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Professor at Toronto Campus of the National Academy of Osteopathy

Dr Pourgol with chiropractor & manual osteopath, Dr Hossein Vedadi, a graduate of National University of

Defining the Future Scope of Manual Osteopathy in the U.S.

What I decide here on this frozen lake may shape the future of manual osteopathy in

Creating the Scope of Practice for Doctors of Osteopathic Manual Practice (DrOMP) in the United States

One reason we have become the largest provider of manual osteopathic education worldwide is that I

Celebrating Leadership in Naprapathy

  I have great respect for the American Naprapathic Association (founded in 1907) and its outstanding

A New Income Stream: Manual Osteopathic Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

  I am always looking for ways to support my students’ financial success by creating new

Turn Your Osteopathy Practice Into Published Research

  Would you like to conduct research in your own osteopathy clinic but need guidance with

World Championship Massage Excellence Visits Our Bonita Springs Campus

  It was a pleasure to see massage therapist Natalia Sotchenko, the 2nd place winner of

A Thank You Note from NAO graduate

  Here’s a beautiful letter from Max Edwards, DOMP, an NAO graduate who practices in Coquitlam,

Free Osteopathic Care at Our Teaching Clinic

  Did you know we offer free osteopathic treatments at the teaching clinic of the National

New Printer at NAO-CCE Bonita Springs!

  We just got a new printer at the waterfront campus of the National Academy of

Membership-Based Healthcare

  I’m happy to finally be free of the elbow brace I was wearing for my

Ultramarathon Champion and Osteopath Joins NAO-CCE Faculty

  We are pleased to announce that New Zealand–based osteopath Dr. Demeter Kenton-Dau, B.MSkH, Post-Grad Dip

Dr. Daniel Nuzum Appointed Executive Director of the Florida Council on Naprapathic Education

  We are pleased to announce that naprapath and osteopathic manual practitioner, Dr. Daniel Nuzum, has

$70 vs $250 — Physiotherapy vs Manual Osteopathy

I was supposed to stay home two weeks after my radius surgery… but come on, this

NAO Welcomes Dr. Nick Vedadi

We are delighted to announce that chiropractor and manual osteopath Dr. Nick Vedadi, DC, DO (Spain)

Registrar Position Open at NAO-CCE in Bonita Springs, Florida

  Today and tomorrow, I’m conducting interviews for the Registrar position at the National Academy of

Advancing Naprapathic Care in Florida: FNA Established

  I am pleased to announce the registration of the Florida Naprapathic Association (FNA), an organization

Osteopathy Regulation in Ontario

  I’m happy to share some great news — the Ontario based, College of Registered Manual

NAO Approved by Florida Board of Massage Therapy

  We are excited to share some great news: as of September 11, 2025, the National

Pioneering TMJ Care: From Whiplash Recovery to Thriving Practices

  Over 30 years ago, I became the first chiropractor to introduce separate Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

Grateful for Master Raz Chan’s Thoughtful Gifts and Inspiring Words

  It filled my heart with joy to receive a thoughtful bundle of gifts from National

Naprapathy Regulation in Florida?

  Hello Loved Ones, I hope all is well. Yesterday I had the honor of meeting

Mandatory AAOMP Course in the United States

  In the Holy Book it is written that, in the beginning, there was “the Word.”

Lateral Thinking: The Wealth Secret Behind NAO Success Stories

  Lateral thinking is one of the secret sauces behind my success in business and life.

Honored by Trust, Proud of Excellence: Congratulations Dianne on Completing the DOMP Program

  Whenever a parent entrusts their child to study with us, we feel a deep sense

Final Free Tax Seminar: Celebrating Two Years of Sharing Strategies

  I had an amazing time yesterday at the free seminar I gave on advanced tax

Families Learning Osteopathy Together at NAO!

  We love seeing families attend our classes together! When parents refer their children to us,

Professor Grace So Teaching Osteopathic Soft Tissue Therapy at NAO Toronto

  Professor Grace So teaching osteopathic soft tissue therapy at the York University Heights campus of

Professors & Physicians Learning Together at NAO Toronto

Our professors are having such a great time teaching this week at the York University Heights

Seeking Continuing Education Providers

If you offer continuing education programs that could benefit students and graduates of the National Academy

First Manual Osteopathy Franchise Clinic is in Tampa Bay (Florida)

  I want to do for the US what I did for Canada. Back in 2010,

Potluck Time!

  At the National Academy of Osteopathy, we love our potluck tradition — students bring delicious

NAO Graduates Approved by New Brunswick Regulatory College

  The Power of Unity! We are grateful that all National Academy of Osteopathy graduates in

NAO Graduate Nicole Podgurney Wins $10,000 Business Award in Alberta

  Nicole Podgurney, of Whitecourt Manual Osteopathy Ltd and a graduate of the National Academy of

Free Gift for NAO Students!

  Yesterday our new hi-lo electrical osteopathy tables were delivered and installed at the York University

CRMO Members Exempt from AAOMP Board Exams for ROMP Certification

  Members of the College of Registered Manual Osteopaths (CRMO) are not required to write the

New Electric Hi-Lo Tables Arrive at NAO Toronto Campus Today!

  Today, between 10:30 and 11:00 AM, our new electric hi-lo osteopathy tables will be delivered

Legally Reduce Up to 95% of Your Taxes!

  Since last year, Dr Pourgol has been offering a special seminar that’s not part of

ROMP Certification Made Easy: No Extra CPR or Background Check

  To join the American Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners and become Registered Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

What You Don’t Know Can Land You in Jail!

  Since 2010, I’ve placed a strong emphasis on teaching jurisprudence and ethics at the National

Malpractice insurance

  Malpractice insurance provider in the United States for alternative medicine professionals. https://alternativebalance.com/  

Need New Clients Tomorrow? This Might Help!

  About 25 years ago, I became the #1 chiropractor in Canada, treating around 150 patients

My New $2 Billion Dollar Venture?

  My success in building my colleges and universities into the world’s leading providers of manual

Patients love the interns at the National Academy of Osteopathy!

  Today, this wonderful couple brought a beautiful cake to thank our NAO interns. We love

100% Employment for NAO February 2025 Graduates

  All graduates of the National Academy of Osteopathy from February 2025 are now employed. Some

$2M NAO Advertising Campaign

  Manual osteopathy is a profession that delivers remarkable results for chronic pain, and I want

What is the Osteopathic Psychosomatic Technique (OPT)?

  Osteopathic Psychosomatic Techniques are manual therapy methods used by some manual osteopaths that aim to

NAO is the only school in Canada that teaches psychosomatic techniques

  Did you know that the National Academy of Osteopathy is the only school in Canada

Hands-On with Dr. Pourgol at NAO Toronto

  Professor Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD, is seen teaching osteoarticular techniques at the

What Title Should You Use in Canada and the United States?

  In the United States, you may refer to yourself as an osteopathic manual practitioner, or