Center for Traditional Osteopathy

The Living Presence of the Tide ~ A Healing Retreat for Osteopaths
2026-01-07 - 2026-01-11 | Ontario, Canada, Ontario, Canada
Continuing Studies in Traditional Osteopathy
The Living Presence of the Tide ~ A Healing Retreat for Osteopaths
January 7-11, 2026
Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Course Instructor: Stephen Kisiel, DO
Course Coordinator: Edward Schroeder, DOMP
Through lecture, discussion, contemplation, and hands-on osteopathic treatment we will explore various landscapes of healing to build deeper relationships with the presence of the Creative and Healing forces of the Tide in ourselves and, through treatment, within our patients. There will be a focus on both our individual and collective healing as a means toward nurturing a more deeply bonded community.
Topics to include:
Presence around and inside – the intimacy of the Tide
A Guide – Your conscience, The ‘Still small voice’
Space opens in ones’ life – move in, The direction of ease(Trust, courage, humility)
Unconditional Love – River of Life
The Tide
Held at the Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, participants will enjoy a private room with private bathroom, all meals and snacks, and use of the spiritual centre’s facilities and wooded grounds, including the beautiful main chapel which is the Canadian Shrine of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
This retreat is offered at an intermediate to advanced level and is geared toward experienced osteopaths who have completed at least Biodynamics of Osteopathy Phases I-VII and/or Treatment of Children I-III. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis.
The retreat will begin with supper together at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and will conclude with lunch together at noon on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Cost: $1300.00 USD (Canadian participants $200 discount on course fee) includes teaching and practical instruction, four nights’ private accommodation, all meals and snacks. Participants may bring a partner upon request, subject to an additional fee for meals and snacks.
If you are interested in more information or to register, please contact Edward Schroeder directly at schroeder.osteopathy@gmail.com.

Continuing Studies in the Biodynamics of OsteopathyHealth, Suffering, Light, & Love ~ A Healing Retreat for Osteopaths
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-21 | Puidoux, Switzerland, Switzerland
The Monastery of Crêt Bérard, Puidoux, Switzerland
May 17-21, 2026
Course Instructor: Stephen Kisiel, DO
Registration/Course Coordinator: Bettina Rubin mailto:bettinarub@gmail.com
Through lecture, discussion, contemplation, solitude, community and hands-on osteopathic treatment we will explore various landscapes of healing to build deeper relationships with the presence of the Creative and Healing forces of the Tide in ourselves and, in treatment, through our patients. There will be a focus on both our individual and collective healing as a means toward nurturing our own healing journey as well as a more deeply bonded community.
Topics include:

Stillness & Silence ~ Healing & Growth
The Flow of Attention – Healing the observer
Oceanic Light & Personal Light
The Health, Suffering & the Layer of Unconditional Love
Heaven and Earth ~ The Return

This retreat will be offered at an intermediate to advanced level and is geared toward experienced osteopaths who have completed at least Biodynamics of Osteopathy Phases I-VII, Pediatrics I-III or a Biodynamic focused Children’s Clinic curriculum. (Such as SOCK, BPSCO, Etc.) Exceptions may be made on an individual basis.
Location is the beautiful monastery Crêt Bérard in Puidoux, Switzerland. A sacred space where Dr. James Jealous often taught. We will gather for dinner together on Sunday May 17 at 6:45 pm followed by an evening welcome talk and contemplation. Our retreat will conclude with Lunch at 1pm on Thursday, May 21.
Cost: 875.00 Euro
Participants are encouraged to stay on the grounds of Crêt Bérard during the retreat.
Reasonable per-night accommodations are available:

Single room shared bathroom CHF 81.-
Single room private bathroom CHF 106.-
Double room private bathroom CHF 162.-

Food cost:

Breakfast is included in the room cost.
Lunch and Snacks CHF 47.- x4 days
Dinner CHF 30.- x4 day

Food and room costs are to be paid directly to Crêt Bérard

Canadian Courses
2028-12-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Canada, Canada
Canada courses are posted on this website and also at on the Canada website. Click here for Canadian courses through Biodo Osteo.
