First Ever Health Minister who is a manual osteopath

We are so happy to announce that one of our alumni who is also one of our professors, Honorable Dr Daniel Nuzum, NMD, DN, DO (Spain), PhD has been chosen as a health minister in the US. This is the first time in history an osteopathic manual practitioner has been chosen as a minister of health. We congratulate Dr Nuzum on this historic achievement.

Our First Clinic in Vietnam

Our First Clinic in Vietnam! (Clinic #236)

We are happy to announce that osteopath Dr Stephane Laporte, DO (Spain) represents the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (OCPCC) in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.. We now have 236 clinics in 17 countries across 4 continents (America, Europe, Asia, Africa).

Dr Laporte is a graduate of the National University of Medical Sciences (Spain). He is also a member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA).

OCPCC (www.osteopathypainclinics.com) was founded in September 2017. With 236 locations across the world OCPCC is now the largest privately owned chronic pain clinic in the world.

Welcome to OCPCC Dr Laporte! We are happy to have you in our team.

Clinic # 236
41 Trần Ngọc Diện, Thảo Điền ward,
District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Phone: +84 90 889 7604
stephane@osteopathy.asia

NUMSS (Spain) Seminar in Tehran

Dr Alireza Shahab the physiotherapist of Iran’s national soccer team conducted a seminar in Tehran for National University of Medical Sciences (Spain) seminar on hamstring injury in sports.

We are thankful to all physiotherapists and osteopaths who attended this seminar. Big thanks also goes to Dr Farjoud Shokouhi, president of the Iranian Osteopathic Association for organizing this continuing education program.

235 Osteopathy Clinics in 16 Countries

Did you know with 235 clinics in 16 countries Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada is the largest privately owned chronic pain clinic in the world? 

Our Students are Helping Americans

An example of how osteopathic manual practitioners are helping American public with chronic pain.

Shanna Amo is an osteopathic manual practitioner & massage therapist in the city of Vancouver in Washington, USA. She has studied osteopathic manual practice at National University of Medical Sciences. This is a post from her Facebook page published on November 15, 2018.

Today I worked on a lady who had tried various therapy sessions with different practitioners from PT, chiropractors, regular massage, fitness trainers... she found me online from some social media I promote regarding osteopathic manual practice.. so she did some research about it and then she called me up to chat. I squeezed her into my already full day. She left almost crying happy tears saying she hasn’t had this much relief in a year and she felt amazing. Booked regular treatments with me for the next 6 months (I book out 6 months). I helped reset her ribs, her vertebrae, her neck, sternum, clavicle and shoulders at the A/C & G/h joints . It was one of the many stories I witness often in my treatment room and I am just so grateful for the education I have learned as a way to further my treatments for my clients. Thank you NUMSS and thank you Dr. P!!

Travelling to Panama for NUMSS Practical Classes

National University of Medical Sciences students who wish to attend the two weeks practical osteopathy technique classes in Panama City should ensure they have appropriate tourist visa. Most of our students may not need visa. However some do. The article below gives you information about the visa requirements. 

It’s not difficult for NUMSS students to enter Panama, especially those coming on flights from USA, Europe and Canada. All NUMSS students need a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry. They must also be able to prove that they have at least $500 (US) cash, a bank statement, travelers checks, or a credit card usually works. Finally, all NUMSS students entering Panama must have a return or onward ticket out of the country.

Panama divides tourists into two groups – those that need a tourist visa, and those that only need a passport.

NUMSS students who are citizens of these countries only need a passport to enter Panama: Canada, USA, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore, and Taiwan.

There are two types of visas for Panama, stamped visas and authorized visas.

The stamped visas let some travelers enter Panama several times throughout the year. This type of visa is only available through a Panamanian embassy or consulate, and the Panamanian authorities decide the length of the stay, which is usually 30 days per visit. Anyone who is eligible to visit Panama on a tourist card can apply for a stamped visa instead, although citizens of some countries are required to have a stamped visa. NUMSS students from these countries must apply for stamped visas: the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Georgia, Peru, Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. 

NUMSS student from these countries require authorized visas from a Panamanian consulate or embassy: the majority of countries in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, or eastern Europe such as Iran, Bangladesh, Cuba, Haiti, India, Pakistan, China, and South Africa. It’s recommended for NUMSS students to begin the application process at least a month before the travel date.

National University of Medical Sciences students who wish to apply for Panamanian authorized visas will need to present the following documents:

• A completed application form
• A valid passport
• A copy of the passport (including the pages that show entry and exit stamps)
• A letter from a local Panamanian sponsor. The sponsor must also present a recent bank statement and utility bill.  NUMSS can provide this letter.
• A copy of your ID or residence card from your home country
• A copy of your most recent Panama visa, if applicable
• Two passport-size photographs

Some consulates will require you to have proof of a round-trip as well. Considering this, it’s recommended to have a refundable ticket in case the application is declined.

Most visitors get to Panama by air. Panama’s main international airport is the Tocumen International Airport  which is 25 kilometers east of Panama City. The airport recently underwent a multimillion-dollar expansion that has made it pleasant, modern and easy to navigate. It has good restaurants and a nice scattering of stores for shopping. Its airport code is PTY.

Another Chiropractor Joins OCPCC Clinic in Quebec

We are happy to announce that chiropractor and osteopath, Dr. Nicolas Philippon, DC, DO (Spain) represents the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (OCPCC) in Sainte-Adèle, Quebec, Canada. We now have 230 clinics in 16 countries across 4 continents (America, Europe, Asia, Africa).

Dr Philippon is a graduate of the National University of Medical Sciences (Spain). He is also a member of the Canadian Union of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners.

OCPCC (www.osteopathypainclinics.com) was founded in September 2017. With 230 locations across the world OCPCC is now the largest privately owned chronic pain clinic in the world.

Welcome to OCPCC Dr Philippon! We are happy to have you in our team.

Clinic # 230
460 Chemin Pierre-Péladeau, Ste-Adèle, QC J8B 1S2 Tel.: (819) 325-0248
nicolas@bonjourosteo.com