About Irina Parreira

Experience

My experience

My physiotherapy career has allowed me to work with a wide variety of patients across hospital, private practice, sports and rehabilitation settings.

I began my career in Portugal, working in specialist clinics and hospitals where I treated musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, work-related injuries and patients recovering from orthopaedic surgery. This gave me a strong foundation in assessment, diagnosis, hands-on treatment and exercise-based rehabilitation.

I also gained valuable experience working within sport, supporting athletes in rugbyand football environments in Portugal. This included helping players recover from injury, supporting rehabilitation planning and guiding return to training and sport. This experience continues to influence my approach when treating sports injuries, active individuals and recreational athletes.

One area of particular interest early in my career was post-operative rehabilitation and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Working in a specialist clinic supporting patients recovering from cosmetic and aesthetic surgery procedures, I gained experience helping patients manage swelling, improve healing, reduce discomfort and support their recovery following procedures such as liposuction, tummy tucks, breast surgery and body contouring treatments.

Alongside my clinical work, I established and managed my own Pilates studio in Portugal, combining physiotherapy, clinical Pilates and functional movement to help people improve their strength, mobility, posture and confidence.

I later expanded my experience in private musculoskeletal clinics and hospital settings before relocating to the UK.

Since moving to the UK, I have continued to work in private musculoskeletal practice, helping patients recover from back pain, sciatica, neck pain, shoulder injuries, sports injuries, arthritis, road traffic accident injuries and post-operative rehabilitation following hip and knee replacement surgery.

Today, I provide personalised one-to-one treatment at IP Studio Physiotherapy in Polegate, supporting patients from Polegate, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Willingdon and the surrounding areas.

Personal interests

Outside of physiotherapy, I enjoy Pilates, paddleboarding, travelling and spending time outdoors. I am passionate about helping people stay active and independent, and I believe movement is one of the most important foundations of good health. When I'm not in the clinic, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and exploring nature.