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Your Trusted Partner for Osteopathic Care Solutions
The Institute of Osteopathy is the professional body for osteopathy in the UK, dedicated to supporting, uniting, and promoting the profession to improve public health and patient care. We provide a whole-person approach to healthcare, offering resources, training, and advocacy for osteopaths and patients. Our members benefit from professional development opportunities, industry-leading insurance products, and access to a wealth of clinical and practice management resources.With a focus on quality in-person care, we ensure timely access to osteopathic treatment that addresses root causes rather than just symptoms. Our organisation champions the effectiveness of osteopathy through research, education, and public awareness campaigns, maintaining high standards of practice across the profession.
Services
Osteopathic Care
Continuing Professional Development
Membership Services
Health Advice
Professional Networking
Highlights and features
- We are the professional body for osteopathy in the UK
- We promote a whole-person approach to healthcare
- 96% patient satisfaction rate with osteopathic care
- We provide exclusive professional development resources
- We advocate for improved access to osteopathic treatment
Services
Osteopathic Care
Osteopathy provides hands-on healthcare focusing on the musculoskeletal system to treat pain and improve mobility. Our practitioners use physical manipulation to address structural imbalances, promoting natural healing and overall wellness. This approach benefits patients of all ages with various conditions affecting muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
Continuing Professional Development
We offer comprehensive professional development programs mapped to regulatory standards. Our CPD resources include workshops, webinars, and conferences that maintain clinical excellence while meeting re-registration requirements. These programs ensure practitioners stay current with evolving osteopathic techniques and healthcare practices.
Membership Services
Our membership packages provide access to exclusive resources including insurance products, practice management tools, and industry publications. Members receive tailored support covering regulatory compliance, business development, and clinical governance to enhance professional practice and patient care delivery.
Health Advice
We provide evidence-based health information covering posture, exercise, nutrition, and pain management. Our resources help individuals maintain musculoskeletal health through lifestyle modifications and preventive care strategies that complement osteopathic treatment approaches.
Professional Networking
Our events and online platforms facilitate collaboration between osteopaths and healthcare professionals. These networking opportunities foster knowledge exchange, multidisciplinary working, and professional growth through shared experiences and best practice implementation.
People
Dr. Alison Robinson
CEO
Dr. Alison Robinson leads the Institute of Osteopathy, focusing on advancing the profession through strategic development and member engagement. With extensive clinical experience, she champions osteopathy's role in integrated healthcare systems.
Questions
What is osteopathy and how can it help me?
Osteopathy is a hands-on healthcare approach focusing on musculoskeletal health. It can help relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall wellbeing through physical manipulation techniques.
How do I find a qualified osteopath?
Use our online 'Find an Osteopath' directory to locate registered practitioners in your area. All listed osteopaths meet our professional standards and regulatory requirements.
What membership benefits are available?
Members receive CPD resources, insurance products, practice support tools, and industry publications. We offer tailored packages for practicing osteopaths, students, and retired professionals.
Are osteopathy courses regulated in the UK?
Yes, all UK osteopathy degrees meet standards set by the General Osteopathic Council. The Institute works with accredited institutions to ensure educational quality and professional readiness.
What continuing professional development opportunities exist?
We provide CPD programs mapped to regulatory requirements, including workshops, webinars, and conferences that maintain clinical excellence and meet re-registration needs.
How does osteopathy complement other healthcare approaches?
Osteopathy works alongside conventional medicine through multidisciplinary collaboration. Our practitioners often coordinate care with GPs and specialists to provide comprehensive treatment plans.
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Reviews (3)
Dustie Houchin
Apr 05, 2019
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The iO is a professional organisation has come such a long way in the past 5 years or so. It works tirelessly for its membership and realises that changes in market demand and expectation require a supporting body that moves with the times.
Darren Chandler
Jun 08, 2018
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I've been a member of the Institute (formerly the BOA) for 18 years. Their on-line resources for osteopaths is second to none. I highly recommend them to all osteopaths.
Carolyn McGregor
Apr 02, 2018
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Institute of Osteopathy promoting, supporting and furthering the Osteopathic profession in the UK. My membership for the last 25 years well worth it! The iO are currently supporting me as I create a Charity Challenge Event 24 Peaks in 24 Hours 2018, fundraising for the Osteopathic Centre for Children in the UK's Lake District on 7th - 9th September 2018. Join us, find out more by seeing us at iO Connections.
