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International
Osteopathy
Convention 2025

A Decade of Education in India

7th – 9th November 2025

Sri Sri University, Odisha

For the first time in India, world-renowned osteopaths will come together on one platform, sharing their expertise and vision to advance clinical practice, education and research.

Across three days of keynote lectures, workshops, and interactive forums, healthcare professionals from every discipline are invited to explore the osteopathic approach — discovering how the body’s structure and function are inseparably linked. Whether you are a doctor, physiotherapist, dentist, ayurveda doctor, naturopath or homeopath, this gathering opens new perspectives you can integrate into your practice to better support your patients.

While the morning keynote sessions are open to all healthcare professionals, the afternoons are specially designed for practitioners without prior osteopathic training. Guided by leading international experts, these workshops will introduce core osteopathic concepts and their clinical relevance, covering topics such as:

  • Fascia and Musculoskeletal Pain: the role of fascia in posture, mobility, and both acute and chronic pain.
  • Interconnected Biomechanics: how changes in one region of the body affect overall alignment, movement, and function.
  • Integrated Anatomy: viewing muscles, joints, fascia, and organs as one continuous system rather than separate parts.
  • Osteopathic Insights into Musculoskeletal Conditions: understanding holistic approaches to postural imbalances and pain.
  • Visceral and Circulatory Health: why organ mobility and blood flow are central to energy, recovery, and overall vitality.
  • Gut–brain Connections: how internal systems influence both physical and emotional well-being.
  • The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS): its role in stress, sleep, and energy balance.

With the presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose vision has been central to nurturing osteopathy in India, the convention becomes a platform for both education and inspiration — uniting science, tradition, and a holistic vision of health.

Keynote speakers

Renzo (01)

Prof Renzo Molinari

DO FESO MROF GOsC (UK)

With over 40 years of experience, Prof Renzo Molinari is one of the leading figures in the world of osteopathy.

  • Associate Professor of Osteopathy and Fellow of the European School of Osteopathy

  • Principal of the Molinari Institute of Health (UK)

  • Honorary President of the Japanese Traditional Osteopathic College (JTOC), Japan

His academic roles include:

  • Principal of the European School of Osteopathy

  • Principal of Collège Ostéopathique Français

  • Specialist Adviser to the University of Wales

  • First Chairman of the Russian Academy of Osteopathic Medicine

For many years, he has practiced as a clinician with a special interest in:

  • Women’s health

  • Children’s health

  • Biomechanical problems

  • Sports injuries

Prof Molinari integrates gentle approaches in structural, visceral, and cranial osteopathy and applies muscle energy techniques, fascial, and tissular approaches.

Tajinder (02)

Tajinder Deoora

DO (Hons) Dip Phyt MSc, FSCCO

Tajinder Deoora is a highly respected osteopath with over four decades of experience.

  • Director of the Deoora Clinic, London

  • Fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy (FSCCO)

Professional Journey:

  • Practicing osteopathy since 1983

  • Director, Deoora Clinic, London

  • Fellow, Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy (FSCCO)

Teaching & Expertise:

  • Internationally recognized teacher specializing in cranial osteopathy

  • Specialist in managing complex clinical cases

  • Regular lecturer and course leader, sharing advanced knowledge with students and professionals worldwide

Publications:

  • Co-author of several influential osteopathic texts

  • Author of Healing Through Cranial Osteopathy, a patient-focused book making osteopathy more accessible to the public
Christian (03)

Christian Defrance de Tersant

Christian Defrance de Tersant, DO is an internationally recognized osteopath, lecturer, and former Director of the Institut Supérieur d’Ostéopathie, Aix-en-Provence. With over four decades of teaching and clinical leadership, he has shaped osteopathic education and practice across Europe and beyond.

  • Academic & Teaching Roles:
    • Lecturer and postgraduate trainer (1987–2018) in osteopathic history & philosophy, cranial osteopathy, pediatric osteopathy, functional techniques, temporomandibular joint, and clinical procedures across France, Canada, Italy, and Germany
    • Founder and Director of Studies, EUROSTEO, Aix-en-Provence (1990–2008)
    • Clinical Director and Professor, CO ATMAN, Nice (1987–2021), specializing in osteopathic philosophy, history, and clinical procedures
    • Lecturer, IFO-GA Avignon, and multiple international institutions
  • Professional Affiliations:
    • International member, Sutherland Cranial Academy of Belgium (SCAB)
    • Member, Association of Cranial Osteopathic Medicine (AMOC), affiliated with the Cranial Academy
    • Honoris Causa member, CO ATMAN (Nice, France) and CEO (Montréal, Canada)
  • Publications:
    • Author of “Venous Sinus of the Skull: A Key to Migraines”, a key contribution to cranial osteopathy literature
  • International Engagement:
    • Frequent speaker at osteopathic congresses in France, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, Italy, and Germany

Christian Defrance brings together deep philosophical insight, clinical expertise, and international teaching experience, making him a leading figure in osteopathy worldwide.

Laurence (04)

Laurence Foudrignier

Laurence qualified in Osteopathy in 1993 from the European School of Osteopathy (E.S.O), Maidstone, and in Naturopathy in 1996 from the B.N.A., London.

  • Extensive experience in visceral osteopathy (direct mobilisation of organs) and nutrition, with a focus on the microbiome and lacto-fermentation

     

  • International teacher of visceral osteopathy and nutrition at postgraduate and master’s levels for physiotherapists, doctors, and osteopaths

     

  • Runs educational fermentation workshops within the UK community

     

  • Regularly teaches at the WSO (Vienna) and on the Women’s Health course at the Molinari Institute of Health (MIH) in London and Europe

     

  • Nutrition/Naturopathy course leader at the CBO, Belgium

     

Publications:

  • Author of The Fermented Lady, a book combining physiology, microbiome, and foods with tasty and healthy recipes

     

Special Interests:

  • Gut-related problems

     

  • Women’s health and fertility

     

  • Scar tissue and adhesion prevention post-surgery

     

  • Traditional osteopathic conditions such as lower back and neck problems

     

Current Practice:

  • Works in a multidisciplinary practice in Sheffield (UK)

     

  • Has been running her own practice for 25 years in Worksop, located in the third largest GP surgery in the UK
Amberin (05)

Amberin Fur

BSc Hons Ost, DO, DIP WHO (MIH), LFHom, HBOT Chamber Operator Founder / Director

  • Qualified as an osteopath from the University College of Osteopathy (UCO), Europe’s leading osteopathic university, in 1997

  • Began cranial career at the Osteopathic Centre for Children on Harley Street, working under Stuart Korth

  • Trained with Dr. Tasha Turzo, DO, founder member of the ALF Educational Institute

  • Completed postgraduate diploma in Women’s Health and several SCCO cranial courses, including the Paediatric Pathway, over 25 years

  • Trained at the now University College of Osteopathy and taught there for many years

  • Vice-Chair of the Osteopathic Alliance (OA) for ten years, representing postgraduate osteopathic institutions and shaping osteopathy’s future in the UK

  • 12 years on the British Gymnastics medical team

  • Selected as one of six osteopaths in the core medical services at the London 2012 Olympic Games, where osteopathy was included for the first time

  • Extensive experience with performing arts companies such as Cirque du Soleil and The 7 Fingers

  • Established a specialty clinic in Hyderabad, India, for children with special needs; operated successfully for four years with significant community impact

  • Played a key role in the UK Surestart government project, delivering cranial osteopathy to children aged 0-4

  • Integrates medical acupuncture, medical homoeopathy, and lifestyle medicine into patient care

  • Embraces advanced therapies including photobiomodulation therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and a functional medicine approach

Focuses on a cohesive, preventative healthcare system reflected in her clinics and collaborations with experts

Sibylle (06)

Sibylle Graf

Principal, Swiss International College of Osteopathy (SICO), Hertenstein

  • Principal of SICO since 2010, overseeing institutional management and coordinating the postgraduate academic program

  • Provides guidance and supervision to students in the external teaching clinic

  • Assistant at the Osteopathic Pediatric Circle, Zurich (2004–2013), working with Dr. Viola Frymann DO and Sandra Bartu DO on pediatric and learning difficulties courses

  • Assistant and teacher in pediatric courses since 2013, collaborating with Sandra Bartu DO in Switzerland and Germany, and teaching at the Plagiocephaly course with Sylvie Lessard DO

  • Runs private practice, Praxis Sibylle Graf, in Neftenbach since 2009, focusing on osteopathy and naturopathy

  • Holds an Eidgenössisches Diploma as a Naturopath in Traditional European Naturopathy (2015)

  • Qualified osteopath from SICO, Hertenstein (2008)

  • Teaching focuses on pediatric osteopathy and clinic organization

Combines extensive clinical experience with academic leadership, contributing significantly to osteopathic education and practice

Huguette (07)

Huguette Lambert

Huguette Lambert, DO, is a highly respected osteopathic practitioner with over 35 years of clinical experience, based in Quebec, Canada. Throughout her distinguished career, she has remained committed to patient-centered care, applying osteopathic principles of holistic diagnosis and hands-on treatment.

  • Clinical Expertise:
    • Specialist in musculoskeletal health, chronic pain management, and functional rehabilitation
    • Provides comprehensive, individualized care to support long-term patient well-being
  • Academic & Teaching Contributions:
    • Played a pivotal role in establishing the Osteopathy program at Sri Sri University, India in 2015
    • Served as the first Head of Department of Osteopathy at SSU, laying the foundation for osteopathic education in India
    • Continues to inspire future practitioners through her teaching and mentorship

With a rare combination of clinical excellence and academic leadership, Huguette Lambert has made a lasting impact on the advancement of osteopathy both in Canada and internationally.

Alessandra (08)

Alessandra Abenavoli

Alessandra Abenavoli, DO, PhD (Neurobiology), combines a rigorous scientific foundation with extensive clinical expertise. Trained initially in Physics (cum laude) at the University of Milan, she earned a PhD in Neurobiology through the Open University (UK) in collaboration with the San Raffaele Scientific Institute, conducting pioneering research in synaptic physiology and ion-channel kinetics.

Academic Leadership & Teaching
Since 2018, Dr. Abenavoli has served as Head of Undergraduate Research at the Accademia Italiana di Medicina Osteopatica (AIMO) in Saronno, where she coordinates thesis design, supervises experimental projects, and organizes faculty development for research supervisors. She is also Professor of Research Methodology at AIMO and previously taught Biology and Biophysics as well as Physiology at the Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele.

Research & Publications
Her work bridges basic science and clinical osteopathy, with peer-reviewed articles in journals such as BMJ Open, Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, and Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies. Topics include sham-treatment effects, cranial movement perception, and palpation reliability.

Clinical Practice
Alongside her academic career, Dr. Abenavoli runs a thriving private osteopathic practice in Milan, offering evidence-based care for infants, children, adults, and older patients.

Fluent in English and conversant in French, she continues to advance osteopathic education and research, integrating neuroscience and manual medicine to strengthen the profession’s scientific foundations.

Olga (09)

Dr. Olga Estadella

Pedro (10)

Pedro Lawson D.O

Hugo (11)

Hugo Chiera (DO)

Kestutis (12)

Dr. Kestutis Adamonis

Dr. Kestutis Adamonis, Osteopath, is the Founder and Director of Bodymove Osteopathy Clinic, London, and is widely recognized for his expertise in resolving complex pain conditions. With extensive clinical experience, he previously worked in a high-volume Canary Wharf practice, managing up to 200 appointments per month.

  • Clinical & Methodological Innovation:
    • Creator of the Adamonis Osteopathic Approach, which integrates traditional osteopathy with modern manual therapy techniques
    • This method is now taught internationally across Europe, the UK, and India
  • Community & Humanitarian Work:
    • Active volunteer with the Art of Living Foundation, teaching breathwork and meditation
    • Founder of Doctors for Ukraine, a telemedicine initiative providing healthcare support to refugees
  • Professional Recognition:
    • Fully registered with the General Osteopathic Council (UK)

Dr. Adamonis combines clinical innovation, teaching, and humanitarian service, making a unique contribution to both osteopathic practice and global healthcare.

Schedule

Committee Members

Registration

Early Bird (till 20th October 2025)
13,500/-

Group Discount. For a group of 5 or more – Rs.12000/- per person.

 
Regular (after 20th October 2025)
18,000/-

 

Stay inside SSU is not available. We can connect you with nearby hotels through Sumeru Holidays.

For Booking Stay: Mr. Vipul (Sumeru holidays) – 9513923301

For Other Queries: Dr. Tanushree Agrawal (Asst. Prof, FHW, SSU) – 7021556414

 

Registration includes: 

  1. Access to the keynote presentations and workshops
  • Exclusive presentations by renowned osteopaths from across the globe over 3 intensive days
  • Welcome kit with convention materials and resources
  • Official convention ID badge for full access

  1. Meal Package
  • Breakfast 
  • Lunch
  • Evening refershments

 

  1. Intensive Educational Workshops
  • 3-day comprehensive workshop (9 hours) on The Osteopathic Approach – Influence of Structure over Function
  • Delivered by internationally recognized osteopathic practitioners

 

  1. Enhanced Networking Opportunities & Cultural Events
  • Meet delegates from various national and international regions
  • Musical evening in presence of Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar ji
  • Complimentary passes to Sri Sri University Faculty exhibition.

 

  1. Certification
    Certificate of attendance for the International Osteopathy Convention

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