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Rivett, Edward William (1894 - 1962) |
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Born: 12 July 1894 Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia. Died: 25 March 1962. | |
Edward William Rivett was a successful obstetrician and gynaecologist who established a private maternity hospital and worked in private practice, often with his sister Christine. His work in early ambulation of patients resulted in a lower death rate after operations and quicker healing. He undertook pioneering work in treating injuries and disease by spinal manipulation, having taken up Chiropractic studies in the USA. He was also interested in homoepathy, colour therapy and hypnotherapy and prepared his own herbal medicines until World War II. |
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