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Full time & Part Time Clinically Based Practice OrientedScientific Manual Osteopathic Education

Academic Calender 2011-2012

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Table of contents President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1NAO Founder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5The Osteopathy Oath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7About National Academy of Osteopathy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Why Choose NAO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9What is Osteopathy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Osteopathy History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12How does Osteopathy work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13What happens when you visit an Osteopath? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14How much does an osteopathy treatment cost? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Who can benefit from Osteopathy treatments? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Why do we speak of Osteopathy as a Science and an Art? . . . . . . . 17Academic Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Course Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Interactive Manual Osteopathy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Career Prospects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Why Choose Manual Osteopathy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Exciting Career Prospect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Program Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Entrance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Responsibility of Applicant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Application Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Selection of Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Tuition Deposit Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Equal Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Non Discrimination/Harassment Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Privacy Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Professionalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Sports Energy Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Continuing Education Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Scholarships & Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Stay In Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

President’s MessageI am pleased to announce that National Academy of Osteopathy (NAO) has now expanded to 33 cities in Canada, Iran, China, USA, Spain, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Venezuala, Portugal, Netherlands, Germany, Turkey, Greece, Mexico & Taiwan! This expansion affirms our commitment to providing manual osteopathy education for students globally so everyone could have access to manual osteopathy treatments . We are now officially the largest manual osteopathy college in the world . NAO is now the single most important tool for manual osteopathy expansion across the globe . And I am quite proud of this .

From its inception, NAO has provided leadership in scientific; evidence-based manual osteopathy educa-tion . Our proud traditions of academic and clinical excellence—preparing students for achievement and success—have always been at the core of what we do, and will always remain our highest priorities . In keeping with our motto, “Clinically Based; Practice Oriented; Scientific Manual Osteopathic Education,” we comple-ment basic and clinical sciences with the art of caring for people .

NAO is well known as a leader in scientific manual osteopathy education . We only teach tech-niques that are effective and proven through evidence based research .

At NAO we place heavy emphasis on business & clinical education . We prepare NAO graduates for the real world by teaching them business principles, including marketing, investment, & tax planning .

NAO is the only osteopathy school in Canada offer ing training in physiotherapy modalities, orthotics, support hose, decompression therapy & clinical ergonomics .

Because NAO graduates are expertly prepared to work in integrated care settings and to provide the highest quality patient care, they are the most likely to succeed in this new environment . We graduate successful manual osteopaths .

Our manual osteopathy technique labs average approximately ten students to each professor (10:1) . This kind of low student-faculty ratio assures you will confidently enter the manual osteopathy profession after graduation, prepared to provide the best treatment for your patients .

NAO is approved by International Osteopathic Association (IOA) as an accredited manual osteopathy school . NAO students may join IOA upon graduation to receive certificate of registration .

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National Academy of Osteopathy has been registered on June 02, 2010 by Dr . Shahin (Shawn) Pourgol, who since then continues to be its president and one of the professors . NAO is licensed by the province of Ontario (license # 200607893) and the Canadian government (license # 757053-8) .

Dr Pourgol (www .pourgol .com) is also founder, director and CEO of Union Ergonomics (www .unionergonomics .com; the fastest growing new health franchise in Canada (40 franchise clinics in Canada & USA as of November 2010) and the number one provider of ergonomic services to Canadian workers as well as being the number one provider of orthopaedic shoes to welfare recipients in Ontario .

Another franchise project of Dr . Pourgol is the revolutionary franchise: Spinal Traction Clinic (www .spinaltractionclinic .com) which was registered in August 2010 . This is the only franchise with zero monthly expenses; a franchise where owners pay no monthly expenses . This franchise`s main service is providing decompression traction therapy to patients suffering from low back pain . As of November 2010; there are 17 Spinal Traction Clinics in Canada .

Dr . Pourgol’s outstanding education and accomplishments began in 1989 when he attended Eastern High School of Commerce in Toronto and became Ontario and Toronto scholar of the same year . Later on, in his continuous pre-doctoral education at Ryerson University in Applied Chemistry and Biology, he managed to obtain the highest academic average of 97% (A+) between 11,000 university students, for which he was rewarded with the Merit Award, from Honourable David Peterson, the premier of Ontario . Subsequently, Dr . Pourgol was accepted to Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where he finished program for a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) Degree . Dr . Pourgol also has post graduate training in physical rehabilitation, sports medicine, osteopathy, ergonomics and work related injuries program . Since 1995, Dr . Pourgol has practised chiropractic medicine and is a licensed chiropractor in the province of Ontario .

Since 1995,Dr . Pourgol has practised chiropractic medicine and is a licensed chiropractor & manual osteopath in the province of Ontario . He is currently a professor at National Academy of Osteopathy teaching manual osteopathy skills & techniques classes .

Dr . Pourgol is a member of major osteopathy, chiropractic, safety and ergo-nomic organizations in Canada and USA such as: International Osteopathic Association, Association of Canadian Ergonomists, Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, International Association of Safety Professionals, and Human Fac-tors And Ergonomics Society . Dr . Pourgol has passed examinations administered by Canadian Manual Osteopathy Examining Board, Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board and National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and is a reg-istered licensed member of College of Chiropractors of Ontario .Dr . Pourgol is also a well known sports specialist in Portugal and Toronto, where he served as a doctor of Football Club of Porto (FCP) in Portugal and Iftin Football Club and Arya Football Club in Toronto .

Dr . Pourgol established himself as an editor, health spokesperson, and as a well known international and local author . He is a past founder and editor of the Chiropractic Medicine Journal and past president and founder of Iranian Chiropractic Association (Canada) . Dr . Pourgol is an author of numerous published articles everywhere in the world and he is also author of the books “Clinical Ergonomics: Joint Specific Exercises” and “Canadian Guide to Healthy Feet and Legs” .

Dr . Pourgol appeared as a health spokesperson on radio and Live on TV health shows in Toronto . Dr . Pourgol’s continuous involvement with many charities has led him to become a regularly invited spokesperson for seminars presented to seniors, workers and students regarding ergonomics and other health related issues . Dr . Pourgol can be reached at pourgol@pourgol .com .

NAO Founder

NAO graduates who are mem-bers of IOA may practice in most countries of the world; including Canada, USA, England, Australia, Iran, China, Brazil, India, Jamaica, Russia, Latvia, Ukraine, Poland, Philippines, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Peru, Mexico, & Italy .

NAO graduates are eligible to receive manual osteopathy malprac-tice insurance from Holman Insur-ance at a preferred rate .

NAO is approved by Canadian Manual Osteopathy Examining Board (CMOEB) . NAO graduates may sit for board exams upon graduation .

NAO is affiliated with Union Ergonomics & Spinal Traction Clinic . With 57 franchises in this group; they are the #1 provider of ergonomic services to Canadian workers; the #1 provider of orthopaedic shoes to welfare recipients and the leader in providing affordable back pain relief through decompression traction therapy .

NAO is proud of the leadership and rich heritage it contributes to the manual osteopathy profession . The future of health care will focus on integrating disciplines, preparing competent professionals, providing effective care, and promoting health . National Academy of Osteopathy will prepare you to fill the rapidly evolving role of the manual osteopath . I invite you to become part of our vision of manual osteopathy’s growth and a future of serving patients in need of our unique healing art and science .

Dr. Shahin Pourgol, DC, DMO, CDTT, CCEFounder, President & ProfessorNational Academy of Osteopathy

“The National Academy of Osteopathy has been an excellent experience thus

far! Hands down, this is the best practical training I have received . Dr . Pourgol

does a great job demonstrating the techniques on each of the students so that we

can experience the technique first hand and know what we are supposed to feel .

This allows us to communicate with the other students to see how our technique

compares to the instructors . I am really enjoying the program and I look forward

to going into class each day! “

Kyle Perks

Full Time Student-Class of 2011

Mission StatementOur Mission is to:

be recognized for excellence in osteopathy education; »

prepare tomorrow’s osteopathic manual practitioners to be competent and »successful members of the health care team; and

offer dynamic and innovative clinical based scientific osteopathy program . »

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VisionTo provide the best possible clinical based scientific osteopathy education in order to improve the health of society .

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I do hereby affirm my loyalty to the profession I am about to enter . I will be mindful always of my great responsibility to preserve the health and the life of my patients, to retain their confidence and respect both as a healer and a friend who will guard their secrets with scrupulous honor and fidelity, to perform faithfully my professional duties, to employ only those recognized methods of treatment consistent with good judgment and with my skill and ability, keeping in mind always nature’s laws and the body’s inherent capacity for recovery .

I will be ever vigilant in aiding in the general welfare of the community , sustaining its laws and institutions, not engaging in those practices which will in any way bring shame or discredit upon myself or my profession . I will give no drugs for deadly purposes to any person, though it may be asked of me .

I will endeavor to work in accord with my colleagues in a spirit of progressive cooperation and never by word or by act cast imputations upon them or their rightful practices .

I will look with respect and esteem upon all those who have taught me my art . To my college I will be loyal and strive always for its best interests and for the interests of the students who will come after me . I will be ever alert to further the application of basic biologic truths to the healing arts and to develop the principles of osteopathy which were first enunciated by Andrew Taylor Still .

The Osteopathy OathThis modern version of the Hippocratic Oath for administra-tion to osteopathic college graduates began as a suggestion by Dr . Frank E . MacCracken, DO, of California to his state society . Within a year, the suggestion went from the state to the nation-al association, and a committee was formed under the Associat-ed Colleges of Osteopathy to prepare the text . Members of that committee included Dr . MacCracken, as chairman, and Drs . R .C . McCaughan, Walter V . Goodfellow, and Edward T . Abbott .

The first version was used from 1938 until 1954, at which time minor amendments were adopted . This version has been in use since 1954 .

Dr. Andrew Taylor Still Founder of Osteopathy


About National Academy of OsteopathyNational Academy of Osteopathy (NAO), located in Toronto, Ontario is founded as a Canadian institution that would offer an excellent educa-tion nationally and internationally be a catalyst for developing a unified profession, conduct research to further the scientific basis of manual oste-opathy, become the home for knowl-edge related to manual osteopathy and be the face of the profession to governments, third party payers, and the general public .

We are a fully accredited, profes-sional educational institution with professional faculty and staff who are experts in their fields . NAO offers a four months condensed full time and a part time (nine months) profes-sional program leading to a Diploma in Manual Osteopathy (DMO) . NAO is licensed by the province of Ontario (license # 200607893) and the Cana-dian government (license # 757053-8) . NAO graduates are permitted to sit for exams administered by Canadian

Manual Osteopathy Examining Board (CMOEB) . Upon successful comple-tion of the board exams; NAO gradu-ates may join International Osteopathic Association (IOA) to receive certificate of registration . NAO graduates who are members of IOA may practice manual osteopathy in Canada, USA, England, Australia, Iran, China, Brazil, Taiwan, Columbia, India and most other coun-tries . NAO graduates adhere to the code of ethics and clinical guidelines established by IOA .

We conduct research that is recognized for its contr ibution to manual osteopathy . We provide manual osteopathic care for patients in our teaching clinic in North York . We support manual osteopathic practitioners with the knowledge, resources and services to help their businesses thrive, and we advocate to influence education and health care policies that affect these health care practitioners .

Why choose nao?At NAO we teach the art, science and philosophy of osteopathy with pas-sion and pride . We welcome research and support patient centred, evidence informed scientific health care . We attract the best and brightest appli-cants, hire faculty who are experts in their fields, and work continu-ously to improve our curriculum . We teach techniques that are scientific & proven effective through evidence based research . We prepare students for the real world by teaching busi-ness principles . We aim to make our students the most successful manual osteopaths in the world

Our Faculty are highly qualified and come from all disciplines and backgrounds to bring students a rich

learning experience . Their teaching methods ensure a blend of strong theoretical knowledge with ample application of hands-on experience, providing students with in-depth understanding in a nurturing and dynamic environment .

Our Clinic offers students an opportunity to gain rewarding hands-on experience within our diverse community based settings . As oste-opathy interns, NAO students assume patient care under the supervision of clinical faculty—most of whom also operate clinical practices outside of NAO .

Our Students are dedicated, enthusiastic, and dynamic . Being part of this high energy group is motivating and inspiring .

“I would like to thank Dr . Pourgol,

founder of National Academy of Oste-

opathy, for trusting in my knowledge

and for having me as a member of

the teaching team of NAO . I always

dreamed of teaching at academic level,

as there is so much joy and pleasure

in this profession . The applause from

the students at the end of each lecture

is the fuel that fills up my engine for

the rest of my day . To me, to learn and

never be filled, is wisdom; and to teach

and never be weary, is love! At National

Academy of Osteopathy, we do our job

with love and passion . At the NAO, we

teach, we demonstrate, and we practise .

Here the students are clinically trained

in manual osteopathy, and at the same

time they learn basic & clinical sciences

& are updated with the latest trend in

health sciences . NAO students learn

business skills such as marketing, tax

planning, investments, patient reten-

tion, motor vehicle accident patient

management, multidisciplinary referral

systems, osteopathy rehab, and other

practice related matters directly from

Dr . Pourgol; one of the most successful

osteopaths in the world . Therefore, if

you are looking for a promising pro-

fession in health care, you are always

welcomed at National Academy of

Osteopathy” .

Dr. Abazar Habibinia,

MD, CDTT, CSN

Professor

Department of

Clinical Sciences (NAO)


There are eight major principles of osteopathy that are widely

taught throughout the international osteopathic community.

The body is a unit .1)

Structure and function are reciprocally inter-related .2)

The body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms .3)

The body has the inherent capacity to defend and 4) repair itself .

When the normal adaptability is disrupted, or when envi-5) ronmental changes overcome the body’s capacity for self maintenance, disease may ensue .

The movement of body fluids is essential to the 6) maintenance of health .

The nerves play a crucial part in controlling the fluids 7) of the body .

There are somatic components to disease that are not only 8) manifestations of disease, but also are factors that contribute to maintenance of the disease state .

Osteopathy could be described in simple, lay terms as “holistic manual medicine” . Osteopathy is a system of health care that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of the physical body’s structure in order to optimise physi-ological functioning . Manual palpa-tion and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) are used in conjunc-tion with biomechanical, orthopaedic and neurological clinical assessment .

Osteopathy is best know for treat-ment of musculo-skeletal disorders such as back and neck pain, sciatica, sporting injuries and postural strain . Put simply, optimising structural bal-ance allows the physiology to perform optimally .

The practice of osteopathy com-bines current medical knowledge with the osteopathic philosophy . Scientific plausibility and evidence-based outcomes have a high priority in patient treatment and case manage-ment . Osteopathy is a patient centred approach to health care rather than disease centred .

Osteopathic manual practitioners assess and treat the whole person, not just the symptomatic region . So for example if a patient presents with headache they will be structur-ally assessed from head to toe . This is because the primary cause may be remote from the symptoms . For example; Unilateral pes plannus (flat feet) > functional leg length discrep-ancy> pelvic torsion> scoliosis> cervicogenic tension headache . This cause would only be detected with

an holistic assessment .These principles are thought to be the underpinnings of the osteopathic philosophy on health and disease . Osteopathy is not just a set of techniques; rather it is a philosophy based on these principles . This philosophy is simple and sen-sible . When applied in practice, oste-opathy can make profound changes in a person’s health .

The World Health Organisation

(WHO) recognised the Osteopathic concept of somatic dysfunction as being scientifically proven, and the British Medical Association also recognised Osteopathy as a discrete medicinal discipline

What is Osteopathy?


Osteopathy was founded in 1874 by Dr . Andrew Taylor Still . Dr . Still was a Missouri medical physician who had become frustrated with what he saw as the ineffective nature of remedies at that time . He believed that the doctor’s role in fighting disease was to restore the body’ s proper muscu-loskeletal function . Still founded the American School of Osteopathy in Missouri in 1892 . The school taught manual manipulation, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications rather than surgery and drug therapies .

The American Osteopathic Asso-ciation was formed in 1901 to regu-late the profession . In 1962, doctor of osteopathy (D .O .) was recognized for full practice rights in all 50 states (provided they obtain a license in any given state) . By 1973, the California Medical Association invited osteo-paths to join and become voting members .

Today, doctors of osteopathy get the same basic training as medical doctors (M .D .), but they also learn manipulation (hands-on adjustments of muscles, bones, and ligaments) and use this along with more conventional medical treatments . Most D .O .s are primary care practitioners, specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, or pediatrics .

D .O .s practice in all specialties of medicine ranging from emergency medicine and cardiovascular surgery to psychiatry and geriatrics . D .O .s trained in various specialty areas take a whole patient (holistic) approach .

According to the American Osteo-pathic Association, there are more than 64,000 osteopathic physicians practicing in the United States today . Although osteopathic manipulations were once used to treat all forms of disease, now they are considered useful mostly for musculoskeletal conditions (such as back pain) .

Osteopathy history

An osteopath’s role lies in diagnosing and treating the factors that inhibit health thus restoring balance in the body through natural, non-invasive,

hands-on techniques.

Dr . Andrew Taylor Still believed that many disease or illness began with structural problems in the spine . Long nerves connect the spine to various organs in the body . According to Dr . Still, when there is a problem with the spine, the nerves send abnormal signals to the body’s organs . Still called these spinal problems “osteo-pathic lesions” (“osteo” for bone and “pathic” for diseased), and created osteopathic manipulation techniques (OMTs) to treat them . These treat-ments, he believed, would return the nerves to their normal function and allow the blood to flow freely throughout the circulatory system . With structure restored, the body’s own natural healing powers would be able to restore full health .

Osteopathy recognizes the relation-ship between structure and function . A simple analogy is the garden hose . If it is twisted (distorted structure) it can’t function optimally . Similarly if our human structure is compromised due to posture, injury, traumatic or lifestyle patterns then our physiology is compromised . Circulation, nerve supply, hormone secretion etc are compromised . So when our body is “tuned well” it performs well .

Stretching and releasing connective tissues, »e .g . muscles, tendons and fascia that inhibit mobility

Strengthening unstable joint through muscle conditioning »

Enhancing circulation and lymphatic drainage »

Improving nerve supply »

Educating about diet, exercise and lifestyle choices . »

How does Osteopathy work?


A case history is taken: 1) The osteopathic manual practitioner conducts a thor-ough health survey listening to the chief complaint, any health issues, and other medical interventions received throughout the patient’s life .

A physical assessment is performed: 2) The osteopathic manual practitioner conducts a physi-cal examination to rule out any major health concerns and ensuring a safe treatment can be provided . The practitioner assesses all systems and structures that may be related to the area of complaint .

A treatment plan is implemented: 3) After reviewing the examination findings with the patient, the osteopathis manual practitioner creates a treatment plan .

A treatment is given: 4) Hands on Treatments are administered based on the assessment, and consecutive treatments are administered as needed .

What happens when you visit an Osteopath?

The cost varies from clinic to clinic . The recommended fee guide is $60 to $80 for 30 minutes and $90 to $140 for 60 minutes sessions . It is worth checking with one’s insurance plan, as most extended health plan (EHP) providers pay an annual portion for osteopathy; which is approximately $300 to $500 per year in the province of Ontario (coverage varies as per each individual policy) . Most employees of private and public sectors as well as most full time university and college students in the province of Ontario are covered for osteopathy treatments through their EHP providers .

Do health plans and

Insurers pay for

osteopathy services?

Ontario auto insurers cover oste-opathy treatments if patient is injured as a result of a motor vehicle acci-dent . The maximum amount payable for osteopathic treatment by auto insurers in Ontario is $53 .66 per session as set by Financial Service Commission of Ontario (FSCO) .

How much does an osteopathy treatment cost?


Osteopathy is effective for people of all ages, from infants to the elderly . It offers an approach with gentle non-invasive techniques . An osteopathic assessment is so refined that the osteo-pathic manual practitioner can detect dysfunction without necessarily even having the benefit of a specific com-plaint, often difficult to obtain from young children .

Osteopathy is equally beneficial to athletes (whether professional or armature), individuals with problems stemming from a sedentary job or life style, those exposed to occupational hazards, and to people suffering from a wide range of traumas .

Osteopathy can be a comple-ment to medical care for women throughout their pregnancy and to mothers immediately after the delivery . In fact, osteopathy can be very effective in assisting the mother’s body to restore and resume function in the post-partum period .

Osteopathy assists patients to “manage” their own health so that “good health” is restored and main-tained whenever possible . The philos-ophy of osteopathy promotes ‘health’ as opposed to ‘illness’, teaches people to learn to appreciate a quality of life and encourages opportunities to live it to the fullest .

Osteopathy customizes treatments for each individual according to his or her age, physical characteristics and specific reactions to treatments .

Who can benefit from Osteopathy treatments?

It is a science because it rests on developed studies of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and other sciences .

It is an art because Osteopathic manual practitioners must be able to feel (in osteopathic language we speak of listening) with their hands all the responses to diagnostic tests . They should interpret tensions before normalizing them .

In order to be more effective, their manual therapeutic work should be constantly modulating between the quantity and quality of their touch .

Why do we speak of Osteopathy as a

Science and an Art?


NAO’s academic program in oste-opathy is a comprehensive and rig-orous training that leads to a Diploma in Manual Osteopathy (DMO) . The curriculum is presented in a series of study modules – each dedicated to a specific anatomical region – with fac-ulty working together to coordinate content and ensure understanding is comprehensive and complete . Com-bining lectures, labs, case studies and clinical internship provides a smooth transition from academic knowledge to problem solving for treatment and management of patients’ conditions .In this osteopathy program students learn how the human body works in progressive study modules that focus on back/spine, head/neck, and upper limb . Each anatomical region is explored from all possible angles

including anatomy, pathology, bio-mechanic, osteopathy principles and manual techniques . Students also explore how the body feels pain and how to treat it, within study mod-ules that focus on specific symptom areas – including acute onset low back pain, thoracic spine pain, upper limb pain, lower limb pain, groin/hip/pelvis pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, headaches, and chronic low back pain . Students also develop problem solving and clinical skills by observing and participating in therapist-patient encounters .Students complete the academic pro-gram by taking part in an internship program in NAO’s teaching clinic located in North York, Ontario under the supervision of clinical faculty .

Academic Program” . . .For me “NATIONAL ACADEMY

OF OSTEOPATHY” is like following

Gandhi’s word: “Man often becomes

what he believes himself to be . If I

keep on saying to myself that I cannot

do a certain thing, it is possible that I

may end by really becoming incapable

of doing it . On the contrary, if I have

the belief that I can do it, I shall surely

acquire the capacity to do it even if I

may not have it at the beginning .”

And after attending some classes, I feel,

I made the right choice . I am happy

to be part of this journey . . .”

Shahla Eshman

Part time student-class of 2011


AN101 Human AnatomyConsists of lectures covering the human body and incor-

porates adult human gross anatomical content . All content is presented using a case based, integrated approach . Human Anatomy focuses on the structural and functional relation-ships within the back, head, neck, upper and lower limb regions . Anatomical content is closely integrated with that of other courses presented .

　BM220 Clinical BiomechanicsIntroduces clinical biomechanical principles and proper-

ties of the spine . Students are introduced to the mechanical concepts of basic body mechanics, as well as some advanced topics involving moment calculation . Emphasis is placed on how these principles apply to manual osteopathic therapy . The biomechanics of osteopathy techniques are covered through examination of research publications . The biome-chanics of the joints of the upper and lower limbs, lumbar, cervical and thoracic spine are examined to explain how pathologies develop . Due to the preponderance of low back pain, detailed attention is given to lumbar spine functional anatomy, lumbar spine pathomechanics, and the concept of lumbar spine stability . With these topics in mind, treatment and prevention strategies which are supported by laboratory research are examined .

MO221 Manual Osteopathy SkillsCoordinated with Biomechanics (BM101) and provides

tutorial laboratory instruction to develop the skills neces-sary to locate all points of surface anatomy pertinent to a physical examination . Students learn to determine normal and abnormal biomechanics and to perform palpation, motion palpation and static joint challenge .

MO246 Osteopathy Principles and Professional Ethics

Introduces the historical and contemporary approach to health emphasising aspects unique to the osteopathy profession . Different models of health care are explored . This is a program designed to prepare students to explore issues related to the philosophy, art, and science, as well as the sociology of osteopathy . Material on profession-alism, informed consent and ethics introduces students to a practical understanding of professional ethics and the terminology, issues, and consequences related to this area of student and professional life . The unique ethical respon-sibilities of the health professional student and practitioner are explored .

MO318 Manual Osteopathy Clinical PracticeBegins with a comprehensive introduction to the struc-

ture and function of NAO’s clinical teaching environment, followed by instruction in the theory and application of evidence based clinical practice . Students are exposed to the skills required to effectively retrieve, critically appraise, and apply current health care information and litera-ture . Throughout the program, students review selected readings in clinical osteopathy theory . The course’s prac-tical component integrates skills and knowledge learned including interviewing, informed consent, and clinical examination skills .

PA366 Clinical PathologyPresents the basic mechanisms involved in cell death,

necrosis, inflammation and repair, and neoplasia . Patho-logical principles of disease processes are discussed so that students may understand the clinical manifestations of disease and the rationale for treatment .

Clinico-pathological correlations will be emphasized where applicable . This course also provides students with an understanding of disease processes . Specifically, the

Course RequirementsThe following course must be successfully completed before graduation .

etiology and pathogenesis of the major diseases affecting each individual body system are presented . Where appli-cable, areas of current research into the etio-pathogenesis of disease are highlighted .

PH414 Systems PhysiologyTeaches the physiology of body fluids, blood, and the

cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal, and gastro-intestinal systems . The function and control of all major organ systems are discussed, as are cell physiology and mechanisms at the cellular and subcellular levels . Muscle performance, training, and fitness assessments are also discussed . The course encourages problem solving and the application of physiological principles to manual osteopathy practice .

MO420 Manual Osteopathy TechniquesProvides laboratory instruction to develop proficiency

in general and specific spinal and extremity manual tech-niques . Students learn how to deliver techniques with the focus on control, direction, speed and depth of pressure . Emphasis is placed on competence in conducting an analysis (including all forms of static and motion palpation procedures) of the spine, pelvis, and extremities to arrive at a clinical impression that will enable accurate determi-nation of the appropriate manual procedure . Screening procedures and the importance of informed consent are discussed, and the student is taught soft tissue therapy, joint mobilization, myofascial release, facilitated positional release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, neuro-muscular retraining, lymphatic, osteoarticular and other manual techniques .

MO517 Manual Osteopathy Practice: Business, law, Jurisprudence

Acquaints students with their rights and obligations together with, and more importantly, the rights and obliga-tions of the patient . Emphasis is placed on risk manage-ment, informed consent, osteopathy legal issues, ethics and the law, the patient-therapist relationship, writing a medical-legal report, and practice management . This course familiarizes students with the relationship between manual osteopathy practice and the law .

CL628 Clinical InternshipAs manual osteopathy interns, students assume patient

care under the supervision of primary clinical faculty members within NAO’s clinic . NAO operates a student clinic in North York, Ontario .

In addition to developing and maintaining a patient practice under the supervision of registered clinicians, the interns attend and participate in clinical rounds where special interest and topics and investigative research or issues are discussed . Clinical rounds provide opportunities for the intern to engage in enhanced critical thinking and application of the concepts of best practice . Complemen-tary programs are offered, such as those associated with business skills .

Clinical faculty support the development of the interns’ written and oral communications, physical examinations and psychomotor skills .

OR680 OrthopaedicsHelps students understand the nature of normal mus-

culoskeletal tissues and their response to injury . Students approach the musculoskeletal system regionally from the perspective of relevant clinical anatomy, pathology, biomechanics, diagnostic categories, current diagnostic tests and treatment strategies . The laboratory section of the course provides the student with skills in performing


a focused orthopedic examination as the basis for an accurate diagnosis .

DS720 Diagnosis and SymptomatologyTeaches the general principles of clinical diagnosis

through a lecture and laboratory format . Students are taught basic skills in history-taking and physical examina-tion procedures with an emphasis on interviewing skills and vital signs . This course emphasizes therapist-patient interactions, the importance of informed consent, and the use of standard diagnostic procedures .

This course enables students to develop systematic analytical and diagnostic skills . Students work through history, physical examination, special tests, and plan the management of several osteopathic cases under the guid-ance of a clinician .

Students also study the diagnosis of disorders of the var-ious body systems at an advanced level . Emphasis is placed on etiology, pathology, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, and treatment . Areas of study include disorders of the cardiovascular, genitourinary, respiratory, gastroin-testinal and endocrine systems, as well as dermatology, eyes, ears, nose and throat (EENT), hematology, allergic reactions, and immunology . Particular attention is focused on knowledge of those disease processes which confront the primary contact osteopathic manual practitioner .

NE762 NeurologyStudies the symptoms and signs of a broad range of

common neurological disorders with particular emphasis on those conditions which are frequently seen by osteo-pathic manual practitioners . Students attain the knowledge and skills required to conduct a neurological examination and to correlate clinical neurological findings with other diagnostic data .

NU820 Clinical and Sports NutritionThe course discusses the basic principles of health, nutri-

tion and wellness, involving the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals . It also presents the basic food groups and the fundamen-tals of assessing nutritional status, and introduces clinical examples and methods of practice implementation .

CP 872 Clinical PsychologyThis course provides students with the necessary back-

ground to identify psychological problems and respond to them effectively . Emphasis is placed on understanding the full spectrum of normal and abnormal behaviours with a specific focus on the syndromes most commonly met in osteopathy practice . Students are introduced to clinical observation, systematic inquiry and management of these patients within the context of an osteopathic manual practice .

TE 910 Therapeutic ExerciseIn this course students learn how to prescribe cer-

tain joint specific therapeutic exercises accomplish the following goals: Enable ambulation, release contracted muscles, tendons, and fascia, mobilize joints, improve cir-culation, improve respiratory capacity, improve coordina-tion, reduce rigidity, improve balance, promote relaxation, improve muscle strength and, if possible, achieve and maintain maximal voluntary contractile force (MVC), and improve exercise performance and functional capacity (endurance) .

TH 980 Investigative Project - ThesisStudents begin work on an investigative project to be

finished prior to graduation . Students register a clinical research topic . The registered research project for this class must be a literature synthesis . This course is self directed .

For students who do not reside in Toronto (Canada); NAO offers interactive manual osteopathy program in Canada (Montreal, Quebec City, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Cal-gary, Ottawa, Edmonton), China (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chongqing, Xian, Shenzhen, Tianjin), Iran (Tehran), USA (Los Angles), Spain (Madrid), France (Paris), Italy (Rome), Mexico (Mexico City), Venezuala (Caracas), Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo), Brazil (Sao Paulo), Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul), Portugal (Lisbon), Turkey (Istanbul), Greece (Athens), Germany (Frankfort), Nether-lands (Amsterdam) & Taiwan (Taipei) through a combination of online live

teaching sessions through the internet, complete lectures on DVD, and on-site classroom osteopathy technique labs

Complete lecture series (on DVD) will be mailed to all students . NAO students have access to watch live lec-tures being presented at NAO Toronto campus in Canada . They may interact with the professors online; to ask ques-tions and to communicate for all lecture related matters with the instructors . For the technique labs; NAO sends manual osteopaths to each city mentioned above to do hands on training of the osteopathy techniques to the international NAO students in their native language .

International NAO students may take the interactive manual osteopathy program on a full time basis on February or September of each year (Mondays to Fridays 9AM to 6PM) . Alternatively they may take the 9 months part time course on March of each year on the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays 9AM to 6PM) . They can listen and watch the lectures online through internet; and they will receive a copy of the lecture as a video file on DVD . The onsite training for the osteopathy techniques are scheduled for 14 days; 9AM to 6PM; in February and August of each year .

Interactive Manual Osteopathy

InteractiveProgram

February Term(Full Time)

September Term(Full Time)

March Term(Part Time)

Please note all inquiries in regards to admissions should only be directed to the admissions office in Toronto, Canada at admissions@nationalacademyofosteopathy .com .

Start Date

February 28, 2012

September 28, 2011

March 03, 2012

Finish Date

July 28, 2012

January 28, 2011

December 03, 2012

OnsiteTechniqueClass

August 06, 2012 to Aug 20, 2012

Feb 01, 2012 toFeb 15, 2012

Feb 01, 2013 toFeb 15, 2013

Onsite Exam

August 21, 2012

February 16, 2012

February 16, 2013


Are you looking for a profession that is patient centred, hands-on, and rewarding? Do you enjoy solving challenging problems, interacting with others, and serving the public? Are you interested in science, health, and well-ness? Do you have great people skills?

If so, becoming an osteopathic manual practitioner may be in your future . It’s one of the fastest growing health professions in Canada, with more than 1,000 osteopaths across the country providing valued health care to many Canadians each year . While European style osteopathy is drug free, non-invasive health care (com-pared to American style osteopathy that uses surgery and medications), it is a respected health profession recog-nised by statute by many insurers in Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand,

and many other countries in Europe and Asia .

Osteopathic manual practitioners are community based, primary contact health care providers . Osteopaths assess disorders related to the spine, nervous system and joints of the extremities, and provide manual, hands-on treat-ment for these disorders . Osteopathic care is directed toward restoring, enhancing, improving, or maintaining the quality of life and health of the patient . This is achieved through the use of the osteopathic techniques and related manual medicine therapies, primarily to the musculoskeletal system, in order to affect the regula-tion of the body .

” . .Dr . Pourgol’s lectures and clinical

classes are all based on his professional

experience in this field . Our other

professors are also on top of their

medical fields . Their patience and

dedication to every student is over-

whelming . There will be a new gen-

eration of Manual Osteopaths coming

from NAO and I strongly believe we

are being trained to be the best in

Canada and perhaps in the world .”

Jay David

Part Time Student-Class of 2011

”Dear Dr . Pourgol:I just want to thank you for all your help and support during past 3 months .For the past year and half that I am in Canada I was looking to find a career not only a job and I was unsuccessful . Now that we are getting close to the end of this program I feel that I have found a career that I love and it is all because of you .Three short months ago I had no idea how to treat back or neck disorders or any other muscle or skeletal pain, but today I really feel that I can do a proper treatment . Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of this academy . You have no idea how much osteopathy affected my life .I believe these kinds of opportunities are the reason they call North America land of opportunity . Best regards .” Amir H Kazemi(Full time student. Class of 2011)

Thank you for your interest in the National Acadamy of Osteopathy (NAO) . Our Admissions department is eager to help you in any way we can . We invite you to visit NAO and ask us any questions . We are very proud of our campus and our students, and welcome all visitors .

National Acadamy of Osteopathy admits as students, women and men of good character and health who are qualified to meet its academic challenges and to become an osteopathic manual practitioner .

National Acadamy of Osteopathy seeks to select students who have strong academic records and who demonstrate the motivational and personal charac-teristics suitable for a career in osteopathy . Willingness to provide service and a caring attitude are important characteristics of a future osteopathic manual practitioner . The Acadamy employs a rolling admissions process . Therefore, early application could increase an applicant’s probability for acceptance . The Acadamy encourages campus visits for all applicants and reserves the right to require an interview . Applications for admission (as well as current tuition and fees) are available online and they may be obtained by contacting the registrar’s office . The application for admission must be accompanied by a non-refundable application processing fee of $150 (Canadian dollars) . It is the responsibility of the applicant to read this information and comply with all provisions and instructions .

Admission

For both the full time and part time osteopathy program, new students are admitted at the beginning of two trimesters of the academic year: September and February .

Exciting Career ProspectIn today’s society there is an abundance of opportunities for osteopathic manual practitioners to utilize their professional health care credentials . Osteopathy is one of the fastest growing health professions in Canada and the World . The current employment prospects for osteopathic manual practitioners are good across the country and particularly strong in the province of Ontario . There is almost zero unemployment rate in this field as virtually all graduates find employment upon graduation .

Most osteopaths work in private practice, often as sole proprietor or associate . However, the increase in multidisciplinary health care facilities and physical rehabilitation clinics in Canada has opened new opportuni-ties for osteopathic manual practitioners to collaborate with other health care professionals and benefit patients with interprofessional care .

A small numbers of osteopaths also work in hospitals, health spas, sports teams, insurance companies claims services department, fitness clubs, osteopathic colleges, motor vehicle accident (MVA) assessment centres and other institutions .

Why Choose Manual Osteopathy?

Career Prospects


Program LengthNAO’s osteopathic manual practice program can be taken either part time or full time . This is the only osteopathy program in Canada offered in a condensed full time program .

The four months condensed full time program runs full days Mondays to Fridays, for three months followed by a month of clinical internship .

Students interested in taking NAO’s osteopathy program on a part time basis may complete the required courses in nine months or three years . Classes for the nine months part time program run every weekend . Classes for the three year part time program are held one weekend per month .

Entrance RequirementsApplicants must meet the following requirements:

All students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission .1)

Students must have an earned a grade 12 high school diploma, its foreign 2) equivalent, or a General Educational Development diploma (GED) . Stu-dents are strongly recommended to take at least one year each of high school biology, chemistry and physics; and mathematics .

Students must demonstrate sufficient maturity to undertake a health care 3) profession, including the capacity to ethically and responsibly manage pro-fessional boundaries .

Admission to National Acadamy of Osteopathy is competitive . The Acadamy expects that most, if not all, students will exceed the minimum admission requirements .

“Dear Dr . Pourgol;

In July 2010 when you told me

about osteopathy I was interested

in it But the thing that was always

in my mind was: “Is it possible

for me with no background in

Health to start this program?”

You told me that you are cre-

ating a program that anyone

with no background in Health

can study and learn manual

osteopathy and be successful in

it . Still In February 2011 when I

started osteopathy I was not sure

about it but I did it because I

trusted you .

Now after a month that I am in

the osteopathy Program I am Sure

that with your method of teaching

the manual practice of osteopathy

and the passion you have for

teaching and also the curriculum

you gather for other subjects in this

program (anatomy,Pathology, . . .)

IT IS possible to become a suc-

cessful manual osteopath ONLY

in 4 months .

I just want to thank you for cre-

ating this opportunity .” .

Amir Kazemi

Full time student-class of 2011

Qualifications A student must possess the following abilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, for completion of the professional diploma program in osteopathic manual practice:

Ability to apply manual medicine techniques and adjunctive tech-1) niques over the full range of a client’s body, including positioning clients, palpating, feeling with hands and fingers, pushing, pulling, kneading, grasping, twisting wrists, and lifting up to 10 pounds, for periods of up to 60 minutes without interruption;

Ability to determine depth and intensity of manual pressure and 2) force, as applied in the performance of common manual and ad-junctive procedures and techniques;

Ability to see and hear, with or without reasonable accommoda-3) tion, sufficient that the student can receive and record client histo-ries; document treatment plans; provide instructions to clients; and provide routine client safety services;

Ability to perform in all laboratory and clinical settings without 4) posing a threat to herself/himself, to the safety and well-being of fellow students, or to patients;

Ability and willingness to receive hands-on and adjunctive treat-5) ment . Much of the technical instruction in the programs requires reciprocal application of the osteopathic techniques, including joint mobilization and soft tissue therapy . In reciprocal laboratory expe-riences, receiving techniques is necessary in order to learn proper procedures, and to receive and provide learning feedback; reciprocal application of technique is also useful for developing sensitivity to client needs . The Acadamy may temporarily excuse a student from receiving osteopathy treatments provided that there is a specific medical contraindication, as determined in writing by a licensed health care professional .

All students, with or without rea-sonable accommodation, must carry out laboratory and clinical assignments, including providing osteopathy treatments to patients . Qualified persons with disabilities, with or without reasonable ac-commodation, must be able to pass oral, written and practical exami-nations, and meet all of the clinical requirements of the Acadamy .

It is in the best interests of both the student and the Acadamy to assess the degree of limitation caused by disability . However, the Acadamy will make the final determination of whether or not an individual meets all qualifications for study at the Acadamy .

Persons who have been convicted of a misdemeanour of a violent criminal or sexual nature or any felony will be prohibited from professional health care practice in many jurisdictions . National Acadamy of Osteopathy will deny admission to applicants with such convictions . The Acadamy there-fore reserves the right to conduct a criminal background check on ap-plicants or on any enrolled student at any time in the program .


Responsibility of ApplicantIt is the responsibility of the applicant to be aware of the entrance requirements and to ensure that they are met prior to enrollment . If National Acadamy of Osteopathy determines at any time that require-ments are not met in full, the student will not be allowed to enroll or to continue at the Acadamy .

Application ProcedureThe first step is to submit a fully completed application for admission . You may obtain an application from the registrar’s office or online . The application for admission must include:

A properly completed application for admission . Please type or 1) print neatly;

An application processing fee of $150 (Canadian dollars) . This fee 2) is non-refundable and must be submitted with the application for admission;

Official transcripts from all secondary and post secondary institu-3) tions attended;

Two completed character reference forms . References should be 4) people who have known you for a period of at least six months . Relatives and family members are not accepted as references;

A completed essay (see Application Form for instructions) .5)

Selection of CandidatesThe Admissions Committee, in general, seeks to matriculate students who best suit the philosophies and goals of the Acadamy . National Acadamy of Osteopathy attempts to select students who have strong academic records and who demonstrate the motivational and personal characteristics suitable for a career in osteopathy .

Service and a caring attitude are important characteristics of a future osteopathic manual practitioner . The Acadamy employs a rolling admis-sions process; therefore, early application could increase the applicant’s probability for acceptance . The Acadamy encourages campus visits for all applicants and reserves the right to require an interview .

“ . . .Dr . Pourgol; I wanted to thank you

for the passion you show in the class .

That makes me so motivated to wake

up early on weekends and come to

class . . .”

Sara Abassi

Part time student-Class of 2011

TuitionThe tuition is $17,820 (Canadian) for the complete campus based osteopathy program offered at National Academy of Osteopathy campus in Toronto (Canada) . It makes no difference if you take it part time or full time . The tuition is the same for international students taking this program at NAO campus in Toronto . Stu-dents who have previous health education background; who are exempted from taking certain courses receive a discount in their tuition .

Tuition for students who have previous experience as a chiropractor, physiotherapist, medical doctor, physi-cian and/or surgeon is set at $12,210 plus tax . Tuition for all other students with health background including those who have previous experience as a registered massage therapist, aromatherapist, occupational therapist, ergonomist, podiatrist, chiropodist, optometrist, dentist, pedorthist, orthotist, homeopath, optician, personal support worker, social worker, dental hygienist, psychologist, kinesiologist, fitness trainer, dietician, nutritionist, and naturopath is set at $13,420 plus tax .

The tuition for the National Academy of Osteopathy interactive live online manual osteopathy program is $8,428 (Canadian) plus tax for all national and international students . It makes no difference if you take the interactive live online manual osteopathy program part time or full time . Students who have previous health education background; who are exempted from taking certain courses receive a discount in their tuition .

Tuition for students who have previous experience as a chiropractor, physiotherapist, medical doctor, physi-cian and/or surgeon is set at $5,026 plus tax . Tuition for all other students with health background including those who have previous experience as a registered massage therapist, aromatherapist, occupational therapist, ergonomist, podiatrist, chiropodist, optometrist, dentist, pedorthist, orthotist, homeopath, optician, personal support worker, social worker, dental hygienist, psychologist, kinesiologist, fitness trainer, dietician, nutritionist, and naturopath is set at $6,928 plus tax .

Tuition for the campus based NAO manual osteopathy program for all Union Ergonomics and Spinal Trac-tion Clinic franchisees, as well as employees is set at $10,000 .00 plus HST . For the NAO interactive live online manual osteopathy program the tuition is set at $4,000 plus tax for all Union Ergonomics and Spinal Traction Clinic franchisees and employees .

Tuition Deposit PolicyApplicants will be notified in writing of the Admission Com-mittee’s decision regarding their application following receipt of all application materials and committee review . Within four weeks of receiving notification of acceptance, a candidate must remit a tuition deposit of $1000 (Canadian dollars) to reserve a position in the entering class . This tuition deposit is non-re-fundable but is applied toward the tuition of $17,820 (Canadian dollars) .Students who have been accepted and paid their $1000 (Canadian dollars) tuition deposit must pay the balance of their tuition ($16,820) before the first day of class . It is important to note that because of the limited space available in each class, scheduling priorities, and the cost of edu-cation, the institutional refund policy does not apply to the $1000 tuition deposit .

Financial AssistanceFinancing any professional program requires considerable planning and budgeting . Tuition for the campus based osteopathy program at NAO is $17,820 .00 for Canadian students and the interactive live online manual osteopathy program tuition is $8428 . . Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 . These are typical costs for a professional program .

All major financial institutions and banks have loan programs and/or lines of credit available to NAO students . Please contact your bank for details such as eligibility requirements, interest rates and applications .

NAO is approved as an accredited health education facility by Medical Financial; the leader in health related private loans . NAO arranges a guaranteed private student loan of up to $12,000 (for the campus based program) directly from Medical Financial for students in need of financial support . All NAO students are eligible for this loan . There are no credit checks . The loan is for a five year term at annual interest rate of 8% . The monthly payment for a loan of $12,000 from Medical Financial is $243 .32 .

For the interactive live online manual osteopathy program National Academy of Osteopathy arranges a guaranteed private student loan of up to $2,500 directly from Medical Financial for students in need of financial help . All national and international students are eligible for this loan . This loan is for a 5 year term at annual interest rate of 8% . The monthly payment for a loan of $2,500 is $50 .69 .

These guaranteed student loans are available for all NAO students (Canadian and international) . To get more information and to apply for this loan please contact NAO registrar .


Equal OpportunityNAO promotes a positive, safe and healthy work, educational and clinical environment . NAO respects the dignity and worth of every person and prohibits discrimination within the institution and/or its clinic .

NAO offers equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, or disability . This policy, subject to appropriate exceptions, applies to all matters, including: admission and education of students; availability of student loans, and job opportunities; and employment and promotion of teaching and administrative staff .

Non Discrimination/ Harassment PolicyEvery member of the NAO community has the right to study, work and conduct his or her activities in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and supportive of academic achievement, dignity, and self esteem . NAO is committed to providing and maintaining such an environment through its policies, regulations and education programs . This policy applies to all members of the NAO community in their interaction with other members of the NAO community and supersedes the Sexual Harassment Policy & Procedures and the Equal Opportunity Policy, except where those policies are incorporated by specific reference in an agreement with a unionized group and/or dealt with by legislation . The NAO community includes employees, students, patients, visitors, volunteers, and other individuals who work, visit, or study at NAO .

Nothing contained in this policy shall derogate from the rights, privileges or obligations of the Institution to deal with the issues in a formal manner which then obviates the necessity of dealing with the complaint through dispute resolution . NAO shall provide a work and learning environment free of discrimination and harassment exercised by or against an individual by reason of race, colour, ancestry, place of birth, national origin, citizenship, creed, religious or political affiliation or belief, sex, sexual orientation, physical attributes, family relationship, age (except as consistent with applicable legislation), physical or mental illness or disability, place of residence, or record of offences .

This policy shall not preclude any equity measures implemented by NAO or as required by law . There shall be no harassment or sexual harassment exercised by or against an individual .

ProfessionalismAll students enrolled at NAO are prohibited from providing

manual osteopathy treatment, advice, or acting in a clinical manner, as it relates to a health profession for which he or she is not licensed or registered in Ontario, with any person inside or outside of NAO unless under the supervision and direction of a clinician . Each stu-dent enrolled at NAO is strictly prohibited from practicing and/or holding himself/herself out as an osteopathic manual practitioner . Students are subject to the rules, regulations and policies established from time to time by NAO . The student is subject to the laws, regulations and conduct set out by NAO .

Failure to comply with this regulation may lead to disciplinary action, which may include expulsion or suspension from NAO, and further civil, administrative and/or criminal action being com-menced against the offending student . Consent of an individual is not justification for inappropriate conduct by a student . A student or intern with a concern or question regarding the above policy is advised to contact the registrar to ascertain NAO’s position with respect to any potential issue .

Privacy PolicyAccess to applicant or student information by a third party is pro-

hibited except where signed consent from the applicant or student is provided . The signed consent will allow for access to information but cannot authorize the delegation by the applicant and/or student for decisions to be made on his or her behalf by any other party .

As an example, a student may authorize in writing that a parent receive the grades of the student or obtain the status of a student enrolled at NAO . The authorization cannot be used for the parent to make deci-sions with respect to such matters as appeals or financial arrangements without the student being present and agreeing to the decision .

A third party who has received signed authority on behalf of an applicant and/or student may only advocate on behalf of the student in the presence of that student . This policy applies only to persons not directly involved in the application or education process .

DisclaimerThe National Acadamy of Oste-opathy assumes no liability what-soever for direct or indirect loss or damage suffered or incurred by any student or third party as a result of matters beyond its con-trol, including but not limited to delays, interruption, suspension or cancellation of services, courses or classes, or other academic and clinical activities where the inter-ruption or cancellation is caused by natural disasters, fire, water, theft, strike, lockout, protest, gov-ernment action, civil unrest or disobedience, financial exigency, inability to procure materials or trades, utility interruptions, or damage to NAO property . NAO reserves the right to change its institutional rules and regula-tions from time to time without notice .


What is Osteopathy? Osteopathy (founded in 1874 by Dr . Andrew Taylor Still in USA) is an established internationally recognized manual medicine system of diagnosis and treatment, which lays its main emphasis on the structural and functional integrity of the musculoskeletal system .

Osteopaths use a variety of hands-on physical treatments . These include soft tissue techniques, joint mobilization & manipulation, muscle energy treatment and functional (strain and counter strain) techniques . These techniques are normally employed together with exercise, dietary, and occupational advice in an attempt to help patients recover from pain, disease and injury .

European style Osteopaths do not prescribe medications or perform surgery, while American style osteopaths perform surgery and prescribe medications as well as using osteopathic techniques in managing a patient’s condition . National Acadamy of Osteopathy (NAO) teaches European style osteopathy; also known as pure osteopathy; manual osteopathy, traditional osteopathy or manual osteopathic practice .

What is a Minimum Academic Admission Requirement? Any student with a grade 12 high school diploma or its equivalent may apply for admission to the osteopathic manual practice program offered by NAO .

How Long is the Program? NAO offers a four months full time osteopathy program as well as two part time programs; one being every weekend for nine months and the other one weekend per month for three years . This is the first and only condensed four months full time osteopathy program in Canada .

How Much is the Tuition? The tuition is $17,820 (Canadian) for the complete campus based manual osteopathy program offered at National Academy of Osteopathy campus in Toronto (Ontario, Canada) . It makes no difference if you take it part time or full time . The tuition is the same for international students taking this program in Toronto . The tuition for the interactive live online manual osteopathy program is $8,428 . .

Is There a Tuition Discount For Health Practitioners? Students who have previous health education background; who are exempted from taking certain courses receive a discount in their tuition .

Tuition for the campus based students who have previous experience as a chiropractor, physiotherapist, medical doctor, physician and/or surgeon is set at $12,210 plus tax . Tuition for all other campus based students with

health background including those who have previous experience as a registered massage therapist, aromatherapist, occupational therapist, ergonomist, podiatrist, chiropodist, optometrist, dentist, pedorthist, orthotist, homeopath, optician, personal support worker, social worker, dental hygienist, psychologist, kinesiologist, fitness trainer, dietician, nutritionist, and naturopath is set at $13,420 plus tax .

Tuition for interactive live online manual osteopathy students who have previous experience as a chiropractor, physiotherapist, medical doctor, physician and/or surgeon is set at $5,026 plus tax . Tuition for all other live online interactive manual osteopathy students with health background including those who have previous experience as a registered massage therapist, aromatherapist, occupational therapist, ergonomist, podiatrist, chiropodist, optometrist, dentist, pedorthist, orthotist, homeopath, optician, personal support worker, social worker, dental hygienist, psychologist, kinesiologist, fitness trainer, dietician, nutritionist, and naturopath is set at $6,928 plus tax .

Tuition for the campus based NAO manual osteopathy program for all Union Ergonomics and Spinal Traction Clinic franchisees, as well as employees is set at $10,000 plus HST . For the NAO interactive live online manual osteopathy program the tuition is set at $4,000 plus tax for all Union Ergonomics and Spinal Traction Clinic franchisees and employees .

When Does Program Start? All full time and part time osteopathy programs offered at NAO start twice per year in September and February .

Is Financial Help Available? Student loans are available to NAO students . Canadian and international NAO students are entitled to a student loan of up to $12,000 (Canadian) toward their tuition . Contact NAO registrar for more information and to obtain a student loan application .

What Diploma Offered Upon Graduation? Upon gradations students receive the following designation: Diploma in Manual Osteopathy . The academic designation you may use in front of your name is DMO .

Upon successful completion of all exams administered by NAO you will receive your diploma . You may then start your practice and work as an osteopathic manual practitioner .

What Employment Opportunities Exist For Osteopaths? Upon graduation; osteopathic manual practitioners have the option of opening their own osteopathy clinics; or to

Frequently Asked Questions rent rooms in established medical, health or rehab clinics and benefit from cross referrals; or to work as employees in other osteopathic, medical, chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage or rehab clinics .

Most osteopaths work in private clinics, often as sole proprietor, associate or employee . However, the increase in multidisciplinary health care facilities and physical rehabilitation clinics in Canada has opened new opportunities for osteopathic manual practitioners to collaborate with other health care professionals (such as family physicians, chiropractors, registered massage therapists, naturopaths, athletic therapists, kinesiologists, podiatr ists, chiropodists, occupational therapists, ergonomists, and physiotherapists) and benefit patients with interprofessional care .

A small numbers of osteopaths also work in hospitals, nursing homes, health spas, sports teams, insurance companies claims services department, fitness clubs, osteopathic colleges, motor vehicle accident (MVA) assessment centres and other institutions .

Most new graduates start their professional work as employees . Later they establish their own private clinics .

Is NAO registered with MTCU as per Private Career Colleges Act, 2005?Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 regulates most private colleges in Ontario . There are a few educational health programs however; under NOC sections 3123 and 3232 such as osteopathy, podiatry, and chiropody that are exempted from being registered under this act . These exempted health educational programs must be registered under different government agencies . NAO is registered and licensed by Ontario Ministry of Government Services to operate in the Province of Ontario (license # 200607893) and it is also registered federally by Industry Canada (reg # 757053-8) .

What is Average Salary of Osteopaths? The average salary for a new osteopathy graduate who works as an employee in a health or rehab clinic is generally between $30 to $40 per hour . An ‘average’ osteopath can earn up to $90,000 or more per year and there is virtually no unemployment in this field .

Osteopaths in private practise generally charge between $90 to $140 per hour of treatment . Osteopathy treatment costs are covered by most extended health plan insurers in Canada .

Auto insurers in Ontario also cover osteopathic treatments at the rate of $53 .66 per hour as per fee guideline set by Financial Services Commission of Ontario .

What is Osteopathy Unemployment Rate? There is virtually no unemployment in this health care profession . Almost all osteopathic manual practitioner find employment .

How Many Osteopaths Practice in North America?

There are approximately 1000 osteopathic manual practitioners in Canada and 67,000 osteopaths in the USA . Nearly half of them are women .

What Countries Offer Osteopathy Education? There are currently seven osteopathy colleges in Canada,

all teaching European style osteopathy, and 28 colleges in the USA, teaching American style osteopathy .

NAO is the only college offering a condensed four months full time osteopathy program .

There are also osteopathy colleges in Argentina, Australia, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Russia, England, Spain, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, and France .

NAO is offer ing intercative manual osteopathy programs in certain countries . Interactive education is a combination of live online internet based lectures for the basic and clinical sciences; and class based education for the practical manual osteopathy skills and techniques section of the program taught in the cpital city of each chosen country .

NAO has obtained permission to teach manual osteopathy in 33 cities across 19 countries globally . Currently NAO teaches interactive live online manual osteopathy in Canada, USA, China, Iran, Taiwan, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, and Venezuala .

Is Tuition Tax Deductable? Yes . NAO Tuition is a tax-deductable expense . Students receive a receipt for tuition paid .

The cost of books and supplies are also tax deductable .

What is the Difference Between an Osteopath & a Chiropractor? Chiropractors and osteopaths are both medical professionals who treat patients with a focus on the musculoskeletal system, including the spine, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments .

Historically there is a political answer relating to the founder of osteopathy, Dr Andrew Taylor Still, falling out with his student, Dr . D .D . Palmer, who then went on to be the founder of chiropractic .

The principle working difference is that osteopaths tend to use more rhythmical and gentler techniques while chiropractors use more often stronger, high velocity, low amplitude manipulative techniques . Chiropractors may also employ modalities such as ultrasound and various electrotherapies for pain relief while osteopaths generally rely on hands-on manual techniques to relieve pain .

Essentially, both offer valuable and useful services, and each can be included in a holistic healthcare regimen . There are now many multidisciplinary clinics offering osteopathy, chiropractic, physiotherapy and registered massage therapy services . This seems to be the new growing trend in Canada, USA and Europe, specially for patients injured in motor vehicle accidents .


Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Portugal, Venezuala & Taiwan through a combination of online live teaching sessions through the internet, complete lectures on DVD, and on-site classroom osteopathy technique labs in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chongqing, Xian, Shenzhen, Tianjin), Iran (Tehran), Taiwan (Taipei), Canada (Montreal, Quebec City, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton), Mexico (Mexico City), Portugal (Lisbon), Brazil (Sao Paulo), Venezuala (Caracas), Netherlands (Amsterdam), Germany (Frankfort), France (Paris), Spain (Madrid), Italy (Romr), Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo), Greece (Athens), USA (Los Angles), Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul) and Turkey (Istanbul) .

For the osteopathy technique classes; NAO sends manual osteopaths to these major cities for 14 days of daily condensed osteopathy technique training in February and August of each year .

NAO graduates of interactive manual osteopathy program receive a diploma in manual osteopathy (DMO) . They may then write the board exams administered by the Canadian Manual Osteopathy Examining Board (www .cmoeb .org) . Upon successful completion of the board exams; these graduates may apply to the International Osteopathic Association (www .internationalosteopathicassociation .org) to receive certificate of registration . NAO graduates may then work in Canada, Chian, Iran, Taiwan, Columbia, Brazil, India and most other countries in the world .

Where is NAO campus?Both the full time and part time class based manual osteopathy programs of NAO are offered at the campus in Toronto (3701 Chesswood Drive, Suite 319, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) .

The interactive manual osteopathy program offered internationally by NAO is held at the capital city of each country . NAO has obtained permission from Ministry of Health in Iran and China to offer Manual Osteopathy program in these countries . In Iran; the manual osteopathy classes are held in Tehran and in China the classes are held in Beijing .

Is NAO approved by Medical Financial?Medical Financial; located in Toronto, Canada, is a Canadian financial company that provides health related private loans . National Academy of Osteopathy is approved by Medical Financial as an accredited health education facility . As such NAO students are eligible to receive guaranteed student loans of up to $12,000 (Canadian) without credit checks . The loan is for a five year term at annual interest rate of 8% . The monthly payment for a loan of $12,000 from Medical Financial is $243 .32 . This guaranteed student loan is available for all NAO students (Canadian and international) .

Is 4 months Enough to Learn Manual Osteopathy?The total hours of study at National Academy of Osteopathy surpasses many osteopathy colleges . Most osteopathy colleges offer 3 year part time programs at one weekend a month . As such NAO students spend more time learning techniques compared to many other osteopathic colleges .

There are colleges in Europe offering osteopathy in a 3 to 4 year full time programs . These colleges teach comprehensive diagnosis courses and they also teach spinal and joint manipulation as well as many osteopathy techniques such as cranial therapy and visceral manipulation . As diagnosis and spinal manipulation are permitted for manual osteopaths in Europe .

Rendering a diagnosis and performing manipulation are controlled acts in many countries; such as Canada, USA, Iran, China, Taiwan, Brazil, India, Costa Rica, etc . In these countries only medical doctors, chiropractors and physiotherapists are permitted to manipulate the spine and render a diagnosis in conjunction with manipulation . As such National Academy of Osteopathy does not teach manipulation . NAO students learn only introductory diagnosis .

National Academy of Osteopathy teaches only scientific; research proven manual osteopathy techniques . This significantly decreases program length . This is what Mr . Amir Kazemi; one of the full time students of NAO has said about the program:

“Dear Dr . Pourgol; In July 2010 when you told me about osteopathy I was interested in it But the thing that was always in my mind was:“Is it possible for me with no background in Health to start this program?”

You told me that you are creating a program that anyone with no background in Health can study and learn manual osteopathy and be successful in it . Still In February 2011 when I started osteopathy I was not sure about it but I did it because I trusted you .

Now after a month that I am in the osteopathy Program I am Sure that with your method of teaching the manual practice of osteopathy and the passion you have for teaching and also the curriculum you gather for other subjects in this program (anatomy, pathology, . . .) IT IS possible to become a successful manual osteopath ONLY in 4 months .

I just want to thank you for creating this opportunity .

Is NAO accepted by International Osteopathic Association (IOA)?Yes . NAO is accepted as being a fully accredited manual osteopathy educational centre by International Osteopathic Association (www .internationalosteopathicassociation .org) . NAO graduates are permitted to apply for IOA membership and to receive certificates of registrations

What is the Interactive Manual Osteopathy program offered at NAO?For Toronto residents NAO offers a full campus based manual osteopathy program . Students attend the Toronto campus to learn manual osteopathy .

For national and international students who do not reside in Toronto; NAO offers interactive live online manual osteopathy program in Canada, China, Iran, USA, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Netherlands, Germany,

Who Can Register for the Certificate Program in Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (COMT)?The certificate program in osteopathic manipulative therapy is an advanced condensed one week full time program for health professionals such as manual osteopaths, chiropractors, physicians, surgeons, massage therapists, naturopaths, homeopaths, podiatr ists, & chiropodist . Participants study advanced Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) which is the application of the distinct osteopathic medicine, structural diagnosis and use of advanced scientifically based osteopathic joints manipulation in the management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal and joint disorders .

This certificate program in advanced osteopathic manipulative treatment is offered by National Academy of Osteopathy in Canada, USA, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, the Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic . Prior training in osteopathy is not needed .

World famous osteopath, chiropractor & ergonomist; Dr . Shahin Pourgol, the leading authority in the field of joint manipulation teaches this week long course .

Upon successful completion; participants will be given a Canadian certificate issued by National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada) and will be eligible to use the title: Certified Osteopathic Manipulative Therapist (COMT) . With a COMT designation participants may provide osteopathic manipulation treatment in their practices immediately for patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal and joint disorders .

Tuition for the full program is $8650 .00 . Student loan of up to $3460 .00 is available to all students . To register for this program please contact the registrar at the Canadian office of National Academy of Osteopathy .

Does NAO Offers Accelerated Program for Massage Therapists & Acupuncturists?For massage therapists and acupuncturists who wish to enter the rewarding health care profession of manual osteopathy; National Academy of Osteopathy offers the Accelerated Manual Osteopathy Program for Health Practitioners . These health practitioners will be exempted from taking the basic science courses and as such they may finish the Diploma in Manual Osteopathy (DMO) program in 4 months part time (Mondays to Fridays) or 9 months part time (Saturdays and Sundays) .

There is no better time to enter the manual osteopathy profession as currently there is zero unemployment for manual osteopaths . All NAO graduates find employment . In fact NAO is so confident of its graduates finding employment that it offers a guarantee . If any NAO graduate does not find employment within one month of graduation his/her tuition is fully refunded . This guarantee offer is valid for all campus based and interactive students who register for the DMO program by February 2012 .

NAO offers the Diploma in Manual Osteopathy program either as a campus based program in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) or through the interactive live online program with two weeks of condensed practical classroom

based training sessions (available in 33 cities across 19 countries) in your city .

What makes NAO education unique is that it is geared toward success . NAO graduates successful manual osteopaths . World famous osteopath; Dr . Shahin Pourgol (www .pourgol .com) founder of NAO as well as Union Ergonomics franchise and Spinal Traction Clinic franchise personally teaches business, marketing, financial and clinic management skills to all classes (campus based and interactive) . Students learn all the knowledge necessary to become a successful health practitioner . NAO graduates are ready for the real world upon graduation .

NAO is accredited by Canadian Manual Osteopathy Examining Board (CMOEB) and it is a full member of International Osteopathic Association (IOA) . NAO graduates may sit for the board exams administered by CMOEB . Following successful completion of the board exam, NAO students are permitted to join IOA and receive certificate of registration and a license number to bill insurers . They may then practice manual osteopathy in all Canadian provinces (including Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia), all United States of America states (including California, New York, Texas), as well as most other countries in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Africa and Latin America .

The 4 months program starts twice a year in February and September of each year . The 9 months program starts once per year in March .

The tuition for the campus based program for massage therapists and acupuncturist is $13,420 Canadian . Student loan of $8,500 is available to all campus based students .

The tuition for the interactive live online program for massage therapists and acupuncturist is $6,928 Canadian . Student loan of $4,500 is available to all students enrolled in the interactive program . The 2 weeks practical sessions will be held in board rooms of Fairmount, Hilton, or Sheraton hotels .

To register for the Accelerated Manual Osteopathy Program for Health Practitioners please contact admissions@nationalacademyofosteopathy .com or phone (416) 635-6550 or toll free 1-877-550-6550 .


Dr . Pourgol’s interest in sports goes back more than three decades when he started practicing Judo, Shotokan Karate, Kan Zen Ryu Karate, Kung Fu To’A, Hyeong Tae Kwon Do (ITF) and Pumsae Tae Kwon Do (WTF) .

In 1985; Dr Pourgol received the bronze medal in provincial Tae Kwon Do championship of Gilan (Iran) . As part of his mission to expand Tae kwon Do in Iran; Dr Pourgol authored a comprehensive book on Pumsae patterns in Tae Kwon Do in 1986 .

Dr . Pourgol’s claim to fame in martial arts was due to his kicking techniques . Especially his flying kicks were revolutionary in design and his 180 degree split flying kick became the top selling poster in Iran for two years in 1985 and 1986 .

Upon graduation in 1995, Dr Pourgol focused his practice on sports medicine and was chosen as the team doctor for three soccer teams in Canada and Portugal .

Sports Energy Technique is a form of advanced osteopathic technique designed to improve athletic performance by increasing speed . This is achieved by working on the fast twitch type IIb skeletal muscle fibres .

Athletes can achieve dramatic increase in speed often after the first session . They can run, kick, jump or punch faster often after doing the first set of S .E .T . techniques .

Muscle tissue consists of fibres (cells) that are highly specialized for the active generation of force for contraction .

Because of this characteristic, muscle tissue provides motion, maintenance of posture, and heat production . Based on certain structural and functional characteristics, muscle tissue is classified into three types: cardiac, smooth and skeletal . Based on various structural and functional characteristics, skeletal muscle fibres are classified into three types: Type I fibres, Type II b fibres and type II a fibres .

Type IIb fibres, also called fast twitch or fast glycolytic fibres; contain a low content of myoglobin, relatively few mitochondria, relatively few blood capillaries and large amounts glycogen . Type II b fibres are white, geared to generate ATP by anaerobic metabolic processes, not able to supply skeletal muscle fibres continuously with sufficient ATP, fatigue easily, split ATP at a fast rate and have a fast contraction velocity . Generally people are born with an average of 50% slow and 50% fast twitch fibres . Sprinters with proper training change this ratio to 80% fast twitch fibres in the leg muscles while marathon runners change the ratio with advanced training to 80% slow twitch fibres in the lower limbs muscles .

Because fast twitch fibers use anaerobic metabolism to create fuel, they are much better at generating short bursts of strength and speed than slow muscles . However, they fatigue more quickly . Fast twitch fibers generally produce the same amount of force per contraction as slow muscles, but they get their name because they are able to fire more rapidly . Having more fast twitch fibers can be an asset to athletes since they need to quickly generate a lot of force .

Osteopathic Sports Energy Technique will be taught in the osteopathy skills course of National Academy of Osteopathy by Dr Shahin Pourgol .

Sports Energy Technique World famous osteopath; Dr Shahin Pourgol has developed a method of advanced techniques called Osteopathic Sports Energy Technique (SET) . This is the first time a Canadian osteopath originates an osteopathic technique . Until now all osteopathy techniques originated from United States .

AOT1026 Auxiliary Osteopathy TherapyThis practical course covers the basic physics, physiological principles, indications, contraindications, instruments operation, electrodes placement and the proper applications of physiotherapy modalities for different medical conditions .

Physiotherapy modalities are used to decrease pain & inflammation of patients with neuromusculoskeletal & joint disorders . They are an integral part of pain management therapy used by many health professionals such as chiropractors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, medical doctors, podiatrists, chiropodists, physiatrists, naturopaths, athletic therapists and registered massage

therapists . The therapeutic modalities used most commonly by manual osteopaths are:

　 Therapeutic Ultrasound (US)　 Interferential Current Therapy (IFC)　 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)　 Percussion Therapy　 Thermotherapy　 Cryotherapy　 Paraffin Wax Bath　 Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

Students will develop the expertise to administer physiotherapy modalities to patients . Manual osteopaths can use these modalities in the clinic setting for pain relief; especially for patients with acute pain and injury who cannot tolerate manual therapy . These modalities can decrease pain and inflammation and make patients ready to receive hands

on manual treatment .

Certificate: successful graduates of this course are entitled to use Certified Electrotherapist (CET) designation .

Tuition: $5000 .00 plus HST for NAO students & graduates / Union Ergonomics & Spinal Traction Clinic franchisees & employees . $7500 .00 for all other students .

Student Loan: student loan of $2500 .00 is available to all students .

Schedule: AOT1026 course can be taken in July of each year . Classes are held every Tuesday evenings 6 to 8 pm for 8 weeks .

Registration Requirement: this course is open to all students and practitioners of healing arts such as osteopathy, massage therapy, & athletic therapy .

To register for this course please contact NAO registrar at (416) 635-6550 .

Continuing Education Certificate Programs

National Academy of Osteopathy (NAO) provides manual osteopaths (and others) with easy access to high-calibre programs developed to meet the evolving needs of professional practice . NAO continuing education courses improve knowledge, skills and the quality of patient care . Those who successfully complete these programs are eligible to receive certification .


DTA428 Decompression Traction Assistant Decompression traction assistant program is offered by National Academy of Osteopathy only to franchisees who purchase one spinal decompression traction room of Spinal Traction Clinic . This program is not open to the general public .

Franchisees who undergo the two weeks training program will receive the right to designate themselves Certified Decompression Traction Assistant (CDTA) .

Decompression traction assistant program tuition is paid by Spinal Traction Clinic .

With this program the franchisee is qualified to work as an assistant to the health practitioners (manual osteopath, chiropractor, or physiotherapist) working at one of the Spinal Traction Clinic franchise locations .

For information on how to enrol in this program; please contact Spinal Traction Clinic franchise head office at (416) 398-3894 or sales@spinaltractionclinic .com .

CE521 Clinical Ergonomics National Academy of Osteopathy (NAO) has been chosen to provide clinical ergonomics training to Union Ergonomics (UE) health practitioners .

Ergonomists study and apply scientific principles that a f fect the use of human energy, with a goal of minimizing hazards and maximizing the efficiency of work systems . The field of ergonomics combines the perspectives of health

science and engineer ing, providing students with interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills .

Graduates are eligible to use Certified Clinical Ergonomist (CCE) designation . The CCE program offered by National Academy of Osteopathy is available only to Union Ergonomics health practitioners such as chiropractors, osteopaths, registered massage therapists, physiotherapists and medical doctors . It is not open to the general public . To inquire about how you may take this course please contact Union Ergonomics franchise head office .

The goals of the program are for health practitioners to have a thorough understanding of the physical environment at the workplace that contributes to musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses, as well as knowledge of the engineering and administrative methods of controlling these risk factors . The highly interdisciplinary nature of the Certified Clinical Ergonomist Program prepares Union Ergonomics health practitioners for the variety of interactions they will encounter in their daily practice .

For information on how to enrol in this program please contact Union Ergonomics franchise head office at (416) 638-9661 or info@unionergonomics .com .

DTT928 Decompression Traction Therapy Decompression Traction Therapist program is offered by National Academy of Osteopathy(NAO) only to Spinal Traction Clinic (STC) health practitioners such as chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists and registered massage therapists . This program is not open to the general public .

Spinal Traction Clinic health practitioners who undergo this training program will receive the right to designate themselves Certified Decompression Traction Therapist (CDTT) .

Decompression Traction Therapist program tuition is paid by Spinal Traction Clinic franchise head office .

For information on how to enrol in this program please contact Spinal Traction Clinic franchise head office at (416) 398-3894 or sales@spinaltractionclinic .com .

DTT928 Decompression Traction Therapy Decompression Traction Therapist program is offered by National Academy of Osteopathy(NAO) only to Spinal Traction Clinic (STC) health practitioners such as chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists and registered massage therapists . This program is not open to the general public .

Spinal Traction Clinic health practitioners who undergo this training program will receive the right to designate themselves Certified Decompression Traction Therapist (CDTT) .

Decompression Traction Therapist program tuition is paid by Spinal Traction Clinic franchise head office .

For information on how to enrol in this program please contact Spinal Traction Clinic franchise head office at (416) 398-3894 or sales@spinaltractionclinic .com .

CF1092 Certified Fitter – Support HoseSupport hose, also called support stockings or compression socks are made out of strong, elasticized material to increase tissue pressure and improve blood flow in the legs . Compression socks are designed to fit tightly at the feet; the tightness lessens gradually in the knee areas . The socks constantly squeeze the leg muscles, helping to return blood to the heart . Compression socks are an excellent and simple method of treating disorders such as chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, lymphedema, post phlebitic syndrome and prevention of blood clots in the leg . Support hose also provide comfort to aching, tired legs and apply gentle pressure to soothe and massage the legs, improving circulation and reducing leg discomfort . This allows patients to walk and stand longer without getting tired . Support hose are generally dispended by chiropractors, physiotherapists and physicians to help patients with leg conditions .

This hands-on practical course qualifies manual osteopaths to dispense compression socks to patients when it is medically necessary .

Certificate: successful graduates of this course are entitled to use Certified Fitter – Support Hose (CFSH) designation .

Tuition: $2500 .00 plus HST for NAO students & graduates / Union Ergonomics & Spinal Traction Clinic franchisees & employees . $4500 .00 for all other students .Student Loan: student loan of $1250 .00 is available to all students .

Schedule: CF1092 course can be taken in July of each year . Classes are held every Wednesday evenings 6 to 8 pm for 3 weeks . Registration Requirement: this course is open to all students and practitioners of healing arts such as osteopathy, massage therapy, & athletic therapy . To register for this course please contact NAO registrar at (416) 635-6550 .


CF1082 Certified Fitter – Foot OrthoticsFoot orthotics is a medical device that is custom made using a foam cast or plaster . Custom made foot orthotics help feet stay in correct anatomical position and as a result posture improves and pressure is lifted from foot, knees and low back joints . Orthotics are regularly used by many health practitioners such as chiropractors, physiotherapists, physicians, podiatrists, chiropodist and pedorthists to help patients with a variety of foot, knee and low back conditions such as flat feet, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and pronation syndrome .

This practical applied course qualifies manual osteopaths to cast feet and dispense custom made foot orthotics for patients suffering from foot or other conditions needing foot orthotics .

Certificate: successful graduates of this course are entitled to use Certified Fitter – Foot orthotics (CFFO) designation .

Tuition: $3000 .00 plus HST for NAO students & graduates / Union Ergonomics & Spinal Traction Clinic franchisees & employees . $5000 .00 for all other students .

Student Loan: student loan of $1500 .00 is available to all students .

Schedule: CF1082 course can be taken in July of each year . Classes are held every Thursday evenings 6 to 8 pm for 4 weeks .

Registration Requirement: this course is open to all students and practitioners of healing arts such as osteopathy, massage therapy, & athletic therapy .

To register for this course please contact NAO registrar at (416) 635-6550 .

OMT 0428 Certified Osteopathic Manipulative TherapistThe certificate program in osteopathic manipulative therapy is an advanced one week full time program for health professionals such as manual osteopaths, chiropractors, physicians, surgeons, massage therapists, naturopaths, homeopaths, podiatrists, & chiropodist . Participants study Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) which is the application of the distinct osteopathic medicine, structural diagnosis and use of osteopathic joints manipulation in the management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal and joint disorders .

World famous osteopath and chiropractor; Dr . Shahin Pourgol, the leading authority in the field of joint manipulation teaches the scientific gentle osteopathic manipulative techniques necessary to achieve safe and effective manipulation of the cervical, thoracic, & lumbar spine as well as the sacroiliac, rib articulations, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot joints .

This one week advanced certificate program includes a combination of hands-on practical training and lecture instruction . The content of this condensed program highlights the osteopathic principles, structural diagnosis and practical hands-on clinical skills required to perform osteopathic manipulation techniques in a competent, gentle and safe manner for all of the spinal regions as well as the upper and lower extremities . Clinical case studies are presented for discussion of diagnosis and management based upon clinical reasoning and the best available empirical evidence .

A Certified Osteopathic Manipulative Therapist (COMT) takes into account the physical health of a patient, and how either aspect could be contributing to the disease state . Included in this, a health practitioner is trained to perform a structural diagnosis integrated into the entire history & physical taking process and use osteopathic manipulation when appropriate .

Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) provides an advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the health practitioners in dealing with neuromusculoskeletal and joints disorders . Learning osteopathic manipulative techniques allows for a more accurate diagnosis and provides an additional form of treatment . This course introduces health professionals to the field of osteopathic medicine .

Health practitioners will learn to use osteopathic manipulative therapy to diagnose and treat patients, utilizing osteopathic techniques taught at this course . This course integrates structural examination and osteopathic techniques to increase the accuracy of the health professional’s ability to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal and joints disorders . Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: - Understand and perform scientific based gentle osteopathic spinal and joints manipulation

- Identify main diagnostic criteria in structural examination

- Learn to use osteopathic manipulative techniques to diagnose and treat neuromusculoskeletal & joints disorders such as low back pain & neck pain

- Learn the indications and contraindications of osteopathic manipulation

- Provide evidence to support the use of osteopathic manipulation - Integrate osteopathic manipulation into their present practice .


Registration Requirement: This certificate program in osteopathic manipulative therapy is open only to applicants with prior health education . The following health professional may apply for registration to this program: chiropractors, manual osteopaths, physiotherapists, medical doctors, surgeons, massage therapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, chiropodists, dentists, orthotists, homeopaths, athletic therapists, acupuncturists, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners & naturopaths . Schedule: Please see the table below for the dates and locations . The course is offered once a year in the chosen locations .

Certificate: Upon successful completion; participants will be given a Canadian certificate and will be eligible to use the title: Certified Osteopathic Manipulative Therapist (COMT) . With a COMT designation participants may provide osteopathic manipulation treatment in their practice immediately for patients suffering from musculoskeletal and joint disorder . Tuition: Tuition for the full program is $8650 .00 . Student Loan: Student loan of up to $3460 .00 is available to all Canadian and International students .

To register for this program please contact the registrar at the Canadian office of National Academy of Osteopathy .

CD0428 Certified DNA Sample CollectorThe field of genetics and DNA testing is growing exponen-tially . There is a need for standard education and training for individuals involved in DNA sample collection and handling . National Academy of Osteopathy has come into agreement with certain Genetic and DNA Labs and clinics to provide them with employees who have taken the course and passed the requirements needed to be certified in DNA sample collection .

The advances in genetic studies now allow individuals to get their Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) tested, in order to determine if they are prone to developing any of 70 diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes (type 1 & 2), heart disease, or breast cancer . As a result of this knowledge, customized nutri-tional and lifestyle strategies can be created and implemented to take appropriate preventative measures . If executed early enough, individuals can work towards prevention of a disease . DNA samples are also used for paternity test, immigration test, ethnicity test, aboriginal test, ancestry test, identity test, avuncular test, siblingship test, maternity test, twins test, etc . These tests may be ordered by the individuals, health prac-titioners, lawyers and the governments amongst others .

This interactive online distance education course quali-fies individuals to find employment in genetic and DNA laboratories and clinics . Students learn how to take heredity history and how to safely collect and handle different types of DNA samples (no blood work involved) .

Certificate: successful graduates of this course are entitled to use Certified DNA Sample Collector (CDSC) designation .

Tuition: $425 .00 (Canadian) plus Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for National Academy of Osteopathy stu-dents & graduates / Union Ergonomics & Spinal Trac-tion Clinic franchisees & employees . $986 .00 (Canadian) plus tax for all other national and international students .

Student Loan: student loan not available for this course .

Schedule: CD0428 course can be taken as an interactive online distance education six times per year (January, March, May, July, September, & November) . The course is 40 hours in duration; one month part time (Saturdays & Sundays) or one week full time (Monday to Friday) .

Registration Requirement: the certified DNA sample collector course is open to all students who have at the minimum graduated high school and obtained a grade 12 diploma .

Employment Prospect: National Academy of Osteopathy helps students in securing employment with certain genetic laboratories and clinics . NAO generally limits enrolment to the number of employment spaces avail-able . As such admission is highly competitive . Stu-dents who are not accepted are placed on a waiting list . To register for this course please contact NAO registrar at (416) 635-6550 or email your request to: admissions@nationalacademyofosteopathy .com .


NAO President’s AwardDr . Shahin Pourgol; NAO president presents this award to a graduating student who, in addition to having obtained a high academic and clinical standing, has made an outstanding contribution to NAO life during the academic program .

Avicenna Memorial AwardThis scholarship was established by Dr . Shahin Pourgol to honour the memory of Avicenna (prince of physicians), also known as Ibn Sina, a Persian physician and philosopher, who was one of the pioneers in the field of manual medicine . The award is presented to a graduating student who completes his thesis on a topic related to the history of osteopathy .

Pourgol Jurisprudence AwardMs . Shirin Pourgol (Pourgol Paralegal Services) and Ms . Matin Pourgol (lawyer) present this award to a graduating student who has obtained the highest grade point average in the course MO517: Manual Osteopathy Practice: Business, Law, Jurisprudence .

Union Ergonomics ScholarshipUnion Ergonomics franchise head office (www .unionergonomics .com); provides one scholarship to a graduating student who submits an essay (5000 words max) titled “How Osteopaths Can Use Ergonomics in Clinical Settings .”

Spinal Traction Clinic ScholarshipSpinal Traction Clinic franchise head office (www .spinaltractionclinic .com); provides one scholarship to a graduating student who submits an essay (4000 words max) titled “How Osteopaths Can Use Decompression Therapy to Help Patients?”

NAO Entrance ScholarshipThis award was established by National Academy of Osteopathy to reward outstanding academic credentials . It is granted to one student with the highest GPA in the entering class .

Dr . Pourgol’s Scholarships For ChiropractorsThese scholarships were established by Dr . Shahin Pourgol; DC, DMO, CDTT, CCE (chiropractor, osteopath & ergonomist) to reward doctors of chiropractic who pursue manual osteopathy education at National Academy of Osteopathy . They are granted to all chiropractors accepted to NAO . They will be in the form of 50% tuition credit .

Dr . Moin Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship is presented by Mr . Ali Pourgol (teacher & author); in the memory of Dr . Mohamad Moin; to an Iranian student who had the highest academic standing upon graduation . Dr . Mohammad Moin was born in Rasht (Iran) on July 12, 1914 . He was a prominent Iranian scholar of Persian literature and Iranology .

He obtained his BA in literature and philosophy from University of Tehran in 1934 . He subsequently went to Belgium and graduated in applied psychology,

Scholarships & Awards

Thanks to the generous support of many individuals and corporations; NAO students can access an extensive breadth and variety of scholarships that recognize academic and clinical excellence of deserving students . Among the more common criteria used in determining eligibility for these 29 awards and scholarships are academic excellence, financial need, essay submissions, character and leadership . Copies of scholarship and awards application forms can be obtained by contacting the admissions office; at admissions@nationalacademyofosteopathy .com . Here is the list of scholarships available to National Academy of Osteopathy students .

anthropology and cognitive science under Elmer Knowles . On returning to Iran he carried out doctoral research at University of Tehran, culminating in a thesis for which he received a PhD with honours from this University in Persian literature and linguistics . He is the first doctoral graduate in Persian literature from University of Tehran .

He is best known for his contributions to The Dehkhoda Dictionary, a work he did in collaboration with Ali-Akbar Dehkhoda himself . Moin was President of the literature commission of the International Congress of Iranology . He died in 1971 in Tehran . He is buried in Astaneh Ashrafiyeh (Gilan, Iran) .

NAO Inuit & Aboriginal Student ScholarshipThis scholarship, established by National Academy of Osteopathy, is for an Aboriginal or Inuit status student who has demonstrated financial need and who has contributed, and intends to continue to contribute to his/her community after graduation . Proof of Aboriginal or Inuit status is required with the application . The scholarship will be awarded to the qualifying applicant with the highest entering grade point average and will be in the form of a 50% tuition credit .

NAO National Olympian ScholarshipThis scholarship, established by National Academy of Osteopathy, is for a former Olympian, recognized by the World Olympians Association, who has fulfilled the criteria for admission to NAO and who has demonstrated financial need . The scholarship will be awarded to the qualifying applicant with the highest entering GPA and will be in the form of a 50% tuition credit .

Dr . Jeanette Bolles Memorial AwardThis award was established by Ms . Alexandra Veprjitska (Hamilton Union Ergonomics Clinic) in memory of Dr . Jeanette Bolles; the first female osteopath . In order to encourage female students to strive for excellence, it is given to a female National Academy of Osteopathy student who has achieved the highest grade point average upon graduation . Dr . A .T . Still (founder of osteopathy) was a visionary whose challenges to the status quo extended beyond the practice of manual osteopathy . He was a fervent believer in extending opportunities to all and an early supporter of bringing women and minorities into the

profession . Dr . Still commented, “I opened wide the doors of my first school for ladies…Why not elevate our sisters’ mentality, qualify her to fill all places of trust and honour, place her hand and head with the skilled arts?” Few career paths were open to women at those times . The first class to convene at the American School of Osteopathy (ASO) in 1892-1893 included women . The number of female osteopaths rapidly increased and in 1920, women formed the Osteopathic Women’s National Association (OWNA) .

Newfoundland and Labrador Student AwardAn award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to a student who was a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador at the time of application and acceptance to NAO . The award is given to a student from Newfoundland and Labrador with the highest grade point average in the entering class . It will be in the form of a 50% tuition credit .

Alberta Student AwardAn award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to a student who was a resident of Alberta at the time of application and acceptance to NAO . The award is given to a student from Alberta with the highest grade point average in the entering class . It will be in the form of a 50% tuition credit .

New Brunswick Student AwardAn award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to a student who was a resident of New Brunswick at the time of application and acceptance to NAO . The award is given to a student from New Brunswick with the highest grade point average in the entering class . It will be in the form of a 50% tuition credit .

Nova Scotia Student AwardAn award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to a student who was a resident of Nova Scotia at the time of application and acceptance to NAO . The award is given to a student from Nova Scotia with the highest grade point average in the entering class . It will be in the form of a 50% tuition credit .


Manitoba Student AwardAn award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to a student who was a resident of Manitoba at the time of application and acceptance to NAO . The award is given to a student from Manitoba with the highest grade point average in the entering class . It will be in the form of a 50% tuition credit .

Prince Edward Island Student AwardAn award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to a student who was a resident of Prince Edward Island at the time of application and acceptance to NAO . The award is given to a student from Prince Edward Island with the highest grade point average in the entering class . It will be in the form of a 50% tuition credit .

Saskatchewan Student AwardAn award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to a student who was a resident of Saskatchewan at the time of application and acceptance to NAO . The award is given to a student from Saskatchewan with the highest grade point average in the entering class . It will be in the form of a 50% tuition credit .

Brazil Manual Osteopathy ScholarshipThis award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to all Brazilian NAO graduates who plan to establish clinical practices in Brazil . NAO is actively seeking international students in order to expand osteopathy internationally .

Iran Manual Osteopathy ScholarshipThis award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to all Persian NAO graduates who plan to establish clinical practices in Iran . NAO is actively seeking international students in order to expand osteopathy internationally .India Manual Osteopathy ScholarshipThis award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to all Indian NAO graduates who plan to establish clinical practices in India . NAO is actively seeking international students in order to expand osteopathy internationally .

China Manual Osteopathy ScholarshipThis award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to all Chinese NAO graduates who plan to establish clinical

practices in China . NAO is actively seeking international students in order to expand osteopathy internationally .

Japan Manual Osteopathy ScholarshipThis award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to all Japanese NAO graduates who plan to establish clinical practices in Japan . NAO is actively seeking international students in order to expand osteopathy internationally .

Germany Manual Osteopathy ScholarshipThis award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to all German NAO graduates who plan to establish clinical practices in Germany . NAO is actively seeking international students in order to expand osteopathy internationally .

South Africa Manual Osteopathy ScholarshipThis award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to all South African NAO graduates who plan to establish clinical practices in South Africa . NAO is actively seeking international students in order to expand osteopathy internationally .

Costa Rica Manual Osteopathy ScholarshipThis award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to all Costa Rican NAO graduates who plan to establish clinical practices in Costa Rica . NAO is actively seeking international students in order to expand osteopathy internationally .

Jamaica Manual Osteopathy ScholarshipThis award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to all Jamaican NAO graduates who plan to establish clinical practice in Jamaica . NAO is actively seeking international students in order to expand osteopathy internationally .

Barbados Manual Osteopathy ScholarshipThis award is presented by National Academy of Osteopathy to all Barbadian NAO graduates who plan to establish clinical practices in Barbados . NAO is actively seeking international students in order to expand osteopathy internationally .

Stay in touchThank you for your interest in National Acadamy of Osteopathy (NAO) . For further information on our acadamy, please contact info@nationalacadamyofosteopathy .com or telephone us at Tel . (416) 635-6550 . We look forward to hearing from you!

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NAO Campus3701 Chesswood Drive, Suite 319

Toronto, Ontario M3J 2P6

National Acadamy of Osteopathy (NAO) is located right on the North/East corner of Sheppard Avenue West and Chesswood Drive, two lights West of Allen Road (Dufferin) . It is located right next to Downsview subway station; as well as highway 401 .

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Sheppard Avenue West buses # 108, 101 and 84 pass NAO from Downsview subway station every 5 minutes . It takes less than 2 minutes to reach Chesswood Drive by bus from Downsview subway station .

Bus # 84 also reaches Chesswood Drive from Sheppard Ave Subway station on Yonge Street in about 20 minutes .

For further information about public transportation please visit: www .toronto .ca/ttc or www .gotransit .com .

NAO campus is located about 30 minutes from downtown Toronto and about 20 minutes from Toronto International Airport .

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The full campus based onsite manual osteopathy program for Toronto residents are held at NAO Toronto Campus . For the academic year 2011, 2012 & 2013 the interactive manual osteopathy classes are held in the following locations:

CANADA

VANCOUVER

THE FAIRMONT PACIFIC RIM1038 Canada Place Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6C 0B9 OTTAWA

FAIRMONT CHÂTEAU LAURIER1 Rideau Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 8S7 CALGARY

THE FAIRMONT PALLISER133 9th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta Canada T2P 2M3 EDMONTON

THE FAIRMONTHOTEL MACDONALD10065 100th Street Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5J 0N6 MONTREAL

FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH 900 Rene Levesque Blvd . W Montreal, Quebec Canada H3B 4A5

WINNIPEG

THE FAIRMONTWINNIPEG2 Lombard Place Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3B 0Y3 QUEBEC CITY FAIRMONT LE CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC1 rue des Carrières Québec, Quebec Canada G1R 4P5 CHINA BEIJING

FAIRMONT BEIJING8 Yong An Dong Li, Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District Beijing, China, 100022 SHANGHAI

FAIRMONT PEACE HOTEL20 Nanjing Road East Shanghai, China, 200002 CHONGQING

CROWN PLAZA HOTELNo . 587 Nanping East Road, nan’an district chongqing, 400066 china HONG KONG

SHERATON HONG KONG HOTELNo 20 Nathan RoadKowloon . Hong Kong, Hong Kong . China

SHENZHEN

SHERATON SHENZHENFUTIAN HOTELGreat China International Exchange SquareFuhua Road, Futian DistrictShenzhen, Guangdong 518048, China XIAN

SHERATON XIAN HOTELNo . 262 Feng Hao East RdXian, Shaanxi 710077, China TIANJIN

SHERATON TIANJIN HOTELZi Jin Shan Road, He Xi DistrictTianjin, Tianjin 300074, China IRAN

TEHRAN

ESTEGHLAL HOTELCrossroads of Dr .Chamran ExpresswayValie-Asr Ave, Tehran, 19998-13565 Iran

TAIWAN

TAIPEI

SHERATON TAIPEI HOTEL12 Zhong Xiao East Road Sec 1Taipei, Taiwan

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