Diagnostic palpation in osteopathy
"Thinking, feeling, and seeing with intelligent fingers, not tinkering blindly, opens up the avenues to many possibilities in the osteopathic field" - William Garner Sutherland
03 & 04 OCTOBER 2025
Diagnostic palpation in osteopathy – Dr Nancy Nunn BSC(Hons) DPO PgCert FHEA
The postgraduate course “Diagnostic palpation in osteopathy” with Dr Nancy Nunn BSC(Hons) DPO PgCert FHEA is designed to develop the use of osteopaths’ hands as “listening tools”. Quoting the words of William Garner Sutherland “Thinking, feeling, and seeing with intelligent fingers, not tinkering blindly, opens up the avenues to many possibilities in the osteopathic field” the aim of this practical course is to develop a more aware use of our hands and palpation.
The delegates will develop the practical application of an understanding of both structure and function by exploring what the palpatory experiences mean about the patients’ anatomy and physiology. Discussion will include how it is useful to use our hands to facilitate therapeutic change within the body.
The main topics
“Diagnostic palpation in osteopathy” is the first course focusing on the palpation in osteopathy as a diagnostic tool, a necessary step to subsequently perform a targeted treatment. Within these two-day course, Dr Nancy Nunn will show a series of practical exercises to learn how to describe and interpret subtle differences in the motion, shape and quality of tissues within the body.
Learning outcomes
• To develop a palpatory awareness with the use of the hands as a diagnostic tool
• To be able to gather information about structure and function through to palpation
• To interpret the subtle differences in motion, shape and quality
of tissues
Registration
The course “Diagnostic palpation in osteopathy” is intended for osteopaths, preferably with prior training in the use of light touch (e.g. cranial osteopathy, balanced ligamentous tension technique or biodynamics).
All registration forms must be received by Friday 26th September 2025.
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PROGRAMME
The postgraduate course “Diagnostic palpation in osteopathy” held by Dr Nancy Nunn is a two-day course (14 hours in total) with practical sessions and exercises.
There will be references made to the paediatric patients but experience with children is not essential. All of the practical exercises and techniques taught will be practised on adults.PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 03rd OCTOBER 2025 h 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm
SATURDAY 04th OCTOBER 2025 h 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm
*The programme might change due to organisational requirements.CERTIFICATE
At the end of the course, the participants will receive a certificate.
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PROFESSOR
Dr Nancy NUNN BSc(Hons) DPO PgCert FHEA
Osteopath qualified from the British School of Osteopathy (now University College of Osteopathy) over 20 years ago, she was awarded the Gold Medal. Since graduating, she has been working in private practice hub London, treating patients of all ages but with a significant specialism in paediatrics. She is also senior faculty at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London and spends one day each week supervising postgraduate paediatric osteopaths in their clinic. She regularly teaches outside of the UK and has taught at SOMA since 2009. She is also the author of several chapters on neurological development and dysfunction in “Differenzialdiagnosen in der Kinderosteopathie”, a German textbook on diagnosis for paediatric osteopaths. -
REGISTRATION AND COURSE FEES
THE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2025 (or when the maximum number of participants is reached)
COURSE FEE
€ 360.00 (without additional charges) at the time of registration
To register to the course “Diagnostic palpation in osteopathy”, 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 “Diagnostic palpation in osteopathy” you must pay by bank transfer to:
SOMA ISTITUTO OSTEOPATIA MILANO Srl
IBAN: IT48N0503420100000000005649
Bank: Banco BPM
Description: SURNAME NAME_Corso Palpazione osteopatica 2025Please 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. In case of cancellation of the course due to failure to reach the minimum number of participants, SOMA Istituto Osteopatia Milano Srl will refund the course fee.
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COURSE LOCATION
The course “Diagnostic palpation in osteopathy” 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
Osteopath qualified from the British School of Osteopathy (now University College of Osteopathy) over 20 years ago, she was awarded the Gold Medal. Since graduating, she has been working in private practice hub London, treating patients of all ages but with a significant specialism in paediatrics. She is also senior faculty at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London and spends one day each week supervising postgraduate paediatric osteopaths in their clinic. She regularly teaches outside of the UK and has taught at SOMA since 2009. She is also the author of several chapters on neurological development and dysfunction in “Differenzialdiagnosen in der Kinderosteopathie”, a German textbook on diagnosis for paediatric osteopaths.Richiedi informazioni su questo corso
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