The Instructors who participate to our training programs in Halifax

A leading figure in osteopathy internationally, Philippe Druelle is considered a pioneer in complementary and alternative medicine. He has been practising and teaching osteopathy for over 40 years. Philippe Druelle began his career as a kinesitherapist in France and quickly turned to osteopathy. After his training at the Collège d'Ostéopathie ATMAN in Paris, he received his national diploma of osteopathy in 1979. He also obtained a diploma in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture in France and completed a full cycle of studies in homeopathy with Doctor Dominique Senn in Lausanne (Switzerland).

He has devoted his life to his patients and to teaching. He was taught by well-known osteopaths such as Viola Frymann, Thomas Schooley, Ann Wales, Denis Brooks, Harold I. Magoun, Fred Mitchell and Alan Becker.

Philippe Druelle founded the first osteopathic college in Canada in 1981, the Collège d'Études Ostéopathiques de Montréal. Seven other campuses soon followed: the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO) in Toronto and Winnipeg, the Collège d'Études Ostéopathiques de Québec (CEOQ), the Canadian School of Osteopathy (CSO) in Vancouver, British Columbia, the CEO (Osteopathic Studies) Inc. in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and two campuses in Europe, the SICO in Hertenstein, Switzerland, and the DOK in Rohrdorf, Germany.

He promotes tradition and research. He has taught in 14 countries as an international lecturer. He is the author and co-author of 4 undergraduate and bachelor plus master programs worldwide. He also supports the establishment and creation of programs such as the program at the Russian School of Osteopathic Medicine in Saint Petersburg and the Fulcrum Osteopathy Association in Japan.

He has written 26 textbooks for students. Philippe Druelle has done research, most notably at the Chevenov Institute in the Department of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry in Saint Petersburg on the influence of endocranial osteopathy on brain dynamics. He also developed the clinical methodology that allows each patient to be treated according to their specificities and dysfunctions. He specializes mainly in pediatrics, visceral (especially in osteopathic treatment of the heart region), the central chain, the dynamics of the CO/C1/C2 hinge, the treatment of concussions, children with vertebral subluxation disabilities and injuries, fluid and liquid dynamics, and the bioenergetic aspect of physiology.

His vocation is to transmit knowledge and know-how so that students can successfully perform osteopathic techniques in a safe and effective way.

Carl began his studies in the BSc. Health Education program at Dalhousie University. Following that he obtained a Diploma in Massage Therapy with Honours from ICT Northumberland College (2002) and was presented with the Award for Clinical Excellence and Professionalism. Carl completed Osteopathic school (2011) at the College d’Études Ostéopathiques and successfully defended his thesis entitled “Osteoarticular Adjustment Techniques: A Thematic Analysis Exploring Teaching Methods and Students’ Subsequent Learning Experience” in 2015.

Carl has been in private practice as a manual therapist in Nova Scotia since 2002.

Carl has taught courses in Myofascial Release through the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release seminar series, teaching courses in the United States and Canada. Carl has also taught Orthopaedic Assessment and Anatomy Palpation at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy where he was also a Clinical Supervisor in the General Teaching Clinic, as well as the Chronic Pain and Neurological Outreach Clinics.

Carl began working with the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques (CEO) Halifax Campus as a Thesis Supervisor and Pre-Reader, as well as sitting on the jury for students defending their thesis. Carl is currently the Principal of the Halifax campus of the CEO.

Peter Goodman is a Manual Osteopath and medically trained massage therapist with 36 years of experience treating chronic pain and all levels of injury—including athletic injuries for both amateur and elite athletes. Peter teaches a number of courses at the Halifax Campus of the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques, where his responsibilities include overseeing the clinical training of osteopathic students. He was the first Principal of the Halifax Campus from 2011-2017, helping to lay the groundwork for a cohesive osteopathic community.

Peter is co-founder of EastWind Health Associates, one of the first multi-disciplinary integrative health clinics in Nova Scotia, opening in 1989.

Additionally, Peter is a Professional Counsellor and Transactional Analyst, with 38 years of clinical experience. He has certification in the treatment of addictions, post-traumatic stress disorder, and conflict resolution. He practices contemplative psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Peter has lived in Nova Scotia since 1989, raising four daughters with his wife and life-partner Mary Goodman. He has been a mindfulness meditation practitioner for 48 years and also holds a 3rd degree Black Belt in the martial arts discipline of TaeKwonDo.

The core view of Peter’s therapeutic approach is that all human beings possess genuine health and human dignity. These are innate qualities that can never be destroyed.

Daryl is a veteran teacher with many years of experience as a practitioner and a teacher. Daryl is an expert in the foot and pedal mechanics. He received his M.Sc. in Sportsmedicine from Indiana University, Indiana, USA and went on to receive his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Illinois, USA in 1986.

He teaches liver, lung, and pathophysiology for our programs in Toronto and Winnipeg. Daryl brings with his teaching a keen ability to draw links between structures so students can understand the nuances of what Osteopathy is really about.

He received the companion of osteopathy award as well as the William Garner Sutherland award and the Andrew Taylor Still, DO awards.

• Ulla graduated from CEO Halifax in 2013 and successfully presented her thesis in 2015. She took on the position of the Halifax Student Clinic Administrator in August 2020.
• Ulla is currently taking her Train the Trainer certification and is excited to start teaching at the CEO in Halifax.

Michel Dufresne, B.A., D.O., holds a degree of Osteopathy from Le College d’Études Ostéopathiques de Montreal (C.E.O.) (1999) and a Bachelor in psychology from Bishop’s University, Canada (1992). He practices traditional and aquatic osteopathy, in his current practice.

Since 2004 Michel is a professor at C.E.O. in Montreal, Québec, Halifax, Winnipeg and Vancouver. He brings a practical approach to multiple health dysfunctions with the use of osteo-articular, visceral as well as cranial techniques.

Michel has co-written a research paper on the adaptation of therapeutic principles of osteopathy into the aquatic environment and does research in this area. He holds seminars and workshops on Aquatic Osteopathy internationally and has been a faculty instructor with the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, U.S.A. since 2000.

Heather has been teaching for the CEO Halifax campus since 2011. Over the years she has taught several courses and currently teaches TMJ 1, TMJ2, Dorsal 2, Pelvis 1 and the Bones of the Face course.

She is a clinic supervisor for the external clinic in Halifax and is a jury member for year-end exams. Graduating from the CEO in 2010, Heather’s thesis related to malocclusion in children. She also graduated with a degree in Osteopathy from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, where her research involved bruxism.

Heather owns and practices at Beech Street Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia since 2008.

• Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, 02/2004 to 04/2018 - Halifax Osteopathic Health Center

• Provided Osteopathic care to general patient population.
• Treated pediatric to palliative care for bot acute and chronic conditions.

• Osteopathic Manual Practitioner /owner operator 04/2009 to Current - Watershed Wellness

• Provided Osteopathic care to general patient population.

• Proficient in OMM and OMT.
• Proficient in visceral Manipulation.
• Proficient in Cranial Osteopathy.
• Experience treating individuals with concussions and head injuries.
• Completed Phase 1-9 Biodynamics of Osteopathy.
• Experience with prenatal and pediatric care.
• Experience treating acute and chronic conditions.

Jocelyn Glover has an osteopathic diploma from the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques (CEO) in Montréal (2010), a Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition (Dietetics) from Mount Saint Vincent University (2003) and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick (2000). Jocelyn has been a supervisor, assistant and teacher with the CEO Halifax campus for 9 years. She currently teaches the Stomach/Esophagus course and is a clinical supervisor with the CEO Halifax campus.

Jocelyn has a special interest in the Gut Brain Axis and gastrointestinal issues and presented at the CEO Montreal Symposium (2017) on Osteopathic Approaches to Treatment of Systemic Inflammation: The Liver. Jocelyn has been a multidisciplinary owner since 2012.

Jocelyn was also Principal at Halifax College from 2019 to 2020.

Geneviève Forget obtained her diploma in osteopathy (D.O.) from the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques in Montréal in 2001. She earned her bachelor of science degree in physiotherapy from the University of Montréal in 1992.

Geneviève has held a number of positions at various campuses in the CCO family. She has been a teacher since 2001, providing final-year and continuing-education instruction since 2004. She has also been an assistant and a translator for senior guest speakers since 1998 and a table trainer and review instructor since 1995.

Yves Boisvert graduated from the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques (CEO) in Montréal in 2000, but earned his diploma in osteopathy (D.O.) in 2003 after his thesis on the effects of osteopathic treatment on leukemic children under chemotherapy, from which he received the Andrew Taylor Still award. His background is a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Therapy from Concordia University in 1992.

He has been teaching with the CCO family since 2005, including the CEO campuses in Montréal and Halifax; the CCO campuses in Winnipeg; the Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice in Vancouver; and the Swiss International College of Osteopathy. Yves teaches courses of the dorsal spine and ribs I and II, TMJ I and II, upper extremities, lymphatic, and finally the end of first year review with the knee course.

Yves is also involved in the external clinic in Montreal and Switzerland.

Claude Dufour obtained his diploma in osteopathy (D.O.) from the Collège d'Études Ostéopathiques (CEO) in Montréal in 2001 and his degree in physiotherapy from the University of Montréal in 1992. His main osteopathic interests include the digestive and uro-gynecologic systems, dorsal/ribs, C0-C1-C2, and osteopathic methodology. In his work as a practitioner, researcher, and teacher, he focuses on the interaction of, and the balance between, the biodynamic and biomechanic.

Claude has taught at the CEO/CCO campuses for 15 years. At CEO Montréal, he teaches courses on learning methods and palpation in osteopathy, dorsal spine/ribs, stomach/oesophagus, liver/gall bladder/coccyx, small and large intestine, and digestive system review. He is also a member of the research committee at the Montréal campus. At CEO Quebec, he teaches dorsal spine 1 and ribs, dorsal spine 2 and temporomandibular joint, oral presentation/review/exam, and uro-gynecology and obstetrics 2. At CEO Halifax, he teaches research methodology and review/exam.

At CCO Toronto, Claude teaches research methodology and stomach/oesophagus. At the Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice in Vancouver, he teaches research methodology and review/exam. At the Swiss International College of Osteopathy, he teaches courses on C0-C1-C2 and obstretrics. He also teaches a master class in Bordeaux, France, on the systemic approach of osteopathy in the digestive sphere and uro-gynecologic sphere.

From 2003 to 2006, Claude was the co-director of the teaching clinic at CEO Montréal. During that period, he was also the founder and director of the Unité de Recherche et de Développement en Enseignement de l’Ostéopathie (URDEO, Research and Osteopathic Teaching Continuing Education Fellowship) at CEO Montréal.

Claude has been the recipient of several honors by the CEO. These include the Compagnon de l’ostéopathie (Companion of Osteopathy) award in 2014; Professeur titulaire (full professor) in 2013; A.T. Still Award for contribution to advancement in research and clinical teaching in 2011; and Professeur agréé (chartered professor) in 2009. In 2001, he received the A.T. Still Award for his thesis, “Étude Qualitative sur l’enseignement clinique en ostéopathie” (Qualitative study on clinical teaching in osteopathy).

Pascale-Julie Robinson has her osteopathic diploma (D.O.) from the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques (CEO) in Montréal (2004) and her diploma in as rehabilitation therapist and massage therapist (1996). She has been an instructor with the CEO family since 2006. She teaches courses in pediatrics and more recently she teaches the GOT workshops in Montreal and Quebec. Pascale-Julie is involved in the clinical day for children with the FCERO. Since the last 6 years, she has been teaching post-graduated classes in pediatrics in Germany and France.

Pascale-Julie is working at Clinique Inspiration, Laval, Québec since the last 10 years in a multi-disciplinary team of osteopaths, physiotherapist, and Pilates trainers. She maintains a special interest in pediatrics, which is her primary clientele. Her research project, submitted in 2004, was on the impacts of early osteopathic intervention with newborn baby’s on their sensory and motor skills acquisition.

Denis Lanthier is a veteran Instructor at the campuses affiliated to the CEO; CCO, CSO, SICO, and DOK. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Denis teaches the Facial Bones and Pelvis 2 courses as well as the 3rd Year year-end review and exams. He brings tremendous energy to the College, and the students really appreciate his down to earth teaching style.

Denis obtained his B. Sc in Physiotherapy from the Université de Montréal in 1986 and his Osteopathy diploma from the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques de Montréal in 1994. The title of his thesis was « L’importance de l’équilibre de C0, C1, C2 et C3 chez la parturiente présentant des douleurs d’origine lombo-sacrée durant le dernier trimestre de grossesse ». In conjunction with his teaching, Denis has been in private osteopathic practice in Longueuil for the past 25 years. Denis has been Head of the Exam Committee since 2005 and President of the Academic Council of the Colleges since 2007.

Anie Lafrance has her osteopathic diploma (D.O.) from the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques (CEO) in Montréal (1998) and her bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from McGill University (1988). She has been an instructor with the CCO family since 1999. She teaches courses on the hepatic system, kidney, bladder, gynaecology 1 and 2, and obstetrics 1 and 2 at the CEO campuses in Montréal, Quebec City, and Halifax; the CCO campuses in Toronto and Winnipeg; the Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice in Vancouver; and the Swiss International College of Osteopathy.

Anie previously worked as a managing physical therapist at the Clinique de Physiothérapie in Cartierville (Montréal) and as a registered physical therapist at the Sports and Orthopedic Rehab Center in Vermont. She maintains a special interest in obstetrics, gynecology, postpartum issues, and pediatrics. Her thesis, submitted in 1998, was on the impacts of osteopathic treatments on the course of delivery.

Velda Lulic received a Diploma of Osteopathy from Le Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques de Montréal (CEO) in 1995. Velda Lulic teaches for the CEO since 1997. She teaches in the CEO sister schools (Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Winnipeg, SICO and DOK), in Croatia since 2001 and cofounded the Croatian Academy of Osteopathy (Hrvatska academija osteopatije). She presented and co-organized the Croatian Osteopathic Congress in Dubrovnik in 2019.

She presented for OSEAN Open Forums in Potsdam, Paris, and Vienna from 2011 to 2016.

Velda Lulic presented at the International Congress of Physiotherapists in Dubrovnik, 2008.

She is the Director of thesis for CEO, CCO, SICO and DOK students from 1996 onwards, and was a Head Physiotherapist at BezirksSpital Uster in Switzerland from 1984 to 1988 and a Physiotherapist at Royal Victoria Hospital from 1981 to 1982.

Brad McCutcheon attended the University of Guelph for a degree in Exercise Physiology, Sheridan College for a Diploma in Sports Injury Management, Kikkawa College for a Diploma in Massage Therapy and the Canadian College of Osteopathy for a Doctorate in Osteopathic Manual Practice. Brad completed a certificate course in Adult Education in 1999. Brad was awarded the William Garner Sutherland Award for Excellence in clinical research from the CCO in 2003.

A Member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, Brad was Vice President of the Ontario Osteopaths Association formerly known as TC-COMPO, and previous Clinical Director of the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto and Winnipeg. Brad was responsible for setting up and opening the Winnipeg campus in 2009.
Brad completed his Masters of Science in Osteopathy from the University of Greenwich and the European School of Osteopathy in 2009.

Faculty Member of the Canadian College of Osteopathy and the Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapists in Winnipeg and the Western College of Remedial Massage Therapies in Regina. Brad is the owner of a private practice in Elmvale Ontario and an educational consulting business he provides both in class and online education for the CCO and CEO

Wendy received her physiotherapy degree BScPT (1987), and her research Masters MScPT (2003) from Dalhousie University, and her diploma in Osteopathy D.O.M.P. (2010) from the College d’Etudes Osteopathiques (CEO) (Halifax campus). She upgraded her diploma in osteopathy to a Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy with first class honours through the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) BSc (hons) Ost (2017). Her CEO osteopathic research project was published in a peer reviewed journal (IJOM), (Jardine, W. M., Gillis, C., & Rutherford, D. (2012). The effect of osteopathic manual therapy on the vascular supply to the lower extremity in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized trial. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 15(4), 125-133.)

Wendy has worked in private clinical practice in Canada for over 30 years. In the early years, she was an instructor at the School of Physiotherapy Dalhousie University and was a part time faculty member from 2004 to 2007. Since 2011 she has been involved in the Halifax campus CEO Osteopathic Studies manual practice program as a student clinic supervisor, thesis supervisor, examiner, instructor and was Principal from 2017 to August 2019. She also had the opportunity to live and work as a manual osteopath in Sweden (Fall of 2019 to 2021). She presently clinically works at Halifax Osteopathic Health Centre and continues her involvement with CEO Halifax campus.

Jonathan Naylor began his osteopathic career after graduating with First Class Honours in 2015. Passionate about teaching and sharing his knowledge, he was recruited by the school in 2017 as a teacher and clinical supervisor. Since then he has travelled to teach in Canada (Vancouver, Halifax, Toronto, Montréal) and in Switzerland for various subjects such as the lower extremity, the upper extremity, the pelvis, the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, and the orthopedic and neurological evaluation.

Jonathan also participated in the humanitarian trip to Peru in 2015 to offer free osteopathic services to the residents of Arequipa. His love for teaching continues to this day through the classes at school as well as private tutoring, and he continues to offer his osteopathic services to the residents of Montreal.