National Academy of Osteopathy

09/30/2026

Today, September 30, 2026, is the final day for ACMA members to qualify for the $2,500 ACMA grant toward the CRMO board examination fees.

If you contacted CRMO at any time during September 2026 to begin your membership process, you have already qualified for the grant. Please do not worry if your CRMO membership has not yet been completed. The CRMO membership process normally takes approximately 2–3 months, so it is not expected to be completed in September. As long as you contacted CRMO during September to begin the process, ACMA will cover your $2,500 CRMO board examination fees.

ACMA members who contact CRMO beginning October 1, 2026, will no longer qualify for this grant and will be responsible for paying the $2,500 CRMO board examination fee themselves.

Please also remember that beginning January 1, 2027, all ACMA members must become Registered Manual Osteopath (RMO) members of CRMO. ACMA members who have not become RMOs by January 1, 2027, will have their ACMA membership terminated.

Similarly, beginning January 1, 2027, all CRMO members must also become members of ACMA. CRMO members who do not maintain ACMA membership will have their CRMO membership terminated.

CRMO has now become the largest national osteopathy association. Building these numbers has been important because it gives us a stronger foundation for what we plan to accomplish in the coming years: improving professional standards, protecting the Canadian public, and supporting qualified manual osteopaths.

Most of my time this year has been focused on establishing our new medical school in Panama, which is the largest project I have ever undertaken in my life. However, throughout September, I did my best to personally answer the hundreds of messages I received from ACMA members regarding CRMO, RMO registration, board examinations, and the new requirements.

I have been very happy to help everyone. At the same time, I must admit that I am also happy September is finally coming to an end! 😊 Now I can return my attention to my main job—working toward obtaining the license to open our new medical school in Panama.

It is an enormous project and an exciting new chapter in my life.

Thank you to everyone who reached out this month, and I wish all of our members continued success.

Have a wonderful day, and God bless!

Dr. Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD
Osteopath, Naprapath, Chiropractor & Founder of:
National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada, USA)
National University of Medical Sciences (USA, Spain, Panama)
Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (380 clinics in 34 countries)
Florida Naprapathic Association
World Osteopathy Day

09/29/2026

RMO Directory Will Refer Patients to You

I am very happy to announce that Almira Navarro has officially joined us on a full-time, permanent basis as my Executive Assistant. Today is her first day!

Almira holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA). She has also completed an additional two years of education in Business Information Management.

In addition, Almira has extensive education and knowledge in artificial intelligence (AI), which will be a valuable asset to our organizations as we increasingly move in this direction. We plan to integrate AI into our operations to improve our systems, increase efficiency, streamline processes, and help us better manage and expand our projects.

One of Almira’s primary responsibilities will be helping us set up, manage, develop, and promote one of our most important new projects: the Registered Manual Osteopaths (RMO) Directory, scheduled to become fully operational in early 2027.

The purpose of this directory is simple: to connect the Canadian public with qualified Registered Manual Osteopaths and generate patient referrals for RMOs across Canada.

I strongly believe this will become one of the most important projects we have undertaken for the future of manual osteopathy in Canada. We have both the membership numbers and the financial resources necessary to give this project the support and promotion it deserves.

Unfortunately, there are individuals practicing manual osteopathy in Canada who have not completed adequate education or clinical training. Some have completed only very short courses before offering manual osteopathic services to the public. This creates concerns for patient safety and for the reputation of our profession.

The RMO designation was created to help the public distinguish practitioners who have met defined educational, clinical, ethical, and examination requirements.

RMOs have completed more than 2,000 hours of education, including at least 1,000 hours of supervised clinical education and training. They must also complete mandatory education in areas such as sexual abuse prevention and insurance fraud prevention, and successfully complete rigorous written and practical board examinations.

The RMO Directory will not simply be a list of practitioners. Our goal is to actively promote the directory so Canadians looking for manual osteopathic care can find qualified RMOs in their communities. I have personally committed $10,000 a month towards advertising this directory on social media.

There is a simple reality in any profession: when an organization helps its members build their practices and earn a better living, people recognize its value. By helping generate patients for RMOs, we can also create a powerful incentive for qualified manual osteopaths to come together.

We are already seeing members of other associations joining us because they recognize the potential of the RMO initiative and the directory. And that is exactly what we want. We want qualified manual osteopaths from across Canada to come together under a recognizable professional designation and have greater access to patients.

When that happens, everyone benefits. The public benefits because it becomes easier to identify qualified practitioners. RMOs benefit through greater visibility and potential patient referrals. And the manual osteopathy profession benefits by becoming stronger, more unified, and more professional.

Welcome to our osteopathic family, Almira! We are very happy to have you with us, and I am excited about what we are going to build together.

Dr. Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD
Osteopath, Naprapath, Chiropractor & Founder of:
National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada, USA)
National University of Medical Sciences (USA, Spain, Panama)
Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (380 clinics in 34 countries)
Florida Naprapathic Association
World Osteopathy Day

09/28/2026

I wanted to share a few updates with everyone.

The Registered Manual Osteopaths (RMO) Directory is so important to us that we have decided to hire a full-time employee with an MBA degree whose primary responsibility will be to help manage, develop, and promote it.

Normally, a professional directory would not require a full-time employee—especially someone with an MBA, which is a significant expense. However, we see this as much more than simply a directory.

Our goal is to create a major public resource that helps Canadians find qualified Manual Osteopaths while also promoting RMOs across the country. Having a dedicated professional managing and promoting the directory should benefit our members, the Canadian public, and the manual osteopathy profession as a whole.

A couple of quick reminders before I forget!

I have been informed by the National Academy of Osteopathy that our telephone service at the new campus should be installed this Wednesday. Until then, please do not call NAO. Email is the best way to reach the school for the next few days.

Also, there are only 2 days remaining to take advantage of the ACMA $2,500 grant toward the CRMO board examination fees.
If you have not yet contacted CRMO, please email them as soon as possible. Simply emailing CRMO to begin the membership process in September 2026 is enough to qualify for the $2,500 grant. You do not need to complete all the CRMO membership requirements or take the board examinations immediately. You have until the end of 2026 to complete the process.

Today is actually going to be a very busy day for me. I normally walk about four hours every day, with two of those hours after work. But today I finished my walking early in the morning because I have 25 video interviews scheduled! We are putting a lot of effort into finding the right person for this position.

Of course, projects like this require significant financial support.
Fortunately, the National Academy of Osteopathy is registered as a non-profit school, which means I cannot legally take even $1 of its profits for myself. Instead, funds are used to support initiatives that we believe can strengthen and advance the profession.

Over the past seven years, NAO has provided more than $750,000 in support to the College of Registered Manual Osteopaths (CRMO). NAO has also provided more than $1.5 million in support to the American Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (AAOMP).

In the United States, that support helped fund the work associated with establishing the ROMP (Registered Osteopathic Manual Practitioner) credential as a requirement for practitioners seeking a GEHA license to practice manual osteopathy.

In Canada, I hope the support provided to CRMO will similarly help build public awareness and recognition of the RMO (Registered Manual Osteopath) title so that, over time, Canadians increasingly recognize it when looking for a qualified manual osteopath.

Ultimately, both the RMO in Canada and ROMP in the United States are about establishing meaningful professional standards.

The requirements for obtaining these titles are intentionally substantial. They help distinguish practitioners who have completed appropriate education, clinical training, competency requirements, and board examinations. Strong standards help protect the public while also strengthening the credibility and future of the profession.

This directory is another important part of that work, and I am very excited about what we can build for RMOs and the Canadian public.

Have a great day and God bless.

Dr Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD
Osteopath, Naprapath, Chiropractor & Founder of:
National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada, USA)
National University of Medical Sciences (USA, Spain, Panama)
Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (380 clinics in 34 countries)
Florida Naprapathic Association
World Osteopathy Day

09/27/2026

OUR NEW INSTRUCTOR

We are very happy to announce that Registered Manual Osteopath Dr. Kamran Azma, MD (Iran), DOMP, has joined the National Academy of Osteopathy faculty!

Professor Azma brings an exceptional combination of medical, academic, and clinical experience to NAO. In Iran, he practiced as a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry). In addition to owning and operating a successful rehabilitation clinic, he spent more than 20 years teaching as a university professor.

Dr. Azma is also a graduate of the National Academy of Osteopathy and a member of the College of Registered Manual Osteopaths (CRMO).

He will be joining us as a technique instructor at our brand-new NAO campus:

National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada)
7250 Keele Street, Suites 412 & 413
Vaughan, Ontario
Canada L4K 1Z8

Yesterday, we officially completed our move to the new campus!

A very big thank you to Maria, Liana, and Dr. Khorrami for all their help with the move. Without your hard work and support, the move would not have gone nearly as smoothly. Thank you!

Our new campus is located on Keele Street, just north of Steeles Avenue and approximately five minutes north of York University.
One of the main reasons we moved was parking. This year, more than 100 students attended our campus during our practical training sessions, and parking became a challenge. Our new location solves that problem beautifully, with approximately 300 FREE parking spaces available!

NAO is currently open five days per week, but we are expanding. We are hiring additional faculty and staff with the goal of keeping the school open seven days a week.

We are delighted to welcome Professor Azma to the NAO family.
With his more than 20 years of teaching experience, medical background, and extensive clinical knowledge in physical medicine and rehabilitation, I am confident our students will benefit greatly from having him as one of their instructors.

Welcome to the NAO faculty, Dr. Azma! We are very happy to have you with us!

Dr. Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD
Osteopath, Naprapath, Chiropractor & Founder of:
National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada, USA)
National University of Medical Sciences (USA, Spain, Panama)
Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (380 clinics in 34 countries)
Florida Naprapathic Association
World Osteopathy Day

09/23/2026

My Gift to Registered Manual Osteopaths!

“Go big or go home!” has always been part of how I approach life. Whatever I choose to do, I put my heart into it and try to make it the very best it can be. This project is no exception!

I want to create one of the largest and most comprehensive referral directories for manual osteopaths anywhere in the world, and I am personally committing $250,000 toward making this vision a reality.

Starting in 2027, Registered Manual Osteopaths (RMOs) will have a dedicated website and app designed to help the Canadian public easily find an RMO near them.

The website is www.registeredmanualosteopaths.ca, a name chosen by the majority of registered manual osteopaths in a poll we done last week. The website is not ready yet though as we just registered the domain.

But building the directory is only the beginning.

I plan to invest heavily in promoting it across Canada. We also plan to send referral information to family physicians, communicate with unions and employers, and work with extended health plan insurers to increase awareness of RMOs and encourage recognition and referral to qualified Registered Manual Osteopaths.

My goal is simple: I want more Canadians to know where they can find well-educated, competent and ethical manual osteopathic practitioners.

The Canadian public deserves access to safe, effective and ethical manual osteopathic care. Unfortunately, educational standards within our profession can vary considerably. There are programs with very limited educational hours, organizations that issue credentials without meaningful education, and short continuing-education courses that may give participants the impression that a weekend of training is sufficient preparation to practice manual osteopathy.

I have spent much of the past 16 years working to raise educational and professional standards within manual osteopathy. Promoting the RMO designation across Canada is another step in that journey.
I want the public to understand what the RMO title represents.

Registered Manual Osteopaths must meet strict membership requirements. These include written and practical board examinations, education in areas such as insurance fraud prevention and sexual abuse prevention, more than 2,000 hours of osteopathic education, 1,000 hours of clinical practice, and additional professional requirements.

When the public can clearly identify practitioners who have met substantial educational and competency standards, everyone benefits: patients, the profession, and the registered manual osteopaths.

This is my gift to Registered Manual Osteopaths, many of whom have been my students at National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada, USA) and National University of Medical Sciences 9Spain, USA, Panama) over the years.

But the RMO designation is not just for my graduates. It is intended for qualified manual osteopaths from any educational institution who meet the required educational, clinical and professional standards required by the College of Registered Manual Osteopaths (CRMO), a voluntary association owned/operated by Indigenous Peoples. As you know osteopathy is a heritage of Indigenous Peoples and CRMO is the first and only association that is working to promote this knowledge through its Council of Elders.

I want to see our profession grow. And most importantly, I want Canadians to have confidence in the manual osteopaths they choose for their care.

One final note: my apologies if our staff have been a little slower than usual in responding to your messages. We are currently in the middle of moving, so for the next two to three weeks our team will be exceptionally busy. Please rest assured that they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Exciting things are ahead for Registered Manual Osteopaths in Canada!

Have a wonderful day, and God bless.

Dr. Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD
Osteopath, Naprapath, Chiropractor & Founder of:
National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada, USA)
National University of Medical Sciences (USA, Spain, Panama)
Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (380 clinics in 34 countries)
Florida Naprapathic Association
World Osteopathy Day

09/17/2026

A clinic in Ontario asked National Academy of Osteopathy to post this employment opportunity. We have no information about this so please contact the clinic directly. Thx.

Job description:
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner – Established Patient Base | 65% Split
London Chiropractic & Massage Clinic is seeking a personable and motivated
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team as an
independent contractor.
This opportunity includes the potential to assume an established patient base and
continue building a successful practice with the support of an experienced
administrative team. A signing bonus and relocation assistance may be available to
the successful candidate, subject to mutually agreed terms.
Why Join Our Clinic?
London Chiropractic & Massage Clinic has served the London community for more
than 40 years. Our multidisciplinary team includes chiropractors, registered
massage therapists, physiotherapists, acupuncture providers and osteopathic
manual practitioners.
We provide:
• An established clinic presence and existing patient demand
• Administrative support for reception, scheduling and eligible direct billing
• Online booking and electronic clinical records through Jane
• Professionally maintained treatment rooms
• Internal cross-referral and collaborative-care opportunities
• Clinic marketing and community visibility
• A competitive compensation arrangement
• Flexibility to develop and manage your practice
• Potential signing bonus and relocation assistance
The successful practitioner will initially provide services at our Hamilton Road
clinic, with the potential to expand their practice to our Wortley Village clinic. We
are seeking approximately two days of availability per week, with flexibility in
selecting the specific days and hours.
Responsibilities
• Provide safe, professional and patient-centred osteopathic manual therapy
• Complete appropriate assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Explain findings, recommendations, expected outcomes and alternatives
clearly
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records
• Obtain and document informed consent
• Follow the standards of practice and code of ethics of your professional
association
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and therapeutic relationships
• Communicate and collaborate with other practitioners when coordinated
care is appropriate and authorized by the patient
• Comply with clinic privacy, safety and administrative policies
• Maintain all required professional qualifications and insurance
Qualifications
• Graduate of, or approaching graduation from, a recognized osteopathic
manual practice program
• Current membership, or eligibility to obtain membership before
commencing practice, with a professional association accepted by the clinic
and commonly recognized by Canadian extended-health insurers.
• Professional liability insurance
• Strong hands-on assessment and treatment skills
• Excellent communication, documentation and patient-care abilities
• Professional, dependable and respectful approach
• Ability to practise independently while contributing positively to a
multidisciplinary clinic
Position Details
• Engagement: Independent contractor
• Locations: 343 Hamilton Road, London, Ontario
• Schedule: Approximately two days per week; specific days and hours are
flexible
• Compensation: Practitioner receives 65% of collected treatment revenue
• Anticipated start date: November 2026
• Signing bonus/relocation assistance: May be available, subject to
eligibility and written terms
To apply, please submit your résumé and a brief introduction outlining your
education, association membership or eligibility, availability and preferred clinic
location.
For more information, visit www.londonchiropractic.ca or contact us at 519-438
9342.
London Chiropractic & Massage Clinic welcomes applications from qualified
candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodation is available during the recruitment
process upon request in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for an interview
will be contacted.

Dr. Eric Jackson, DC, Oral Facial Pain & TMD Certified
Owner of London Chiropractic & Massage Clinic
📞 (519) 438-9342
[email protected]

Chiropractic, Physiotherapy & Registered Massage Therapy in London, ON Evidence-based care across Wortley Village (142 Wortley Rd), Colborne Street (423 Colborne St), and Hamilton Road (343 Hamilton Rd). Get relief from back and neck pain, sciatica, sports injuries, TMJ/orofacial pain, and more. Dir...

09/17/2026

A clinic in Ontario asked National Academy of Osteopathy to post this employment opportunity. We have no info. If interested please contact the clinic directly.
Thanks.

Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Target Therapeutics a privately owned, multidisciplinary clinic located in Kitchener Ontario.

We have been in business since 2006.

We are looking for a career oriented Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

We presently have 11 practitioners and provide an opportunity to work with and learn from Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, and a Certified Pedorthist.

You can find us online at targettherapeutics.com


THE OPPORTUNITY

• Have your own dedicated room (11x9) with a window.
• Keys to the clinic and to your room so that you can come and go as you please.
• Freedom to make your own work schedule and vacation schedule so that you can create a well-balanced personal and professional life.
• Compensation is based on a percentage to a cap per month model.
• We have 40 hours of reception per week, ample patient parking, digital notes and many other amenities.
• We are centrally located and easily accessible from highway 86 using the Victoria or Ottawa Street exits.
• Access to referrals from all of our practitioners
New grads that are serious about building a career are encouraged to apply.

Please email a resume to [email protected]

09/16/2026

🎓 HIGH-INCOME POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS IN THE UNITED STATES

Are you a massage therapist looking for additional part-time or full-time income? Consider expanding your career into manual osteopathy.

National Academy of Osteopathy (USA, Canada) offers massage therapists an accelerated 6-month DOMP program, available online or on campus.

🔵 6-MONTH DOMP — Accelerated program for massage therapists, online or on-site

🇺🇸 ROMP DESIGNATION — NAO graduates accepted for ROMP title issued by American Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners, required for the GEHA license needed to practice in all 50 states.

🇨🇦 CANADA OPPORTUNITIES — Graduates can join College of Registered Manual Osteopaths (CRMO) to become Registered Manual Osteopaths (RMO) with the ability to join TELUS e-CLAIMS for insurance direct billing. Accepted by all major insurers such as Canada Life & Manulife.

💰 INCOME POTENTIAL — Work for an established clinic or open your own practice charging $140+ per hour.

📈 SUCCESS-FOCUSED EDUCATION — our graduates enjoy income of $150,000/year, $60,000 more than other osteopathic manual practitioners.

👐 CHRONIC PAIN EXPERTISE — Our DOMP curriculum places a strong emphasis on the assessment and management of chronic pain. Many of our graduates have fully booked practices because of their ability in treating chronic pain.

📚 250+ BUSINESS LECTURES — Students receive business management lectures directly from NAO president Dr. Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD, founder of National University of Medical Sciences (Spain & USA) and Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics (OCPCC) with 380+ clinics in 34 countries.

🎓 To register please contact Maria at [email protected].

🚀 Join us. Study Manual Osteopathy at NAO and secure your future.

09/16/2026

🎓 HIGH-INCOME POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM FOR NURSES IN THE UNITED STATES

Are you a nurse looking for additional part-time or full-time income? Consider expanding your career into chronic pain management.

National Academy of Osteopathy (USA, Canada) offers nurses in the United States an accelerated 6-month DOMP program, available online or on campus.

🔵 6-MONTH DOMP — Accelerated program for nurses, online or on-site

🇺🇸 ROMP DESIGNATION — NAO graduates accepted for ROMP title issued by American Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners, required for the GEHA license needed to practice as a wellness practitioner in all 50 states.

🇨🇦 CANADA OPPORTUNITIES — Graduates can join College of Registered Manual Osteopaths (CRMO) to become Registered Manual Osteopaths (RMO) with the ability to join TELUS e-CLAIMS for insurance direct billing. Accepted by all major insurers such as Canada Life & Manulife.

💰 INCOME POTENTIAL — Work for an established clinic or open your own practice charging $140+ per hour.

📈 SUCCESS-FOCUSED EDUCATION — our graduates enjoy income of $150,000/year, $60,000 more than other osteopathic manual practitioners.

👐 CHRONIC PAIN EXPERTISE — Our DOMP curriculum places a strong emphasis on the assessment and management of chronic pain. Many of our graduates have fully booked practices because of their ability in treating chronic pain.

📚 250+ BUSINESS LECTURES — Students receive business management lectures directly from NAO president Dr. Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD, founder of National University of Medical Sciences (Spain & USA) and Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics (OCPCC) with 380+ clinics in 34 countries.

🎓 To register please contact Maria at [email protected].

🚀 Join us. Study at NAO and secure your future.

09/16/2026

Free $2,500 Seminar for RMOs & NAO/NUMSS Students and Alumni

This $2,500 seminar is being offered free of charge to Registered Manual Osteopaths (RMOs), as well as students and graduates of the National Academy of Osteopathy (NAO) and National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS).

Join me on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the National Academy of Osteopathy campus. This program is offered only on-site and is not available in online format.

In this seminar, you will learn how to create and implement a personalized financial system designed to help you keep more of what you earn, reduce taxes, build wealth, and protect your assets. Over a 25-year period, these strategies have the potential to help an average RMO create and preserve more than $1 million in additional wealth.

The seminar satisfies 8 hours of structured continuing education toward the College of Registered Manual Osteopaths (CRMO) CE requirements.

I will personally teach this seminar and share the financial strategies and systems I have learned and used over the years.

To register, please contact Maria at [email protected].

Love to see you at NAO this fall!

Dr. Shawn Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, DN, PhD
Osteopath, Naprapath, Chiropractor & Founder of:
National Academy of Osteopathy (Canada, USA)
National University of Medical Sciences (USA, Spain, Panama)
Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (380 clinics in 34 countries)
Florida Naprapathic Association
World Osteopathy Day