Our Clinic

My Name is Darren Macfarlane and I am a Registered Musculoskeletal Therapist with a clinical background in sports therapy and Rehabilitation. I have been running my own clinic for the last 16 years and I specialise helping individuals recover from injuries, manage chronic pain, and improve overall mobility and function. Whether you're recovering from surgery, dealing with a sports-related injury, or experiencing discomfort due to daily activities, I offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. Through evidence based techniques such as manual therapy, target exercise and functional rehabilitation, I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and return to active, pain-free lifestyle.


I have always had a keen interest in sport and enjoy running and cycling. Darren who is based in Galway city has had a very long association with many sporting clubs in Galway. I am currently working with Salthill Knocknacarra Gaa Hurling club. Over the years I have also worked with their senior and Minor footballers.It was as a result of a severe injury that I suffered myself playing soccer, I decided to study Sports Injury Therapy and then went on to qualified as Physical Therapist. it took me six months to get back on my feet and I understand fully how difficult and frustrating it is to come back from injury.
I studied at the Irish Institute of Physical Therapy and the internationally recognised Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy. As a fully registered Therapist and a member of the Irish Institute of Physical Therapy and The Irish Massage Therapists Association. I must complete 30 hours of CPD every year. So all treatments are scientific evidence based and update.
My formal qualifications are: 

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Physical Therapy
  • Diploma in Sports Injury Therapy
  • Diploma in Sports Injury Equipment
  • Diploma in Sports Massage
  • Diploma in Advanced Functional Rehabilitation
  • Certificate in Orthopaedic Dry Needling
  • Certificate in Clinical Kinesiology Taping
  • Certificate in Core Conditioning
  • Certified in both Occupational and Sports First Aid

I offer a professional, personal and confidential service that is designed to meet your specific needs. My individual treatment plans are specifically tailored to suit you. I cater for all aspects of pain and injury management as well as offering expertise to help you to prevent or manage injury. I am proud of my reputation, which is to provide a friendly yet knowledgeable service at a very competitive cost. All of my treatments are one to one session and at least 40 minutes to 1 hour in duration therefore you won't feel rushed. 

Areas of Expertise:

  • Lower Back pain,
  • Specialist in Sports Related Injuries
  • Pre and Post Surgery Rehab
  • Sports Massage
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Orthopaedic Dry Needling
  • Clinical Kinesiology Taping
  • Rehabilitation Corrective Exercise Programmes
  • Core Stability
  • Match Day Cover for Teams
  • Taping & Strapping
  • Pre & Post Event Massage (Clinic and at games/events and training sessions)