Dr. Mitchell begins with a brief history of the profession and describes Osteopathy through the words of its founder, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, and two extraordinary pioneers of the profession, Dr. William Garner Sutherland and Dr. James S. Jealous.
She explores what we do as Osteopaths, using our hands to diagnose and treat our patients, as well as how we see our patients in the context of Wholeness, Health, and Healing.
She discusses Osteopathic philosophy and briefly examines major principles of treatment to provide a better understanding of why this medical approach is so unique, yet clinically successful. She touches on embryology, respiration, metabolism, organ systems—especially the nervous system and the autonomics—all fundamental to any Osteopathic treatment.
She spends time after the presentation answering questions.
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Resources:
Download a copy of the slides here.
Other resources mentioned in the video:
- A.T. Still: From the Dry Bone to the Living Man, John Lewis
Autobiography, A.T. Still - Philosophy of Osteopathy, A.T. Still
- Philosophy and Mechanical Principles and Practices, A.T. Still, MD
- Osteopathy, Research and Practice, A.T. Still
- Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, 1 st Edition, WG Sutherland, DO
- The Cranial Bowl, WG Sutherland, DO
- Teachings in the Science of Osteopathy, (WG Sutherland’s Lectures), AL Wales, DO
- Contributions of Thought, (WG Sutherland’s Lectures), AL Wales, DO
- CFTO: Center for Traditional Osteopathy
https://traditionalosteopathyedu.com - Osteopathic Healthcare of Maine
https://osteopathichealthcareofmaine.com - Eric Dolgin, DO
https://www.osteohome.com
About Dr. Christine Mitchell
Dr. Mitchell received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 and completed her family medicine residency training in Baltimore Maryland. She did a fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Neuromuskuloskeletal Medicine in Bangor, Maine. She has practiced general Osteopathic Medicine since 2006 with offices in Baltimore and Marriottsville, Maryland and Auburn, Maine. Her most recent practice has been with Southern Coos Hospital Center in Bandon, Oregon, practicing Osteopathic Family Medicine, including Traditional Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.
She has advanced training in Traditional Osteopathy through the Biodynamics of Osteopathy Program, the Osteopathic Cranial Academy, the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation and the American Academy of Osteopathy. She has lectured and trained students in Osteopathic courses and workshops at undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, she is a faculty member of the Biodynamics Program dedicated to education in Traditional Osteopathic studies. She has trained students in the United States, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands and Finland. She provided clinical services for the Osteopathic Children’s Clinic of Portland, Maine, trained at the Bavarian Pediatrics School and Clinic for Traditional Osteopathy, and has treated children of all ages. She provides general Osteopathic services, including primary care, for all age groups.
Legal disclaimer: The information provided in this talk is meant for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. If you have a serious medical issue, discuss it with your personal healthcare provider.