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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES |
Professional organizations, like magazines, abound - advocating every possible specialties and perspectives in medicine. We have selected here only those that support Osteopathy and holistic medicine as practiced by physicians...
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American Academy of Osteopathy 3500
DePauw Blvd., Suite 1080 |
The Mission of the American Academy of Osteopathy is to teach, advocate, advance, explore, and research the science and art of osteopathic medicine, emphasizing osteopathic principles, philosophy, palpatory diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment in total health care. |
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8202
Clearvista Parkway, #9-D |
A component society of the American Academy of Osteopathy, The Cranial Academy was established in 1947 by students of William G. Sutherland, DO, and is composed of DOs, MDs, DMDs, and DDSs. Its Mission is to: Provide an understanding and greater knowledge of the principles of osteopathy, and Stimulate further research and disseminate of the philosophy, principles and techniques taught by Dr. Sutherland. |
American Holistic Medical Association 6728 McLean Village Drive |
Physicians can be Board-Certified in many conventional fields and specialties. However, a new specialty Board through the American Holistic Medical Association was established in 2000 for doctors (DOs, MDs, DMDs,and DDSs) to be Certified in Holistic Medicine. The mission of the AHMA is to support physicians in their evolving personal and professional development and to promote an art and science of health care which acknowledges all aspects of the individual, the family and the planet. |
American Osteopathic Association 142 East Ontario Street |
"The AOA
is a member association representing more than 56,000 osteopathic
physicians (D.O.s). The AOA serves as the primary certifying body
for D.O.s, and is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical
colleges and health care facilities.
"The AOA's mission is to advance the philosophy and
practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education,
research, and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare within a
distinct, unified profession." |