+44 (028) 9042 1188 | info@theheadacheandmigrainecentre.com
+44 (028) 9042 1188 | info@theheadacheandmigrainecentre.com
Headache & Migraine Clinic in Newry
Specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment with David Saligari, at Duality Healthcare.
A specialist approach to headache and migraine, exploring whether upper-neck dysfunction may be contributing to your symptoms and tailoring treatment to the findings where appropriate.
Tuesday evenings | 5pm–9pm | At Duality Healthcare, Newry
THE APPROACH
Four elements. One individual treatment plan.
For some people with headache or migraine, dysfunction in the upper cervical spine may contribute to the symptoms they experience. Assessment helps identify whether this is relevant in your case and, where appropriate, treatment is tailored to address the findings.
1
Manual Therapy
Gentle, skilled hands-on treatment of the upper neck, using principles of the Watson Headache® Approach.
2
Targeted Exercise
Individualised mobility, strength, endurance and stability exercises based on the specific findings from your assessment.
3
Sensorimotor Rehabilitation
Exercises to improve balance, joint position awareness and eye-head coordination, particularly where dizziness, unsteadiness or movement sensitivity are part of the presentation.
4
Lifestyle and self-management advice
Practical guidance around factors that may influence headache and migraine, including sleep, stress, physical activity, diet and patterns of medication use, where relevant, alongside your existing medical care.
CONDITIONS TREATED
Hypersensitivity of the brainstem manifests in a variety of headache and migraine phenotypes - observable traits that are grouped to name your headache or migraine. Treating the upper neck changes mechanically what is happening on a segmental level and, at the same time, desensitises the brainstem, relieving your symptoms and leading to improved quality of life.
Headache
Tension type headache
Cervicogenic headache
Chronic headache
New daily persistent headache
Medication overuse headache
Cluster headache
Occipital neuralgia
Post-concussion headache
Whiplash-related headache
Exertional headache
Migraine
Migraine with aura
Chronic migraine
Menstrual migraine
Hemiplegic migraine
Migraine without aura
Episodic migraine
Menstrual migraine
Abdominal migraine
Don't see your diagnosis listed? Get in touch - these are some of the most common presentations, not a complete list.
MEET YOUR CLINICIAN
David Saligari
Clinical Lead, The Headache & Migraine Centre
David is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist whose practice focuses on headache and migraine — motivated in part by his own experience of migraine as a teenager. He trained at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia, and completed a Master of Manual Therapy at the University of Western Australia in 2004.
In 2016 he became the first Watson Headache® Accredited Practitioner on the island of Ireland, and in 2024 qualified as a Watson Headache® Clinical Facilitator. He has treated hundreds of patients referred by consultant neurologists, and works alongside your GP and neurologist so non-drug and medical care support each other.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your treatment journey.
Every plan is tailored, but most people follow a path like this.
FIRST VISIT
Initial assessment
A 60-minute appointment: a full history, safety screening and a gentle examination of your upper neck. If the neck is involved, treatment can start in the same session, if not, other options are discussed.
WEEKS 1-5
Early treatment
Usually a course of around six sessions, pairing hands-on treatment with a few targeted exercises. Headache days, intensity and medication use are tracked to measure change.
WEEKS 5+
Consolidation
As symptoms ease, sessions are spaced out. Exercises are progressed and you build tolerance to known triggers.
ONGOING
Self-management
Tailored exercises help you stay on top of symptoms. If things flare up after illness, injury or stress, a shorter course usually helps you regain control.
Safety and scope. Every patient is screened for red flags, and treatment only goes ahead where it's appropriate. Where needed, your care is referred on or co-managed with your GP, neurologist or other specialist.
WHERE & WHEN TO BOOK
Tuesday evening appointments at Duality Healthcare
The Headache & Migraine Centre’s Newry clinic is based at Duality Healthcare, with appointments on Tuesdays from 5pm – 9pm.
Arrange your Newry assessment
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Initial Assessment & Treatment: 1 hour - £110
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Follow-Up Treatment: 45 minutes - £85
To book or ask whether the service may be suitable, call The Headache & Migraine Centre and request a Newry appointment.
Duality Healthcare, Newry
8 Savages Terrace
Newry, Co. Down
BT35 6AT
Payment & Private Health Insurance: The Headache & Migraine Centre is recognised by most major UK private health insurers. If you intend to use private health insurance, please contact us before booking so that we can confirm your insurer is accepted and advise you of any authorisation requirements.
Please note: Recognition by an insurer does not guarantee that your treatment will be covered or that payment can be made directly to The Headache & Migraine Centre. Where direct billing is not available, patients will be required to pay for their treatment and seek reimbursement from their insurer, subject to the terms of their individual policy. For self-paying patients, payment is made online at the time of booking an appointment, either through the booking link on this page or over the phone after calling the practice on (028) 90421188. Patients travelling from the Republic of Ireland should check directly with their health insurer whether treatment provided in Northern Ireland is eligible for reimbursement.
Locations
Duality Healthcare
6-8 Savages Terrace, Newry BT35 6AT
Contact
+44 (028) 9042 1188
10-12 Hibernia Street, Holywood, Co. Down, BT18 9JE
