TandemBalance Physiotherapy & Sports Massage

Targeted relief for neck, shoulder & back pain in Cork.

Therapeutic, hands-on sessions tuned to your specific pain pattern, with simple aftercare advice to take home so the results last.

✓ Chartered Physiotherapist
✓ Certified Sports Massage Therapist
✓ Cork City Location

Services and Offers

Physiotherapy

Targeted rehabilitation using specific assessment, manual therapy techniques and progressive exercise prescription depending on individual needs.

Sciatica
Disc herniations
Shoulder dysfunctions
ACL conservative management
Orthopaedic rehabilitation
Pre-op and post-op rehabilitation
Other musculoskeletal pains

Sports Massage

Sports massage is a clinical approach to reduce pain, using deep-tissue, trigger-point and myofascial techniques.

Neck and upper-back tension from desk work
Shoulder pain
Lower-back pain that flares with sitting
Tension headaches with a muscular root
Post-training soreness and recovery
General full-body tightness

What Happens in Your First Session

1

A Full Assessment

We talk through your history and your needs followed by a clinical assessment which then focuses the rehabiliation.

2

Treatment and Discussion

Effective evidance based treatment using varied hands on techniques and exercise.

3

A Plan that Sticks

Advice of self managment techniques to keep you healthy with the least ammount of outside intervention.

Meet your therapist

Mariam, Sports Massage Therapist and Kinesiologist at TandemBalance
Mariam
Chartered Physiotherapist

Mariam holds a Master's in Physiotherapy and a Bachelor's in Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology. Before moving to Ireland she worked for three years as a regulated Kinesiologist in Canada, treating athletes, chronic-pain patients, and people recovering from workplace and motor-vehicle injuries.

She's worked across clinic and community settings with runners, lifters, police officers, and persistent-pain patients, and ran her own independent client roster before relocating to Edinburgh to complete her Masters.

Mariam takes a particular intrest in MMA and Climbing injuries as well as TMD issues and related pain. She enjoys working with individuals form all age groups and fitness levels, as well as post porative rehabilition, not exclusive to post orthopedic surgeries.  

In her free time she enjoys climbing, spending time with family, cooking and baking. She truly believes that a lot of things can be made better with a nice meal in good company and an "A grade" cookie.  

Qualifications & certifications
MSc Physiotherapy
Sport Massage Level 4 · ProActive Training
BSc Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology
Former member · Canadian Association of Kinesiologists
Functional Assessment of the Spine & Extremities · BCAK
Pain Free Performance Certification
Soft Tissue Release Level 1 · BCAK

How it works

1

Book online

You're able to access our entire booking system and calendar so you can easily book your appointments and not be held back by working hours.

2

One-on-one session

A full intake, targeted treatment based on your goals, and honest feedback.

3

Walk out lighter

Feel heard and justified we'll suggest a realistic plan based on your specific situation.

Cork City Grand Opening

€15 OFF 
Your First Session

Limited Time rate for new clients in Cork

Full intake and assessment of your pain and goals
Targeted, one-on-one treatment
Personalised aftercare advice to take home
Easy online booking around your schedule
Book your first session

Payment handled securely through Jane.

What Some Real Patient Have Said

★★★★★

Mariam is very knowledgeable, empathetic, and thoughtful with how she diagnoses the source of a problem and provided an efficient exercise regime that met my needs.

Nicholas Javallas

★★★★★

From injury and migraines… to running a marathon. Mariam helped me believe my body could be strong again.

Hana Brown

★★★★★

Had a sports massage before my marathon with Mariem and she was fantastic. Extremely professional and knowledgeable, and she could immediately identify the areas that needed attention, even better than I could myself! I felt a real difference afterwards. Super recommended for anyone training or recovering.

Mauro Miranda

★★★★★

Mariam was a pleasure to work with. She was very attentive and worked closely with me to reach my goals.

Jatinder Jit Gill

★★★★★

Absolutely loved working with Mariam. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, and made me feel so comfortable.

Neha

FAQ

How is Sports Massage Different from a relaxation or spa massage?

Different goal. A relaxation massage is designed to calm the nervous system and feel pleasant. A sports massage at TandemBalance is a clinical, hands-on session aimed at the specific muscles driving your pain, with a proper assessment and aftercare plan to back it up. Both have their place; we focus on the second.

Where exactly are you, and is there parking?

We're at Apartment 14, Therapy Rooms, Victoria Cross Road, Cork, T12 T1XC, just west of the city centre. There's on-street parking on the side street behind the building, and the clinic is well served by bus routes through Cork city. Plan to be there 5 minutes early. The building serves multiple disciplines — when you arrive, ring the buzzer and someone will let you into the building where you can wait in the waiting area.

What should I wear, and what should I bring?

Wear something comfortable that you can move in; loose shorts and a t-shirt or sports kit work well. We'll make sure you're properly draped throughout the session. Just bring yourself; we'll provide everything else.

What's your cancellation policy?

We ask for at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or move your appointment, so we can offer the slot to someone else. You can manage your bookings directly through Jane.

Ready to move and feel better?

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TandemBalance

Physiotherapy and Sports Massage

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Apartment 14, Therapy Rooms
Victoria Cross Road
Cork, T12 T1XC

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Info@tandembalance.com

021-7020265

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