Lauren Naughton is the founder of Physio First and is a Roscommon native. Lauren studied Health, Fitness and Leisure Studies in IT Tralee before graduating with a First Class Honors Degree in Physiotherapy from the University of East London in 2015. Lauren spent over two years working in London doing rotations before jetting off to the other side of the world. For over two years Lauren worked and travelled around both New Zealand and Australia before returning home just before the pandemic. She has gained vast experience in the treatment and management of a wide range of people including those with disabilities. She has helped people return to full function following acute injury or an episode of pain, and understands the importance of  progressive rehabilitation for everyone using various methods including clinical Pilates classes. Lauren also completed training in the McKenzie Method which she often uses in the clinic. This method empowers the client to treat themselves with prescribed exercises – something Lauren is passionate about.

When Lauren was in Australia her time was spent working in the area of paediatrics in Sydney. Lauren was fortunate to have the guidance of very experienced clinicians to draw on day to day, She worked with all children, typical and with a disability, to improve their ability through the use of methods such as movement training, strengthening, exercise, stretching, intensive therapy programmes, adapted equipment, motor learning and play as well as education. Lauren has brought a lot of these skills home and uses them to families in the local community. 

Lauren has a deep understanding of how different muscles and systems interact in the human body to produce pain and strives to understand your injury and help you understand your body better to reduce pain and disability. By using a mixture of manual therapy, flexibility and exercise, she aims to target weak areas of your body to help you heal and return to activity faster.

In her spare time you will find Lauren running, walking, hiking or playing GAA. As a former Roscommon All-Ireland winner, Lauren is also a keen sports person herself and understands the passion, dedication and desire that people have for a speedy return to full performance.

Padraig Corbett is a Roscommon native, with over 8 years’ experience working as a physiotherapist. Padraig graduated from Physiotherapy in UCD in 2015. Upon qualifying Padraig completed his rotations in a hospital setting in the Galway Clinic. Since then he has worked in Private practice in Athlone and Dublin for 2 years before moving to Singapore in 2018 where he continued to work in a busy private practice. Padraig spent nearly 5 years there before moving back at the end of 2022. Since moving home Padraig has worked across different Roscommon Primary Care centres.

He has gained lots of experience in managing a wide array of musculoskeletal injuries and ailments. He has worked with people of all ages and understands that everyone has different goals from Physiotherapy. He helps people manage their pain, maintain function, return to day to day activities and sporting life through education and exercise.

Padraig has a keen interest in sport and currently works with his local GAA team while still playing some soccer and golf

At Physio First we take the time to get to know you, complete a thorough assessment of your condition, provide a diagnosis and work with you to create a treatment plan based on your goals while ensuring it fits into your lifestyle. To help with your rehabilitation there is an in-house gym where we will take you through an appropriate exercise programme which you will be able to replicate in your home environment. You will also be provided with simple, practical, honest advice and education on your injury to prevent re-occurrence. Should you have a flare up in the future you will be provided with the skills to self-manage.

Your physiotherapist will always look for the most effective, efficient and evidence-based approach to help all patients at all levels recover as quickly and safely as possible. The main philosophy is to do the basics really well and save the complex stuff for later – only if needed.

As our physiotherapists are registered with CORU and the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists you can rest assured that you are receiving the most up to date and evidence based treatment to ensure your road to recovery is successful.

The clinic is situated in the heart of Roscommon Town with plenty of free parking available nearby. We are also fully wheelchair accessible and offer early morning, evening and weekend appointments in special circumstances.

Online consultations are available and are a great way to treat new injuries or provide support to you during your recovery from injury. The consultation will allow us to assess your injury, demonstrate treatment techniques, exercises and provide you with your online rehabilitation programme. We can also answer any questions or concerns that you have. Online consultations are convenient and there is no need for you to leave your home! All you need is a phone or laptop with a camera and a private quiet space to discuss your injury with your Physiotherapist.