Diarmuid is a physiotherapist and independent prescriber who specialises in complex and persistent/chronic pain. He has extensive experience working with people with complex and chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions including back and neck pain, fibromyalgia and other widespread pain conditions, CRPS, neuropathic pain, Hypermobility and/or EDS, pelvic pain, facial pain. He is empathic and attentive.
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Currently undertaking a part-time PhD, his research employs participatory methodology to explore experiences of living with pain outside healthcare, using liminality as a lens. He has represented physiotherapy and pain in many committees including past chair of the Physiotherapy Pain Association, and committee member for the NICE chronic pain guidelines [NG193].
Diarmuid is passionate about advocacy and involvement. He is part of many collaborations with people with lived experience including the Footsteps Festival, Live well with Pain, and the Global Alliance of Partners for Pain advocacy.
Diarmuid is interested in improving health professionals communication skills to better support those living with pain and teaches in this area. He is an accredited trainer in Conversations Inviting Change (narrative medicine), an EMCC accredited coach, a certified forest bathing instructor, and a mindfulness teacher.