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Meet The Team
The Institute faculty staff and teachers.
They all offer outstanding education program in osteopathy!
Pascal JD Grolaux, BSc, DO, MOst. Dr. (hon)
Founder and Principal of the Institute. Teacher
Pascal Grolaux, Osteopath,
He first studied physiotherapy (BSc in 1986), then osteopathy, in Belgium and England, at the Maidstone College of Osteopathy, under the guidance of John Wernham (1989-1995), but also in Switzerland (1991 -1994) at The Ecole Suisse d'Osteopathie for a Master type II degree in osteopathy. His thesis "Work Recovery in Response to Osteopathic Treatment after Hemilaminectomy for lumbar Disc Herniation: A Prospective Study with Comparison Group", builted according to the doctoral thesis plan in medicine, was submitted to the CHUV, Lausanne, (neurosurgery department) in 1995.
His clinical professional and teaching experience for more than 26 years in classical osteopathy has gradually led him to the neurosciences, specifically in relation to neuroimmunology, the vagus nerve and heart rate variability analysis.
He practices integrative osteopathy in Nova Scotia and is also a speaker, national and international teacher (Canada, Europe) and independent researcher. He is involved in several conferences and congresses in Europe.
In 2020, he received a honour doctorate membership from the American College of Physical Medicine.
He is faculty member of the ASO, osteopathic school, in Poland, and recently joined the Ontario Academy of Progressive Osteopathy as a part-time lecturer.
His research interests are in the field of neuroscience and osteopathy. He published in the Journal of Neurology & Neuromedicine in 2019 and is in the Journal of American Academy of Osteopathy (2021).
Pascal scientific publications:
• Grolaux PJD. Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Private Healthcare Center: A Small-Scale Investigation Targeting Anxiety, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Pain. J Neurol Neuromed (2019) 4(5): 7-22
https://www.jneurology.com/articles/transcutaneous-vagus-nerve-stimulation-in-private-healthcare-center-a-small-scale-investigation-targeting-anxiety-irritable-bowel-syndrome-and-chronic-pain.html
• Pascal J.D. Grolaux, Timothy J. Sparrow, François Lalonde; Traditional Osteopathy and the General Osteopathic Treatment: A Historical Concept and a Modern Application. AAO Journal 1 December 2021; 31 (4): 39–46. doi: https://doi.org/10.53702/2375-5717-31.4.39
• Pascal J.D. Grolaux. Effects of Chronic Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in an Asplenic Individual with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Report from an n-of-1 Study., 12 April 2022, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1546549/v1]
Pascal Grolaux, Osteopath,
He first studied physiotherapy (BSc in 1986), then osteopathy, in Belgium and England, at the Maidstone College of Osteopathy, under the guidance of John Wernham (1989-1995), but also in Switzerland (1991 -1994) at The Ecole Suisse d'Osteopathie for a Master type II degree in osteopathy. His thesis "Work Recovery in Response to Osteopathic Treatment after Hemilaminectomy for lumbar Disc Herniation: A Prospective Study with Comparison Group", builted according to the doctoral thesis plan in medicine, was submitted to the CHUV, Lausanne, (neurosurgery department) in 1995.
His clinical professional and teaching experience for more than 26 years in classical osteopathy has gradually led him to the neurosciences, specifically in relation to neuroimmunology, the vagus nerve and heart rate variability analysis.
He practices integrative osteopathy in Nova Scotia and is also a speaker, national and international teacher (Canada, Europe) and independent researcher. He is involved in several conferences and congresses in Europe.
In 2020, he received a honour doctorate membership from the American College of Physical Medicine.
He is faculty member of the ASO, osteopathic school, in Poland, and recently joined the Ontario Academy of Progressive Osteopathy as a part-time lecturer.
His research interests are in the field of neuroscience and osteopathy. He published in the Journal of Neurology & Neuromedicine in 2019 and is in the Journal of American Academy of Osteopathy (2021).
Pascal scientific publications:
• Grolaux PJD. Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Private Healthcare Center: A Small-Scale Investigation Targeting Anxiety, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Pain. J Neurol Neuromed (2019) 4(5): 7-22
https://www.jneurology.com/articles/transcutaneous-vagus-nerve-stimulation-in-private-healthcare-center-a-small-scale-investigation-targeting-anxiety-irritable-bowel-syndrome-and-chronic-pain.html
• Pascal J.D. Grolaux, Timothy J. Sparrow, François Lalonde; Traditional Osteopathy and the General Osteopathic Treatment: A Historical Concept and a Modern Application. AAO Journal 1 December 2021; 31 (4): 39–46. doi: https://doi.org/10.53702/2375-5717-31.4.39
• Pascal J.D. Grolaux. Effects of Chronic Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in an Asplenic Individual with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Report from an n-of-1 Study., 12 April 2022, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1546549/v1]
Mario Luis González, DP, MSc (Ost), Eur Ost DO
Vice-Principal of the Institute. Teacher.
Mario previously studied physiotherapy in Belgium (1988) where he worked until 2000 in private practice.
His physiotherapy thesis investigates the effect of the use of bicycle and cycle-ergometer in rehabilitation, acquiring a broad knowledge of the biomechanics and physiology of pedalling.
This led him to learn manual therapy and analytical mobilisation.
For 12 years he collaborated with various services of traumatology and orthopaedic surgery and traumatology in Brussels.
He developed a great experience in the field of post-surgical and post-traumatic rehabilitation of the knee, hip and spine. He broadened his knowledge in biomechanics and joint physiology.
In 1988 he started his training in osteopathy in Belgium with the team of Raymond Richard, Gil Lavigne, Ludovic Dewez and .....
He specialised in various manual therapy and advanced physiotherapy approaches such as Sohier's analytical techniques, fasciatherapy, diacutaneous fibrolysis techniques according to Heckman, De Dejarnette and Gonstaed's chiropractic methods and Godelieve Denys Struyf and Leopold Busquet's articular and myofascial chains.
In 1992 he decided to explore the state of osteopathic training in Spain and enrolled at the School of Osteopathy in Madrid, where he completed his second training in osteopathy in June 1997, presenting his OD work on the sacro-iliac mobility assessment tests.
In 1998 he began his teaching career in the field of Osteopathy in Spain and subsequently in various University Masters and Official Masters in Osteopathy as in the Catholic University San Antonio de Murcia, University of Alcalá de Henares, CEU San Pablo de Elche, Official Master of Biomechanics and injury assessment of the Universidad Pontificia Comillas.
Since 2003 he is a member of the Spanish Osteopaths Registry ROE and member of the Madrid Physiotherapy College no.: 2449.
His passion for osteopathy and biomechanics allowed him to participate as a speaker at the 1st Congress of Osteopathy in Spain with a paper on the kinematics of the knee.
For several years he directed the Official University Master's Degree in Osteopathy and Manual Therapy at the European University of Madrid from 2004-2006, as well as collaborating as a lecturer at the same institution.
In 2004 he collaborates in the elaboration of the academic programme and brings together a European teaching group for the Scuola di Osteopatía Italian- Regione Lombardia in Milan - Italy.
In 2009 in collaboration with Jesús Requena he created the Formación Belga Española de Osteopatía (FBEO) (Full Member OsEAN) and later the European Osteopathic and Research Academy (EORA), a group of continuing education in Osteopathy in Spain.
In 2016 he obtained his Master of Science Degree in Osteopathy and Manual Therapy at the Faculty of Health Sciences Official Master in Osteopathy and Manual Therapy
at the University of Murcia (SP) presenting his work on the physiology of the knee and its implication in knee dysfunctions. The Q-angle and its relationship with femorotibial joint dysfunctions and knee pain.
His clinical experience of more than 34 years as a clinical researcher has led him to adapt and accumulate various models of treatment of the musculoskeletal system, posture, disc pathology and myofascial system in accordance with osteopathic philosophy and supported by research and neuroscience.
His passion for biomechanics and joint kinematics combined with his interest in physiology and neurology lead him to teach therapeutic models with gentle techniques, thus adapting a structural concept within a globalist clinical dynamic in the purest osteopathic style.
Currently he combines clinical practice with teaching activities in Spain, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, Serbia, France, Poland.
Mario previously studied physiotherapy in Belgium (1988) where he worked until 2000 in private practice.
His physiotherapy thesis investigates the effect of the use of bicycle and cycle-ergometer in rehabilitation, acquiring a broad knowledge of the biomechanics and physiology of pedalling.
This led him to learn manual therapy and analytical mobilisation.
For 12 years he collaborated with various services of traumatology and orthopaedic surgery and traumatology in Brussels.
He developed a great experience in the field of post-surgical and post-traumatic rehabilitation of the knee, hip and spine. He broadened his knowledge in biomechanics and joint physiology.
In 1988 he started his training in osteopathy in Belgium with the team of Raymond Richard, Gil Lavigne, Ludovic Dewez and .....
He specialised in various manual therapy and advanced physiotherapy approaches such as Sohier's analytical techniques, fasciatherapy, diacutaneous fibrolysis techniques according to Heckman, De Dejarnette and Gonstaed's chiropractic methods and Godelieve Denys Struyf and Leopold Busquet's articular and myofascial chains.
In 1992 he decided to explore the state of osteopathic training in Spain and enrolled at the School of Osteopathy in Madrid, where he completed his second training in osteopathy in June 1997, presenting his OD work on the sacro-iliac mobility assessment tests.
In 1998 he began his teaching career in the field of Osteopathy in Spain and subsequently in various University Masters and Official Masters in Osteopathy as in the Catholic University San Antonio de Murcia, University of Alcalá de Henares, CEU San Pablo de Elche, Official Master of Biomechanics and injury assessment of the Universidad Pontificia Comillas.
Since 2003 he is a member of the Spanish Osteopaths Registry ROE and member of the Madrid Physiotherapy College no.: 2449.
His passion for osteopathy and biomechanics allowed him to participate as a speaker at the 1st Congress of Osteopathy in Spain with a paper on the kinematics of the knee.
For several years he directed the Official University Master's Degree in Osteopathy and Manual Therapy at the European University of Madrid from 2004-2006, as well as collaborating as a lecturer at the same institution.
In 2004 he collaborates in the elaboration of the academic programme and brings together a European teaching group for the Scuola di Osteopatía Italian- Regione Lombardia in Milan - Italy.
In 2009 in collaboration with Jesús Requena he created the Formación Belga Española de Osteopatía (FBEO) (Full Member OsEAN) and later the European Osteopathic and Research Academy (EORA), a group of continuing education in Osteopathy in Spain.
In 2016 he obtained his Master of Science Degree in Osteopathy and Manual Therapy at the Faculty of Health Sciences Official Master in Osteopathy and Manual Therapy
at the University of Murcia (SP) presenting his work on the physiology of the knee and its implication in knee dysfunctions. The Q-angle and its relationship with femorotibial joint dysfunctions and knee pain.
His clinical experience of more than 34 years as a clinical researcher has led him to adapt and accumulate various models of treatment of the musculoskeletal system, posture, disc pathology and myofascial system in accordance with osteopathic philosophy and supported by research and neuroscience.
His passion for biomechanics and joint kinematics combined with his interest in physiology and neurology lead him to teach therapeutic models with gentle techniques, thus adapting a structural concept within a globalist clinical dynamic in the purest osteopathic style.
Currently he combines clinical practice with teaching activities in Spain, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, Serbia, France, Poland.
Tim Sparrow DO Bc.Hons Ost Med . MICO MIO MGOSC (UK
Teacher.
Tim Sparrow, Osteopath
Tim Sparrow lectures as a guest lecturer worldwide on the Institute of Classical Osteopathy’s Foundation and Advanced courses.
International conferences have included presentations on ‘The Multi-systems approach to the osteopathic treatment of Multiple Sclerosis’ (International Conference on Trauma, ANS and Osteopathy, (Osteopathie Schule Deutschland, Berlin, 2016) , to his first , over 20 years ago as conference director for the First International Osteopathic Paediatric Conference (NVO, 2000), Jaarbeurs, in Utrecht , Holland.
His interest in research first began when he provide treatment development guidance to his colleague Pascal Groloux’s DO paper on ‘Osteopathic post-operative management of Spinal Hemilaminectomy,’ 1995.
As a faculty team member , he helped develop pathways towards research at the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine ,UK and has recently finished research in the field of osteopathic gerontology as part of his Bachelors of Science degree in Osteopathy in association with the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) , United Kingdom.
He co-authored an article on Traditional Osteopathy.
• Pascal J. Grolaux, Timothy J. Sparrow, François Lalonde; Traditional Osteopathy and the General Osteopathic Treatment: A Historical Concept and a Modern Application. AAO Journal 1 December 2021; 31 (4): 39–46. doi: https://doi.org/10.53702/2375-5717-31.4.39
Tim Sparrow, Osteopath
Tim Sparrow lectures as a guest lecturer worldwide on the Institute of Classical Osteopathy’s Foundation and Advanced courses.
International conferences have included presentations on ‘The Multi-systems approach to the osteopathic treatment of Multiple Sclerosis’ (International Conference on Trauma, ANS and Osteopathy, (Osteopathie Schule Deutschland, Berlin, 2016) , to his first , over 20 years ago as conference director for the First International Osteopathic Paediatric Conference (NVO, 2000), Jaarbeurs, in Utrecht , Holland.
His interest in research first began when he provide treatment development guidance to his colleague Pascal Groloux’s DO paper on ‘Osteopathic post-operative management of Spinal Hemilaminectomy,’ 1995.
As a faculty team member , he helped develop pathways towards research at the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine ,UK and has recently finished research in the field of osteopathic gerontology as part of his Bachelors of Science degree in Osteopathy in association with the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) , United Kingdom.
He co-authored an article on Traditional Osteopathy.
• Pascal J. Grolaux, Timothy J. Sparrow, François Lalonde; Traditional Osteopathy and the General Osteopathic Treatment: A Historical Concept and a Modern Application. AAO Journal 1 December 2021; 31 (4): 39–46. doi: https://doi.org/10.53702/2375-5717-31.4.39
Todd Bezilla, DO, MEd, BSc, CSCS, MICO
Teacher
Todd Bezilla, DO (Doctor of Osteopahic Medicine), earned his DO degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Philadelphia, PA, USA.
He was then Osteopathic Medical Intern at the Delaware Valley Medical Center, Langhorne,
PA (1997 – 1998)
He was resident in Osteopathic Manipulatve Medicine / Neuromusculoskeletal
Medicine – P.C.O.M., Philadelphia, PA (1999 – 2000)
• Undergraduate Teaching Fellow – P.C.O.M., Philadelphia, PA (1994 – 1997)
• He Created and teaches Holistic Manual Therapy – with successful completion of all foundation courses leading to a CAQ-HMT® (Certificate of Additional
Qualification – Holistic Manual Therapy) (2012 – Present)
• He was a Science Instructor at Cortva Institute, King of Prussia, PA – Teaching Anatomy,
Kinesiology, Pathology, Physiology, and manual assessment and treatment
methods to massage therapy students (2015 – 2021)
• In 2011 he retired as an Osteopathic physician – prior to retirement was AOBNM certifed in Neuromusculoskeletal and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Cranial Academy competency certified in Osteopathic Cranial manipulation.
• He was Co-Founder and Director of Education and Curriculum Development for the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy & Holistic Health Sciences, Inc., in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (2003 – 2011)
• Private practice specializing in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine for 11 years.
He participated in over 15,000 manual treatments (2000 – 2011)
He currently is a (M.I.C.O.) Member of the Institute of Classical Osteopathy, UK.
Attended and completed the Foundations of Classical Osteopathy post-graduate
training at the JWCCO (John Wernham College of Classical Osteopathy,
Maidstone England) – under the supervision of Mr. John Wernham, D.O. (2005 –2006).
He is an International presenter, author, and contributor to books, magazines, websites,
and articles related to manual therapy.
He has presented lectures for numerous organizations and has taught thousands of hours in varied education environments, including schools, associations,
academies, clinics, and workshops – live as well as webinar formats.
• Prior to retirement, he was a member in good standing of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Osteopathy, The Cranial
Academy, Delaware State Osteopathic Medicine Association, and the
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association.
He was clinical Instructor and Assistant Professor – P.C.O.M. (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine) – Philadelphia, PA (2000 – 2002).
Todd is author and co-author several scientific publications.
Todd Bezilla, DO (Doctor of Osteopahic Medicine), earned his DO degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Philadelphia, PA, USA.
He was then Osteopathic Medical Intern at the Delaware Valley Medical Center, Langhorne,
PA (1997 – 1998)
He was resident in Osteopathic Manipulatve Medicine / Neuromusculoskeletal
Medicine – P.C.O.M., Philadelphia, PA (1999 – 2000)
• Undergraduate Teaching Fellow – P.C.O.M., Philadelphia, PA (1994 – 1997)
• He Created and teaches Holistic Manual Therapy – with successful completion of all foundation courses leading to a CAQ-HMT® (Certificate of Additional
Qualification – Holistic Manual Therapy) (2012 – Present)
• He was a Science Instructor at Cortva Institute, King of Prussia, PA – Teaching Anatomy,
Kinesiology, Pathology, Physiology, and manual assessment and treatment
methods to massage therapy students (2015 – 2021)
• In 2011 he retired as an Osteopathic physician – prior to retirement was AOBNM certifed in Neuromusculoskeletal and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Cranial Academy competency certified in Osteopathic Cranial manipulation.
• He was Co-Founder and Director of Education and Curriculum Development for the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy & Holistic Health Sciences, Inc., in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (2003 – 2011)
• Private practice specializing in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine for 11 years.
He participated in over 15,000 manual treatments (2000 – 2011)
He currently is a (M.I.C.O.) Member of the Institute of Classical Osteopathy, UK.
Attended and completed the Foundations of Classical Osteopathy post-graduate
training at the JWCCO (John Wernham College of Classical Osteopathy,
Maidstone England) – under the supervision of Mr. John Wernham, D.O. (2005 –2006).
He is an International presenter, author, and contributor to books, magazines, websites,
and articles related to manual therapy.
He has presented lectures for numerous organizations and has taught thousands of hours in varied education environments, including schools, associations,
academies, clinics, and workshops – live as well as webinar formats.
• Prior to retirement, he was a member in good standing of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Osteopathy, The Cranial
Academy, Delaware State Osteopathic Medicine Association, and the
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association.
He was clinical Instructor and Assistant Professor – P.C.O.M. (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine) – Philadelphia, PA (2000 – 2002).
Todd is author and co-author several scientific publications.
François Lalonde, PhD, DO (Qc), Kin
Teacher
François Lalonde is a professional who has developed an innovative approach based on his professional experience and his academic background.
François recently participated in the physical training follow-up of Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques during his mission on the International Space Station (expedition 58/59). This unique experience allowed him to work within an international multidisciplinary team focused on the success of David's mission. François and his team have also been decorated with honorary distinctions from NASA for the excellence of their work. The effects of microgravity on the health of astronauts are detrimental. It is generally said that just 1 month spent in microgravity ages the body by ten years if nothing is done to counter its effects. Which can be compared on Earth to aging and a sedentary lifestyle. Physical exercise has so far been the tool of choice to counter these effects. Thanks to this experience, François realizes even more the benefits of an active life and the adoption of a healthy lifestyle.
François has developed expertise in monitoring amateur endurance sports athletes over the years. He was founder, president and head coach of the TRIFORT triathlon club for 5 years. This experience made him realize that adults who practice amateur sports do not have the same needs as high-level athletes, even if some like to perform. Treating an amateur athlete is not simply copying and pasting what is done with professional athletes and it is precisely this difference that interests François.
François is an honest, rigorous professional who listens to his customers. He bases his approach on science and is recognized for an American-style manual osteopathic approach. François has also authored several scientific publications. His scientific training obviously colors his approach with his clients.
François wants to build his clientele and go beyond the symptoms by focusing on healthy lifestyle habits and prevention. For the moment, François is developing a part-time clientele since he is still involved in teaching and research.
Merit awards and scholarships
University of Montreal *** mention of excellence for the doctoral thesis ***
Canadian Forces Coach of the Year for the 2018 season.
Several research grants: In triathlon, on ischemic pre-conditioning in patients with heart failure with ischemic cardiomyopathy, etc.
Coach of the year, champion prize of the QC cup for clubs (TRIFORT) by the Quebec triathlon sports federation and video competition prize for the Chambly triathlon in 2015.
Francois is author and co-author of more than 20 scientific publications.
François Lalonde is a professional who has developed an innovative approach based on his professional experience and his academic background.
François recently participated in the physical training follow-up of Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques during his mission on the International Space Station (expedition 58/59). This unique experience allowed him to work within an international multidisciplinary team focused on the success of David's mission. François and his team have also been decorated with honorary distinctions from NASA for the excellence of their work. The effects of microgravity on the health of astronauts are detrimental. It is generally said that just 1 month spent in microgravity ages the body by ten years if nothing is done to counter its effects. Which can be compared on Earth to aging and a sedentary lifestyle. Physical exercise has so far been the tool of choice to counter these effects. Thanks to this experience, François realizes even more the benefits of an active life and the adoption of a healthy lifestyle.
François has developed expertise in monitoring amateur endurance sports athletes over the years. He was founder, president and head coach of the TRIFORT triathlon club for 5 years. This experience made him realize that adults who practice amateur sports do not have the same needs as high-level athletes, even if some like to perform. Treating an amateur athlete is not simply copying and pasting what is done with professional athletes and it is precisely this difference that interests François.
François is an honest, rigorous professional who listens to his customers. He bases his approach on science and is recognized for an American-style manual osteopathic approach. François has also authored several scientific publications. His scientific training obviously colors his approach with his clients.
François wants to build his clientele and go beyond the symptoms by focusing on healthy lifestyle habits and prevention. For the moment, François is developing a part-time clientele since he is still involved in teaching and research.
Merit awards and scholarships
University of Montreal *** mention of excellence for the doctoral thesis ***
Canadian Forces Coach of the Year for the 2018 season.
Several research grants: In triathlon, on ischemic pre-conditioning in patients with heart failure with ischemic cardiomyopathy, etc.
Coach of the year, champion prize of the QC cup for clubs (TRIFORT) by the Quebec triathlon sports federation and video competition prize for the Chambly triathlon in 2015.
Francois is author and co-author of more than 20 scientific publications.
Sandra Lois Gutiérrez, DP, MSc, Eur Ost DO
Teacher
Sandra graduated in Physiotherapy from the Universidad Pontificia Comillas (SP). She is an osteopath, graduated from the Escuela de Osteopatía de Madrid (EOM), and from the FBEO (SP).
She earned as well a MSc in Pelviperineology, Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha and a MSc in Biomechanics Applied to Injury Assessment,
Universidad Pontificia Comillas (SP).
She is as well a Specialist in Conservative and Invasive Myofascial Pain Syndrome Therapy from the
Universidad de Castilla - La Mancha (UCLM) (SP).
She has extensive postgraduate training in osteopathy:
- Evolutionary Physiology Applied to the osteopathic clinic I, II, III and IV - Max Girardin (Evost - EORA)
- Structure, fluid and energy in osteopathic diagnosis. Jean-Pierre Lehr (EORA)
- Anatomy Dissection by Morphologicum (University of Heidelberg) - Lower Limb (EVOST)
- Embryology, Anatomy and Ontogenesis I, II, III and IV - Jean Paul Hoppner (Evost - EORA)
- Fluidic approach to fascia - Jane Stark (EORA)
- Pain in the abdomino-pelvic cavity - Caroline Stone (EORA)
- Decoding of Fascia - Serge Paoletti (EORA)
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd level Qualitative Visceral Osteopathy - Thomas Hirth (FBEO)
- Manual thermal diagnosis and visceral-emotional releases. - Jean Pierre Barral. (BOTO)
- Osteopathy and Infertility - David Sánchez (Body Help)
- Paediatric Osteopathy - Jean Louis Heureux. (FBEO)
- HVLA Structural Techniques - Jose Kunzler. (FBEO)
- Biodynamic Embryology - Marc Damoiseaux. (FBEO)
- SAT 1 - Gez Lamb. (IASO Madrid)
- Acupuncture training course (Traditional chinese medicine University of Shanghai)
- Rational Acupuncture (Pierre Therbault. French Acupuncture School)
- Abdominaux: Arrêtez le massacre (Bernadette de Gasquet. UEM)
- Biomechanics of the grossesse and the suites of couches (Bernadette de Gasquet. UEM)
She is an international lecturer and speaker:
"Integrative approach of the pelvis minor with the visceral sphere. External and internal approach". Guadeloupe Island (France).
"Osteopathy in Obstetrics" in Argentina with EORA and the Ungaretti Institute.
"Clinical osteopathic integration of the visceral system" in Barcelona with EORA and Arvila Magna.
Latin American Congress Fascial Connection 2018, in Mexico DF (Univ. Anahuac). "Pregnancy and Postpartum - Evolution and influence on posture and myofascial chains".
International Osteopathic Online Congress OSTEOSUMMIT 2020. "Integration and strategies of osteopathic clinical examination of the visceral system" and workshop "Global, regional and
analytical integration of the visceral system through comparative tests. Exploring tissue qualities
and diagnostic pathways".
OsEAN's Virtual International Students Day 2021. "Gynecology: not a world apart".
She had 1 year stay in Shanghai (China) working with private patients and training inTraditional Chinese Medicine.
She was President of the Spanish Register of Osteopaths (ROE).
She was Co-Director of the University Master's Degree in Osteopathic Manual Therapy, Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM).
She was Academic coordinator and representative at OsEAN (Osteopathic European
Academic Network).
She was the organizer of the International Osteopathic Congress #ROE2018 in Madrid: "From
Research to Clinical Practice: An integrative perspective".
She is coordinator and clinical tutor in the visceral field at the FBEO.
She is FBEO representative at OsEAN (Osteopathic European Academic Network) and Leader of the OsEAN's Visceral Teachers Working Group.
She is teacher in Osteopathy
FBEO - AIFROMM.
She is the founder of OSTEOMAMA, an osteopathic clinic in urogynecology and obstetrics.
Sandra graduated in Physiotherapy from the Universidad Pontificia Comillas (SP). She is an osteopath, graduated from the Escuela de Osteopatía de Madrid (EOM), and from the FBEO (SP).
She earned as well a MSc in Pelviperineology, Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha and a MSc in Biomechanics Applied to Injury Assessment,
Universidad Pontificia Comillas (SP).
She is as well a Specialist in Conservative and Invasive Myofascial Pain Syndrome Therapy from the
Universidad de Castilla - La Mancha (UCLM) (SP).
She has extensive postgraduate training in osteopathy:
- Evolutionary Physiology Applied to the osteopathic clinic I, II, III and IV - Max Girardin (Evost - EORA)
- Structure, fluid and energy in osteopathic diagnosis. Jean-Pierre Lehr (EORA)
- Anatomy Dissection by Morphologicum (University of Heidelberg) - Lower Limb (EVOST)
- Embryology, Anatomy and Ontogenesis I, II, III and IV - Jean Paul Hoppner (Evost - EORA)
- Fluidic approach to fascia - Jane Stark (EORA)
- Pain in the abdomino-pelvic cavity - Caroline Stone (EORA)
- Decoding of Fascia - Serge Paoletti (EORA)
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd level Qualitative Visceral Osteopathy - Thomas Hirth (FBEO)
- Manual thermal diagnosis and visceral-emotional releases. - Jean Pierre Barral. (BOTO)
- Osteopathy and Infertility - David Sánchez (Body Help)
- Paediatric Osteopathy - Jean Louis Heureux. (FBEO)
- HVLA Structural Techniques - Jose Kunzler. (FBEO)
- Biodynamic Embryology - Marc Damoiseaux. (FBEO)
- SAT 1 - Gez Lamb. (IASO Madrid)
- Acupuncture training course (Traditional chinese medicine University of Shanghai)
- Rational Acupuncture (Pierre Therbault. French Acupuncture School)
- Abdominaux: Arrêtez le massacre (Bernadette de Gasquet. UEM)
- Biomechanics of the grossesse and the suites of couches (Bernadette de Gasquet. UEM)
She is an international lecturer and speaker:
"Integrative approach of the pelvis minor with the visceral sphere. External and internal approach". Guadeloupe Island (France).
"Osteopathy in Obstetrics" in Argentina with EORA and the Ungaretti Institute.
"Clinical osteopathic integration of the visceral system" in Barcelona with EORA and Arvila Magna.
Latin American Congress Fascial Connection 2018, in Mexico DF (Univ. Anahuac). "Pregnancy and Postpartum - Evolution and influence on posture and myofascial chains".
International Osteopathic Online Congress OSTEOSUMMIT 2020. "Integration and strategies of osteopathic clinical examination of the visceral system" and workshop "Global, regional and
analytical integration of the visceral system through comparative tests. Exploring tissue qualities
and diagnostic pathways".
OsEAN's Virtual International Students Day 2021. "Gynecology: not a world apart".
She had 1 year stay in Shanghai (China) working with private patients and training inTraditional Chinese Medicine.
She was President of the Spanish Register of Osteopaths (ROE).
She was Co-Director of the University Master's Degree in Osteopathic Manual Therapy, Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM).
She was Academic coordinator and representative at OsEAN (Osteopathic European
Academic Network).
She was the organizer of the International Osteopathic Congress #ROE2018 in Madrid: "From
Research to Clinical Practice: An integrative perspective".
She is coordinator and clinical tutor in the visceral field at the FBEO.
She is FBEO representative at OsEAN (Osteopathic European Academic Network) and Leader of the OsEAN's Visceral Teachers Working Group.
She is teacher in Osteopathy
FBEO - AIFROMM.
She is the founder of OSTEOMAMA, an osteopathic clinic in urogynecology and obstetrics.
Eric Sanderson, BSc (Hons), Dip Ost, MSc
Teacher.
Eric had more than 20 years of experience in dissection, starting with an undergraduate degree
at the University of Toronto, and most recently as part of his MSc in Anatomical Sciences at Queens University, 2020.
He has two osteopathic diplomas (Canadian College of Osteopathy, 2005 and Académie Sutherland d’Ostéopathie du Québec, 2007).
Eric have been teaching in osteopathic institutions for over 15 years. This includes teaching in person, as well as live online, and recorded lectures on anatomy and physiology.
His personal studies have centered on anatomy, anatomical dissection, physiology, as well as a significant exploration in neurology.
Eric have extensive experience in critical thinking and lecture construction. One of his major personal clinical pursuits has been the exploration of the interaction between the nervous system and the
connective tissue as a way of addressing complex clinical syndromes. His studies in neurology
have included not only neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, but also osteopathic approaches to
addressing disease processes using neuroreflexogenic techniques.
Eric is committed to transmit his enthusiasm for the subjects of anatomy, physiology and neurology to students and assist them in gaining an appreciation for the material. He is also keenly interested in assisting his students with the development of critical thinking. He further believes that demonstrating how
anatomy, physiology and neurology are intertwined makes the study of those subjects more relevant and clinically accessible for students.
Eric had more than 20 years of experience in dissection, starting with an undergraduate degree
at the University of Toronto, and most recently as part of his MSc in Anatomical Sciences at Queens University, 2020.
He has two osteopathic diplomas (Canadian College of Osteopathy, 2005 and Académie Sutherland d’Ostéopathie du Québec, 2007).
Eric have been teaching in osteopathic institutions for over 15 years. This includes teaching in person, as well as live online, and recorded lectures on anatomy and physiology.
His personal studies have centered on anatomy, anatomical dissection, physiology, as well as a significant exploration in neurology.
Eric have extensive experience in critical thinking and lecture construction. One of his major personal clinical pursuits has been the exploration of the interaction between the nervous system and the
connective tissue as a way of addressing complex clinical syndromes. His studies in neurology
have included not only neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, but also osteopathic approaches to
addressing disease processes using neuroreflexogenic techniques.
Eric is committed to transmit his enthusiasm for the subjects of anatomy, physiology and neurology to students and assist them in gaining an appreciation for the material. He is also keenly interested in assisting his students with the development of critical thinking. He further believes that demonstrating how
anatomy, physiology and neurology are intertwined makes the study of those subjects more relevant and clinically accessible for students.
Valérie Namer, MD, DO
Teacher.
Valerie Namer, Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Practitioner, specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolism, former intern at the Hospices Civiles de Lyon, France.
She was guest researcher at the CEMIC, Buenos Aires, Argentina from 1995-2002.
She graduated in osteopathy, from the Centre Ostéopathique du Québec (COQ), Canada, and has been practicing as an osteopath in private clinics in Montreal since 2006.
She is a registered member of Osteopathy Québec (CA).
Valerie has been teaching and lecturing about osteopathy, physiology, endocrinology, fertility, nutrition and more health topics in Canada, South America (Argentina, Brazil), Europe (France, Switzerland, Poland, Latvia), and Lebanon for several years.
She lectured in the CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) in clinical practice course at McGill University.
She is currently a Master Dissertation Supervisor at the School of Health Sciences Fribourg, University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO).
Valerie has a special interest in fertility and perinatal osteopathy. She is trained in Bonapace method and has been providing osteopathic support for expecting mothers, new-borns and parents in Westmount for many years.
She has more than 20 continuing education courses in Osteopathy followed in Canada, Europe and Latin America on TMJ, plagiocephaly, obstetrics, postpartum, perinatal, pediatrics, gynecology, visceral, polyvagal theory, portage, vagus nerve stimulation, as well as about fifteen training courses other than in osteopathy, in particular in nutrition, psychology of sexuality, integrative health, dissection, perinatal mourning, breastfeeding, cardiac coherence, oral restrictive brakes, and Bonapace method.
Her publication include:
. Accompagner le quatrième trimestre de la grossesse, Oct 2018
https://www.editions-eres.com/ouvrage/4273/accompagner-le-quatrieme-trimestre-de-la-grossesse
. Integrative Behandlung der Nebennieren in der Osteopathie / Approche intégrative de la surrénale en ostéopathie. DO - Deutsche Zeitschrift für Osteopathie, Oct 2016
https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0042-112705
Valerie Namer, Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Practitioner, specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolism, former intern at the Hospices Civiles de Lyon, France.
She was guest researcher at the CEMIC, Buenos Aires, Argentina from 1995-2002.
She graduated in osteopathy, from the Centre Ostéopathique du Québec (COQ), Canada, and has been practicing as an osteopath in private clinics in Montreal since 2006.
She is a registered member of Osteopathy Québec (CA).
Valerie has been teaching and lecturing about osteopathy, physiology, endocrinology, fertility, nutrition and more health topics in Canada, South America (Argentina, Brazil), Europe (France, Switzerland, Poland, Latvia), and Lebanon for several years.
She lectured in the CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) in clinical practice course at McGill University.
She is currently a Master Dissertation Supervisor at the School of Health Sciences Fribourg, University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO).
Valerie has a special interest in fertility and perinatal osteopathy. She is trained in Bonapace method and has been providing osteopathic support for expecting mothers, new-borns and parents in Westmount for many years.
She has more than 20 continuing education courses in Osteopathy followed in Canada, Europe and Latin America on TMJ, plagiocephaly, obstetrics, postpartum, perinatal, pediatrics, gynecology, visceral, polyvagal theory, portage, vagus nerve stimulation, as well as about fifteen training courses other than in osteopathy, in particular in nutrition, psychology of sexuality, integrative health, dissection, perinatal mourning, breastfeeding, cardiac coherence, oral restrictive brakes, and Bonapace method.
Her publication include:
. Accompagner le quatrième trimestre de la grossesse, Oct 2018
https://www.editions-eres.com/ouvrage/4273/accompagner-le-quatrieme-trimestre-de-la-grossesse
. Integrative Behandlung der Nebennieren in der Osteopathie / Approche intégrative de la surrénale en ostéopathie. DO - Deutsche Zeitschrift für Osteopathie, Oct 2016
https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0042-112705
J. Fermín López Gil, PT, DO, MSc. (Ost)
Teacher.
Fermin López is a Spanish osteopath, working as an osteopath in a private clinic since 2000.
He is teaching at the University Master of Osteopathy in the visceral and structural areas. (E.O.B// Universitat Pompeu Fabra) and is Professor of the University Master of Osteopathy of the F.B.E.O//University Francisco de Vitoria (Madrid).
He has a diploma in Classical Osteopathy from the John Wernham School (UK) and MSc from University of Greenwich (UK).
He is former Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Osteopaths Registry (ROE) and former President of the Federation of Osteopaths of Spain (FOE).
He is a teacher in osteopathy at the EOB (Barcelona) and FBEO (Madrid).
Firmin speaks Spanish, French and English.
Fermin López is a Spanish osteopath, working as an osteopath in a private clinic since 2000.
He is teaching at the University Master of Osteopathy in the visceral and structural areas. (E.O.B// Universitat Pompeu Fabra) and is Professor of the University Master of Osteopathy of the F.B.E.O//University Francisco de Vitoria (Madrid).
He has a diploma in Classical Osteopathy from the John Wernham School (UK) and MSc from University of Greenwich (UK).
He is former Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Osteopaths Registry (ROE) and former President of the Federation of Osteopaths of Spain (FOE).
He is a teacher in osteopathy at the EOB (Barcelona) and FBEO (Madrid).
Firmin speaks Spanish, French and English.
Halifax, CA
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