Cillian graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Memorial University in 2013 and with Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from University of College Dublin (UCD) in 2015. Since graduating he has gained work experience working with well-respected physiotherapists in a variety of private practice and sport settings in both Ireland and Canada.
Continuous CPD Courses:
Running Clinic- injury prevention in runners
McKenzie Method Part A - Lumbar Spine
McKenzie Method Part B- Neck & Thoracic Spine
Robert Donatelli - Shoulder Course
DBC Method - Part 1 & Part 2
Acupuncture Canada - Dry Needling Level 1 Course
Dry Needling & Acupuncture - MISCP
Current Sports Physio:
Atlantic Selects Rugby Team (22)
ROCK Senior Men’s Rugby Team(19-22)
ROCK Rugby U15, U17, U20, U23 (15-22)
Rogue Basketball Team (21-22)
Cillian’s work experience has varied from overseeing sports performance, injury management and pitch-side care for elite university athletes in rugby, soccer, rowing, gaelic football and hurling to name a few while in Ireland. He was fortunate enough to have worked with Olympic & European Championship level track athletes. Since moving back to Canada in 2019, he has been fortunate to work extensively with upcoming athletes, and everyday hardworking people.
Growing up Cillian was a junior U18 national level tennis player in Canada. Cillian enjoys giving back to the local rugby community. He plays squash, golf, runs and lift weights for enjoyment.
Michael is the Owner and Director at Paragon. He received his degree in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland. Prior to pursuing a career in physiotherapy he earned a BSc in Physiology and Sports Science from the University of Glasgow, during which he completed advanced modules in sports injuries, sports performance, and performance nutrition.
Michael was first introduced to physiotherapy after an accident that resulted in a C2 spinal cord injury. He was initially paralyzing from the neck down and had to undergo extensive rehabilitation, including relearning to walk. Michael never had surgery and credits his remarkable recovery to physiotherapy. This is what later inspired him to pursue a career in the field. While his special interest is orthopedic injuries, the personal experience has certainly given him a deeper insight to rehabilitation from neurological injuries.
Prior to moving to Canada Michael spent 10 years living in the United Kingdom. There he was fortunate enough to be mentored by top level clinicians who frequently worked with British Olympic Teams and professional athletes. Under their guidance he had the opportunity to treat many professional athletes across numerous sports. This is is where he developed a deeper understanding of performance physiotherapy. What he found most interesting is how these clinicians used the same treatment principles with Olympic athletes as they did with every day clients to yield superior results.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Michael is enjoying the change of scenery in Newfoundland. Prior to injury Michael was an avid ice hockey player and skier. After recovering he has found new ways to stay active in the form of lifting weights in the gym and road cycling. When not working with his patients or training himself, he can be found spending time with family and friends, enjoying time outdoors, and watching sporting events.
