About Eva McGovern
Eva McGovern – Osteopath & Holistic Health Practitioner and Coach
With over 30 years of continuous education and hands-on experience, Eva has dedicated her career to helping people achieve their full health potential. A registered osteopath with a background in physiotherapy and naturopathy, she combines a deep understanding of the body’s mechanics to relieve pain and restore well-being.
Eva began her career in Dortmund, Germany, where she owned and operated a successful physiotherapy and osteopathy practice for 17 years. In 2016, she relocated to Dublin, where she has continued to provide expert osteopathic care, working one-on-one with patients to address a wide range of musculoskeletal, visceral and cranio-sacral issues.
Education & Qualifications
Eva studied Osteopathy at the Still Academy Münster in Germany, completing her clinical examination under the bao (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Osteopathie) guidelines in 2009. Her training encompassed Visceral Osteopathy, Craniosacral Osteopathy, and Parietal/Structural Osteopathy, equipping her with a well-rounded approach to patient care.
She also holds a Heilpraktikerin (Naturopath/Alternative Practitioner) qualification from the Health Centre Dortmund (2007) and originally qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1999.
Postgraduate Specializations & Advanced Training
Eva continuously enhances her expertise through advanced postgraduate studies in:
- SHT – Self-Healing Coaching (Roberto Martinez)
- Atlaslogy Therapy (Swiss Atlaslogy Association)
- Biodynamic Osteopathy (Dr. James Jealous, D.O.)
- Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) (Dr. Stephen Typaldos, D.O.)
- Ear Acupuncture (Yase Institute)
- Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (Sutherland Cranial College)
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Therapy
- Paediatric Osteopathy
Passion & Approach
Eva’s patient-centered philosophy focuses on treating the root cause of discomfort rather than just symptoms. Her extensive training allows her to integrate structural, cranial, visceral, and fascial techniques to provide personalized, effective treatments. Whether addressing chronic pain, TMJ dysfunction, or paediatric health concerns, Eva is deeply committed to helping her patients restore movement, balance, and overall well-being.
With decades of experience and a lifelong passion for healing, Eva continues to be a trusted practitioner in osteopathy and holistic healthcare.