Danielle Baxter

Danielle Baxter is a Lecturer at RMIT University's School of Health and Biomedical Sciences. A registered osteopath since 2012, she has been instrumental in developing innovative teaching methods including live-streamed practical classes during the pandemic. Her academic leadership has been recognized through multiple course satisfaction awards in 2017 and 2023.

• Specializes in osteopathy and clinical education
• Focuses on chronic disease management through manual therapy
• Active in Australian osteopathic accreditation leadership

Her research output demonstrates a consistent focus on manual therapy applications for respiratory conditions, particularly COPD, with several high-impact publications from 2019-2024. Current supervision opportunities are available for research projects related to interprofessional education in allied health.

Scientific Achievements:

• 2017: Course excellence recognition through high CES scores
• 2023: Course satisfaction leadership with top 5 school rankings
• Published 4 peer-reviewed articles on manual therapy for COPD

Danielle's work bridges clinical practice with academic innovation, emphasizing patient-centered approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration while advancing osteopathy's role in geriatric care and respiratory disease management.