ABOUT US · MEET BETTER LIVING OSTEO
A Local Clinic, Caring for the Macedon Ranges
Founded in Romsey by osteopaths Anthony and Samantha, Better Living Osteo is built on a simple idea: listen first, treat the person, and back it up with proper care.
How Better Living Osteo Began
Better Living Osteo opened its doors in 2020, founded by Anthony Mokbel and Samantha Baxter — two RMIT-trained osteopaths who wanted to practise the kind of healthcare that’s hard to deliver in a rushed city clinic: appointments with time to actually listen, treatment plans built around real lives, and a clinic that knows its community by name.
We chose Romsey deliberately. The Macedon Ranges is full of people who work hard with their bodies — on farms, in trades, in saddles, at desks and everywhere in between — and who shouldn’t have to drive to Melbourne for quality care. Six years on, we’re proud to be a genuinely local, independently owned clinic caring for families right across the region.
Our Approach to Care
Good healthcare is about more than treating symptoms — it’s about understanding the person behind them. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re returning for ongoing care, our approach stays the same:
Listening first
Taking the time to understand your concerns, goals and lifestyle.
Understanding your symptoms
A thorough assessment to identify what’s contributing to the problem.
Working together
A personalised management plan that’s tailored to your needs.
Supporting long-term health
The education, advice and rehabilitation to help you stay well beyond the treatment room.
Meet Our Team
Experienced, AHPRA-registered osteopaths dedicated to helping you move and feel better.
Anthony Mokbel · Osteopath · Co-founder
Anthony co-founded Better Living Osteo in 2020 after working in clinics across Melbourne and regional Victoria. He loves the variety of regional practice — treating everyone from horse trainers and farmers to office workers and athletes — and is passionate about helping patients see their treatment through from first appointment to full resolution.
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Anthony graduated from RMIT University in 2013 with bachelor and masters degrees in Osteopathy. He is AHPRA-registered and has completed further training in Dry Needling (Levels 1 & 2), Myofascial Release Therapy, Rocktape Taping, BPPV treatment and High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation.
Outside the clinic, Anthony is dad to Violet and twin girls Frida and Gia — so any spare time at the gym is well earned.
Samantha Baxter · Osteopath · Co-founder
Samantha co-founded Better Living Osteo in 2020 after practising in Sunbury and Mernda. She’s treated a huge range of musculoskeletal presentations in patients from children to older adults, and takes a holistic approach — combining hands-on treatment with education and active rehabilitation so patients feel genuinely in control of their recovery.
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Samantha graduated from RMIT University in 2016 with a double bachelor’s degree in Osteopathy. She is AHPRA-registered, a member of Osteopathy Australia, and has completed further training in Clinical Pilates (Matwork and Equipment), Dry Needling (Levels 1 & 2), Myofascial Cupping, Rocktape Taping, and managing pain associated with pregnancy and post-partum. She also has experience supporting local sporting teams with acute injury management.
Outside work, Samantha enjoys being a mum, travelling, spending time with family and friends, and cooking for people — she’s always learning new recipes.
Matt Tancevski · Osteopath
Matt enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions by assessing and tailoring treatment to each patient’s needs — and loves working with people of all ages and backgrounds, from athletes to older adults and everyone in between. Having endured his own sporting injuries, he knows the frustration firsthand.
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Matt graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). He is AHPRA-registered, a member of Osteopathy Australia, and has completed further training in Dry Needling (Level 1) and Myofascial Cupping (Level 1). Growing up, Matt competed and trained in soccer at amateur and elite levels — an experience that motivates him to help others through their rehabilitation.
Outside the clinic, you’ll find Matt playing golf, at the gym, watching football, spending time with family and friends, and planning his next travel destination.
Jacob Caruana · Osteopath
Jacob enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions and has a particular interest in supporting patients from sporting backgrounds. His approach is holistic and individualised — aiming to meet each patient’s unique needs and support their long-term health and performance, not just settle the immediate complaint.
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Jacob graduated from RMIT University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). He is AHPRA-registered and has completed further training in Dry Needling (Level 1) and Myofascial Cupping (Level 1). Having played sport previously, he understands how injuries can impact not only physical ability but overall wellbeing — which drives his commitment to helping people recover effectively, build resilience, and return to the activities they love as safely and quickly as possible.
Outside of work, Jacob is a huge North Melbourne fan and rarely misses a game of footy or cricket. When he’s not watching sport, he’s usually in the gym with mates.
Jessica Jackman · Osteopath
Jessica has a keen interest in pregnancy, pelvic health and rehabilitation, which has led her to extensive further study in the area. She’s passionate about keeping her knowledge current and improving individual patient outcomes — and enjoys the variety of people osteopathy brings through the door every day.
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Jessica graduated from RMIT University in 2013 after completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Complementary Medicine) and Master of Osteopathy, working in Melbourne before making the Macedon Ranges home in 2019. She is AHPRA-registered, a member of Osteopathy Australia, and has completed further training in pelvic health and pregnancy support with the Osteopathic Pelvic Health Institute of Australia, the Polestar Pilates rehabilitation series, and paediatrics.
When not in the clinic, Jessica enjoys being a mum to her two children, playing netball, and catching up with friends and family over a long lunch.
Michael Fleischmann · Osteopath
Michael brings over 15 years of experience and a calm, thorough, patient-centred style. He focuses on understanding the whole picture — your symptoms, daily demands, health history and goals — so that treatment is safe, tailored and makes sense to you, with a strong emphasis on clear explanation and shared decision making.
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Michael is an AHPRA-registered osteopath who commonly works with musculoskeletal pain and movement problems, including neck and back pain, headaches, shoulder and hip issues, and sporting and overuse injuries. Treatment may include hands-on osteopathic techniques, advice on movement and load management, and practical home strategies — always guided by your preferences and comfort.
Michael holds a PhD and is an academic at Victoria University, where he teaches and supervises in health programs. He brings this evidence-informed mindset into every consultation and collaborates with GPs and other health professionals where needed, so your care stays coordinated.
Danielle Baxter · Locum Osteopath
Danielle has worked in private practice since 2013 and brings a warm, patient-centred approach to care. A familiar face in the Sunbury community, she loves helping people reach their functional goals using hands-on techniques, movement, and meaningful conversation.
Danielle joins us on selected days — call to check availability.
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Danielle is an AHPRA-registered osteopath, a member of Osteopathy Australia, and has completed further training in Dry Needling (Level 1). Outside the clinic, she is a lecturer in Osteopathy at RMIT University and holds a PhD in Complementary Medicine. Her research focuses on non-pharmacological care for chronic conditions and the role of osteopathy in supporting older adults, and she serves as a Board Director for the Australian Osteopathic Accreditation Council.
Most notably, she is a mum to two very energetic kids.
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