La profession d'ostéopathe

Dear visitors,

The Society of Osteopaths of Canada (S.O.C.), is happy to welcome you to our Website. As members of the S.O.C., we share our efforts to protect the quality of osteopathic medicine in Quebec, for the greater welfare of the population.

The goal of the Society of Osteopaths is to promote the philosophy and the practice of osteopathic medicine by encouraging excellence in the education, the research and the practice of a profession which offers quality health care.

For the public:

Our Website will allow you to better your understanding of osteopathic medicine through its history, principles, founder and as well as its practice. This site is one of the most professional and complete sources of information which will broaden your knowledge on the field of osteopathy and enable you to make informed decisions when considering osteopathy as a career.

For the professional members:

The S.O.C recognizes the association of choice for the professional realisation of osteopaths. The Website of the S.O.C. is a crossroad of information, a springboard in the professional integration of the new graduates (D.O.), and a permanent support for all professional D.O.’s.

Through upholding the philosophy of the profession of osteopathy, the S.O.C. dedicates itself to the following purposes:

Facilitate a representative membership of its members
Protect the right and privilege to practice osteopathy
Develop the profession
Preserve the principles of Osteopathy
Obtain the recognition of the unique character of osteopathy
Increase professional unity withing the field of Osteopathy
Assure quality of education and training programs
Promote osteopathy as an alternative medicine
Establish effective communication
Prioritize the respect of the code of ethics

On behalf of the S.O.C., I wish you a pleasant and informative visit to our Website.

Yours truly,

Cindy Coloccia , D.O.
Vice-President S.O.C.