Shivawn has grown up participating in dancing, basketball, touch football and competitive running. With this she has had firsthand experience with injuries and pains that have had successful relief and recovery through osteopathic treatment. This experience and her passion to help others grew her interest in the osteopathic profession. After completing a degree in biotechnology and medical research she made the decision to change her pathway and graduated as an Osteopath from RMIT University. She has completed in level 1 dry needling certificate.
Shivawn has a passion in assisting patients to return to the activities they love, by reducing their pain experience and increasing their functionality. Knowing that each patient is unique she tailors her treatments to each patient by incorporating hands on osteopathic techniques as well as providing dry needling, education, rehabilitation and lifestyle management. Shivawn enjoys treating a range of conditions including but not limited to sports injuries, back pain, neck pain and headaches.
Outside of work Shivawn enjoys staying active, exploring and travelling outside of Melbourne and going for Melbourne’s best food, coffees or negronis with her friends and family.