Ruth Allen
Clinic Director & Chartered Physiotherapist
Ruth is the Clinical Director at Balance Twenty One and a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist with over 20 years experience, specialising in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
She earned her MSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Southampton in 2009, following a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Sciences from the University of Limerick. After completing her postgraduate studies, Ruth returned to Ireland to work at Killarney Physiotherapy & Sports Science Clinic, became co-owner in 2012, and founded Kerry Physiotherapy Centre in 2013.
Over the years, Ruth has amplified her knowledge and experience by becoming a qualified Rehabilitative Pilates Instructor, certified yoga instructor and Reformer Pilates Instructor. She works with a wide range of clients, including those recovering from injury, managing pain, or returning to sport, using a combination of hands-on physiotherapy, movement analysis, and Pilates-based rehabilitation. In 2023, combining all her experience and dedication, Ruth brought Balance Twenty One to life, offering expert physiotherapy and personalised rehabilitation programmes in Killarney and Mallow.
Nichola Hood
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
Nichola, a Tipperary native, brings 13 years of International Physiotherapy experience to Balance Twenty One. Specialising in Orthopaedics and foot and ankle rehab, she offers personalised care and Pilates-based programmes. Now based in Killarney, she blends clinical expertise with a passion for the outdoors and patient-focused recovery.
Jack Clifford
Chartered Physiotherapist
Local to Fossa, Jack holds a first-class honours degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Hertfordshire. Specialising in return-to-sport rehabilitation, he uses advanced strength and movement assessments to guide recovery, combining tailored programmes with Pilates-based rehabilitation to build strength, control & resilience.
Georgina Dempsey
Massage Therapist
With over 20 years of experience, Georgina is an accomplished and compassionate Massage Therapist who has worked in some of Ireland’s top spas and is a proud Tatler Award winner. A certified Reiki Master and Physiotherapy Assistant, she blends clinical skill with holistic care, with a special focus on cancer recovery massage.
Reformer Team
Ronan, Nichola, Minnie, Ruth & Emir
Our Reformer Pilates team combine clinical expertise with dynamic instruction to deliver safe, effective, and personalised movement sessions. With diverse backgrounds including Physiotherapy and fitness, they focus on strength, mobility, and injury prevention—helping clients move with confidence, recover well, and feel stronger physically and mentally.
Yoga Team
Kelly, Deirdre, Helen, Joanne & Brendan
Our Yoga team bring a diverse blend of styles, wisdom, experience, and warmth to each class. With deep roots in mindfulness, movement, and breathwork, they gently guide students of all levels to build strength, find balance, and reconnect with themselves through grounding, compassionate, and deeply accessible yoga practices that inspire lasting well-being.
Why Choose Us?
Fiercely Inclusive
Conscious Collective
Elevated Connection
Intense Strength
No matter your level of ability, age or gender - we respect your body and we give you the tools to bring it back to balance.
Together we are stronger. Together we go further. How we make choices to love ourselves and this life creates a conscious collective.
Disconnected from ourselves we forget how to speak our bodies language. We facilitate the greatest levelling up there is - connection to self.
As life unfolds, we meet new challenges. Some we find the words for, some we don't. Here we see past the armour and speak to the body.
Let us help you find your balance.