“Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantic”
Jennifer Smith
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To lead a global shift in healthcare where the connection between Body, Mind, and Spirit is the standard of care, rather than an alternative. I envision a world where the "language of the body" is understood and addressed early, preventing the progression from emotional trauma to chronic physical disease.
A Pioneer’s Journey
Dr. Hesham is a dual-certified healthcare practitioner with over three decades of clinical evolution. Originally trained as a Physical Therapist, Dr. Hesham’s career path was fundamentally transformed in 1991 following a series of car accidents that shifted his perspective on healing. Seeking a more holistic understanding of the human body, he dedicated seven years to studying Osteopathic Medicine in Canada.
Since 2011, Dr. Hesham has served as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) representative for the International Academy of Osteopathic Medicine. As a specialist in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), he bridges the gap between traditional medicine and manual therapy. His expertise lies in identifying the root causes of chronic pain—specifically how emotional trauma, stress, and physical dysfunction intersect to manifest as disease. By integrating anatomy and physiology into a single functional model, Dr. Hesham helps patients move beyond symptom management toward true structural recovery.
Mission
My mission is to restore the body’s innate ability to heal through Integrative Osteopathic Medicine. By combining rigorous scientific research with skilled manual techniques, I aim to:
- Identify the Root Cause: Go beyond surface-level symptoms to treat the underlying structural and emotional dysfunctions.
- Bridge the Gap: Educate patients and the medical community on the 50% increase in chronic physical risk associated with untreated emotional trauma.
- Restore Balance: Utilize Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) to optimize the interdependency between anatomy (structure) and physiology (function), ensuring every patient achieves long-term wellness and vitality.
HISTORY OF OSTEOPATHY IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
CAIRO -EGYPT
Conference July 2006 – at The Egyptian PT syndicate
Workshop 26-29 December, 2007, Global osteopathic approach– Nasser Institute – Egypt
Lecture January 4th, 2008 The Global Osteopathic Approach, School of Medicine – Egypt
Workshop March 8th to 11th, 2008, Visceral manipulation Cairo – Egypt.
Lecture January 9th, 2009 on The First International Symposium of Physical Therapy
Workshop January 10th, 2009 The First International Symposium of Physical Therapy
Workshop January 11th to 14th , 2009, The CranioSacral Vs Osteopathy in Cranial field Egypt
Workshop January 16th to 17th , 2009 at The General Physical Therapy Syndicate, Alex. Egypt
Workshop January 23rd to 26th , 2009 an Introduction in Global Manual osteopathic Concept for Professors, andLeadership of PT School at Cairo University
Workshop March 8th , 2009 an Osteopathic Approach in Upper Respiratory dysfunctions) The National Institute ofNeuromuscular System – Imbaba /Egypt for MDs and PTs.
Lecture January 9th , 2010 a Global Osteopathic approach – Promoting Osteopathic thinking for healthcareprofessional, at Meetghamer Central Hospital – Egypt
Osteopathic Treatment Day January 13th, 2010 treating 10 patients with global Osteopathic approach at Prof. Dr. Sami Nasief, Dean of Faculty of PT at Faros – University in Alex. Egypt
Lecture January 16th, 2010 A Global Osteopathic approach for PT/MD at Dar- El MonaRehabilitation Hospital, Cairo–Egypt.
Workshop & Lecture October 14th , 2011 at Pharos University/ Physical therapy School (full day Seminar) with Robin Kirk , DO – England ( Dean of London school of Osteopathy – London) General Osteopathic approach for PT’s Alexandria – Egypt
Workshop & Lecture, October 16th , 2011at Egypt Air Hospital- one of the Largest private
Hospital in Egypt, owned by Egypt Air (full day Seminar) with Robin Kirk , DO
England (Dean of London school of Osteopathy –London) Cairo– Egypt
Workshop February 19th to 22nd, 2012 Global Osteopathic Approach – An introduction on GOT “General Osteopathic Treatments” (hands-on workshop) at Prim-Physio UK and Prime Training Egypt. Course Keynote speaker and 1st DayVisitor lecturer: Jon Parson, DO, Head of ESO, international branch (UK)
Lecture/ Workshop January 31, 2013( Full day) an introduction on Global manual Osteopathic Approach at the Police authority hospital Cairo- Egypt , organized by higher Police Medical academy of Egypt.
Workshop & Lecture May 14th, 2010 A Global Osteopathic approach Lecture/ hands-on workshop on different Fascia applications of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine for adult and children at Rahma Children Centers of Dr Ehab Waly Office, Giza, Egypt.
Lecture May 16th 2010 Global Osteopathic approach at Police Sports Academy Hospital –Al-Abasia Cairo Egypt.
*Public announcement and 1st Meeting of the Egyptian Osteopathic Society on December 25th, 2010 +(Founders and Cofounders meeting) Agriculture , Dokki , Cairo/ Egypt
Many More till Current
DOHA – QATAR
Workshop January 29th to 31st, 2009 an Introduction in Global Fascia Concept in Osteopathy at Hamad MedicalCorporation Doha – Qatar
UAE
General lecture October 9th, 2009 Introduction on Osteopathy Sharja University – Sharja
UAE, Coordinated by the college of applied Sciences.
Workshop October 9th to 10th, 2009 Introduction in Global Fascia Concept in Osteopathy (12 hours CMUs) Sharja University – Sharja UAE, Coordinated by Department of Physical Therapy
JORDON
Lecture/ Workshop: February 10th, 2013 (Full day) an introduction on Global manual Osteopathic Approach atJordanian PT association, Amman organized by JPTS- Amman.
Lecture and 4 days’ Workshop August 10th to 13th , 2013 an introduction on Global manual OsteopathicApproach Amman/ Jordon , organized by Jordanian PT association
SAUDI ARABIA
General Lecture April 24th, 2010 (9:00AM-12:00PM) on Global Osteopathic Approach
Somatic Dysfunctions at Riyadh Military Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Workshop April 24th to 27th , 2010 Part-1 Global Osteopathic Approach – Fascia Concept (hands-on workshop) atRiyadh Military Hospital Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
General Lecture April 28th , 2010 (9:00AM-12:00PM) A Global Osteopathic Approach at King Feisal Hospital.Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Workshop & Lecture April 29th to 30th , 2010 Global Osteopathic approach for PT’s at Children Ability for earlyIntervention (Private Rehabilitation center )Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
Workshop (full day) on the Globality of fascia, importance of integrating Fascia assessment to traditional PTassessment at National Guard Medical city – King Abdul Aziz University Riyadh Saudi Arabia,
Workshop December 11th to 14th, 2010 Part-2 Global Osteopathic Approach – An introduction for VisceralManipulations (hands-on workshop) at Riyadh Military Hospital Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Key Note Speaker International PT Conference at the National Guard Medical city /King Abdul-Aziz University,Riyadh Saudi Arabia, 14-16 May 2012, the global Osteopathic Concept /Holistic approach in physical therapy.
General lecture April 24th, 2010 (9:00AM-12:00PM) on Global Osteopathic Approach – SomaticDysfunctions at Riyadh Military Hospital Saudi Arabia
Lecture & Workshop : from September 9th to 13th , 2013an introduction on Global manual Osteopathic Approach at National guard Hospital Riyadh- Saudi Arabia, organized by NGH – Training Center
Workshop February 4th to 7th , 2012 Part-3 Global Osteopathic Approach – An introduction on
Osteopathy in the cranial field (hands-on workshop) at Riyadh Military Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
OMAN
Workshop May 17th to 20th, 2012 The Fascia –Global osteopathic approach– Sultan Qaboos University HospitalMuscat Oman, under care of the Oman Physical therapy association.
Lecture May 21st, 2012 on The Global Osteopathic Approach and the future of Manual. Medicine in Middle East atIHS, School of Physical therapy – Muscat, OMAN. Coordinated by the Omani PT association.
Lecture and Workshop August 25th to 28th, 2013 an introduction on Global manual Osteopathic Approach / Osteopathy in Cranial field Sultan Qaboos University hospital Muscat/ Oman, organized by Omani PT association.
KeyNote Speaker, lecture and workshop August 31st to September 1st, 2012 International PT and RehabilitationConference
Workshop May 17th to 20th, 2012, The Fascia –Global osteopathic approach– Sultan Qaboos University HospitalMuscat Oman, under care of the Oman Physical therapy association.
Lecture May 21st, 2012 on The Global Osteopathic Approach and the future of Manual Medicine in Middle East atIHS, School of Physical therapy – Muscat, OMAN. Coordinated by the Omani PT association
SUDAN
Lecture May 23rd, 2013 on The Global Osteopathic Approach and the future of Manual Medicine in Middle East – AlKharttom – Sudan Coordinated by the Sudanese PT association.
Building Osteopathy in Egypt & The Middle East
This collection of pictures are the key moments in the journey of establishing and developing osteopathic education, clinical practice, and professional awareness in Egypt and The Middle East region.
Each image represents a step in a larger mission: to bring osteopathy closer to people, practitioners, students, and families with integrity, depth, and respect for the human body.
