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Ms Kate Roche

Physiotherapy Knocklofty

Ms Kate Roche

16 years of experience

6,195+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Kate Roche at a glance

Ms Kate Roche is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Knocklofty, Ireland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Knocklofty, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Kate Roche is a Clinical Director and Chartered Physiotherapist with a strong background in paediatric care, particularly in addressing oral dysfunction in babies and children. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Liverpool and subsequently gained valuable experience working in healthcare settings in Leeds and Southampton.
Kate has experience in leading and delivering the regional neonatal service for pre-term and high-risk infants in Southampton, demonstrating her expertise in neonatal and paediatric care. Her dedication to her profession includes her membership with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, where she maintains her professional standards. She is also registered with CORU.
Kate has travelled to the United States, where she has undertaken extensive training in various specialised areas. Her areas of expertise include Feeding Therapy, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, and Autonomic Nervous System Therapeutics. This additional training and knowledge further enhance her ability to address the unique needs of babies and children with oral dysfunction, ensuring their overall well-being and development. She is currently providing high-quality care at the National Tongue Tie Centre.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Ms Kate Roche

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Knocklofty (IE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Physiotherapy
    RCSI, Knocklofty (IE)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-13435 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-DADF13B9 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,384
Annual physical exam 99395 2,902
Vaccination administration 90471 1,086
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 569

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kate Roche
HEADSHOT
Kate Roche in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kate Roche with the team
WITH TEAM
Kate Roche at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Kate Roche

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kate Roche, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8836/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34547054 · cited by 64
  2. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Kate Roche, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4705/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35809035 · cited by 82
  3. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kate Roche, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3253/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35188518 · cited by 148

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Physiotherapy European Annual Congress (Physiotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Physiotherapy National Society Meeting · Knocklofty · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — Knocklofty · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kate.roche@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Ms Kate Roche's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Kate Roche treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Knocklofty matters

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    Kate Roche specialises in Physiotherapy in Knocklofty, IE. 32 years of clinical experience.

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    Kate Roche speaks English.

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