The goals of this conference are:
- To be introduced to Dr. Still’s concept of the nature of vasculature.
- To learn the modern physiology behind the function of the vascular system.
- To understand the heart’s true function in relation to the rest of the body.
- To learn how to approach Osteopathic palpatory diagnosis of “vascular problems”.
- To become familiar with several approaches to treating the vasculature.
- To experience how changes in one area of the circulatory system affect the whole.
- To ultimately expand your experience understanding and resolving somatic dysfunction.
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.
NOTE: New early bird date.
Early bird date extended until May 18, 2025
Registration pricing BEFORE May 18, 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 18, 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!
HOTEL INFORMATION
Please see information on reserving hotel room below.
PREREQUISITE
Successful completion of an Osteopathic Cranial Academy Approved 40-hour Introductory Course: Osteopathy in the Cranial Field.
PLEASE NOTE: If you register for this course and do not meet the eligibility requirements for it, your tuition payment will be refunded. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact the OCA office before registering.
CME - OCA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Osteopathic Cranial Academy is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Osteopathic Cranial Academy has designated this activity for 23.25 AOA Category 1-A credits, commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
CME - PRE-CONFERENCE
The Osteopathic Cranial Academy is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Osteopathic Cranial Academy has designated this activity for 3 AOA Category 1-A credits, commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
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.
Liability Release
Participation in this program will involve physical activity, including contact by and with instructors and other participants. This, and particularly activity involving physical diagnostics and manual therapeutics, could possibly entail risks for participants of new injury or aggravation of pre-existing conditions.
By applying to participate, the applicant acknowledges and assumes the risk associated with participating in the laboratory sessions and agrees to hold The Osteopathic Cranial Academy and fellow participants harmless indemnify, defend and free of liability from and against any damage or personal injury that might occur during or as a result of participation in this program. Furthermore, the applicant covenants to hold harmless, indemnify, and defend The Osteopathic Cranial Academy from and against any use or misuse that applicant may make at any time of any knowledge or information that applicant derives from participation in this program. The applicant should carry adequate liability insurance which would be activated in the instance of the use or misuse of this knowledge or information. Participants in the course are examined and treated by instructors following the course in case any problems arise from treatment by fellow students.
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:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MRYDM/G-OST6
