16/06/2026
Those who advertise “Osteopathic manipulation or techniques” are often not Osteopaths.
To be an Osteopath, you have to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) which requires 3-4years training from a reputable College or University, to complete 90hours continuous professional development over 3year period & hold Professional Indemnity Insurance just to maintain registration.
Something to contemplate is a statement below from a student of the founder of Osteopathy, AT Still in the late 1800s.