Physio in Cork, from the city to the far end of the county

Book a Physio is an online service. Our physiotherapists are CORU-registered and based in Ireland, and you see them by video, so West Cork is as close to a physio as Douglas is.

Cork is the biggest county in the country, and most of its physiotherapists are in the city. From Bantry, Skibbereen or Castletownbere a clinic appointment is a half day: an hour and a half each way, fuel, and time off work. People put it off, and a niggle that would have settled in a few weeks turns into something that has been there since the spring.

A video session takes 30 minutes wherever you have a signal. The physiotherapist takes your history, watches you move, explains what they think is going on and gives you a plan to work on at home. If anything needs hands-on examination or a doctor, they tell you.

Serving Cork city and county, including Mallow, Fermoy, Youghal, Midleton, Cobh, Carrigaline, Bandon, Kinsale, Clonakilty, Skibbereen, Bantry, Macroom and Castletownbere.

What to have ready at home

  • Phone or tablet on a stable prop, landscape if you can.
  • Camera at hip height, two to three metres back.
  • Light on your face, not behind you.
  • Somewhere to lie down within reach of the frame.

Preparing for your first online physiotherapy session

Three steps

  1. 1

    Choose your physio and a time.

  2. 2

    Pay for that one session.

  3. 3

    Meet on video, from home.

One price for every session

You may be able to claim part of it back on health insurance. Tax relief usually needs a doctor's referral. Check with your insurer and with Revenue.

€55per 30 minute session
  • Full assessment with a registered physiotherapist
  • Exercises you can do at home
  • Book a time that suits you
  • A full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before

Common questions

Are you based in Cork?
No. Book a Physio has no clinic. Our physiotherapists are CORU-registered and based in Ireland, and every session is by video, which is why the far end of West Cork is no further from a physio than the city.
Will the connection in rural Cork be good enough?
A video session needs roughly the bandwidth of a video call with family. Our terms ask you to have a stable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and a quiet, private space with room to move.
Is online physio any good for back pain?
For most back pain, yes. The guidelines put advice, staying active and exercise first, and all of that happens at home between appointments. Our article on back pain explains what the evidence says and what a video session involves.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. In Ireland you can see a physiotherapist privately without one.
Can I claim it back?
Possibly: it depends on your own policy, so check with your insurer and with Revenue.
What do I need for the session?
A phone or laptop, space to move, and something to prop the camera against. Our guide to preparing for your first session covers the rest.

Revision history

  1. 16 October 2026Removed wording about evening and weekend sessions.

Written by the Book a Physio team. Approved for publication on 19 October 2026. Last updated 19 October 2026. How we write and review pages.

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