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National Academy of Osteopathy offers on-site (at York University Heights) and online manual osteopathy programs. All OCPCC manual osteopaths are NAO alumni.

NAO is the largest school of osteopathy in the world with alumni in 72 countries. NAO owns OCPCC which has 380 clinics in 34 countries. NAO alumni enjoy annual average income of $150,000 which is $60,000 more than what other manual osteopaths make in Canada. We graduate successful manual osteopaths because we teach them everything we know about business management. NAO professor/president, manual osteopath, naprapath & chiropractor, Dr Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD, offers more than 250 business lectures to NAO students. The financial success of NAO graduates has helped us expand the profession to 72 countries and become the largest provider of manual osteopathic education in world. Over half of the manual osteopaths in Canada (outside Quebec) are NAO alumni. NAO owns the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada which has 380 clinics in 34 countries. Our alumni can join College of Registered Manual Osteopaths to become an RMO with the ability to join TELUS HEALTH which gives them direct billing privileges to most health insurers across Canada.

10/30/2026

What a beautiful and memorable seminar we had yesterday!

Over 60 students attended my free seminar at the auditorium of the National Academy of Osteopathy, and what a wonderful time we had together! There was so much laughter, learning, and positive energy. Everyone left with a smile, and seeing my students happy made me even happier!

After the seminar, I had the pleasure of visiting my mom before heading to the airport. I am now in the beautiful Canary Islands, ready to enjoy a month of much-needed rest and relaxation!

It was such a joy to see my students again. They are not just students to me; they are part of my osteopathic family, and I genuinely care about their happiness, success, and financial well-being.

One of my greatest passions is teaching business management and wealth creation. I do everything I can to help my students become more financially successful every day by applying the business principles I teach them.

Their success is my success, and their happiness brings me tremendous joy!

I love my students, and I am grateful to God for the opportunity to make a positive difference in their lives.

God bless you all! ❤️

Dr Shawn Pourgol

10/29/2026

We are excited to welcome approximately 60 National Academy of Osteopathy students to my free seminar today at 9 AM!

This time, the seminar will be held in a beautiful 200-seat auditorium instead of the NAO practical technique classroom where we held our previous seminars.

I’ll be leaving home in Bobcaygeon about an hour for my two-hour drive to NAO!

I am so excited to see our students, share my knowledge, and spend a wonderful day together before my trip to the Canary Islands later in the evening, for a much deserved month of rest and relaxation!

See you all soon! 😀

Dr Shawn Pourgol

10/27/2026

Bye Bye Florida, Hello Canada! 🇺🇸🇨🇦✈️

I'm on my way to Canada, and I couldn't be more excited!

This Thursday, I'll be teaching a free seminar for my wonderful students at the beautiful new campus of the National Academy of Osteopathy. I can't wait to see everyone, reconnect with my students, and finally see our newly renovated campus!

Later that evening, I'll be flying to the beautiful Canary Islands for a month of much-needed and well-deserved rest and relaxation! 🌴☀️

Visiting the Canary Islands has been a dream of mine since childhood, and I'm so happy that I'm finally making that dream come true!

Life is a beautiful adventure, and I'm grateful to God for every moment of it!

Looking forward to seeing my students this Thursday! ❤️

Dr Shawn Pourgol

10/25/2026

I Have Never Had a World-Famous DJ as a Student Before! 🎧🎶

Meet Marcus Moreno, a massage therapist and world-famous DJ originally from Barcelona, Spain, who now lives in California!

Marcus is truly one of the happiest students I have ever met! His enthusiasm, infectious smile, and incredible positive energy light up the room. Happiness really is contagious, and Marcus is living proof of that!

Marcus is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Osteopathic Manual Practice at National University of Medical Sciences (USA). He recently attended the practical technique classes of National Academy of Osteopathy (USA) at our beautiful waterfront campus in Bonita Springs, Florida.

One of the greatest blessings of my life is the opportunity to meet and teach such wonderful people from around the world. I genuinely love my students, and I thank God every day for bringing so many amazing, talented, and happy individuals into my life.

Thank you, Marcus, for sharing your incredible positive energy with all of us! It was truly an honor and a pleasure to have you study manual osteopathy with us.

Keep smiling, keep inspiring, and keep spreading happiness wherever you go! ❤️

God bless!

Dr. Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD
Osteopath, Naprapath, Chiropractor & Founder of:
National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada, USA)
National University of Medical Sciences (USA, Spain, Panama)
Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (380 clinics in 34 countries)
Florida Naprapathic Association
World Osteopathy Day

10/24/2026

A Guide to the College of Registered Manual Osteopaths (Canada) Practical Board Exam with a Mock Patient
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htJ5k5anD9Q

10/23/2026

Master G Meets Master P! 😀❤️

One of the five fundamentals of wealth creation that I teach my students is the importance of generating passive income.

Real estate and index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are two potential sources of passive income which you must do, but in my opinion, one of the best ways to build wealth is through business ownership.

Many of my students who have joined the National Academy of Osteopathy's Million Dollar Osteopathy Clinics Club own successful businesses that generate income without requiring their constant involvement.

This week, I had the pleasure of welcoming Master Anthony Garcia, a world-famous Muay Thai martial arts instructor from New York, to our beautiful waterfront campus in Bonita Springs, Florida!

Master G is currently studying manual osteopathy, naturopathic medicine, and indigenous medicine at National University of Medical Sciences (USA). He is attending the practical technique classes of National Academy of Osteopathy this week.

In addition to his martial arts career, Master G is a successful entrepreneur. He owns Cronoa Labz (thanks Master G for the gifts), a peptide company, supplying peptides to pharmacies and the public (for research purposes), as well as a successful Muay Thai gym. He is now preparing to expand his businesses by offering a range of healthcare services.

Over the years, we have had the privilege of educating numerous world-class, national, and Olympic-level martial artists and athletes, including UFC fighters!

It is truly an honor to welcome this martial arts legend to our campus, and I am humbled that he calls me "Master P"!

I actually practiced Taekwondo for eight years during my teenage years and even won a bronze medal. Unfortunately, a left knee injury ended my Taekwondo journey. How I wish I had known a manual osteopath back then!

One of the reasons I love teaching business management alongside manual osteopathy is that I want our graduates to achieve not only clinical excellence but also financial independence.

My philosophy is simple:
You become financially independent when your passive income is sufficient to support your lifestyle without relying on your active work. And when your passive income exceeds your active income, you have reached another important milestone on the road to wealth creation! That is the kind of success I want for every one of my students!

Master G meets Master P! Two martial arts enthusiasts who share a passion for healthcare, entrepreneurship, education, and financial success!

Dr. Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD
Osteopath, Naprapath, Chiropractor & Founder of:
National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada, USA)
National University of Medical Sciences (USA, Spain, Panama)
Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (380 clinics in 34 countries)
Florida Naprapathic Association
World Osteopathy Day

10/22/2026

$300 Per Hour, Cash Payments, and a 7,000-Square-Foot Clinic in a Small Town!

One of the most important lessons I teach my students in business management is to build a practice where at least 50% of patients pay directly for their treatments rather than relying on insurance coverage.

Why? Because depending too heavily on insurance can limit your income and your patients' access to ongoing care. Many insurance plans provide only around $500 annually for osteopathic treatments, which may cover just three sessions. Patients with chronic pain, however, often require considerably more treatments.
I am proud to have many graduates who have built highly successful cash-based practices.

One excellent example is Fahad Sofi, a graduate of National Academy of Osteopathy (NAO), who practices in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, a small town with a population of approximately 9,500 people!

Despite practicing in such a small community, Fahad operates an impressive 7,000-square-foot clinic and charges $300 per hour for his manual osteopathic treatments, entirely on a cash basis! He does not accept insurance for his own treatments, although other healthcare professionals working at his clinic do.

Fahad graduated from NAO in February 2026 and already completed our practical technique classes in Toronto, Canada. Yet he has returned to attend the same classes again this week at our beautiful waterfront campus in Bonita Springs, Florida. And I suspect one of his main reasons for returning is to see me! 😀

This is exactly why I love teaching business management alongside manual osteopathy!

I don't want our graduates to simply become excellent manual osteopaths. I want them to become successful entrepreneurs, build profitable clinics, achieve financial independence, and enjoy the freedom that comes with running a thriving practice.

Fahad's success demonstrates that you don't necessarily need to practice in a large city to build a successful clinic. With the right education, clinical skills, marketing, and business strategy, even a small town can offer tremendous opportunities!

We love seeing our students succeed! Their success is our success! ❤️

Dr. Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD
Osteopath, Naprapath, Chiropractor & Founder of:
National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada, USA)
National University of Medical Sciences (USA, Spain, Panama)
Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (380 clinics in 34 countries)
Florida Naprapathic Association
World Osteopathy Day

10/21/2026

Every year, approximately 20 to 30 medical doctors choose to study manual osteopathy with us!

One of them is Dr. Oliver Weichold, MD, a medical doctor from Germany, who is attending this week’s practical osteopathic technique classes at the beautiful waterfront campus of National Academy of Osteopathy (NAO) in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Dr. Weichold is currently studying manual osteopathy at National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS) and plans to incorporate manual osteopathic techniques into his practice in Germany.

This week, we are delighted to welcome students and osteopathic practitioners from Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States!

What makes this class even more special is that three of our students enjoyed our teaching so much that they decided to take the same course again! That is one of the greatest compliments any educator can receive.

We are proud that our unique approach to osteopathic education continues to attract healthcare professionals from around the world.

We love our students, and nothing makes us happier than seeing their enthusiasm for learning and advancing their professional skills!

We truly are a United Nations of Osteopathy! 🌎❤️

10/20/2026

We are honored that so many manual osteopaths who graduated from other schools choose to continue their education with us to expand their knowledge of osteopathic chronic pain management, business management, and the research-based, mechanical approach to the Canadian style osteopathy that we teach.

This year alone, over 100 manual osteopaths have joined us to further their education!

Among them is Dr. Neil Ryan from the United Kingdom, who has been registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) since 2011. Dr. Ryan is currently pursuing his PhD in Osteopathic Clinical Rehabilitation at National University of Medical Sciences (Spain). He travelled all the way from the UK to attend the weeklong practical training program at the beautiful waterfront campus of National Academy of Osteopathy in Bonita Springs, Florida!

We truly are the United Nations of Osteopathy!

Our current Florida class brings together healthcare professionals from around the world, including a medical doctor from Germany, an osteopath from the United Kingdom, manual osteopaths from Canada, and massage therapists from the United States.

It is wonderful to see professionals from different countries, educational backgrounds, and healthcare disciplines coming together with one common goal: to advance their knowledge and skills in manual osteopathy.

At National Academy of Osteopathy, we are proud to provide an international learning environment where healthcare professionals can expand their expertise, develop their clinical skills, and learn how to build successful practices.

Join our growing international family in 72 countries, study osteopathy with us, and secure your future!

10/19/2026

Today marks the exciting first day of practical manual osteopathic technique classes at the beautiful waterfront campus of the National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada & USA) in Bonita Springs, Florida!

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Daniel Nuzum, President of the American Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners, who will be teaching our students.

We are thrilled to welcome our students and look forward to a wonderful week of hands-on learning, business management, clinical skills, professional development, and unforgettable experiences!

Welcome to sunny Florida!

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