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Dr. Shivan McDonald, PT, DPT

Dr. Shivan McDonald, PT, DPT

Dr. McDonald is a Physical Therapist who has been a Clinical Specialist with Aware Health since January of 2023. She lives in Denver, CO and lived in the Bay Area for years! In her free time, she loves playing soccer, skiing, hiking, cooking, and exploring all things outdoors with her husband, friends, and dog, Kaiya. She takes an active listening approach with patients to truly develop a treatment plan tailored to improving their pain and overall health. She will be your advocate and encouragement every step of the way.

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Pain Relief, Musculoskeletal Conditions, Musculoskeletal Treatment, Musculoskeletal Health

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Why Have I Not Heard of Pain Science Education? Traditional biomedical education for pain-related conditions focused on...
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activity, Pain Prevention, Injury Prevention

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Pain Prevention, Musculoskeletal Treatment, Direct Access Physical Therapy

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Pain Relief, telehealth, Direct Access Physical Therapy

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Pain Relief, Pain Prevention, Injury Prevention, Direct Access Physical Therapy

Green Thumb's Guide: 10 Gardening Tips from a Physical Therapist

Practicing proper body mechanics is one important aspect in preventing strain and injury while gardening, alongside...
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