About Us
Our Story
Rose Clinic Bray was founded in 2024 by Dr Aoife Nic Shamhráin and Dr Ciara McKenna, two highly experienced GPs with a deep passion for women's health. Having met through their work in women's health, they have built a strong professional relationship and friendship, united by their commitment to empowering women and delivering compassionate, tailored healthcare.
Building on the legacy of Bray Women’s Health Centre, they established their practice in the existing premises, continuing the tradition of exceptional care following the retirement of Dr Gillian McCutcheon.
In December 2025, we moved to our new, larger and brighter premises on Eglinton Road. This new space allows us to grow and to welcome additional healthcare professionals who share our commitment to comprehensive women’s health.
Rose Clinic Bray is committed to providing individualised, compassionate care for women at every stage of life, ensuring that you receive the personalised attention and expertise you deserve.
In addition to their clinical work, Aoife and Ciara co-host a women’s health podcast, "Lady Bites", with Dr Louise Fitzgerald. Together, they share their expertise with the aim of providing fortnightly informative, 'bite-sized' episodes on key topics in women's health.
Meet The Team
Dr Ciara McKenna
Co-founder of Rose Clinic Bray
GP and Menopause Specialist
Dr Ciara McKenna is a skilled General Practitioner with a special focus on women's health. After graduating from Trinity College Dublin, she completed her postgraduate training through the South East GP training scheme and became a member of the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) in 2015.
Her passion for women's health led her to earn a Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2013, along with further qualifications in contraception, long-acting reversible contraception and menopause from the ICGP. A recognised British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist, she has earned an advanced certificate from the British Menopause Society and is an active member of both the Menopause Society of Ireland and British Menopause Society.
Ciara's well-rounded background also includes a joint diploma from the ICGP and Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine in Musculoskeletal Injury Management, allowing her to offer her patients guidance on physical health and preventative care.
Outside of her medical practice, Ciara is a mother of four. She balances her busy life as a mum, with some good coffee and staying active through running and Pilates. A lover of creativity, she channels this into art projects and baking elaborate birthday cakes for her children.
Dr Aoife Nic Shamhráin
Co-founder of Rose Clinic Bray
GP and Menopause Specialist
Dr Aoife Nic Shamhráin has a deep love for all aspects of women’s health. A 2014 UCD Medicine graduate, she completed the Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Specialist Training Programme in General Practice and is a member of the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP). She holds a Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, as well as a Certificate in Contraception and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception from the ICGP and has completed additional training in Vulval Health with the British Society for the Study of Vulval Diseases.
As co-founder of The Rose Clinic Bray, Aoife is dedicated to providing evidence-based, patient-centred care for women across a wide range of health needs. She is recognised by the British Menopause Society (BMS) as the 8th British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist in Ireland and is also a BMS Menopause Trainer. Aoife serves on the board of the Menopause Society of Ireland, working to advance women’s health nationally.
Her career has spanned Ireland and Australia, where she established a Mirena Clinic and earned a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She is an Assistant Scheme Director for the ICGP Dublin-Mid Leinster GP Training Scheme, mentoring the next generation of GPs at University College Dublin, where she was recently appointed Clinical Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences.
Outside of work, Aoife is a proud mother of her 4-year-old daughter, loves baking, stays active through sea swimming, and enjoys being a member of the Belpark Triathlon Club. She is also a flautist with the Dublin Symphony Orchestra and the Irish Doctors' Orchestra.
Dr. Carlotta Boselli
GP and Women's Health Specialist
Dr Boselli is a General Practitioner specialising in women’s health. She obtained her medical degree in Italy, where she is originally from, and moved to Ireland
in 2015 where she gained the qualification of General Practitioner upon completion of the Southeast GP Training Scheme in 2021.
Carlotta holds a MSc in Healthcare Ethics and Law from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and currently lectures in UCD with the Department of General Practice. In recent years she has developed a deep interest in women’s health and is currently
training to become a menopause specialist with the British Menopause Society.
She holds the Advanced Certificate in Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives and the RSH Contraception Certificate.
When not in practice, Carlotta embraces the lively chaos of being a mother of three, loves
reading and cherishes the flavours of genuine Italian food.
Julia Boczkowska
Receptionist
Melanie Dixon
Receptionist
Julia is a dedicated medical receptionist with extensive experience in administrative and organisational roles. After earning her Diploma in Medical Secretarial Studies with distinction and being honored as Student of the Year.
She joined Rose Clinic to bring her expertise in patient care and office coordination. Passionate about women’s health, Julia is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for every patient. Her attention to detail and friendly demeanor help ensure a seamless experience for all who visit the clinic.
Melanie lives in Delgany with her husband, three boys, and their beloved dog, Roxy. With her boys heavily involved in soccer and rugby, Melanie spends much of her free time cheering them on from the sidelines. A devoted animal lover, she fosters dogs through Milo’s Mission Dog Rescue, finding joy in helping them transition to loving homes.
Melanie’s warm personality and organisational skills make her an integral part of our team, ensuring every patient feels welcome and cared for.
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Gillian McConnell
CORU Registered Dietitian
CEO of Inside Out Nutrition Ltd.
Gillian McConnell, CORU Registered Dietitian from Inside Out Nutrition Ltd. is privileged to bring Dietetic clinics to the Rose Clinic in Bray, Co. Wicklow. Gillian has extensive knowledge in areas of women’s health nutrition and will bring you the latest evidence-based nutrition that is practical and easy to understand to help improve PCOS, endometriosis / adenomyosis, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum issues.
Gillian will run women's health Dietetic Clinics at the Rose Clinic on Mondays from 10am to 4pm. To book in with Gillian, go to www.insideoutnutrition.ie and click Book Appointment. This Dietetic clinic is dedicated to empowering women to take control of their health and bodies through evidence-based nutrition support.
Sinead Wixted
Women's Health and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Sinead Wixted is a dedicated Women’s Health Physiotherapist (CORU: PT032317) with a passion for helping women feel confident, strong, and supported through every stage of life.
With a background in professional sport, Sinead spent several years working in elite soccer before completing her Master’s degree in Rehabilitation from the University of Salford in 2023. Following her own fertility journey, Sinead has dedicated herself to extensive training in Women’s Health and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and is deeply passionate about educating and empowering women to better understand their own bodies.
Her approach blends her experience in high-performance sport with a compassionate, person-centred focus, empowering her clients to move freely, recover fully, and reconnect with their bodies. She believes that every woman deserves tailored, evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment.
With an insatiable love of learning, Sinead is either on or looking at “another course,” and hopes to one day complete a PhD in an area of Women’s Health.
When not in the clinic, you’ll find Sinead enjoying time with her family, going for a nice coffee, or walking the hills with her beloved dog, Toby.
Lola Dexter
Registered Midwife & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Lola Dexter is a Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who provides compassionate, inclusive and trauma-informed lactation care. She has specialist experience as a theatre midwife for caesarean births and in postnatal care within one of Ireland’s busiest maternity hospitals.
Lola supports families with all aspects of feeding, including breastfeeding and chestfeeding, latch and positioning, supply concerns, pain, mastitis, tongue-tie, complex feeding needs, induced lactation and care for twins and multiples.
She also offers antenatal feeding preparation and caesarean preparation classes. Lola’s approach is warm, calm and person-centred. She creates a safe and affirming space where every parent feels heard, supported and truly cared for.
Aoife Clifford
Antenatal Educator, Baby Massage Instructor
& Volunteer Breastfeeding Counsellor.
Aoife Clifford is an antenatal educator, baby massage instructor and volunteer breastfeeding counsellor.
She has extensive experience supporting expectant parents and mothers at every stage of bringing a baby into the world. Aoife believes that a parent’s greatest strength is their own intuition, and through her classes she hopes to help parents tune into and trust this intuition. In a noisy world, it can be hard to know which information is right for you. Aoife aims to help parents cut through the noise and make informed, confident choices around birth and parenting.
Aoife is bringing Relax Stretch Breathe Pregnancy Classes to Bray. These classes combine a gentle yoga-based class with information about pregnancy and birth. The classes aim to improve physical and emotional wellbeing, provide information about birth and increase the likelihood of a positive birth experience. The classes offer you time out from busy schedules, to relax and concentrate on yourself and your baby. This is a soft, nourishing class combining gentle movement, mindful breathing, and shared wisdom around pregnancy and birth — all grounded in the rhythms of your changing body and heart.
The groups are a mix of first-time expectant mothers & pregnant people and those who’ve previously given birth so there’s lots of sharing of wisdom and tips within the group.
No yoga experience needed. Size-inclusive, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, Neurodivergent Inclusive.