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 in private practice since graduating from Trinity College in 2010. He has gained extensive experience and further education in treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions over the past number of years. Sean joined the Court Clinic in 2017, and took over as manager of the practice in spring of 2024, having previously worked in private practice in Sandyford and Drogheda.
Sean has treated a wide variety of patients for sports injuries, dancing injuries, postural issues, chronic conditions and rehabilitation. He specialises in the assessment, treatment and management of foot and ankle issues, both acute and chronic. He takes a thorough, biomechanical approach to musculoskeletal injuries, and has expertise in orthotic prescription, manual therapy and patient education.
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. During that time, she took a special interest in the outpatient musculoskeletal department. Most recently she worked as a Senior Physiotherapist in Neurosurgery at Beaumont Hospital and has experience treating patients with spinal and radicular pain.
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.
Hayeon Kim – PT055229
Hayeon graduated 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. In addition to her clinical experience, Hayeon holds a dry needling certificate and is experienced in both one-on-one and group Pilates courses, which enhances her ability to provide comprehensive care, tailored to an individuals needs.
She is also beginning a Master’s program at University College Dublin in 2024, demonstrating her commitment to continuing education and advancing her expertise in the field. 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.
