Mary graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 1991 with an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy. She was a competitive athlete through college and started in private practice soon after with a special interest in Sports Injuries. She joined Milltown Physiotherapy in 1994 and became a partner a few years later.
She became a Licensed Acupuncturist in 1996 through the British College of Acupuncture. She obtained a Certificate in Spinal Manual Therapy from Australia in 2002. She has attended a wide range of post graduate courses to develop her skills but has particular interest in Lower Limb Biomechanics, Orthotic Prescription and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy.