Canadian Academy of Osteopathy

Canadian Academy of Osteopathy Canadian Academy of Osteopathy provides classical osteopathy education in the theory and application of Classical Manual Osteopathic treatment

Our Year 2 students were hands-on today, refining their skills in positioning the lumbar spine into flexion using a shor...
11/18/2025

Our Year 2 students were hands-on today, refining their skills in positioning the lumbar spine into flexion using a short lever in the lateral position. Developing the ability to assess and treat with both short and long levers—across all positions—is essential. How would you put the lumbar in flexion, short lever?

11/17/2025

✨ Ready for a career where science meets compassion? ✨

If you’re looking for meaningful work that truly impacts people’s lives, a future in Manual Osteopathic Practice might be the perfect path for you.

At the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO), we’ve spent over 22 years helping students become confident, skilled, and successful practitioners. With campuses in Hamilton, ON and Calgary, AB, you’ll learn in small classes, get real hands-on training, and gain clinical experience that sets you apart.

Our graduates go on to build thriving, fulfilling careers helping people live pain-free, balanced lives — and you could be next.

🎓 Join Canada’s leader in classical osteopathic education.
👉 Apply now at CanadianOsteopathy.ca

From day one, our students get hands-on! Today, our Year 1s are exploring lever-to-fix-point — using the leg as a long l...
11/13/2025

From day one, our students get hands-on! Today, our Year 1s are exploring lever-to-fix-point — using the leg as a long lever to reach the lumbar region and understand the body’s barriers.

11/08/2025

Wrapping up another great week in the lab! Our Year 4 students continue to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of the body through hands-on assessment. Keep up the amazing work!

West Campus Year 4’s with Brandon deepening our knowledge of lines and lesions while correlating the anatomy!
11/06/2025

West Campus Year 4’s with Brandon deepening our knowledge of lines and lesions while correlating the anatomy!

The CAO's government advocacy work for higher educational standards in osteopathy, helps build the foundation for future...
11/05/2025

The CAO's government advocacy work for higher educational standards in osteopathy, helps build the foundation for future regulation and recognition of osteopathy as a trusted, evidence-informed profession in Ontario.

11/05/2025

At the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO), learning goes hand-in-hand with giving back 💙

Through our Free Student Clinics in Hamilton, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta, CAO students provide free, supervised osteopathic manual treatments to the community — helping people move and feel better, naturally.

Each session is guided by experienced Osteopathic Manual Practitioners, ensuring safe, professional care for a wide range of issues, including:
🦴 Back and neck pain
💆‍♀️ Shoulder tension and headaches
💪 Fatigue and other musculoskeletal concerns

To date, CAO students have delivered over 100,000 free treatments — representing more than $8 million in community care! 🌟

It’s more than just treatment — it’s an opportunity for students to gain hands-on clinical experience, build confidence, and grow into compassionate, capable practitioners.

💚 Whether you’re looking for natural, structural care — or you’re a future student eager to learn through experience — the CAO Free Student Clinic is where learning and healing come together.

📍 Learn more or book your visit:
👉 Hamilton: https://www.canadianosteopathy.ca/free-clinic-hamilton/

👉 Calgary: https://www.canadianosteopathy.ca/free-clinic-calgary/

11/04/2025

In this video one of our 4th year students are connecting the dots between the global lines and the spinal curves - where structure meets function. Seeing the whole picture as they read the body's blueprint!

Through consistent outreach and collaboration, the CAO ensures that decision-makers at the government level understand t...
11/03/2025

Through consistent outreach and collaboration, the CAO ensures that decision-makers at the government level understand the integrity, safety, and value of osteopathy in today’s healthcare system.

11/02/2025

Compare and contrast! In assessment, always look at one side in relation to the other — that’s how you spot the difference. What do we think this student is comparing?

11/02/2025

Why Choose the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO)?

For over 23 years, the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO) has been shaping the next generation of osteopathic manual practitioners.

With 4,200 hours of expert-designed curriculum and 1,500 hours of hands-on clinical training, CAO students gain the confidence, precision, and skill to succeed from day one. Our graduates are recognized for their excellence and are eligible for full insurance billing across Canada through OSTCAN.

At CAO, you’ll learn the Collective Mechanics approach—a unique, principles-based model that integrates movement, physics, and natural law for efficient patient care.

💙 Experience real learning, real mentorship, and real results.
🌍 Choose to study in Hamilton or Calgary and join a thriving community that’s transforming healthcare.

🎓 Book your Personal Consult Call today and start your journey toward becoming an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner.

As a voice for the profession, our leadership team at the CAO regularly meets with policymakers to share research, patie...
11/01/2025

As a voice for the profession, our leadership team at the CAO regularly meets with policymakers to share research, patient outcomes, and the growing demand for osteopathic care in communities across Ontario.

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
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