BOA is a non profit organization that formed in July 2018, consisting of professional (registered osteopaths and level one osteopathic manual therapists) and lay members. We are committed to the primary goal of establishing a regulatory framework that leads to the advancement of safe and competent osteopathic care in Bermuda. We seek to promote Osteopathy as a preferred healthcare option of choice and to make it available to all persons living in Bermuda.
Members of BOA believe that osteopathic care is Bermuda's best option for preventive and restorative healthcare. We fully subscribe to Dr. Still's underlying philosophy regarding the human body's ability to heal itself. The application of this philosophical framework is key towards making healthcare delivery sustainable.
BOA is concerned about the following worldwide trends that are currently impacting upon Bermuda's healthcare infrastructure:
Members of BOA are committed to educating the public about the very many benefits of osteopathic healthcare that can be realized across the entire lifespan.
Members of BOA believe that osteopathic care is Bermuda's best option for preventive and restorative healthcare. We fully subscribe to Dr. Still's underlying philosophy regarding the human body's ability to heal itself. The application of this philosophical framework is key towards making healthcare delivery sustainable.
BOA is concerned about the following worldwide trends that are currently impacting upon Bermuda's healthcare infrastructure:
- Growing population of aging seniors
- Upward spiral of healthcare costs associated with institutionalized care
- Increase incidence of Chronic diseases brought on by lifestyle choices
- Increase use of harmful substances to manage chronic pain
Members of BOA are committed to educating the public about the very many benefits of osteopathic healthcare that can be realized across the entire lifespan.