About Osteopathy
About Osteopathy
Osteopathic Philosophy
In the last 150 years, the Osteopathic Philosophy has expanded on the very important discoveries and developments found by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still. Osteopathy has become known world-wide as a vital tool in achieving health and wellness.
Though it is currently less common in America than traditional pharmaceutical-based philosophies, Osteopathy has been gaining ground as people tire of simply covering up symptoms only to experience a myriad of negative side effects from various medications. As the desire for true and complete healing grows; many people find that the current osteopathic philosophy makes logical and intuitive sense, and that they are able to make greater strides toward health that were once thought to be out of reach.
“To find health should be the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease.”
– Dr. Andrew Taylor Still
The Osteopathic Philosophy Rests on 4 Main Principles…
A person is made up of three equally important parts including: the body, the mind, and the spirit.
These are dynamically interrelated and dependent upon one another for overall wellness. Should one of these be out of balance it may disrupt a number of physical processes. When the three parts are synergistic, and encouraged to function at optimum levels – true integrative wellness can be achieved.
The body knows how to heal, and it desires to function perfectly.
Our body has an innate wisdom and knows how to heal. Most of us have had a cold or a flu and healed without any major interventions. Some of us have fractured a bone or sustained an injury and experienced natural healing.
The structure of the body, and the function are interrelated.
Osteopathic Doctors are uniquely trained in anatomy and physiology and “hands-on” medicine. Osteopaths support the body’s innate healing capacity with traditional Osteopathic treatment. This treatment enhances the body’s ability to heal.
Successful treatment is based on the understanding of the above principles.
When a physician is able to support the innate wisdom of the body, structurally, nutritionally and emotionally then the Osteopath’s goals are accomplished.
A person is made up of three equally important parts including: the body, the mind, and the spirit.
These are dynamically interrelated and dependent upon one another for overall wellness. Should one of these be out of balance it may disrupt a number of physical processes. When the three parts are synergistic, and encouraged to function at optimum levels – true integrative wellness can be achieved.
The body knows how to heal, and it desires to function perfectly.
Our body has an innate wisdom and knows how to heal. Most of us have had a cold or a flu and healed without any major interventions. Some of us have fractured a bone or sustained an injury and experienced natural healing.
The structure of the body, and the function are interrelated.
Osteopathic Doctors are uniquely trained in anatomy and physiology and “hands-on” medicine. Osteopaths support the body’s innate healing capacity with traditional Osteopathic treatment. This treatment enhances the body’s ability to heal.
Successful treatment is based on the understanding of the above principles.
When a physician is able to support the innate wisdom of the body, structurally, nutritionally and emotionally then the Osteopath’s goals are accomplished.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Osteopathy A Good Fit For You?
- If you desire to identify the root cause of your illness or injury rather than cover up the symptoms…
- If you are frustrated with the pharmaceutical model rampant in western medicine…
- If you want to know more about how natural resources can support physiological processes within your body…
- If you want a doctor who truly cares about you, and sees you as an individual deserving his time and vast knowledge in healing…
…Osteopathy is definitely right for you!
