Blackshields Osteopathic and Community Wellness Clinic

19/01/2026

We now have two treatment rooms available on a Monday for Manual Therapists. Both are fully furnished, ample in size with natural light throughout the day. You have full use of a warm and welcoming waiting room. There is free parking for you and your patient and the clinic is situated just 2kms from the city centre on the North link Road.

Would Suit:






Also would suit a Psychotherapist.

For enquiries email lorraine@blackshieldsclinic.ie

01/12/2025

We will have beautiful Christmas cards and calenders for sale in the clinic from today... going to a charity close to our hearts. Dogs for the Disabled to support the fabulous work they do. 💖🧑‍🎄🎄💖🎅

27/11/2025

The fabulous Sue our Acupuncturist here in clinic every Tuesday and Saturday. ☯️☯️

20/09/2025

Sue is our resident Acupuncturist here in clinic every Tueday. Evening appointments available.

🌿 Women's health support - Hormonal issues with Perimenopause, Menopause, Fertility and Period Pain

🌿 Chronic Pain - Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Arthritis and Back Pain.

🌿 Stress & Emotional Wellbeing - Insomnia, Low Mood, Anxiety

Every treatment is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, registered with PRTCM and tailored to your individual needs.

📍Ballyvolane, Cork - with ample free parking only 2kms from city centre. Access for mixed mobility.

✅️ Approved by most health insurers

📞 0877844706 or use the link in bio to book your first appointment!

30/07/2025

Oncology scar treatment now available in clinic with Lorraine Blackshields Registered Osteopath. Helping with swelling, movement, mobility and general wellbeing during recovery from cancer treatment. Call 0212414775 or book an appointment on www.blackshieldsclinic.ie 💖💖

Oncology Scar tissue repair now available at the clinic. Ideal for patients recovering from Mastectomy, reconstruction, lymphectomy, C-Section scars and more...
This will aid recovery and restoration of lost mobility after intensive treatment.

Suitable as soon as 3 weeks after radiotherapy has finished.

Also works very well for mature scars, months or years after surgery.

For more information please feel free to call Lorraine on 0212414775 or book online at www.blackshieldsclinic.ie

(Grateful for this very kind and amazing patient who allowed me to share this before and after. 💖)

12/02/2025

Thank you... 💖💖

Shared with permission.

20/01/2025

Oncology Scar tissue repair now available at the clinic. Ideal for patients recovering from Mastectomy, reconstruction, lymphectomy, C-Section scars and more...
This will aid recovery and restoration of lost mobility after intensive treatment.

Suitable as soon as 3 weeks after radiotherapy has finished.

Also works very well for mature scars, months or years after surgery.

For more information please feel free to call Lorraine on 0212414775 or book online at www.blackshieldsclinic.ie

(Grateful for this very kind and amazing patient who allowed me to share this before and after. 💖)

20/12/2024

Wishing all of our loyal supporters and patients the very best for Christmas 2024. Thank you for all of your custom and making our jobs a joy every day.

A personal thank you, from Lorraine our clinic director, for all of the love and understanding during a whirlwind Summer for her. Kind words, understanding and patience went a very long way this year and it won't be forgotten.

Heres to a healthy and happy 2025!!

Lorraine, Karen, Mike, Stas, Trevor and Tracey.
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13/12/2024

New Service available in January with Lorraine our Osteopath.

Scar work on post surgical scarring.

Particularly in the Oncology field. All scars can effect range of movement and comfort levels but scarring left behind after Oncology treatment can require treatment and aftercare.

Lorraine will be specialising in the following surgical scars.

° Mastectomy (shoulder and neck restriction capsular contracture etc...)
° Hysterectomy Scars
° Lymphectomy scar (shoulder movement restriction)
° C-Section scars
° DIEP reconstruction surgery
° Neck/Thyroid Cancer surgeries.

More information will be available on the website in 2025 so keep an eye out.

04/12/2024

Lorraine will be completing her training in specialist oncology scar repair in the British School of Osteopathy in London next week with Emma Holly of .

Stay tuned for new services offered in the clinic from January 2025. 💖

08/11/2024

Lorraine and the team here want to welcome Trevor O'Brien. He will be here every week and will be looking after Lower back issues, musculoskeletal pain and all Sports Injury and rehab!! 🙌

You can book directly with Trevor in the Ballyvolane Clinic at 0851361153

Great to be back working alongside another excellent Physical Therapist!