DASS New Caledonia

DASS Nouvelle-Calédonie

Article Lp. 4451-1 :

Osteopathy consists, in a comprehensive understanding of the patient, in preventing, diagnosing and manually treating dysfunctions in the mobility of tissues of the human body that may alter their state of health.

Lp. 4451-2 :

The osteopath is a healthcare professional who receives and examines patients in first intention, taking into account the interactions of the different systems (anatomical, physiological and environmental). The osteopath makes a diagnosis, following the principles of osteopathy in order to treat, prevent or refer – if necessary – the patient to other health professionals. He uses his hand for his treatment actions.