The Mission
Welcome to the
Post Graduate Institute for Osteopathy
The Vision
Come With Us
On This Journey
The Post Graduate Institute for Osteopathy (PGIO), a 501(c)3 corporation, is dedicated to create a renaissance in our profession and to disseminate Andrew Taylor Still’s gift of healing to the world.
PGIO promotes the philosophy, research, and practice of Osteopathy for physicians in practice to build upon their knowledge and skills. We provide medical education that utilizes the integration of living structural and functional relationships to promote self-healing within the body, mind, and spirit. We endeavor to evolve this science and demonstrate the value of its integration into the medical standard of care.
About Us
Expedited Mastery
Gain advanced-level training in osteopathic principles in less time at a reasonable cost.
Advanced Palpation Training
Work with world-renowned physicians offering academic and practical instruction for the highest quality Osteopathy training.
Osteopathic Community
Join a powerful international network of certified practitioners to gain knowledge, make professional connections, and have the support of experienced mentors.
What is the
Post Graduate Institute for Osteopathy?
With the distinguished guidance of Dr. Eliott Blackman, DO, FCA, Post Graduate Institute of Osteopathy (PGIO) was established as a charitable organization (501c3) to give medical professionals a more straightforward educational experience of the healing arts of Osteopathy and related systems of health.
Recognizing the challenges that are faced when studying such a sophisticated field, Dr. Blackman founded PGIO to offer a more effortless and efficient means to build skills and minimize the learning curve for manual medicine – a goal enthusiastically accepted by both medical students and physicians at large.
At PGIO, we believe that everyone should have access to high-quality and accessible education. We provide advanced Osteopathic training that equips you with the clinical skills you need to be successful in practice. With PGIO, you can learn and master this revolutionary form of medicine in much less time. Joining our international network of some of the best practitioners provides access to knowledgeable mentors, further enhancing your practice. We make it easier to learn Osteopathy with our expert curriculum, proven training tools, and access to hands-on instruction. With PGIO, you can be sure that you are receiving the highest quality Osteopathy training available.
- Accessible and Quality Education – Access advanced and relevant Osteopathic training at PGIO, that equips you with the clinical competencies needed to practice successfully.
- Clinically Effective Practices – Take away tried-and-true practices that can provide patients with personalized and high-value care, leading to improved patient outcomes.
- Expedited Mastery – Gain advanced-level training in osteopathic principles in less time and at a reasonable cost.
- Community – Join a powerful international network of certified practitioners to gain knowledge, make professional connections, and have the support of experienced mentors.
- Learn with Ease – Save time and gain confidence while studying a revolutionary form of medicine through PGIO’s expert curriculum.
- Enhance your Practice – Get a broader and deeper understanding of the healing art of Osteopathy with proven and highly advanced training.
- Receive Hands-on Training – Work with world-renowned physicians who offer both academic and practical instruction for the highest quality Osteopathy practice.
The History of Osteopathy
What is a
Doctor of Osteopathy?
A DO, or Doctor of Osteopathy, is an unlimited licensed healthcare professional (can prescribe medication, perform surgery, etc.) that focuses on treating the body as a whole rather than just focusing on individual parts. In addition to other approaches, Osteopaths use their hands to gently diagnose and treat disorders, as well as provide preventive health care. They are trained to assess, diagnose and treat the body’s structure, functions and systems in order to restore balance and optimize health. The goal is to help patients achieve their highest level of health using the least invasive modalities . There is no other system of medicine that is as complete.