Board Members
President: |
Robert Muts, D.O., D.M., M.Sc. / CS Amsterdam |
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In the years 1970 – 1990 Robert Muts has studied various facets of medicine and complementary health. After his training for physiotherapy, he studied Osteopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy and Integrative Medicine. He has also taken courses in Ayurveda, Orthomolecular Medicine, and Tibetan medicine. He is director of the College for Osteopathy Sutherland Amsterdam. He is also founder and director of the Integrated Medical Centre in Amsterdam. A centre for diagnosis and therapy in complementary health. For years he has been fascinated by the search for similarities between medicine and complementary health. He has published over more than 200 Articles & columns about Osteopathy and natural health in the Netherlands. He is a teacher in Osteopathy: Anatomy, Physiology, Embryology, the Visceral Field, Philosophy and Concept. Since 2005 he has worked on the Profession Competence Profile for the Netherlands as a co-author. Which was completed in 2010. Afterwards he has worked on the CEN-project. |
Vice-President: |
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Raimund is a practicing osteopath and Principal of the Vienna School of Osteopathy based in Vienna, Austria. He obtained his D.O. title from the Vienna School of Osteopathy and his MSc. (Osteopathy) from the Danube University Krems. |
Secretary: |
Jöry Pauwels, MSc. D.O. / FICO Osteopathy Academy Belgium & Poland |
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studied physiotherapy, manual therapy & education in teaching, continued at Flanders International College of Osteopathy, moving on from student to joint principal of Fico. Professionally Jöry is active at Fico, (private & Fico) clinic and high end physical sport (national rugby team). Jöry teaches in a number of European countries on (osteopathic) treatment concepts, education, innovations in safe & efficient mid-range manipulations: fluid build-up & non-impulse techniques and on gynecology & obstetrics. Currently Jöry enjoys his 2 children, food & drink, telemarking (white slopes and majestic mountains), traditional karate (IOGKF), (motor)cycling, rugby (national division) and golf when recovering from previous activities. Jöry’s mission for the future is to further the development of OsEAN & osteopathic teaching, the expansion of Fico and being a father. | |
Treasurer: |
Daniel Heed, D.O. BSc (Hons) Osteopathy, PGC (Clinical Anatomy) / SKOHS |
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Daniel has practiced manual therapy since 1999 and still is. Although nowadays he spends most of his working time as the Principal of the Scandinavian School of Osteopathy, Sweden, where he thinks a responsive leadership is important while developing an organization that is thriving. He has also a great interest in clinical anatomy which he has studied, taught and related to osteopathy for many years. Daniel enjoys both being totally focused in budo training but also to contemplate under the stars if time allows. |
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Member: |
Catherine Clair D.O. MSc(Ost) PGCertHE / ESO - BCOM |
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Catherine graduated from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) in 2005 from the CIDO - ESO pathway and has since been actively involved in various roles at the ESO for both undergraduate and international departments as well as practicing in two clinics in Kent. Following her diploma in Osteopathy, Catherine has obtained a Masters degree in Osteopathy from the ESO as well as a Postgraduate certificate in Higher Education from the University of Greenwich and is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Education. Catherine is an experienced lecturer (MET, Structural techniques, Osteopathic management and Medical screening), examiner and dissertation supervisor for the undergraduate course as well as an experienced interpreter, lecturer, examiner and for the International department in UK. Over the years Catherine has taught in Russia, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Austria and Spain. She has also gained experience as an external examiner for BCOM on behalf of Plymouth University, London Metropolitan University and Westminster University and is currently External examiner for Final Clinical Competence Assessment at BCOM. She has also taken the role of International Programme Coordinator / Head of International Department at the ESO. Catherine is interested in all aspects of Osteopathic philosophy and treatment especially how to integrate various approaches to provide the best care possible. Her particular interests are in patients presenting systemic conditions, osteopathy and dentistry, as well the treatment of the elderly. |