WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in 1874. Dr. Still was a pioneering physician who believed that the body has an incredible capacity to heal itself when its structure and function are in balance. He developed osteopathy as a way to support the body’s natural healing processes by addressing the relationships between the bones, muscles, joints, and overall health.
Central to Dr. Still’s philosophy was the idea that the human body is a self-regulating system with the ability to repair and maintain itself. He emphasized the importance of the musculoskeletal system in influencing overall health and developed manual techniques to restore alignment, improve circulation, and relieve tension. By optimizing the body’s structure, osteopathy helps remove barriers to healing, allowing the body to function at its best.
The Toronto School of Osteopathy adheres to these foundational principles laid out by Dr. Still in all of its teachings, ensuring that future osteopaths are equipped to carry forward his legacy of holistic, patient-centered care.
Central to Dr. Still’s philosophy was the idea that the human body is a self-regulating system with the ability to repair and maintain itself. He emphasized the importance of the musculoskeletal system in influencing overall health and developed manual techniques to restore alignment, improve circulation, and relieve tension. By optimizing the body’s structure, osteopathy helps remove barriers to healing, allowing the body to function at its best.
The Toronto School of Osteopathy adheres to these foundational principles laid out by Dr. Still in all of its teachings, ensuring that future osteopaths are equipped to carry forward his legacy of holistic, patient-centered care.