We’re here to support the health needs of you, and your family.
Our team
CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Carolyn Hawke
Chiropractor
Carolyn graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Complementary Medicine and a Master’s degree in Clinical Chiropractic with distinction in 2010 and practiced in Gippsland before settling on the Mornington Peninsula for the next 5 years working in a paediatric and family wellness practice. Carolyn then worked as a locum chiropractor, practicing in clinics Australia-wide before coming to Mount Evelyn.
Carolyn has a special interest in pregnancy care, postpartum care, and day-to-day function improvement.
Carolyn is available Monday to Thursday.
CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Brianna Gist
Chiropractor
Brianna has been working as a chiropractor since 2010 after graduating with her Masters degree with distinction from RMIT University.
After practicing in a family-based practice in Ballarat for 3 years, she left her position to pursue her dream of traveling the world. When Brianna returned to home soil in 2015, she worked as a locum chiropractor around Australia for 4 years, working in over 30 practices.
Brianna has a keen interest in providing care for children of all ages in addition to sports chiropractic and rehabilitation.
Brianna is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Sarah Kennedy
Chiropractor
Sarah originally hailed from country Victoria (Bendigo) but moved to Melbourne to study. She has previously worked in practices in Croydon and Malvern.
Sarah grew up as a dancer, so learned the value of chiropractic care from a young age. From this, she knows that chiropractic adds to any child’s growth and development.
Sarah has a keen interest in pregnancy and young children and of course, the whole family. She has completed courses in SOT technique, manual adjusting, and paediatric techniques.
Sarah is passionate about caring for all family members and educating her patients about how to live more active and full lives.
Sarah is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
ADMIN
Sophie
Practice Manager
Sophie is very passionate about gardening and keeping the plant family at Evolving Chiropractic alive. In her spare time she likes to stay active, especially enjoying hikes and walks throughout the Yarra Ranges.
Sophie has a Bachelor degree in exercise and health science and has a keen interest in anatomy. She has seen first hand how chiropractic can help you feel and move better as well as keeping you active and doing the things you love as an Evolving Chiropractic patient.
Sophie loves the Evolving Chiropractic community and making sure everyone feels at home in the practice.
ADMIN
Laura
Chiropractic Assistant
Laura has grown up in the beautiful Yarra Valley, immersed in the world of horses since the age of four. With a deep passion for both horses and holistic health care, she is dedicated to combining these interests in her work. Laura is a Horsemanship Coach with a diploma in Equine Myotherapy, and she is currently pursuing her goal of becoming an Equine Naturopath. When she’s not working with horses, Laura enjoys camping and exploring the great outdoors.
As a vibrant part of our team, Laura looks forward to making your time at the practice fun, welcoming, and enjoyable.
HAPPINESS
Bodhi
Head of Happiness
Bodhi takes her job as Head of Happiness very seriously… particularly if treats are involved!
She hangs out at Evolving Chiropractic to make your visit more enjoyable.
Her favourite things to do are fetch a ball, and sit at the front door watching the Mount Evelyn community go about their day and food… she is a labrador after all.