Osteas Academy
Programmes and courses for physiotherapists and healthcare professionals.
Osteas Academy is the educational branch of the OSTEAS association (Osteopathic-Therapeutic Association of Serbia), founded in 2013. The association brings together higher-education, professional and graduate physiotherapists and osteopaths, and is led by Jovan Rogić, founder of the REHABILITY Clinic.
The academy’s mission is ongoing professional development through seminars, workshops and certified courses in manual therapy, osteopathy, kinesitherapy, medical acupuncture and fascial techniques. We collaborate with universities and recognised experts from Serbia and abroad, and our training is intended for physiotherapists, doctors and physiatrists.
From 2013 to today
- The first organised osteopathy training in Serbia, on 17 May 2013
- By 2015, 6 modules (144 hours) completed: structural, cranial and visceral osteopathy with clinical practice
- Eight colleagues earned a postgraduate certificate in osteopathic manipulation
- 2016: collaboration with Prof. Fabio Perissinotti (SwissAdvance, Switzerland)
- 2017: the International Osteopathic Academy was launched, awarding an international D.O. diploma
Course catalogue
Certified courses and seminars for physiotherapists, doctors and physiatrists: from osteopathy and manual therapy to fascial and neuromuscular techniques.
International Osteopathic Academy (D.O.)
A multi-year programme covering structural, cranial and visceral osteopathy with extensive clinical practice. Participants earn the internationally recognised D.O. (Diploma in Osteopathy) title. The first academy of its kind in Serbia, launched in 2017 in collaboration with international lecturers.
Spinal manipulation: INSTEMA (Spain)
An intensive course in high-velocity spinal manipulation (HVLA) following the methodology of the Spanish institute INSTEMA. The lecturer is Juan Jose Bosca, director of INSTEMA. Participants learn safe and precise manipulation of the spine and peripheral joints.
Manual therapy: a comprehensive programme
A systematic programme of manual techniques: assessment, mobilisation and manipulation of the spine and peripheral joints, soft-tissue techniques and neurodynamics. Intended for physiotherapists seeking a complete manual approach to the patient.
Modern medical acupuncture
A Western, medical model of acupuncture grounded in neurophysiology. The use of fine needles in treating acute and chronic pain, myofascial trigger points and musculoskeletal complaints, as a complement to physical therapy.
P-DTR® (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex)
A functional neurological approach that uses proprioceptive reflexes to detect and correct dysfunctions in the processing of sensory information. Effective for pain, muscle weakness and restricted mobility with no obvious structural lesion.
FDM (Fascial Distortion Model)
Dr Stephen Typaldos's model, which interprets pain and dysfunction through six types of fascial distortion. Based on the patient's description and the way they point to their pain, the therapist selects precise manual techniques to relieve the complaint quickly.
ERGON® IASTM technique
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM) using special steel tools. It treats scar tissue, fascial adhesions and chronic tendinopathies, and speeds up recovery from sports injuries.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostics
A practical course in ultrasound diagnostics of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. Physiotherapists and doctors learn to recognise injuries and monitor recovery in real time, with hands-on practice on models.
Barral: visceral manipulation
A manual approach to the internal organs following Jean-Pierre Barral. Gentle techniques restore the mobility of the organs and the surrounding fascia, with an effect on chronic complaints, breathing and posture.
Kinetic Flossing®
A technique of compressive wrapping with an elastic band (flossing) to improve joint mobility, circulation and faster recovery. Widely used in sports rehabilitation and athlete preparation.
SportTape: functional and kinesio taping
Kinesio and rigid taping techniques to support, offload and correct muscles and joints. Used for injuries and swelling and in prevention, with hands-on application by body region.
MFD Cupping: cupping therapy
Myofascial decompression therapy with vacuum cups that lift the tissue and release fascial adhesions. It improves circulation and reduces tension and pain in the muscles and connective tissue.
ANF therapy
Amino Neuro Frequency: applying discs carrying frequencies to the skin to reduce inflammation and pain and encourage regeneration. A non-invasive complement to manual and physical therapy.
Osteo Thai massage on the table
A blend of Thai stretching techniques and an osteopathic approach, performed on the table. It releases tension, improves mobility and deeply relaxes the musculo-fascial system.
EMMETT technique
A gentle neuromuscular technique of light touches at specific points on the body that quickly releases tension and pain and restores range of motion. Pleasant for the patient and easily combined with other therapies.
Lecturers and partners
INSTEMA, Spain
Juan Jose Bosca
An institute for manual therapy from Valencia; spinal manipulation and advanced master's programmes.
SwissAdvance, Switzerland
prof. Fabio Perissinotti
A partner since 2016; contemporary concepts of osteopathy and manual medicine.
Local lecturers
Physiotherapists and doctors
Experienced experts in osteopathy, physical medicine and sports rehabilitation.
Join the next generation
For dates, prices and enrolment on Osteas Academy courses, get in touch directly:
Courses: Vojvode Vlahovića 35, Beograd
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