Doctors of osteopathy (DOs) are licensed in all 50 states to practice the full spectrum of medical and surgical specialties. DO training includes four years of osteopathic medical school—the same curriculum of basic sciences and clinical medicine as an allopathic (MD) medical education. In addition, osteopathic medical students complete 500 hours in anatomy and manual medicine.

DOs and MDs are licensed physicians. DOs are guided by the principles of osteopathy. MDs are guided by those of allopathic medicine. The difference between MDs and DOs is that in addition to four years of medical school, DOs receive training in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). Osteopathic physicians work in a wide range of specialties, including emergency medicine, neurosurgery, cardiology, and psychiatry. Many, like the physicians at OHM, choose to specialize in OMM for which board certification became available in 1990.

There are significant differences between osteopathy in the cranial field (OCF) and craniosacral therapy (CST). Cranial osteopaths are licensed physicians, trained in anatomy, physiology, health, and disease states. OCF is a modality for diagnosis and treatment provided as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a form of light-touch bodywork developed by an osteopath as a tool for massage therapists and other bodyworkers. CST courses are open to anyone—medical background or not—and there are no national standards or regulations. The technique can be practiced with as little as four days’ training.

Yes. The practice naturally goes through cycles in which the waiting time for your first appointment can fluctuate. We will make every effort to schedule your appointment as soon as possible

No. OHM is a subspecialty practice, providing osteopathic manipulative treatment. Our physicians, while fully licensed, do not perform routine annual examinations or primary management of medical conditions, such as high blood pressure. We work with primary care physicians and other specialists to provide you with a coordinated, comprehensive treatment plan.

Yes. Our physicians are active in continuing studies, as well as teaching OMM principles and insights into non-invasive healthcare. We welcome our osteopathic and allopathic colleagues (medical students, residents, and attendings) who wish to pursue these principles in their practice.