Our Team
Dr Giveney How
Chiropractor
Dr Giveney How is a dedicated chiropractor and the newest member of the Hilton Chiropractic team. Giveney completed her chiropractic studies at Murdoch University after being drawn to the profession’s hands on approach to care.
Inspired by her own experience of injury management during her time as an elite athlete, she has a special interest in helping others through this process. Giveney devoted much of her youth to sport, competing for Australia in both Gymnastics and Olympic Weightlifting. Having faced injuries at crucial moments during her career, she understands the importance of a hands on, patient-centred approach to restore optimal function as quickly as possible.
Dr Giveney also has a Certificate III in Fitness and values the role of exercise rehabilitation in reducing pain, restoring function and creating lasting results. She is committed to providing personalised care and enjoys helping others find a way to be active that’s right for them.
Aside from chiropractic, Giveney enjoys practicing yoga, getting in touch with her competitive side over a good board game, and cooking for her family & friends.
Dr Gareth Calverdash
Chiropractor
Dr Gareth graduated from Murdoch University with both a Bachelor of Science (Chiro) and a Bachelor of Chiropractic under his belt. He is the head of our well-being team and has a particular interest in sporting injuries and performance enhancement.
Passionate about his busy practice, Gareth still finds time to immerse himself in the local community and teaches at Murdoch University. When he finds some free time, he enjoys playing drums in some of the local bands and is a keen hockey player.
Email: drgareth@hiltonchiropractic.com.au
Dr Tanja Ricciardi
Chiropractor
Dr Tanja has always been fascinated with human movement and anatomy. In 2006 she completed her Bachelor of Science degree (neuroscience major) at UWA. She then went on to work as a Research Assistant at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and as a Sleep Technician assisting people with sleep disorders. Following this she completed a double degree in Chiropractic at Murdoch University. She has a strong interest in sports chiropractic and exercise rehabilitation. Over the years she has provided chiropractic care for many sporting events and teams including amateur football, triathlons, tennis and the Rottnest Channel Swim. She is currently undertaking further study to obtain her International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC).
As a mother of two young children herself, she is aware of the changes the female body goes through pre and postnatally and hopes to assist other women through these stages of life with chiropractic care.
While life is busy between chiropractic and mum life, Tanja enjoys her free time keeping active, gardening, and enjoying good food and coffee.
Dr Sasha Aspinall
Chiropractor
Dr Sasha finished her chiropractic degree at Murdoch University in 2013, and she has a particular passion for spinal pain management (neck and back pain). She uses a variety of hands on treatments, dry needling, and exercises, supported by a strong emphasis on education, to encourage and enable her patients to improve their health.
Dr Sasha completed her PhD in 2020, and is involved in research into chiropractic treatment, and its effects on pain sensitivity and spine pain. She also teaches chiropractic students at Murdoch University.
On the side, she is a keen photographer, an animal-lover, and enjoys a good fantasy book.