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.

 

Bhavna Shari
Chartered Physiotherapist

Bhavna Shari is a CORU & ISCP -registered Physiotherapist with a Master's degree in Sports Physiotherapy and over three years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation.

 
Bhavna specialises in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, combining advanced manual therapy techniques with structured, exercise-based rehabilitation. As a certified dry needling therapist and kinesiotaping practitioner, Bhavna integrates these skills into her treatment approach to optimise recovery outcomes and enhance overall function.
Her clinical experience spans a wide range of patients—from athletes working to return to peak performance, to older adults requiring support with mobility, balance, and functional independence. She has a strong interest in geriatric physiotherapy, with a focus on improving quality of life, reducing fall risk, and promoting long-term physical resilience in the ageing population.
 
Bhavna is known for her thorough clinical assessments, evidence-based treatment planning, and ability to build strong, trusting relationships with her patients. She takes a holistic, goal-oriented approach, ensuring each rehabilitation programme is tailored to the individual's lifestyle, needs, and recovery goals.
Committed to continuous professional development, Bhavna stays up to date with the latest advancements in physiotherapy to deliver modern, effective care. Her aim is not only to treat pain and injury, but to empower patients with the knowledge and confidence to take control of their health and long-term wellbeing.
 
Her focus is on optimising performance in athletes through injury prevention, performance enhancement, and safe return to sport; supporting older adults in maintaining independence with improved balance, mobility, and fall prevention while ensuring pain-free, long-term outcomes; and effectively managing everyday musculoskeletal conditions to restore function, minimise recurrence, and enhance overall quality of life across all age groups.
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 and family commitments Mary joined John in the practice in 2011 where she took over the running of the day-to-day administrative duties of the business.