WHO I AM

Karen Ivkovic is a highly trained Bowen Therapist  who has been working in the Canberra community since 2008. She discovered the benefits of Bowen Therapy after years of chronic back pain that started during her teenage years, and which became progressively worse. After many years of trying physiotherapy, chiropractors, osteopathy, pilates, stretch classes, general yoga classes and acupuncture without achieving any long term pain relief, Karen was advised by her physiotherapist that back surgery would most likely be her best option for bulging discs. It was at this time that a friend suggested trying Bowen therapy, and this was the turning point for Karen becoming pain free, along with the discovery of Dru yoga, a therapeutic style of yoga.  Karen’s personal experience of the effectiveness of Bowen Therapy and Dru yoga are what led her to undertake training in these modalities so that she could help others achieve long lasting pain relief and find a state of equipoise or balance: physical, energetic, emotional and mental. Through a holistic approach to bodywork, Karen views each patient as a whole rather than a single symptom to be treated.

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Qualifications

Diploma in Bowen Therapy

Specialised Procedures of Bowen Therapy

Certificate in Mind Body Bowen

Certificate in Bowen Therapy for Women's Health and Pregnancy

Certificate in Bowen Therapy for Oncology Support

Certificate in Applied Myoskeletal Therapy: Pelvis and lumbar spine

Certificate in The Importance of Symmetry

Diplomas in Yoga Therapy, and Dru Yoga and Meditation 

Trauma Sensitive Yoga

First Aid

BSc (hons), MSc, PhD

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Professional Associations

Bowen Association of Australia

Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia

Dru Professional Network