The Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy / The Osteopathic Centre for Children
The Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy and The Osteopathic Centre for Children are dedicated to providing specialist paediatric osteopathy through clinics, training, research, and community engagement. They aim to make high-quality paediatric osteopathy accessible to all children, train highly skilled osteopaths, and conduct research into osteopathy's benefits. The organization actively engages with the community, collaborates internationally, and has received recognition and awards for excellence in paediatric osteopathy.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
The Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy / The Osteopathic Centre for Children
Products
Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy
A flagship one-year postgraduate training programme for osteopaths designed to deepen insight, sharpen reasoning, and hone clinical skills for managing complex paediatric cases.
Alumni Programme
An alumni programme designed specifically for qualified paediatric osteopaths to provide ongoing access to expert-led learning opportunities and a professional community.
Developing Osteopathy in Paediatrics Course
A popular 2-day practical course designed for osteopaths interested in exploring and developing their skills in the clinical examination and treatment of babies and infants.
Founding Health: The Role of Osteopathy in Infancy
A half day CPD session exploring how the autonomic and immune systems are formed, develop over time, and interact with one another in infancy.
St John's Shoreditch Clinic
Osteopathic Centre for Children clinic location providing specialized paediatric osteopathy care and treatment.
Postgraduate Paediatric Osteopathy Training
Advanced postgraduate training programs for qualified osteopaths combining expert-led teaching with hands-on clinical experience in paediatric and perinatal care.
Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy
A flagship one-year postgraduate training programme for osteopaths designed to deepen insight, sharpen reasoning, and hone clinical skills for managing complex paediatric cases.
Alumni Programme
An alumni programme designed specifically for qualified paediatric osteopaths to provide ongoing access to expert-led learning opportunities and a professional community.
Developing Osteopathy in Paediatrics Course
A popular 2-day practical course designed for osteopaths interested in exploring and developing their skills in the clinical examination and treatment of babies and infants.
Founding Health: The Role of Osteopathy in Infancy
A half day CPD session exploring how the autonomic and immune systems are formed, develop over time, and interact with one another in infancy.
St John's Shoreditch Clinic
Osteopathic Centre for Children clinic location providing specialized paediatric osteopathy care and treatment.
Postgraduate Paediatric Osteopathy Training
Advanced postgraduate training programs for qualified osteopaths combining expert-led teaching with hands-on clinical experience in paediatric and perinatal care.
Services
In-person osteopathic assessment and manual treatment for babies, children and adolescents and limited antenatal/postnatal care, provided on a donate-what-you-can basis at local clinic sites.
Online callback form and telephone contact used to request and book appointments and manage patient enquiries.
Clinic-based postgraduate education pathway including a one-year clinical certificate, diploma-level modules and an access preparatory course for qualified osteopaths.
Provision of CPD courses and a mentoring programme to support clinicians in paediatric practice.
Management of a research foundation, support for collaborative projects, and maintenance of a directory of paediatric research activity.
Organisation of international and professional events to share clinical and research findings and provide networking opportunities.
In-person osteopathic assessment and manual treatment for babies, children and adolescents and limited antenatal/postnatal care, provided on a donate-what-you-can basis at local clinic sites.
Online callback form and telephone contact used to request and book appointments and manage patient enquiries.
Clinic-based postgraduate education pathway including a one-year clinical certificate, diploma-level modules and an access preparatory course for qualified osteopaths.
Provision of CPD courses and a mentoring programme to support clinicians in paediatric practice.
Management of a research foundation, support for collaborative projects, and maintenance of a directory of paediatric research activity.
Organisation of international and professional events to share clinical and research findings and provide networking opportunities.
Expertise Areas
- Specialist paediatric clinical care (osteopathy)
- Clinical education and postgraduate training
- Continuing professional development and mentoring
- Paediatric clinical research coordination
Key Technologies
- Clinic-based clinical training programs
- Online appointment callback / intake forms
- Email newsletter distribution
- Online donation processing platforms
News & Updates
The OCC was the official beneficiary of the Mini Mode Kids London Fashion Week event, raising awareness and funds.
The OCC met with royal princes, highlighting their work and gaining recognition. In 2017, OCC co-founder Patricia Ferrall and others met the Royal Princes and the Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace to mark 20 years since Princess Diana’s visit to their clinic in 1997. The event included presenting messages of kindness from families and supporters.
Twin brothers have been visiting the OCC since 2015, sharing their positive experiences.
The OCC launched a new clinical Certificate in Paediatric Osteopathy and other training programs.
Stories of how the OCC helps entire families, including feeding and neck issues.
The Benefits of Paediatric Osteopathy
An article discussing how paediatric osteopathy can help children and families.
The OCC was the official beneficiary of the Mini Mode Kids London Fashion Week event, raising awareness and funds.
The OCC met with royal princes, highlighting their work and gaining recognition. In 2017, OCC co-founder Patricia Ferrall and others met the Royal Princes and the Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace to mark 20 years since Princess Diana’s visit to their clinic in 1997. The event included presenting messages of kindness from families and supporters.
Twin brothers have been visiting the OCC since 2015, sharing their positive experiences.
The OCC launched a new clinical Certificate in Paediatric Osteopathy and other training programs.
Stories of how the OCC helps entire families, including feeding and neck issues.
The Benefits of Paediatric Osteopathy
An article discussing how paediatric osteopathy can help children and families.