Osteopathy by Deanna

03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day

02/20/2026

Seriously though, make sure you're Checking/Assessing for ANY changes and tell your doctor and not to brush it off or let your physician brush it off at ANY age!!

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01/29/2026

Congratulations Italy being recognized as Healthcare provider now being Regulated!

Following the landmark Law No. 3 of 2018 (the Lorenzin Law), osteopathy has moved from an unregulated field to a fully recognised healthcare profession. This journey marks a significant step in enhancing the National Health System and ensuring the highest quality of care for citizens.

Here are the key milestones:

✅ A Shift to University Education: From 2024, osteopathic training has structurally moved into the university system, with nine universities currently offering the degree. By September 2026, all new enrolments must be within the university framework.

✅ A Specialist in Prevention: Osteopathy is now officially classified within the "prevention area" of healthcare. This means osteopaths are regulated to intervene across all four levels of prevention—from assessing healthy individuals to managing chronic conditions and comorbidities.

✅ The Equivalence Pathway: For those trained in private institutions, a clear transition process is now in place. To regularise their status, professionals must:
• Certify at least three years and 2,400 hours of education.
• Address any educational gaps and enter temporary special registers for up to six years.
• Pass professional licensing examination at a university.

Why does this matter? 🛡️ The establishment of a formal Professional Register within the Federation of Orders of Healthcare Professions ensures patient safety. It allows the public to identify appropriately trained professionals and effectively counters illegal practice.

Ultimately, only those with a qualifying degree or a legally recognised equivalent will be entitled to practice, safeguarding both the practitioner and the patient.

Are you an osteopath or a patient interested in these changes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇
ROI Registro degli Osteopati d'Italia

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026!
I hope all will be blessed with lots of positive joy, love and laughter this year but remember if you find the current journey not on your wish list, let yourself be surrounded by those you love to let them help you through the uncertainty and lean on their support to help you 💞💞💞

12/31/2025

Happy New Year!! See you in 2026!

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. The clinic is closed till the 29th but no appointments available till the New Year (Jan 5th). See you in 2026!

12/21/2025

10/17/2025

October 16 marks World Spine Day, an annual event that encourages everyone to adopt healthy habits to support spine health.

Did you know that low back pain (LBP) is the single leading cause of disability worldwide? It is also a condition for which the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation, including osteopathy.

LBP can be experienced at any age, and most people experience LBP at least once in their life.

Are you experiencing back pain? Support is available, reach out to your local qualified osteopathic practitioner, visit osteopathybc.ca for more info.

09/25/2025

Fantastic news!! 🤗🤞🤞🤞

The OAO has submitted its bid for professional regulation to the Ontario Ministry of Health!

Regulation aims to enhance public safety, elevate standards of education and patient care, and advance Osteopathy as a distinct health care profession.

Thank you to our members and partners for your hard work.

We are so proud to have spearheaded this huge effort!

09/21/2025

I'm very happy to be a member of the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach and a Rotarian for over 20 years. If you're interested in a ticket please message me. If you're interested in Rotary and possibly becoming involved please feel free to message me as well 🤗🥰

Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach is selling Shopping Spree Raffle Tickets for $10 each. Chance to win a cash prize of $1000, 500 or 250, November 17th draw date! Let a Rotarian know if you want a ticket/s to help support your Oceanside Community, comment or send PM. Feel free to share this post 🤗