A Biodynamic Approach to the GI System
Including the Immune-Digestion Connection
Bill Foley D.O.

This course will focus on wholeness as it pertains to the gastro-intestinal system and its relationship with the rest of human physiology. Osteopathy has always been grounded in science while striving to sense the nature of the human condition in its unadulterated form. In this course we will review aspects of embryology, physiology, and anatomy as it relates to the digestive system while trying to have a sensory experience of the digestive system functioning as a whole.

Topics that will be discussed include:

1. The embryologic development of the GI tract from a biodynamic osteopathic perspective as it relates to diagnostic and treatment fulcra,
2. The Seams, a concept first presented by James Jealous, D.O., and how they can be used to treat gastrointestinal disorders including a novel approach to the GI seam,
3. Recent research on the human micro-biome and the immune-digestion connection, and
4. Sutherland’s approach to important areas pertaining to GI health.

The course outline
The course will flow with your questions and traverse these topics and include Practicals on the GI tract and the whole patient. The GI tract is easily underestimated in its relation to “The Health” of the whole patient. We will cover its role in immunity, and its need for proper functional ease. There are many levels to explore using a functional model. The Osteopathic principles as reflected in Sutherland’s work and how this correlates to newer research will be discussed in depth.

The prerequisites for study
Applicants are asked to have for the course, a basic introductory course in osteopathy in the Cranial Field or the IVM by; the Cranial Academy, SCTF, Dr. V. Frymann, SCCO or similar institutions and preferably one Biodynamics course between phase 1 to 5 or above.

About Dr. Foley

Dr. William (Bill) Foley, D.O., M.Sc. has been practicing full-scope traditional osteopathic medicine since 2001. Dr. Foley has lectured at local, national, and international medical conferences for such groups as Harvard Medical School, the Osteopathic Cranial Academy, the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation, the American Academy of Osteopathy, Melbourne Studies in Biodynamic Osteopathy, the Swiss Osteopathic Centre for Kids, and the Bavarian Pediatric School and Clinic for Traditional Osteopathy. He is also a member of the Berkshire Osteopathic Study Group and A Still Sutherland Study Group (ASSSG).

Course venue: Kokouspoukama in Porvoo’s Emäsalo. Place is about 40km from airport and about 10km from nearest Porvoo town.

Course registration: osteopaattimika@gmail.com