Professor in Physiotherapy at the School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Ireland and Extraordinary Ass Prof, Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town South Africa. Prof Clifford has over 20 years of lecturing and research experience, published 3 book chapters and over 95 peer reviewed articles. Her research includes the design and evaluation of evidence-based programmes for health and wellbeing of across the lifespan and people living with Parkinsons' disease. She has a special interest in the role of arts-based interventions for health and wellbeing and in particular the benefits of music and movement for health. She previously worked clinically as a physiotherapist in the UK with experience in acute and rehabilitation settings. Prof Clifford is a member of the Health Research Institute and Ageing Research Centre at the University of Limerick and is actively involved in community outreach. She was part of a community education initiative that received a commendation at the Irish Medical Times Healthcare Awards in the category of Best Patient Education Project, which included a presentation on our research in the area of dance for people with Parkinsons disease, an example meaningful contribution to community outreach and dance practice nationally.