Paediatric Osteopathy: Plagiocephaly, Cranio-Facial Asymmetries and Torticollis
A three-day course about the evaluation with anthropometric measurements and osteopathic treatment for cranio-facial asymmetries and torticollis
13.14.15 MARCH 2026 - REGISTRATION OPEN
Paediatric Osteopathy: Plagiocephaly, Cranio-Facial Asymmetries and Torticollis 2026
The course “Paediatric Osteopathy: Plagiocephaly, Cranio-Facial Asymmetries and Torticollis” is designed to enhance clinical management and intervention planning strategies, while emphasizing awareness of red flags and a comprehensive approach to pediatric care.
Held by Dr Sylvie Lessard Pht, DO, who created this programme as a result of over 22 years of study and clinical practice, this three-day course combines theoretical lectures, practical workshops, and videos, supported by an extensive literature review and case studies, including up to 20 years of patient follow-ups.
Participants will develop competencies in anthropometric measurements and palpation techniques to optimize osteopathic interventions and outcomes. Measurements will serve as objective tools to guide decision-making, provide a clearer understanding of the patient’s condition, and facilitate communication with parents and the medical team. At the end of the course, the pratictioners will further deepen their understanding of craniofacial asymmetries, medical terminology, and best practices for paediatric care within an interprofessional collaboration framework.
The main topics
This three-day course covers the osteopathic evaluation and treatment for cranio-facial asymmetries and torticollis. From the identifucation of clinical signs for early screening to red flags, it will show how to assess these conditions with the anthropometric measurement. It will also analyse how to address neuromotor development, primitive reflexes, oromyofacial dysfunction, and conditions associated with craniofacial asymmetries. It will be clear when the osteopathic treatment is required and how to effectively communicate with the parents and other professionals. The practical sessions will enhance the palpation skills and will present specific essential techniques.
Learning outcomes
• Know how to perform anthropometric measurements (craniometer) and use new technology devices
• Select strategies and techniques based on age, asymmetry type-severity, and torticollis
• Facilitate interprofessional collaboration with goals and intervention priorities
• Understand the biomechanics and the scientific literature guiding the osteopathic approach
• Identify red flags that require medical referral
• Identify clinical characteristics of craniosynostosis
• Enhance presence and palpation skills for specific techniques, including intraosseous, cranial, fascial, soft tissue, and mandibular approach
Registration
The course Paediatric Osteopathy: Plagiocephaly, Cranio-Facial Asymmetries and Torticollis is intended for osteopaths and students of osteopathy from the last year.
All registration forms must be received by Friday 30th January 2026.
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PROGRAMME
The postgraduate course Paediatric Osteopathy: Plagiocephaly, Cranio-Facial Asymmetries and Torticollis held by Dr Sylvie Lessard is a three-day course (24 hours in total) with theoretical lectures and practical sessions.
The course will be held in English. Due to the location, an Italian interpreter will be present.PROGRAMME
Click here to download the programme of the course
The programme might change due to organisational requirements.COURSE MATERIALS
The first day of the course, the participants will receive a craniometer and ten elastic bands that will be used during some practical sessions. The cost of these materials is already included in the course fee.
CERTIFICATE
At the end of the course, the participants will receive a certificate.
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PROFESSOR
Dr Sylvie LESSARD (Pht, DO)
International lecturer, clinical osteopath, physiotherapist, and yoga instructor, she graduated in 2007 from the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques de Montréal and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Laval University (Quebec, 2000). She received the CEO William Garner Sutherland Award for the most representative clinical research contributing to osteopathic advancement (2007), the Andrew Taylor Still Recognition (2014), and was honored with the title “Compagnon de l’Ostéopathie” (2015). She has co-published scientific articles on plagiocephaly and completed a Neo-Training internship with the COME Collaboration-Cerritelli in Italy (2017). Over the past years, she has taught postgraduate courses on craniofacial asymmetries, torticollis, neuromotor development, oromyofacial dysfunction, anthropometric assessment, and more. Her teaching engagements have taken her across Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Italy, and beyond. -
REGISTRATION AND COURSE FEES
THE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY 30th JANUARY 2026 (or when the maximum number of participants is reached)
For all the course fees the 22% VAT will be charged.COURSE FEE
€ 650.00 at the time of registration
To register to the course Paediatric Osteopathy: Plagiocephaly, Cranio-Facial Asymmetries and Torticollis, please fill the form at the bottom of the page.
Please note the the registration will be completed only after filling the form and paying the course fee.PAYMENT INFORMATION
To participate to the course Paediatric Osteopathy: Plagiocephaly, Cranio-Facial Asymmetries and Torticollis you must pay by bank transfer to:
SOMA ISTITUTO OSTEOPATIA MILANO Srl
IBAN: IT48N0503420100000000005649
Bank: Banco BPM
Description: SURNAME NAME_Osteopatia Pediatrica: plagiocefalie, asimmetrie cranio-facciali e torcicollo 2026Please send the copy of the bank transfer to the following e-mail address: francescabuffone@soma-osteopatia.it
WITHDRAWAL CLAUSES
In case of withdrawal, SOMA Istituto Osteopatia Milano will keep the course fee. The course starts with a minimum number of 15 participants. If the minimum number is not reached, SOMA Istituto Osteopatia Milano Srl reserves the right to cancel the course within one week prior to its start and will refund the course fee.
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COURSE LOCATION
The course Paediatric Osteopathy: Plagiocephaly, Cranio-Facial Asymmetries and Torticollis will take place at:
SOMA Istituto Osteopatia Milano
Viale Sarca 336 F – Building 16
20126, Milan (Italy)HOW TO REACH US
Subway M1 going out at the stop Sesto Marelli or Subway M5 going out at the stop Bignami
International lecturer, clinical osteopath, physiotherapist, and yoga instructor, she graduated in 2007 from the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques de Montréal and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Laval University (Quebec, 2000). She received the CEO William Garner Sutherland Award for the most representative clinical research contributing to osteopathic advancement (2007), the Andrew Taylor Still Recognition (2014), and was honored with the title “Compagnon de l’Ostéopathie” (2015). She has co-published scientific articles on plagiocephaly and completed a Neo-Training internship with the COME Collaboration-Cerritelli in Italy (2017). Over the past years, she has taught postgraduate courses on craniofacial asymmetries, torticollis, neuromotor development, oromyofacial dysfunction, anthropometric assessment, and more. Her teaching engagements have taken her across Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Italy, and beyond.Richiedi informazioni su questo corso
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