In the United States, osteopathic medicine is a medical care system that combines the needs of the patient with the current practice of medicine and surgery. Our philosophy emphasizes the body's ability to heal itself. This is accomplished by correct musculoskeletal structure allowing the body to function properly.

Osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) attend unique medical schools; they receive the traditional four year comprehensive medical education with an additional emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. We treat the total person rather than the disease alone.

However, it is not just our philosophy that sets us apart! We are also specially trained in manual medicine for treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. With this training emphasis, some osteopathic physicians specialize in rehabilitation and sports-medicine - indeed, you'll find many D.O.s as pro-sports and Olympic team physicians.