugby, Football, Rowing, Horse-riding and Running.
She has also completed the APPI Pilates Instructors Mat Levels 1, 2, and 3 courses and incorporates this approach in her management of spinal musculoskeletal disorders, sports injury prevention, and rehabilitation. She gained certification in dry needling, spinal manual therapy, dynamic taping, and the prescription of orthotic devices.
Niamh loves helping people achieve their goals and getting patients back to full fitness. She aims to make Physio enjoyable and to simplify your road to recovery.
Cormac Bonar MICSP

Chartered Phsyiotherapist
Cormac graduated with a BSc. (Hons) in Physiotherapy in 2013 from the University of East London in 2013. He then worked in the NHS for three years where he specialised in musculoskeletal disorders.
Cormac entered into private practice in 2016 when he went to work for a large specialist physiotherapy provider in Dublin where he gained further experience in a wide variety of complex presentations. Over this time, Cormac developed expertise in pathologies of the foot and the prescription of custom orthotics.
He has undertaken training in dry needling and has used this extensively. He also has a special interest in chronic low back pain, manual therapy and spinal manipulation. Professionally, he is registered with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP), The Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). He is an active member of the association of Foot & Ankle Physiotherapists (AFAP) and is qualified with the Chartered Physiotherapist in Musculoskeletal Therapy (CMPT).
Kate Mc Carthy
Chartered Physiotherapist
Kate has over ten years clinical experience in the public and private sector in Ireland, UK and the Middle East. Kate has a strong interest in biomechanics and sports injuries and has qualifications in APPI Pilates. She uses pilates to identify and improve movement dysfunctions in clients. She is a firm believer that movement is medicine.

Catherine Cashman BSc MSc MISCP
Chartered Physiotherapist
Catherine graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy from Northumbria University in Newcastle in 2010. Since then Catherine has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and skills as a Chartered Physiotherapist working in Private Practice, with International Sports Teams and specialising in Musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation. Catherine completed a MSc in Sports Physiotherapy in University College Dublin and graduated in 2015, her topic of research was low back pain and hip range of movement in amateur golfers.
Catherine has extensive clinical experience in sports and musculoskeletal injuries and womens health. She is an A.P.P.I (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) trained pilates instructor and has a keen interest in pre and post natal care. Catherine is a Mum of three young children and experienced a caesarean birth and 2 VBACs which has given her an insight into both pathways from a recovery and healing perspective.
Catherine has a passion for living a healthy and balanced lifestyle, she enjoys running, cycling, pilates, mindfulness and yoga. Her greatest achievements to date are her 3 children and completing two Marathons, Volleyball All Ireland Medals and representing Cork and Munster at Soccer.

Joe Hogan MISCP
Chartered Physiotherapist
Graduated in 2006 from Brunel University, London with a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree (Physiotherapy). Following this, Joe worked in the HSE here in Ireland for 2.5 years before heading to Australia in 2009.
While living in Sydney he worked at Prince of Wales Hospital for 3.5 years before working in private practice at the University of New South Wales from 2015 to 2023. While in Australia Joe worked with many sports teams including the Australian Schools / U18’s Rugby team, Randwick RFC 1 st XV Shute Shield, New South Wales GAA & Sydney Irish RFC. Joe also completed a Postgraduate Masters in Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy at Griffith University in Gold Coast in 2018.
Joe has a special interest in orthopaedic, hand & acute trauma injuries. He is a titled Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapist as recognised by the the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) & has completed many professional developmental courses over the years such as Sports Level 1 & 2, Spinal Level 1 & Mulligan Manual Therapy Techniques.
In 2023 Joe moved from Australia back to Ireland to live and work in Cork. He is currently Head Physiotherapist at Cork Constitution Rugby Football Club.

Shane Roche
Massage Therapist
A very big Welcome to Shane Roche, our new massage therapist who has recently joined the Joyce Wolfe physio team.
Shane is a qualified Neuromuscular physical therapist, and Tutor with Image fitness. He is also a personal & group fitness trainer. His passion lies in improving a client’s health whether through fitness, therapy or rehab.
Mairead Henchion
Practice Manager

Linda McCourt
Receptionist
