Tahlia (Tahls) Gatto

Director of OT with Tahls & Registered Occupational Therapist

Tahls is the Occupational Therapist behind OT with Tahls. She graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and has completed her Certificate III & IV in Fitness through the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers in 2021.Tahls often spends her time coaching group fitness classes at hiit republic and as an Occupational Therapist, bettering the lives of countless individuals and families.

Tahls works with children diagnosed with cerebral palsy, rare genetic conditions, neurological and congenital conditions, as well as those with high and complex needs and those born prematurely. She is always developing her skills, taking pride in staying up-to-date to provide the highest level of care for her clients.

Tahlia sitting on a log smiling at the camera

Tahls’ Qualifications

Tahls has further training and experience in:

  • Blooming Littles - Flourish Neonatal Therapy Mentorship.

  • The Nurturing Connection - Infant Massage Australia.

  • Infant and Child Mental Health Professional Development Webinar Series - Practical skills to promote infant and parent mental health in the first twelve months of life.

  • National Association of Neonatal Therapists - NANT Special Topic Course - Neonatal Massage: What, Why, and How?

  • Occupational Therapy Australia - Talking Toileting (TT0785).

  • Sensational Brain - Delivery to Discharge: The Role of OT in the NICU.

  • CPTeaching - Functional Hand Use in Hemiplegia - Evidence-Based Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy.

  • CPTeaching - Assisting Hand Assessment.

  • Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)
    Registered Practitioner.

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