Our Team
Gillian Walker – FISCP PT 028784
Clinical Specialist
Gillian trained in the Physiotherapy School of Trinity College Dublin. Founder of the practice, with over 35 year’s experience in musculoskeletal therapy. She has worked extensively in the field of sports medicine with the FAI, Irish Swimming and The Olympic Council and now runs a successful practice with patients travelling from far and wide to see her. Over her career she has become an expert in biomechanics and orthotic prescription, having lectured internationally and taught extensively throughout Ireland. In fact, a lot of foot and ankle specialists can say they have received training in some capacity from Gillian. Gillian uses her specialist knowledge to identify problem areas in the foot and further up the body chain to resolve your pain and functional limitations. Her recent interest has been lateral ankle instability and prevention of reoccurrence of ankle sprains. To that end she has introduced the first Myolux Evolution to Ireland and herself and her team are offering a very comprehensive approach to the treatment of ankle sprains.
Gillian has recently been awarded a Fellowship by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
Sheenagh Sexton – MISCP, Lic. Acup.
Clinical Specialist
Sheenagh graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 1992. She is experienced in all areas of physiotherapy having worked in acute and rehab hospitals, sports clubs and private practice. Sheenagh has a keen interest in treating back and neck problems and likes to look at the alignment and movement patterns of the whole body in diagnosing and treating. Within this area Sheenagh likes to use myofascial release techniques which are very effective at treating
many painful conditions. Sheenagh is a clinical pilates instructor and sees patients in the clinic for one-to-one teaching and runs classes in the area for groups. She has always had a fascination for biomechanics and foot and ankle injuries and has worked in this area with Gillian and the court clinic team since 2005.
Sheenagh is a qualified acupuncturist (UCD School of Physiotherapy 2002). Her training in this field has been in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This combination of physiotherapy and acupuncture is very effective in treating painful musculoskeletal problems.
Sean Flynn – MISCP PT 035541
Clinical Specialist
Sean has worked as a Chartered Physiotherapist since graduating from Trinity College in 2010. He spent nearly five years treating adults and children with intellectual disability as part of Saint John of God Community Services. Sean left the public sector in 2015 and began to focus his practice exclusively on musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Sean joined the Court Clinic team in 2017, and took over as manager of the practice in the spring of 2024.
Sean’s approach to musculoskeletal physiotherapy is centred around manual therapy. He takes a hands-on approach to both his assessment and treatment of injured tissue. Sean is recognised as a clinical specialist in foot and ankle physiotherapy. He regularly adapts and modifies off-the-shelf insoles to meet the specific needs of his patients. He utilises 3D scanning and printing to prescribe long lasting, custom made orthotics.
Sean has extensive experience managing injuries related to a wide number of sports, including soccer, rugby, gaelic football, hurling, tennis, squash, cycling and hillwalking. He is particularly passionate about competitive running, having been a track and cross-country runner for over a decade. He has extensive experience with running injuries, and brings that knowledge to bear for his patients in his own calm, reassuring way.
Breanne Flynn – MISCP PT038690
Breanne graduated from UCD with a Professional Masters in Physiotherapy in 2019. She has over four years experience working in an acute hospital setting. She worked as a Senior Physiotherapist in Neurosurgery at Beaumont Hospital and has experience treating patients with spinal and radicular pain. She left the public sector in May 2024 to join the physiotherapy team at The Court Clinic.
Having previously completed a BSc in Exercise Science, Breanne enjoys working with people engaged in sport to help them to achieve their goals. She also has experience working with acute injuries and professional athletes as part of her work for the Professional Squash Association. In addition to her work as a physiotherapist, Breanne is also a professional squash player. She regularly competes in squash competitions internationally, and won the Irish Senior Women’s National Squash Championship in 2023.
Hayeon Kim – PT055229
Hayeon began practising as a Chartered Physiotherapist after graduating from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2022. Since then, Hayeon has been practicing in a private setting, where she utilizes her expertise in assessing body alignment and structure to identify individual strengths and weaknesses. With over two years of experience in hydrotherapy, Hayeon has honed her skills in treating a diverse range of conditions. Her proficiency includes managing musculoskeletal and sports injuries, neurological issues, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, post-stroke recovery, balance challenges, post-operative rehabilitation, scoliosis and chronic pain conditions. Hayeon incorporates dry needling into her practice and has experience in providing both one-on-one and group Pilates courses, which enhances her ability to meet the individual needs of her patients.
In addition to her work at The Court Clinic, Hayeon is in the process of completing a Master’s program at University College Dublin. Hayeon is committed to providing high-quality, individualized care to her patients, ensuring they receive the support they need on their journey to recovery. In her spare time, Hayeon is an advanced-level rock climber, and she enjoys challenges that push her limits both physically and mentally.
Dara Long – MISCP PT 063175
Having graduated from NUI Galway in 2018 with a degree in Anatomy, Dara completed his Masters in Physiotherapy at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, in 2023. He gained experience in acute hospitals across NHS Scotland in orthopaedic, neurological and paediatric settings. He developed special interest in treating musculoskeletal conditions, acute and chronic, and sports related injuries. Prior to join the team at Court Clinic Physiotherapy in March 2025, Dara worked in St. Vincent’s University Hospital where he gained experience undertaking diverse rotations across surgical, medical and cardiorespiratory care.
Dara offers a dynamic approach to clients incorporating concise assessment to develop an effective treatment and rehabilitation plan. He utilises manual therapy, dry needling, exercise prescription and shockwave therapy to best assist his patients. Dara has a strong passion for GAA. He has represented both Galway and Sligo respectively at both underage and under 21 levels, and he has acted as club physiotherapist for several local Dublin GAA teams.