Tokyo School of Osteopathy

An osteopathy school aligned with WHO standards

Learn American osteopathic medicine,
systematically, from D.O.s abroad.

Online classes taught by faculty from U.S. medical schools and osteopathic institutions. Both full-program and single-subject courses are available.

New to Osteopathy?

Learn the principles of osteopathy through recorded video

Stephen Kisiel, D.O.TSO Principal

Olixn Adams, D.O.

TSO Online Seminar Series (4 Sessions)
“Listening to the Breath of Life” – Recorded Videos

What is osteopathy? Learn an approach that works with the health inherent in the body, taught by osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) from the United States.

4 sessions, approx. 6 hours
No viewing deadline
Q&A sessions included

From JPY 3,000 per session (tax incl.)
Full 4-session package JPY 15,000 (tax incl.)

View Recorded Video Details

May 6, 2026
NEWS

[Regarding Changes to the Guidelines for Accepting External Students]

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

● 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

Course fee: JPY 230,000 (tax included). Accommodation and meals are charged separately.

Registration

● 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

Course fee: JPY 230,000 (tax included). Accommodation and meals are charged separately.

Registration

2027 Seminar Program
(For International Participants)

The Tokyo School of Osteopathy (TSO) offers selected seminars in 2027 for qualified external practitioners.

This is a unique opportunity to study Osteopathy and Biodynamic principles in Japan with internationally recognized faculty.

■ 2027 Seminar Schedule

●Biodynamic Pediatrics Seminar　【Van Camp D.O., Werner】　April 9–12, 2027

Van Camp D.O., Werner

April 9–12, 2027

Organized by TOCC (Tokyo Pediatric Osteopathic Center)

Sajima Marina　https://hpdsp.jp/sajima-hotel-south-of-hayama/en/access

International Participants

Course fee: JPY 220,000 (tax included). Accommodation and meals are charged separately.

●Elective Course【Olixn Adams D.O.】July 23 (Fri) – 27 (Tue), 2027

Olixn Adams D.O.

July 23 (Fri) – 27 (Tue), 2027

Sajima Marina　https://hpdsp.jp/sajima-hotel-south-of-hayama/en/access

32 hours

International Participants

Course fee: JPY 230,000 (tax included). Accommodation and meals are charged separately.

Registration

●Biodynamic Osteopathy Phase II【Olixn Adams D.O.】July 29, 2027 (Thu) – August 2, 2027 (Mon)

Olixn Adams D.O.

July 29, 2027 (Thu) – August 2, 2027 (Mon)

Sajima Marina　https://hpdsp.jp/sajima-hotel-south-of-hayama/en/access

32 hours

International Participants

Course fee: JPY 230,000 (tax included). Accommodation and meals are charged separately.

Registration

● Visceral I 【Elizabeth Caron, D.O.】 August 26 (Thu) – 30 (Mon), 2027

Elizabeth Caron, D.O.

August 26 (Thu) – 30 (Mon), 2027

Sajima Marina　https://hpdsp.jp/sajima-hotel-south-of-hayama/en/access

32 hours

International Participants

Course fee: JPY 230,000 (tax included). Accommodation and meals are charged separately.

● Anatomy I 【Elizabeth Caron, D.O.】 September 2 (Thu) – 6 (Mon), 2027

Elizabeth Caron, D.O.

September 2 (Thu) – 6 (Mon), 2027

Sajima Marina　https://hpdsp.jp/sajima-hotel-south-of-hayama/en/access

32 hours

International Participants

Course fee: JPY 230,000 (tax included). Accommodation and meals are charged separately.

■ Registration

Apply Here

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

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.

News

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

[Regarding Changes to the Guidelines for Accepting External Students]

■ 2026 Seminar Schedule

■ 2027 Seminar Schedule

■ Registration

Mission Statement

[Regarding Changes to the Guidelines for Accepting External Students]

The launch of the second term for the 2026 academic year has been officially confirmed.

Information on the 5-Day “Biodynamics” Course