About

The Canadian Foundation for Osteopathic Education and Research (CFERO) is a registered, non-profit philanthropic organization dedicated to facilitating information and sharing osteopathic knowledge among healthcare professionals, the public, and government institutions.

History of the Foundation​

On December 15, 1982, Mr. Philippe Druelle (osteopath), Dr. Jean‑Guy Sicotte (physician), Mr. Philippe Thomas (physiotherapist), and Ms. Hélène Fafard (physiotherapist) registered the letters patent issued and sealed in Quebec.

In 1983, Mr. Philippe Druelle (osteopath), Dr. Jean‑Guy Sicotte (physician), Ms. Denyse Dufresne (physiotherapist), and Ms. Denise Laberge (nurse) inaugurated the Canadian Foundation for Teaching and Research in Osteopathy (FCERO), whose primary mission was to provide consultations for young disabled children and to train students in the osteopathic clinical methodology appropriate for children.

Mission​​

• The CFERO’s mission is to develop and promote the teaching of traditional osteopathy according to the concepts and principles of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still and all the professors who, for 150 years, have contributed to advancements that have helped relieve the suffering of an increasing number of patients.

• To promote training that encompasses all areas of osteopathy (myofascial, visceral, osteoarticular, cranial) as well as all therapeutic methods for young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and all individuals experiencing dysfunction and pain.

• To train professors and researchers.

• To preserve the legacy of osteopathic teaching and the transmission of knowledge from the CEO of Montreal and Quebec City, following the teachings of its founder, Philippe Druelle (D.O.), and in particular to promote clinical methodology.

• To establish a library of digitized videos and restore documents related to osteopathy.

• To organize congresses, conferences, and meetings for discussions on topics related to osteopathy and to establish continuing education programs for osteopathic professionals to maintain their knowledge.

• To promote research in osteopathy and disseminate research findings and experimental results.

• To open a clinic for people in need.