Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Room rate is $249.00 plus reduced resort fee of $15.00. Plus tax.
Reserve your room below - Deadline to book is May 30
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MRYDM/G-OST6
Pre Conference Program
Thursday, June 19, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm noon
Limited to 60 attendees - separate registration required
Join Maurice Bensoussan, MD, DO (Fr) FCA for a morning of insight as he shares his experiences with The Mechanism. This 3-hour intensive workshop style course will prepare the participant to more fully engage in the following annual conference material as well as in their own practices. The informal setting will allow for individual engagement with Dr. Bensoussan with this exclusive event. This pre conference experience is an additional fee of $149.00.
Dr. Maurice Bensoussan, Fellow of the OCA 2012, began his career in medicine as an otolaryngologist in Paris. After meeting and training under Viola Frymann, D.O. and other osteopathic physicians, he devoted his career to the study, practice and teaching of osteopathy foregoing surgery in favor of this form of treatment. He has directed courses in his unique approach to osteopathy in the cranial field in France and the U.S. since 2009.
Within The Osteopathic Cranial Academy, Dr. Bensoussan has served as course director for the Dancing with the Mechanism Course in 2010; Viscera I and II courses offered in 2011; “Orthopedic Posture and Primary Respiratory Mechanism” in 2012 and “The Cortex I” in 2018.
Now retired from an office practice, Dr. Bensoussan devotes his time to teaching and exploring the balance of health. He resides in Portugal with his wife a homeopathic internist, Anne.
Pricing
Registration pricing BEFORE May 4, 2025:
OCA Member $1125
Resident Member $799
DO Student Member $799
Retired Member $799
Qualified Nonmember $1450
Pre-Conference $149 (limit to 60)
AFTER May 5, 2025:
OCA Member $1250
Resident Member $849
DO Student Member $849
Retired Member $849
Qualified Nonmember $1650
Pre-Conference $149 (limit to 60)
Registration fee includes lectures, labs, Friday lunch, Saturday lunch, and Saturday dinner banquet.
Your registration includes the Saturday evening Banquet. If you choose not to attend, please notify alongo@cranialacademy.org for the $50.00 refund.
Hard copy/bound conference manuals are available during registration for $40.00. A digital copy will be available for free to download.
Registration closes on June 5, 2025.
Scholarship Assistance for Students and Residents!
Due to the generosity of the Osteopathic Cranial Academy Foundation (OCAF), financial assistance of $400 is available for students and residents. If you are a resident/student and interested in this support, please contact OCA Executive Director, Andy Longo at alongo@cranialacademy.org
Thank you OCAF!
Cancellation policy
All cancellations must be received in writing at the office of The Osteopathic Cranial Academy on or before 21 days prior to the first day of the course, Thursday, May 29, 2025, and are subject to a 15% administrative processing fee. Cancellation fees are charged due to fixed costs per person already incurred by OCA. Refunds will not be made for cancellations after this date or for failure to attend.