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Seated Facet Release®: An Osteopathic Approach to Restoring Balance to the Spine with Karen Steele, DO

October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025

This course will immerse registrants in the unique form of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) called Seated Facet Release®, which was taught by Richard H. Still Jr., DO, the great-grandson of A.T. Still, DO, the founder of the osteopathic profession, to Karen Steele, DO. This technique was developed by Dr. Still and has been preserved and transmitted through the Still family.

Learner objectives

  • Become familiar with the concept of Seated Facet Release®
  • Be able to diagnose a restricted facet with this approach, which does not use Fryette’s mechanics
  • Be able to move and control the seated patient in space, while standing or seated behind the patient and without inducing a strain in the physician.
  • Be able to effectively treat facet restrictions in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and pelvic areas with Seated Facet Release®

Schedule

  • Friday, Oct. 17, 1–5 p.m. ET (4 hours)
  • Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET and 1–5 p.m. ET (8 hours)
  • Sunday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET (4 hours)

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Activity Sponsor

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Location

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
400 North Lee Street
Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901

Anticipated Credits

16 AOA Category 1-A

Activity Website

https://www.wvsom.edu/

Specialties

General

Topics

OMM, OMT

Fees

Physicians & osteopaths: $1,000 | WVSOM faculty: $500 | WVSOM OPP residents: $250