Osteopathy is a branch of mainstream medicine that follows the philosophy that the body is a whole system. Osteopaths are trained in palpation and manipulation techniques to diagnose and treat various illnesses and dysfunctions.

The body has the ability to heal itself and the Osteopath is the facilitator in that process. This branch of medicine was founded in 1874 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still.

He recognized the importance of the musculoskeletal system as a key element in health. He developed palpation and manipulation techniques to diagnose and treat various illnesses. Since that time osteopaths have continued to expand on these techniques and use them to promote the healing process.