Institute of Classical Osteopathy

Institute of Classical Osteopathy The ICO brings together members of our profession who are prepared to apply osteopathy as it was lai T.

The ICO bring together members of our profession who are prepared to apply osteopathy as it was laid down by A. Still and the pioneers of osteopathy through our Diploma, webinars, conferences and our successful foreign groups.

29/04/2026

29/04/2026

New podcast, yes the first for ages.
Classical Osteopathy - what’s the difference?

In this episode, Classical Osteopathy – What’s the Difference, we explore how classical osteopathy views the body not as a collection of parts, but as a continuously organising, adaptive system.

Rather than focusing on isolated symptoms or structural faults, this approach considers how the body maintains balance under constant forces such as gravity, movement, and internal pressure. It reframes familiar concepts like “lesions” as meaningful adaptations—local expressions of how the whole system has reorganised to sustain function.

The discussion moves through key ideas including whole-body coordination, the role of rhythm, the interaction between structural tension and internal pressure, and how patterns of strain develop over time. It also examines how treatment shifts from correction to supporting the body’s own capacity to redistribute load and restore efficiency.

This episode offers a clear introduction to the principles that distinguish classical osteopathy from more reductionist approaches, highlighting a model based on organisation, adaptation, and whole-body integration rather than isolated dysfunction.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4w5Koad5N32aA6eNnxdWTb?si=3b7d169f3cd44333

22/04/2026

The conflict that never was, the well-known argument between AT Still and John Martin Littlejohn. An important part of osteopathic history .

15/04/2026

🔴 And we are live!
The Future of Classical Osteopathy is happening now.
Live now with 57 members of our wonderful community watching and taking part in the conversation.

11/04/2026

The Newest collection to the ICO bookshop. Introducing Body Mechanics. A collection of writings from classical osteopathy beautifully pieced together into a new book for your collection.

Hurry!

Head to the website now, while stocks last!

10/04/2026

What does the future of classical osteopathy look like? 👀
Let’s talk about it.

Meet our hosts!
Robert Cartwright chairman of the ICO & Paul Mazzucco director of the AIOC.

🗓 15 April
⏰ 7pm (UK)
🎓 Institute of Classical Osteopathy

Free for all – donations are warmly welcomed
Suggested contribution: £10

Book your free place here:
🔗 https://classical-osteopathy.org/webinars

What does the future of classical osteopathy look like? 👀Let’s talk about it.Meet our hosts!Robert Cartwright chairman o...
10/04/2026

What does the future of classical osteopathy look like? 👀
Let’s talk about it.

Meet our hosts!
Robert Cartwright chairman of the ICO & Paul Mazzucco director of the AIOC.

🗓 15 April
⏰ 7pm (UK)
🎓 Institute of Classical Osteopathy

Free for all – donations are warmly welcomed
Suggested contribution: £10

Book your free place here:
🔗 https://classical-osteopathy.org/webinars

05/04/2026

🌿🐣 Happy Easter from the Institute of Classical Osteopathy 🐣🌿

As nature renews itself this spring, we are reminded of the body’s remarkable ability to heal, restore, and find balance.

Wishing our members, students, and wider community a peaceful and rejuvenating Easter. 🌸

What does the future of classical osteopathy look like? 👀Let’s talk about it.Join our hosts Robert Cartwright and Paul M...
04/04/2026

What does the future of classical osteopathy look like? 👀
Let’s talk about it.

Join our hosts Robert Cartwright and Paul Mazzucco, alongside guest speakers
Diego Gomez, Marika Jevbratt & Chris Campbell for an engaging discussion.

🗓 15 April
⏰ 7pm (UK)
🎓 Institute of Classical Osteopathy

Free for all – donations are warmly welcomed
Suggested contribution: £10

Book your free place here:
🔗 https://classical-osteopathy.org/webinars

What does the future of classical osteopathy look like? 👀Let’s talk about it.Join our hosts Robert Cartwright and Paul M...
04/04/2026

What does the future of classical osteopathy look like? 👀

Let’s talk about it.

Join our hosts Robert Cartwright and Paul Mazzucco, alongside guest speakers
Diego Gomez, Marika Jevbratt & Chris Campbell for an engaging discussion.

🗓 15 April
⏰ 7pm (UK)
🎓 Institute of Classical Osteopathy

Free for all – donations are warmly welcomed
Suggested contribution: £10

Book your free place here:
🔗 https://classical-osteopathy.org/webinars

✨ What attendees said about our recent ICO Webinar!Pathways to VitalityOsteopathic practice inspired by A.T. Still and s...
05/01/2026

✨ What attendees said about our recent ICO Webinar!

Pathways to Vitality
Osteopathic practice inspired by A.T. Still and shaped by the clinical insights of J.M. Littlejohn
with Chris Batten

We had a wonderful turnout joining us live — and it was a pleasure to welcome in 2026 together with such a warm, engaged community for a truly fantastic webinar.

If you couldn’t make it on the night, don’t worry — the session was recorded and is now available to purchase via the link below:

👉https://www.tickettailor.com/events/instituteofclassicalosteopathy/214512

🎓 ICO Members, Student Members & Friends of the ICO
You’ll find the recording available to watch in the Members’ Area of the website.

We look forward to welcoming you to another ICO event very soon.

02/01/2026

🔴 We’re live!

> We are currently live on our webinar with Chris Batten, exploring Pathways to Vitality — osteopathic practice inspired by Andrew Taylor Still and shaped by the clinical insights of John Martin Littlejohn.

We have 50 of our wonderful colleagues joining us live this evening! 🙌

> If you’re unable to make it but would like to purchase the recording once it’s ready, please email us at icofrontdesk@gmail.com

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Diploma Course in Classical Osteopathy

Classical Osteopathy brings a traditional view to the profession, it is not based on manipulation but on integration through Body Adjustment, and this is why we see Osteopathy as a form of art, as well as a science enhanced by a philosophy that helps us to understand the organism, the way it works and compensates.

If you want to learn how to treat your patients beyond the musculoskeletal, to improve your clinical skills and to understand the application of the principles and concepts that guide the Classical Osteopathic Treatment, you can take a look to our website https://classical-osteopathy.org/courses/