Welcome to OsteopathyBC

British Columbia’s professional body for Osteopathic Practitioners

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There are two types of osteopathy recognized internationally: osteopathic medicine practised by osteopathic physicians and surgeons; and the manual practice of osteopathy practised by osteopaths. Canada is one of a few countries worldwide in which both practices of osteopathy are represented across the provinces and territories. Currently, osteopathic medicine practised by osteopathic physicians and surgeons falls under the legislation and licensure of the provincial Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons. Individual professional associations, such as OsteopathyBC, represent qualified osteopaths across Canada. OsteopathyBC maintains membership in the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA), whose purpose is to advance the practice of both osteopathic medicine and osteopathy throughout the world. OsteopathyBC is also a member of the Canadian Federation of Osteopaths (CFO), which represents provincial and territorial associations nationally. In B.C. members of OsteopathyBC use the title Osteopathic Practitioner.

Learn More About Osteopathic Treatment for Patients Osteopathy is a hands-on approach to healthcare, which recognizes the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions. Read More

Learn More About Becoming a Member of OsteopathyBC We are proud to be a growing organization of highly qualified osteopathic practitioners. We invite you to learn more about the benefits of membership. Read More

Learn More About Working Collaboratively to Provide Integrated Health Care Are you a Physician, Dentist, Physiotherapist, or other Health Professional? Learn how to work collaboratively with Osteopathic Practitioners. Read More

What Makes Osteopathy So Effective?

We listen

We aim to fully understand you and your challenges.

We assess

We consider your entire body to determine the root cause of your concerns.

We look

We view your body with a wholistic approach; everything is connected.

We inquire

We ask the question "What's preventing your body from functioning optimally?"

We treat

We use a variety of hands on techniques to release stress and strain in your body, using a very developed sense of palpation to discern the tensions and areas in need.

We integrate

We value the inter-relationships between all the systems of the body, and aim to restore balance within and between the muscles, joints, bones, nerves, vessels, connective tissues and internal organs.

We value you

Our relationship with you is important, and together we formulate a treatment plan to assist in achieving your health goals.

National Standard of Canada, CSA Z16686:20 Osteopathic Healthcare Provision — Image published with permission from CSA Group

National Standard of Canada for Osteopathic Healthcare

The National Standard of Canada, CSA Z16686:20, Osteopathic healthcare provision, helps standardize the core competencies, educational requirements, and the ethical framework for manual osteopathic care across the country. CSA Z16686:20 also helps safeguard patients and provides assertion of the quality of care they could receive via manual osteopathic treatment. Based on the 2015 European Standard EN 16686 of the same name and the World Health Organization (WHO) 2010 'Benchmarks for Training in Osteopathy', it brings Canada in line with the best and most widely accepted standards in this field.

CSA Z16686:20 was developed by CSA Group in accordance with internationally recognized protocols. It is available for purchase on the CSA Store.

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Click to see a listing of Osteopathic Practitioners in British Columbia who meet the Standards of Practice and Professional Conduct of OsteopathyBC.

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