The Team

Cecilia Timoney

Cecilia set up Physiotherapy Associates in 1996 after working for some years as a Senior Physiotherapist in the NHS.

Over the years she has seen the clinic grow and develop, not only as a leading physiotherapy clinic with six physiotherapists but as a centre incorporating other disciplines and professions. Her vision was to create a one- stop location where many issues relating to health and wellness could be treated.

As well as attending courses and regular CPD to develop and enhance her own physiotherapy skills, she has undertaken many business- related programmes to help with management of the busy clinic.

She has also completed her APPI Pilates matwork series and teaches classes at the clinic.

Away from the clinic she is mum to three girls and enjoys spending free time between Fermanagh and Donegal.

Brendan Sheridan

Brendan is one of our resident physiotherapists who qualified from the University of Ulster in 2016 with a First-Class Honours Degree, finishing at the top of his class. Since then, he has acquired a vast amount of experience working in both the NHS and the private sector. With Brendan’s passion lying in sports and exercise therapy, he also completed an undergraduate degree from University College Dublin achieving a Bachelors Honours Degree in Health and Performance Science.

His passion for physiotherapy is built from a desire to help rehabilitate patients back to full health and, with that in mind, he has also completed training in Acupuncture, Pilates, the McKenzie Technique and the Brian Mulligan Technique after university. He is one of the clinic’s APPI Pilates instructors and takes classes weekly along with his clinical musculoskeletal work, which involves manual hands-on treatment and exercise therapy.

Outside of physiotherapy, Brendan is a keen fitness enthusiast taking part in cardio-vascular exercise, calisthenics, strength and conditioning and resistance training. He is also an avid dog lover and proud owner of a five-year-old rescue which he adopted over three years ago. As well as owning a dog, Brendan donates monthly to animal charities such as Born Free and The Little China Dog Rescue.

Having seen the impact physiotherapy can have on an individual’s life, both from a professional and personal perspective, Brendan uses this experience to inform his care with every client that comes into the practice. His belief is that physiotherapy is uniquely placed to inspire confidence in movement and guide clients on returning to full function with self-management strategies, physical activity and education.

Suzanne Brown

Suzanne is the receptionist and administrator at Physiotherapy Associates. She is most likely the first person you will meet at the clinic or on the telephone. She takes care of the running of each physio’s diary, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Suzanne deals with any queries you may have, from insurance company cover to invoices and parking. She is more than happy to help in any way she can.

With 20 years’ experience in the administrative industry, she has a passion for organisation and understands what an important role it is being your first point of contact at the clinic. With qualifications in business administration and text and word processing at advanced level, Suzanne is highly skilled in the administrative role.

Suzanne likes spending her free time with her husband, two young children and her Cockapoo Penny.

Dr Jonathon Agnew

Jonny graduated from University of Ulster with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy in 2019 and completed his PhD (also from the University of Ulster) focusing on shoulder pain in May 2023 He has gained extensive experience, previously working in a clinic in Belfast, and has gained comprehensive knowledge in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, treating a variety of sports injuries. He also has experience treating nerve pain, migraines, headaches, and vertigo.

Jonny has a keen interest in sports injuries and biomechanics. He uses a combination of hands-on treatment, including manual therapy, soft tissue massage, and sports and exercise medicine, along with exercise prescription and education, to ensure patients achieve long-term benefit.

Jonny keeps up to date with the latest research in the field and aims to develop his knowledge through clinical experience and courses. He enjoys swimming and the gym.

Sandra Taggart

Sandra graduated University of Ulster at Jordanstown  gaining Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy.

Since graduating Sandra has gained 30 + Years experience within the NHS within MSK Physiotherapy and Women's Health.

Sandra enjoys treating women's health patience for Pelvic Floor, Prolapse, incontinence, Pre and Post Natal checks as she feels she is making a big difference to people's lives.

Professional interests within physiotherapy include: Manual therapy, McKenzie, Maitland techniques. Women’s health pre and post-natal, pelvic floor training and education. Acupuncture for pain relief – musculoskeletal, neural pain, fatigue and pregnancy related MSK pain.

Rehabilitation – progressive exercise prescription to enable full return to daily activities.   

Sandra likes to spend her free time running, taking part in half marathons & 10k races and also being a mother to three lovely young boys. 

Stephen Doherty

Stephen graduated from UUJ in 1991 and has 30+ years of physio and life experience. He has been working with outpatient and orthopaedic services for 26 of those 30 years . His post graduate training include Cyriax, Maitland, Mckenzie and Mulligan training and is also trained in acupuncture. Stephen remains highly involved in sports physiotherapy and has been involved with Irish league football with Ballyclare comrades, all Ireland league rugby with Dungannon and Judo due to family involvement.

His spare time - like most fathers involves taking his 2 teenagers to various sporting and school events. He enjoys bodyboarding and paddle boarding in his childhood home of Portrush.