Rachel Richardson BSc(Hons) Physio MISCP MSOM

Chartered Physiotherapist

Skills & Services

With over 15 years of physiotherapy experience across a broad range of conditions, Rachel Richardson has acquired specific skills in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, various types of, Manual Therapy, exercise therapy including Pilates, Dry Needling, Western Acupuncture, sports and Kinesio Taping and Orthotics as well as several complementary therapies.

With a firm ethos of evidence based medicine, all treatment interventions are in line with best practice and an ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.

Experience and Credentials

Rachel graduated from University of Ulster with an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy in 2000 and is a registered member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.

Rachel worked in the HSE from 2000-2005, gaining valuable broad experience in physiotherapy. At this time simultaneously working in private practice in Dublin specialising in musculoskeletal, sports and work related injuries. In 2005 she moved to Gorey joining the North Wexford Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic. In 2006 co-establishing Gorey Physiotherapy Clinic working closely with local GPs, sports groups and people with chronic pain. She established Gorey Physiotherapy and Lymph and Lymph Clinic in 2015.

In 2003 she became a member of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine. Continuing over the years with postgraduate education to update and advance physiotherapy skills, accumulating many treatment techniques in the area of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

A BodyControl and Stott Pilates trained instructor, she is also trained in Orthotic Prescription, various manual therapy techniques, Women’s Health, and Western Acupuncture/Dry Needling to name a few. Rachel is also qualified in several complementary therapy techniques. More recently Rachel has obtained the international qualification of Dr Vodder’s Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Combined Decongestive Therapy to Level III. She is a member of MLD Ireland.

Why Rachel Richardson?

The many years of study and practice in both traditional physiotherapy and complementary techniques allows Rachel to offer patients a range of treatment options that will best meet your specific needs. We all know there is never just one way.

To find out more about our services or to book an appointment please call 053 9480 861 or email us at rachelrichardsonmiscp@yahoo.ie