Saskatchewan Association of Osteopaths
Mission Statement
The SAO's mission is to advance the profession of osteopathic manual therapy by unifying its members and educating the public.
The SAO is committed to setting the standards of manual osteopathic practice in Saskatchewan specific to osteopathic therapy, but its practice demands the body be addressed as a whole unit and consideration be given to all of its components: Body, Mind, and Spirit.
Canadian Education
There are two types of membership for the SAO. The Verified Members are considered type 2 practitioners.
Type 2 practitioners must have prior education in another health profession before entering the osteopathic manual therapy program.
At present all our members that have taken a part-time course in Canada are graduates from courses that are 4-5 years in length that include a research component and additional clinical hours supervised by an osteopathic manual therapist. They must also hold, in good standing, another health profession license.
*Please note: As per the World Health Organization Benchmarks for Training in Osteopathy, "training must be delivered via direct contact", therefore, applicants from online schools will not be considered.
Applicants must have valid, professional liability insurance (a minimum of $2 million in professional liability insurance
per claim in the province in which they are practicing and provide proof of Affiliate Membership with the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners®
World Health Organization Benchmark for Osteopathic Training
In November 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a benchmarks document to serve as a reference for national authorities who wish to establish systems of training, examination and licensure that support the qualified practice of osteopathy. The document presents what is considered to be adequate levels of education and training and contraindications for safe practice. You can access Benchmarks for Training in Osteopathy at: http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/documents/s17555en/s17555en.pdf
Recognized Osteopathic Educational Institutions
There are many educational programs of study in osteopathy throughout the world, and in Canada. Not all of these programs of study are recognized by the SAO such that their students or graduates would be eligible to be student members, or active members, respectively, of the SAO.
The SAO promotes the highest standard of osteopathic education and training and the highest, safest standard of osteopathic practice. As discussed in the World Health Organization’s benchmarks document, osteopathy is practised in many countries throughout the world and there are manual therapists who use osteopathic techniques, and claim to provide osteopathic treatment, although they may not have received proper training.
Foreign Education
Osteopathic manual therapy is regulated in several countries and have full-time programs for individuals without prior health care education. This is considered a Type 1 practitioners.
Accepted Educational Institutions
The SAO is a provincial member of the Canadian Federation of Osteopaths (CFO) and is a proud partner of the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA). The mission of the OIA is to encourage systems of education and regulation that will ensure high standards for safe and effective healthcare from osteopaths and osteopathic physicians.
At this time, the Saskatchewan Association of Osteopaths/Osteopathic Manual Practitioners only considers applicants who have graduated from a list of osteopathic educational institutions.
The list of approved educational institutions:
note: All Canadian osteopathic manual therapy educational institutions are type 2. All applications from Canadian institutions require additional prior health care education.
CANADA – ONTARIO
Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO)
Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO)
CANADA – Quebec
Le Centre Osteopathique du Quebec (COQ)
College of Osteopathic Studies also known as the Le College d’Etudes Osteopathiques (CEO)
CANADA – British Columbia
Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice (CSO)
EUROPE
Swiss International College of Osteopathy (SICO) (Switzerland)
Deutsches Osteopathie Kolleg (DOK) (Germany)
Schule für klassische osteopathische Medizin (SKOM) (Germany)
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences – (Helsinki, Finland)
Belgian School of Osteopathy (BELSO) (Belgium)
Centre International D’Ostéopathie (CIDO) (France)
Centre Européen d’ Enseignement Supérieur de l’Ostéopathie (CEESO) (France)
Ecole Superieure D’Osteopathie (France)
Ecole D'Osteopathie Avignon (IFO-GA) (France)
L'Institut Supérieur d'Ostéopathie de Lille (InSO Lille) (France)
UNITED KINGDOM
The British College of Osteopathic Medicine, London (UK)
The College of Osteopaths, London & Stoke on Trent (UK)
The European School of Osteopathy, Kent (UK)
Leeds Beckett University, Leeds (UK) - No longer accepting new students
The London College of Osteopathic Medicine (for medical doctors only), London (UK)
London School of Osteopathy, London (UK)
Oxford Brookes University, Oxford (UK) - Closed after Dec 31, 2017
The Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine, Surrey (UK)
Swansea University, Swansea (UK)
University College of Osteopathy, London (UK) formerly the British School of Osteopathy
The University of St. Mark and St. John, Plymouth (Marjon) (UK)
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Australia)
Southern Cross University (Australia)Unitec Institute of Technology (New Zealand)
University of Western Sydney (UWS) (Australia)
Victoria University (Australia)
Student Membership
A student must be enrolled in an approved Canadian or Overseas Osteopathic College.
Verified Members
Regina
Barbara Schultze, DO(MP), D. Sc.O., FAFS, RMT
SAO Membership, Affiliate Membership OAO
Élan Osteopathic Clinic
43 Lockwood Rd.
Regina, SK, S4S 3E9
306-347-3001
Garret Woynarski, DO(MP), RMT, D. Ac
SAO Membership, Affiliate Membership OAO
Osteo-Path
102 - 2631 28th Avenue
Regina, SK S4S 6X3
306-525-2631
Nipawin
Curt Cummings CAT (C), DO(MP)
SAO Membership, Affiliate Membership OAO
Nipawin Athletic Therapy
300 Centre Street
Nipawin SK.
Phone: 306-862-4999
Fax: 306-862-5619
nipawinathletictherapy@sasktel.net
Carlyle
Brittany Dalziel RMT, DO(MP)
SAO Membership, Affiliate Membership OAO
Lotus Tree Wellness and Healing
118 Main Street
Carlyle, SK
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Student Member
Allie McSymytz
632 9th street -unit 1
Humboldt, SK
306-912-7225
Saskatoon
Michelle Kormos DO(MP), D. Sc.O.
SAO Membership, Affiliate Membership OAO
514 Underhill Link
Community of Brighton
Saskatoon, SK
306-292-7240
Laura Borrero DO(MP) D. Sc. O. , B. Sc. N
SAO Membership, Affiliate Membership OAO
Home Based Business. Address sent with bookings.
Currently on Maternity Leave
Taylor Beamish, DO(MP), BSc.
SAO Membership, Affiliate Membership OAO
Origin Chiropractic and Wellness
107A - 3928 8 St E
Saskatoon, SK S7H 5M2
306-986-6916
Devin Gerwing DO(MP)
SAO Membership, Affiliate Membership OAO
Thrive Muscle Health and Wellness
#101 - 1132 College Dr.
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W2
306-761-4742
FAQ
Are osteopathic manual therapists qualified as physicians?
No, osteopathic manual therapists are not physicians. They are not members of the college of physicians and surgeons of Saskatchewan. To find an osteopathic physician that is a member of the college of physicians and surgeons visit www.osteopathic.ca
What is osteopathic manual therapy?
Osteopathic manual therapy focuses on the treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders, and the effects of these conditions on patients’ general health.
Using many of the diagnostic procedures applied in conventional medical assessment, osteopathic manual therapists seek to restore the optimal functioning of the body, where possible without the use of drugs or surgery. Osteopathy is based on the principle that the body has the ability to heal, and osteopathic manual therapy focuses on strengthening the musculoskeletal systems to treat existing conditions and to prevent illness.
Osteopathic manual therapists have a patient-centred approach to health and well-being, which means they consider symptoms in the context of the patient’s full medical history, as well as their lifestyle and personal circumstances. This holistic approach ensures that all treatment is tailored to the individual patient.
What do osteopathic manual therapists treat?
Osteopathic manual therapy focuses on the management, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal and other related disorders without the use of drugs or surgery. Commonly treated conditions include back and neck pain, postural problems, sporting injuries, muscle and joint deterioration, restricted mobility and occupational ill-health.
What level of training do members of the SAO have?
All members of the SAO meet or exceed the standards in osteopathic education as outlined by the World Health Organization in 2010. This means that they will either have completed a 4 year full time degree course, similar to physiotherapists, or a 5 year part time equivalent.
Do I need a prescription in order to be treated?
Not unless it is a requirement of your insurance company for reimbursement purposes
What age groups is osteopathy suitable for?
Osteopathic manual therapists are trained to help all age groups, from newborns to the elderly. To find out if treatment might help you contact your therapist directly.
What is the difference between osteopathic manual therapy, physical therapy and chiropractic?
There are many similarities between the three disciplines. For example all use their hands to help restore heath and all focus on musculoskeletal problems. However there are differences. For more information please look below.
http://www.osteopath-help.co.uk/
http://www.osteopathic.com.au/
Where can I find other osteopathic therapists of a similar standard in Canada?
This association is approved as a member of the Canadian Federation of Osteopaths, or CFO. www.osteopathy.ca
The CFO has multiple roles, including promoting Canadian Osteopathic therapy both at home and internationally, harmonizing standards of education of osteopathic therapists across Canada and uniting the provinces towards common goals. Currently the provincial associations that are represented on the board of the CFO are:
British Columbia
http://osteopathybc.ca
Alberta
http://osteopathyalberta.com
Manitoba
Ontario
http://osteopathyontario.org
Quebec
http://www.osteopathiecanada.ca
Nova Scotia
http://www.novascotiaosteopaths.ca
New Brunswick
International Osteopathic Research
Resources:
International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - http://www.journalofosteopathicmedicine.com/
The Osteopathic Research Center - http://www.hsc.unt.edu/orc/index.html
Osteopathic Research Web - http://www.osteopathic-research.com/
National Council for Osteopathic Research - http://www.ncor.org.uk/
Published Studies:
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/6/43
Study Published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Improves Back-Specific Functioning in Late Pregnancy - http://www.hsc.unt.edu/orc/AJOG-OB%20news%20release.pdf
Researching osteopathy: Who is responsible? - http://www.journalofosteopathicmedicine.com/article/S1746-0689%2807%2900049-1/fulltext
