MEET OUR TEAM

John Butler
Owner

John brings a wealth of experience from the past 20 years treating general and Sports specific Musculosketal injuries. John graduated from Limerick Institute and established his practice in January 2001. Having worked with Sports teams throughout Galway in all codes including Hurling, Gaelic Football, Soccer, Rugby, Boxing, Martial Arts and Golf.

Since 2012 John and the team have worked with The Irish Horse Racing Board  (IHRB) solely providing on course treatments for all of the flat and jump jockeys throughout Ireland.  John also works with Horse trainer Aidan O’Brien in his world-famous racing yard in Ballydoyle/Coolmore providing advice and treatment for his team of riders and staff.

John believes that working with some fantastic colleagues over the past 20 years in the practice and the close working relationship with G.P.’s and consultants to get the best for our clients is the main ingredient for the success of the practice.

 

Courtney Feike
Chartered Physiotherapist

Originally from Tennessee, Courtney is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology.

Courtney holds a Doctorate in Physiotherapy from South College. She completed an Orthopedic Residency in North Carolina, and is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Courtney is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, an advanced certification that less than 1% of American Physiotherapists hold.

Courtney had taught at the South College Doctor of Physiotherapy Program, and is employed as a part-time instructor of physiotherapy students at the University of Limerick. She has also recently became involved in the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, serving as Chair of the annual conference.

Diya Dechamma
Chartered Physiotherapist

Diya is a fully licensed Chartered Physiotherapist and a current member of both CORU (Regulating Health and Social Care Professionals) and the ISCP (Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists).

Diya obtained her B.P.T degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, India during which she had 6 months internship in O.P.D and hospital based Patients in departments of neuro, cardio , respiratory and paediatrics. She holds a master degree (M.P.T ) in musculoskeletal Disorders and Sports Medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University, India. 
 
Diya leverages her expertise in musculoskeletal and sport disorders to deliver evidence-based rehabilitation services, with a strong foundation in manual therapy,  soft tissue release, dry needling, taping , exercise prescription and patient education , with the aim to empower individuals to achieve optimal physical function and performance . 
She has 3 years of experience working in clinic and  sports rehabilitation centres and has done her certifications in Therapeutic and Dynamic taping, Functional training (IFAA) and Diploma in football medicine (FIFA) 
Along with clinical she has experience working with sports teams including cricket , badminton , marathon and powerlifting. 
 
 
Mary Butler
Operations Manager

Mary, a graduate in Front Office & Hospitality from GMIT worked extensively in the hospitality Industry in some of Galway’s leading hotels for over a decade before diversifying into Property Management.  There some of her duties included Liaising with tenants, owners, contractors and developers before being promoted to Credit Controller within the company.

 

Due to the expansion of the business Mary joined John in the practice in 2011 where she took over the running of the day to day administrative duties of the business.