2026 Seminar Program (For International Participants)
The Tokyo School of Osteopathy (TSO) offers selected seminars in 2026 for qualified external practitioners.
This is a unique opportunity to study Osteopathy and Biodynamic principles in Japan with internationally recognized faculty.
■ 2026 Seminar Schedule
● Introduction to Biodynamics(June 24–28, 2026)
Stephen Kisiel D.O.
June 24–28, 2026
Shonan Relief
https://shonan-relief.jp/access/
32 hours
International Participants
¥220,000
● The Breath Within the Breath(August 21–25, 2026)
Olixn Adams D.O.
August 21–25, 2026
Shonan Relief
https://shonan-relief.jp/access/
32 hours
International Participants
¥220,000
● Biodynamics Phase I(August 28 – September 1, 2026)
Olixn Adams D.O.
August 28 – September 1, 2026
Shonan Relief
https://shonan-relief.jp/access/
32 hours
International Participants
¥220,000
● Biodynamics Phase IX(November 29 – December 2, 2026)
Stephen Kisiel D.O.
November 29 – December 2, 2026
Sajima Marina https://hpdsp.jp/sajima-hotel-south-of-hayama/en/access
24 hours
International Participants
¥230,000
● Biodynamics Phase III(December 4–8, 2026)
Stephen Kisiel D.O.
December 4–8, 2026
Shonan Relief https://shonan-relief.jp/access/
32 hours
International Participants
¥220,000
■ Registration
mail to:
info@tso.ac
Please include:
Full name
Qualification (MD / DDS / Osteopath)
Country of residence
Seminar(s) of interest
University attended
Year of graduation
Biodynamic Phase training history
Towards the start of the second term
Tokyo School of Osteopathy Prepares for Second Term
Message from Principal Stephen Kessel, D.O., regarding the start of the second term in June 2026
The principal will discuss the school’s progress over the past year, the characteristics of Tokyo School of Osteopathy as an osteopathic school that fully meets the WHO’s osteopathic training standards, introduce the faculty, and talk about future goals.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Tokyo School of Osteopathy (TSO) is dedicated to providing a pathway to a comprehensive osteopathic education for Japanese students in accordance with the benchmark for international training in Osteopathy as outline by the World Health Organization (WHO).
We endeavor to teach Traditional Osteopathy as envisioned by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still and passed down through work of various osteopathic educators with special emphasis on the lineage of teaching and contributions through Dr. WG Sutherland to Dr. Rubie Day, Dr. Rolin Becker, and Dr. Anne Whales and on to Dr. James Jealous.
The purpose TSO create a pathway for Japanese students to study osteopathy and reach the designation of Osteopath so they may be recognized internationally and continue to enroll in post graduate level Osteopathic courses in Japan and throughout the world.
About
Distinctive Features of TSO
- Type I (Applicants without a healthcare qualification): Students first complete a three-year foundational curriculum in osteopathy (certificate of completion awarded). They may then advance to specialized coursework and clinical training, with the aim of achieving the WHO-recommended total of 4,200 hours of education, including 1,000 hours of clinical practice.
- Type II (Applicants holding a national healthcare qualification): Taking prior professional education into account, students may follow an accelerated curriculum of approximately 2,000 hours, including a minimum of 200 hours of new supervised clinical training, enabling them to work toward a WHO-compliant Diploma in Osteopathy (D.O.) within approximately three years.
- Mode of instruction: Teaching is delivered through a combination of online and in-person classes.
- Curricular emphasis: Students have the opportunity to study Biodynamic Osteopathy as founded by James Jealous, D.O.
- Faculty: Courses are taught by instructors certified in Biodynamics, including the Dean and Head of School, Stephen Kisiel, D.O.
- Recognition of prior learning: Coursework completed at previously attended osteopathic institutions, as well as relevant hours from prior seminars and programs, may be recognized toward program requirements.
Admission Information
Admissions for this year have closed. Those considering enrollment for next yeard, please apply here.
Prospective students can participate in online classes with Principal Steve and in-person biomechanical courses.
We will inform you about the available classes and future schedules.
SNS




