Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physiotherapy Partner in Newtownabbey
Physiotherapy Associates has been a trusted provider of physiotherapy and complementary health services since 1996, serving Newtownabbey, Belfast, and surrounding areas. Our team of highly qualified professionals, including HCPC-registered physiotherapists and complementary therapists, collaborates to deliver personalized care tailored to individual needs. With decades of collective experience, we employ evidence-based techniques such as Maitland, McKenzie, and Mulligan approaches, alongside acupuncture and Pilates, to address musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation.Our proactive approach integrates advanced rehabilitation strategies and patient education, ensuring long-term wellness. Recognized by leading health insurers and referred by local GPs, we maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous training and development, fostering strong patient relationships built on trust and expertise.
Services
Physiotherapy
Acupuncture
Pilates Classes
Rehabilitation
Complementary Therapies
Domiciliary Visits
Sports Massage
Yoga Classes
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy
- Our team includes specialists in acupuncture, Pilates, and post-operative rehabilitation
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual recovery goals
- Recognized by all major health insurance providers including BUPA and Aviva
- Integrated approach combining physiotherapy with complementary therapies
Associations and certifications
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
What people say
Absolute miracle worker
Great experience
Professional and informative
Effective treatments
Expert advice
Services
Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapy services address musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation. Using manual therapy, exercise prescription, and evidence-based techniques, we help patients restore mobility and reduce pain. With six HCPC-registered physiotherapists, we provide tailored treatment plans that combine hands-on care with patient education for long-term recovery.
Acupuncture
Our acupuncture treatments follow traditional Chinese medicine principles to alleviate pain and promote healing. Certified practitioners use fine needles to stimulate specific points, addressing conditions like chronic pain, migraines, and sports injuries. This complementary therapy works alongside physiotherapy to enhance recovery and improve overall wellbeing through natural pain relief mechanisms.
Pilates Classes
We offer APPI-certified Pilates classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. These sessions focus on core stability, posture, and injury prevention while supporting rehabilitation goals. Led by qualified instructors, our classes combine therapeutic exercise with movement education to improve strength, flexibility, and functional capacity for patients at all stages of recovery.
Domiciliary Visits
For patients unable to visit our clinic, we provide home-based physiotherapy services. Our therapists conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver tailored treatments in residential settings, ensuring continuity of care for post-operative recovery, elderly patients, or those with mobility challenges while maintaining the same high standards of clinical expertise.
Sports Massage
Specialized sports massage techniques address muscle imbalances and soft tissue injuries from physical activity. Our therapists use deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, and stretching to enhance athletic performance, accelerate recovery, and prevent injuries. This service benefits both professional athletes and recreational exercisers seeking improved mobility and reduced muscle tension.
People
Cecilia Timoney
Founder & Senior Physiotherapist
Established Physiotherapy Associates in 1996 after NHS senior roles. Completed APPI Pilates training and business management programs. Leads a multidisciplinary team while maintaining clinical practice.
Brendan Sheridan
Physiotherapist
First-class honors graduate from University of Ulster. Specializes in sports therapy, acupuncture, and Pilates instruction. Combines clinical work with fitness advocacy and animal welfare contributions.
Dr Jonathon Agnew
Physiotherapist
PhD holder in shoulder pain research from University of Ulster. Treats sports injuries, nerve pain, and vertigo using evidence-based manual therapy and exercise prescription techniques.
Sandra Taggart
Physiotherapist
30+ years NHS experience in musculoskeletal and women's health physiotherapy. Specializes in pelvic floor rehabilitation, acupuncture, and post-natal care while maintaining active lifestyle.
Stephen Doherty
Physiotherapist
30-year career in outpatient orthopaedics with postgraduate training in Cyriax, Maitland, and acupuncture techniques. Provides sports physiotherapy support for local athletic teams.
Questions
What physiotherapy services do you offer?
We treat musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, vertigo, and provide acupuncture and Pilates-based rehabilitation programs.
Do you accept insurance patients?
Yes, we're recognized by all major health insurers including BUPA, Aviva, and Cigna for direct claims processing.
Can I book home physiotherapy visits?
Yes, domiciliary visits are available for patients unable to attend our clinic in Newtownabbey.
What are your opening hours?
Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-8:30pm, Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm.
Do you offer Pilates classes?
Yes, APPI-certified Pilates classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels are available weekly.
Reviews (4)
Ursula Quinn
Nov 18, 2021
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Just completed 6 sessions of physio with Brendan. Couldn't recommended him highly enough. Did wonders for my back, and he is also a lovely person. Very kind and relaxed. Thanks a lot Brendan.
David Graham
Sep 30, 2021
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Can't recommend this place enough! Specifically Brendan, had knee issues plague me for months Brendan identified the issues within ten mins and provided expert advice and stretches to perform at home. Fixed within two weeks. Absolute miracle worker. Thanks again!
Diane Murphy
Jul 05, 2021
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I would highly recommend Physiotherapy Associates, I have been working through a knee injury and found my therapist Brendan to be professional, kind and informative.
Graham Love
Nov 10, 2019
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I've been referred to Physiotherapy Associates through my health insurance and have to say my experience has been great. I've had an issue with my knees that has been getting better after each visit and the prescribed exercises. Brendan has explained the injury and each step in the healing process. Ps handy parking is a bonus
