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. 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 & experience by becoming a qualified Rehabilitative Pilates Instructor, certified yoga instructor and a Reformer Pilates Instructor. In 2023, combining all her experience & dedication; Ruth brought Balance TwentyOne to life.
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.
Aisling Reid
Chartered Physiotherapist
Aisling is a Physiotherapist with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and an MSc in Physiotherapy. She specialises in injury rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, and dry needling. Her approach centres on placing the patient at the heart of care, empowering them through meaningful, evidence-based rehabilitation strategies.
Bridie O Sullivan
Womens Health Chartered Physiotherapist
Bridie is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Dietitian with 10 years’ clinical experience, specialising in women’s health. She supports women through pelvic pain, postnatal recovery, and rehabilitation. A new mom herself, she also offers baby massage classes. Bridie holds degrees in Physiotherapy and Dietetics from RCSI and University College Cork.
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.
Clodagh Shannon
General Manager
Our GM Clodagh brings 15+ years’ experience in operations, marketing, and leadership. With a background in entrepreneurship and customer service, she excels at creating a warm, efficient environment. She is known for her ability to foster positive client experiences, support cohesive teams, and manage daily clinic operations seamlessly.
Mairead & Sophia
Admin Team
These ladies form the welcoming front desk team! With backgrounds in office administration and hospitality, they bring warmth, professionalism, and nearly three decades of combined experience. Their calm, friendly presence ensures each client feels supported, creating a seamless and positive experience from arrival to departure.
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.