Our Team

Dr. Chris Tucker

B.App.Sc (Comp. Med) M.Osteopathy

My name is Chris Tucker and I am thrilled to be a part of the Rhythm Health team. I am a highly experienced Osteopath, with over 15 years experience in the industry, having worked at several well respected clinics around Melbourne. I adopt a live once, live well attitude, and encourage people to live the life they want to.

Human Anatomy and Physiology has always been a passion of mine, it’s who we are and it’s how we function. I lead a very active lifestyle, thus I understand the importance of health maintenance and the frustrations that can arise during times of injury. Holding a double degree in Clinical Science/Osteopathic Science combined with over 15 years working as an Osteopath, I have dealt with a multitude of conditions. I enjoy a challenge and my point of focus is always helping someone achieve optimal health.

I am a confident, safe, and thorough practitioner who feels very proud to work with what is someones greatest asset, their health. I absolutely love being an Osteopath and take pride in making my clients feel cared for, knowing that I have the experience and dedication necessary to get the best out of them. I treat every appointment with the respect it deserves, but I also enjoy working with people and building a rapport with those who come to see me.

I am a fun loving person who is always up for an adventure! If it involves the outdoors, I’m into it! I love to run, swim, hike, camp, chill at the beach, and most importantly have fun with my friends. All these things involve good health, which is why I’m such a strong advocate of healthy living.

If you need some help getting your health back on track or want to get proactive about getting the most out of yourself, come and say hello and we can discuss how I may be able to help you.

Dr. Laura Johnson

B.App.Sc (Health Science), B.App.Sc (Osteopathy)

Laura first developed a passion for health and wellness while working in the fitness industry. As a personal trainer, she enjoyed meeting people of all ages and fitness levels and helping them to achieve their health goals. Her work as a PT inspired an interest in human anatomy, movement, and injury prevention. This naturally led to her vocation to become an osteopath. Laura completed a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) with Distinction at RMIT University.

Laura enjoys treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions and is passionate about providing holistic healthcare to her patients. Alongside osteopathy, Laura has been working as a qualified yoga teacher. In conjunction with her background in fitness, yoga teaching has informed her approach to patient care. As well as providing manual therapy, Laura focuses on incorporating evidence-based exercise, mindfulness-based activities, and pain education into her treatments. Overall, Laura aims to collaborate with her patients so that they can work together to create an individualised management plan that will optimise their physical and mental well-being.

Laura uses a combination of osteopathic manual techniques, including soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation and manipulation, myofascial release, and dry needling. Laura is delighted to be a part of the Rhythm Health team where each and every patient is supported throughout their journey to wellness and recovery. When Laura is not treating as an osteopath, she is practising yoga, training at the gym, spending time with friends, or exploring in nature.

Dr. Daniela De Fazio

App.Sc.(Clin,Sc.); B.Osteo. Sc, Grad Cert in Neo. & Infnt Paed Man. Thrpy

Daniela graduated from the 5 year full-time double degree course at RMIT University in 2002.

During her university years Daniela developed an interest in children’s health and osteopathic treatment during pregnancy. She has since undertaken further studies in the fields of cranial osteopathy, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology. She maintains an interest in women’s health, particularly treating pregnant women.

Daniela grew up in the northern suburbs and went to high school at the Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy. Daniela speaks fluent Italian, coming from an Italian background and having studied it in high school.

Through her heightened interest in children’s health, Daniela has focused her attention on learning as much about treating children, as an Osteopath as possible. Common conditions that affect infants and children include asthma, recurrent ear infections, scoliosis, or even “growing pains”. Often newborns are brought in for an assessment after a traumatic or difficult birth for a check-up. Osteopathic treatment to the young can be very rewarding as problems may be prevented from developing into chronic conditions in later years The holistic approach allows the body’s inherent self-healing mechanisms to assist the natural healing process. In 2011, Daniela completed a Graduate Certificate in Neonatal and Infant Paediatric Manual Therapy at Victoria University in Melbourne, furthering her knowledge in this area. Daniela has treated many children and enjoys the interaction with children as much as she enjoys seeing positive results. Daniela’s role as a mother brings knowledge through experience and she continues to contribute to promoting Osteopathy and its benefits for pregnant women and children of all ages.

Osteopathic techniques during pregnancy are carefully selected. Common complaints associated with pregnancy include lower back pain, leg pain, and neck or shoulder pain. As a pregnancy progresses the extra weight can cause a shift in the body’s centre of gravity causing tight muscles leading to aches and fatigue. Daniela takes great care in assuring that the mother is comfortable and relaxed during the treatment so that she can give her patient the best care possible and achieves optimum results.

Daniela has held an assistant teaching position at the RMIT Bundoora campus, teaching the Osteopathic students. She has also served three years as a member on the Victorian State Council branch of the Australian Osteopathic Association. This role included two years as Continuing Professional Development Coordinator, which involved organising information seminars for Osteopaths to further their education in various fields. For several years, her role on State Council also led her to organise a stand at the annual Melbourne Pregnancy, Babies and Children Expo where Osteopathy is promoted to the public.

Dr. Natalie Maynard

B.App.Sc (Health Science), B.App.Sc (Osteopathy)

Natalie found her passion for Osteopathy through her love of horse riding from a very young age of 6. She understood early on through injuries, the importance of her body functioning correctly to achieve optimum results.

Natalie commenced her academia life at La Trobe University completing a Bachelor of Health Science, continuing on to graduate from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Health Science/Applied Science (Osteopathy) with Distinction.

Since graduating RMIT, she has completed training in dry needling as well as certification through APPI Clinical Pilates, enhancing her knowledge on exercise rehabilitation, creating programs to compliment her treatments to promote a successful outcome.

Natalie has also worked within the dental field, working with TMJ and facial pain,

During a consultation and treatment, she will take a thorough history and examination to identify any aggravating lifestyle factors, to ensure patient education and an individualized treatment/management plan.

In her spare time, Natalie is kept busy with her horses, taking time out to enjoy yoga and Pilates, exploring new places, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Tegan Jennings

B.App.Sc (Comp. Med) M.Osteopathy

Tegan fell in love with osteopathy as a teenager — drawn to the proactive, hands on approach, knowledgeable practitioners, and emphasis on considering the patient as a whole. It was at this point, Tegan firmly set her sights on becoming an osteopath herself, and has never looked back.

Years later, Tegan is a registered osteopath who completed her qualifications at RMIT University in Melbourne, and has worked extensively in both rural Victoria and Melbourne, gaining experience treating patients from all walks of life and with a diverse range of conditions.

Tegan is a passionate about osteopathy and enjoys coming up with a treatment plan and approach that works best for each patient. She is most fulfilled finding ways to enable and empower women to manage pain, prevent injury and as a result, live better lives.

With this patient-centered approach, Tegan often works alongside other health professionals ensuring her patients are able to take an active role in their health and wellbeing with the right support.

Tegan has a special interest in treating women of all ages and the whole body. She has dedicated her practice to women and has completed many additional related courses including pain management during pregnancy and beyond, pain science, and osteopathic technique for female pelvic pain and urogenital conditions, as well as dry needling.