Shivanthy Sakthivel

Senior Physiotherapist

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy): University of Sydney
• Musculoskeletal and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
• Australian Physiotherapy Association Member
• Provider # 6237652A

Pronouns: She/Her

Shivanthy Treats: Women and Mens Pelvic Floor and Musculoskeletal concerns

Consults: Tuesday and Thursday

Shivanthy graduated from University of Sydney in Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). With 18 years of experience working in both hospital outpatient and private practice in musculoskeletal and in pelvic health (women and men) physiotherapy.

Her musculoskeletal physiotherapy skills includes manual therapy, exercise prescribe and utilisation of laser therapy to help manage pain and scarring (watch this space, as we aim to transition laser therapy into our service).

She has a strong interest in women’s pelvic health, focusing on education and rehabilitation for perineal trauma during childbirth, pelvic pain, management of pelvic organ prolapse (including pessary fittings). She addresses various stages of women’s health, from puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, and peri/postmenopausal.

In men’s health, she deals with incontinence management, overactive bladder and erectile dysfunction related to pre- and post-prostatectomy care.
Shivanthy’s love language is ‘cooking’, feeding her family and love ones with the new recipes that she is trying out.