About me

Matthew Jakovljevic - Osteopath

Bachelor of Clinical Science Masters in Health Science (Osteopathy)

I’m Matthew Jakovljevic — osteopath, movement practitioner, and pilates instructor — with over 14 years of experience helping people move better, recover from injury, and build long-term resilience.

My approach combines hands-on osteopathic treatment with targeted exercise and rehabilitation. I enjoy working with clients who want to understand not just what is causing their pain or limitation, but why it’s happening and how to create lasting change.

I have a strong interest in clinical pilates and movement-based rehabilitation, using practical strategies that help people return to the activities they value — whether that’s sport, work, training, or simply feeling more confident in their body day to day.

What I value most in practice is giving people clarity and a plan. Patients leave appointments with a better understanding of:

• what’s contributing to their symptoms,

• how long recovery is likely to take,

• and the most effective path forward.

My interest in osteopathy started early through my own experiences with injury and movement, which led me toward a career focused on helping others improve their health and performance in a realistic, sustainable way.

I also work at Victoria University passing on my knowledge to our budding osteopathic minds.

Outside of work, I’m a keen hiker and trail runner and have walked the 1000km length of the South Island of New Zealand, as well as the 700km Australian Alps Walking Trail. Ask me about me it, I will talk to anyone who will listen. I am also keen veggie gardener, my beautiful wife Katie currently supports these ideas but is keeping an eye on when she needs to reign my energy back in.