Meet Dr Tahni Schlabach (née Gook)

Osteopath | Accredited Lymphoedema Therapist | Wellness Enthusiast

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With a passion for helping people move better, feel better, and live fuller lives, Dr Tahni Schlabach brings a vibrant and caring approach to osteopathy. She holds a Master of Osteopathy from RMIT University, where she graduated with Distinction in 2014—and topped it off by achieving the highest GPA in her cohort.

That same year, she was awarded the prestigious Osteopathy Australia Award for the best Masters graduate across all three osteopathy universities in Australia.

Tahni’s Master's research project focused on the impact of osteopathic treatment on post-mastectomy lymphoedema—an area that ignited a deep interest in complex upper-body conditions. She has since gone on to become one of the first osteopaths in Australia to gain dual accreditation as an ALA-endorsed lymphoedema therapist.

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A Journey Rooted in Care and Community

After beginning her career in the fast-paced environment of Southside Clinic in Adelaide, Tahni returned home to Victoria in 2016, drawn by the strong sense of community and the opportunity to bring high-quality, accessible healthcare to Shepparton and the surrounding regions.

 

She now proudly serves her community, offering holistic care with a special focus on:

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- Post-surgical breast cancer and lymphoedema management

- Infant and paediatric care

- Neck pain & headaches

- Young dancers

- Support for the ageing population

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Her love for movement and body awareness comes from a lifetime in calisthenics, both as a performer and qualified coach. This background has given her a unique insight into adolescent development and athletic injuries, particularly in dancers and young athletes.

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A Holistic, Hands-On Approach

Tahni uses a wide range of osteopathic techniques—including joint manipulation, fascial stretching, soft tissue therapy, myofascial release, mobilisation, dry needling and indirect osteopathic techniques such as biodynamic, functional and cranial —to tailor treatment to each individual. She believes in empowering her patients and views osteopathy as a collaborative journey.

You’ll often find Tahni working closely with a network of trusted health professionals, from physiotherapists and GPs to Chinese medicine practitioners, exercise physiologists, podiatrists, personal trainers, and more. Her multidisciplinary approach ensures every patient receives well-rounded, comprehensive care.

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Outside the Clinic

When she's not in the treatment room, Tahni is likely:

- Latin dancing

- Doing pilates or ygoa

- Running or walking her energetic dog, Remi

- Cooking up a storm in the kitchen

- Reading a cringeworth fiction novel

- Cheering on the Carlton Blues (go Baggers!)

- Or simply enjoying quality time with family and friends.

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Whether you're recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions, or simply wanting to move through life with more ease—

Tahni is here to support you with expertise, empathy, and a deep commitment to your wellbeing.