Hi, I'm Emer Duffy

I am an Occupational Therapist, Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist and Yoga Therapist.

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Emer Duffy, Better Brain Founder
BSC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, MSC COGNITIVE REHABILITATION, DIP YOGA THERAPY

About BetterBrain

Better Brain was founded in 2015 by Emer Duffy BSc Occupational Therapy, MSc Cognitive Rehabilitation and Yoga Therapist YTTC.

Emer has 17 years’ experience as an OT and is highly specialised in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Fatigue Management and working with Older Persons.

Emer qualified with an Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy from Queen Margaret University College in 2005 and has achieved an MSc in Cognitive Rehabilitation (Brain Skills Rehabilitation) in 2014.

Emer is an active member of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) and is a past Director of Continuing Professional Development. 

Emer has undertaken extensive post-graduate training and continuing professional development in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Fatigue Management, Positive Neuroplasticity and Neurodevelopment Therapy.

Having worked 1-2-1 with clients and their families for 17 years Emer wanted to share her knowledge through her own practice.

In 2020 Emer set up BetterBrain, a clinic which believes in the power of personalised brain health plans that are client centred and specific to  each patient's life circumstances.

With expertise in science-based breathwork, movement and meditation , Emer can create bespoke plans to optimise brain function for each of her patients.

The aim of BetterBrain is to improve each patient's understanding of their brain health.


I am an EXPERT IN:

Cognitive Rehabilitation

  • Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist since 2005 working in Neurological and Mental Health.
  • MSc Cognitive Rehabilitation and PG Cert in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
  • Professional Certificate in Positive Neuroplasticity Training.
  • Part-time Senior Occupational Therapist with Acquired Brain Injury Ireland.

I am an EXPERT IN:

Vocational Rehabilitation

  • Part-time Project Manager with Step Ahead Vocational Rehabilitation Program
  • Member of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association

I am an EXPERT IN:

Mind-Body Practices for Brain and Mental Health

  • Yoga Therapy Diploma specialising in brain and mental health
  • Researcher in Breathwork and Meditation practices for cognition and stress
  • Somatic Educator
  • Mindfulness Facilitator 
  • Strong research background with a Master of Science (MSc) in Cognitive Rehabilitation with Distinction and a commitment to lifelong learning.
  • Skilled in management of Fatigue and Pain. 
  • I have worked one to one with clients and their families since 2005 and I want to share my brain health knowledge with you.
  • I have seen the positive impact of client centred rehabilitation plans that are focused on real-life functional improvement.
  • I have expertise in science-based breathwork, movement and meditation practices to optimise your brain health.
better brain health consultation

These new things I am learning because of working with Emer my Brain Health OT are contributing to my wellness and empowerment which brings hope and further empowerment. Client with MS


Location

Cork, Ireland

My Hours

10:00 AM – 18.00 PM
Monday – Friday

Contact Me

Phone: +353 (0)8 9416 6922
Email: info@betterbrain.ie

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