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Osteopathic Approach to the Nursing Dyad (2025)


Total Credits: 24 including 24 AOA Category 1-A

Average Rating:
   23
Topic Areas:
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM |  Pediatrics
Speakers:
Dr. Kimberly Wolf, DO, FAAP, FACOP, FAAPO |  Eileen Conaway, DO |  Brian Loveless, DO |  Dr. Mitch Hiserote, DO |  Dr. Hope Tobey, DO
Duration:
24 Hours Duration and 24 Hrs AOA Category 1-A CME
Joint Sponsor:
AAPO
Program Access:
Not Applicable
Location:
Osteopathic Center San Diego - San Diego, California

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Description

Osteopathic Approach to the Nursing Dyad

Course Directors: Kimberly J. Wolf, DO, FAAP, FACOP, FAAPO

Core Faculty (in chronological order)
Kimberly J. Wolf, DO, FAAP, FACOP, FAAPO
Eileen Conaway, DO
Brian Loveless DO

Hope Tobey, DO, FAPPO, FAAP, FACOP, C-NMM/OMM
Mitchell Hiserote, DO

Instructional Format: Live, In-Person training with lecture and lab format

Date: November 7-9, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST
Cost: $1,440.00, register here
Location: Osteopathic Center San Diego (OCSD)3706 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

Course materials will be provided: Exploring Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, by Raymond J. Hruby, DO, with supplement

Lodging
Hilton Garden Inn Mission Valley/Stadium 
3805 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
Hotel booking link here


CME Sponsor:
Osteopathy’s Promise to Children
Activity Website


Statement of Need

The activity will address osteopathic clinicians’ needs to improve knowledge, competence and/or performance for treating the breastfeeding dyad by leveraging the principles of osteopathic medicine.


Course Description

This course is designed for physicians (MD and DO) who desire to utilize osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in their practice of breastfeeding medicine.  This course will serve as an intermediate level course so participants should have prior knowledge in OMT either as an OMS or DO or having demonstrated appropriate pre-requisite courses for MDs.  

The course will teach an osteopathic approach to treating the breastfeeding dyad, including specific osteopathic techniques that can be utilized to strengthen the breastfeeding relationship.  The approach for treating the mother will include techniques that can help with improving supply, resolving/preventing mastitis, and treating associated aches/pains of breastfeeding posture and positioning.  These include DeQuervain’s, carpal tunnel, and neck/shoulder/upper thoracic pain.  The infant portion of the course will focus on techniques to help with latch issues, as well as commonly linked other symptoms including torticollis, plagiocephaly, gastroesophageal reflux, and colic.  In addition to learning specific techniques, the course will focus on teaching the osteopathic approach to evaluating and treating a patient so that participants are able to leave the course prepared to integrate this knowledge into their practice.  This includes teaching the necessary skills to document, bill, and code for OMT as well.


Agenda: (See Agenda Tab)


Target Audience
This course is intended for:

  • Practicing physicians (MD or DO)
  • Resident physicians (MD or DO)
  • Osteopathic medical students in their second year or beyond (OMS2–OMS5)
  • Internationally trained osteopaths and international osteopathic students

Eligibility

The course is open to practicing MDs and DOs in the United States, as well as to U.S.-based MD/DO residents and medical students in good standing, enrolled in accredited programs leading to those degrees. International osteopaths and osteopathic students are also welcome to apply. For more information or two initiate the application process, please contact cme@the-promise.org.


Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for:

  • Osteopathic physicians (DO)
  • Osteopathic residents
  • Osteopathic medical students in years 2 through 5

For allopathic physicians (MDs) and residents, completion of an approved prerequisite course is required. Acceptable courses include:

  • Introduction to the Osteopathic Approach to the Breastfeeding Dyad
  • Other approved introductory Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) courses

To qualify, the prerequisite course must:

  • Include a hands-on practical component
  • Be at least three days in duration

If you are an MD or allopathic resident, please submit documentation of your prior coursework for review by the course director to determine eligibility.

Recommendation
Prior exposure to Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine (OCMM) is recommended to maximize the benefit of this course.


CME Accreditation Information
Osteopathy’s Promise to Children (OPC) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. OPC designates this activity for a maximum of 24 AOA Category 1-A CME credits. CME and specialty credits will be reported commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Interactive Learning: OPC courses allow participants to ask questions of the presenter in real-time.


Cancelation and Refund Policy
OPC reserves the right to change the delivery format, delay, or cancel a CME event due to unforeseen circumstances. If an event is canceled, OPC will refund your registration fee in full. OPC is not responsible for travel, hotel, or other costs incurred by the registrant. See brochure for the complete policy statement.

Substitutions: Participants may transfer their registration to another CME event at no additional cost by emailing cme@the-promise.org.

Refunds: Refunds will be issued for cancelations received two weeks prior to the event, minus a $100 administrative fee. “No shows” are subject to the full event fee.

Cancelation Requests: Email requests to cme@the-promise.org. No refunds or credits will be issued once the CME event has started.


Liability Release and Waiver
Participation in this course may involve physical activity, including contact with faculty and other participants. Physical diagnostics and manual therapeutics may carry risks of injury or aggravation of pre-existing conditions. All participants agree to assume full responsibility and risk for any losses or damages, including bodily injury, death, or property damage, arising from their participation in the course.

Handouts

Speaker

Dr. Kimberly Wolf, DO, FAAP, FACOP, FAAPO's Profile

Dr. Kimberly Wolf, DO, FAAP, FACOP, FAAPO Related Seminars and Products


Dr. Kimberly J. Wolf, DO, FAAP, FACOP, FAAPO  is a graduate of Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ and Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP), Pomona, CA. She is board-certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Wolf completed a dually-accredited Pediatric Residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Doctors Hospital, Columbus, OH. She is currently an Associate Professor of OMM and Director of Pediatric OMM at Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Research Director for Osteopathy's Promise to Children. Dr. Wolf is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatric Osteopathy, and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. She is a member of the AOA, AAO, ACOP, AAP, AAPO, and OCA  and holds leadership positions within most of these organizations.  


Eileen Conaway, DO's Profile

Eileen Conaway, DO Related Seminars and Products


Dr. Eileen Conaway, DO, FACOFP, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, is a graduate of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, and the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), Blacksburg, VA. She is board certified in Family Medicine and OMT (AOBFP), Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM), and Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine (NABBLM-C). She is also an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). 

Dr. Conaway completed her internship and residency in Integrated Family Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at Florida Hospital - East Orlando (FHEO), Orlando, FL. She worked in residency education for a decade holding positions including, core faculty, Associate Program Director, and Director of Osteopathic Education at Florida Hospital/AdventHealth East Orlando and Tidelands Health MUSC Family Medicine Residency and has recently left academic to pursue private practice. Dr. Conaway continues to lecture nationally on a variety of osteopathic topics. Prior clinical research includes: Osteopathic Manipulation to increase lactation (OMILQ), wellness through OMT in the Family Medicine Residency, patient-reported adverse events from OMT, and the use of OMT for non-musculoskeletal conditions. Professional memberships include: AOA, AAO, ACOFP, ABM, SCOMS.

 

 


Brian Loveless, DO's Profile

Brian Loveless, DO Related Seminars and Products


Dr. Brian Loveless, DO, is a graduate of University of California, San Diego, CA and Western University of Health Sciences (COMP), Pomona, CA. He is Board Certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (AOBNMM). Dr. Loveless completed an internship and a residency in Family Practice and ??NMM/OMM+1 Residency at Chino Valley Medical Center, Chino, CA. Dr. Loveless is the Chief Medical Officer and Associate Professor of NMM/OMM and Family Medicine and was Vice Chair, Department of NMM/OMM at Western University of Health Sciences. He currently is a Per-Diem Urgent Care physician, at Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Riverside, CA. He is Chair of the House of Delegates Committee and a Member of the Education Committee of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California.  He is a Member of the Bureau of Osteopathic Education and a Delegate, for the State of California, and California Delegation Chair of the American Osteopathic Association. He holds an Osteopathic Cranial Academy Certification of Proficiency. Memberships include: AOA, AAO, SBCOMA, OCA, OPSC, ACOFP.

 


Dr. Mitch Hiserote, DO's Profile

Dr. Mitch Hiserote, DO Related Seminars and Products


Dr. Hiserote, DO, is a graduate of Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona, CA., and is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine from the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromuscular Medicine. Additionally, he holds Osteopathic Cranial Academy Certification of Proficiency, and is a Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Costin scholar.  Dr. Hiserote is a veteran director of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field courses at the Osteopathy’s Promise to Children and internationally. He has served as Associate Professor/past Chairman of the Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Department. and currently practices osteopathy in his private office in Sebastopol, CA. His Memberships include: American Osteopathic Association (AOA), American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), Osteopathic Cranial Academy (OCA), Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), Sonoma Mendocino Lake Medical Association (SMLM).


Dr. Hope Tobey, DO's Profile

Dr. Hope Tobey, DO Related Seminars and Products


Dr. Hope Tobey, DO, FAAPO, FAAP, FACOP, is a graduate of Messiah University in Grantham, PA and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. She is Board Certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Tobey completed an osteopathic internship at Heart Of Lancaster in Litiz, PA, and a pediatric residency at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital in Hershey, PA. She completed her ONMM “Plus One” residency at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg VA.  Dr. Tobey currently practices as an Osteopathic Pediatrician and Professor of OMM and Pediatrics at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Blacksburg VA. Dr. Tobey is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Osteopathy, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. She is on the executive board of the AAPO. Memberships include: AOA, AAO, AAPO, OCA and VOMA.


Hotel Information

Hotel booking link: here.

 

 

HILTON GARDEN INN San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium
3805 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123
 

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Agenda

Friday November 7, 2025
Start Time End Time Total Topic Location Instructor
8:00 AM 8:30 AM 0h 30m Lecture: Introduction to Osteopathic Approach to Breastfeeding Medicine Boardroom 124 Wolf
8:30 AM 10:00 AM 1h 30m Lecture/Lab: Osteopathic Considerations in Mom Lab 101 Conaway
10:00 AM 10:15 AM 0h 15m Small Group: Osteopathic Considerations in Mom Lab 101 Wolf
10:15 AM 11:15 AM 1h 0m Lecture: Osteopathic Evidence for the Breastfeeding Dyad Lab 101 Conaway
11:15 AM 12:15 PM 1h 0m Lunch Kitchen  
12:15 PM 1:30 PM 1h 15m Lab: Postural Considerations in Breastfeeding Lab 101 Wolf
1:30 PM 3:15 PM 1h 45m Lab: OMT for Neck/Upper Back Pain Lab 101 Loveless
3:15 PM 3:30 PM 0h 15m Small Group: Postural Considerations and Neck/Upper Back Pain Boardroom 124 Wolf
3:30 PM 5:00 PM 1h 30m Lab: OMT for Shoulder/Upper Extremities Lab 101 Conaway
5:00 PM     Adjourn    
5:30 PM 6:00 PM   Faculty Meeting    
TOTAL   8h 0m      
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Start Time End Time Total Topic Location Instructor
8:00 AM 8:30 AM 0h 30m Lecture: Q&A/Review of Maternal Content Boardroom 124 Wolf
8:30 AM 9:30 AM 1h 0m Lecture: Lymphatics Overview and Lymphatic Considerations in Lactation Boardroom 124 Loveless
9:30 AM 10:45 AM 1h 15m Lab: OMT for Lymphatics Lab 101 Loveless
10:45 AM 11:00 AM 0h 15m Small Group: Lymphatics Lab 101 Wolf
11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1h 0m Lecture: ABC's for Mom  Boardroom 124 Conaway
12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1h 0m Lunch    
1:00 PM 2:00 PM 1h 0m Lecture: Oral Motor Mechanics of Feeding Boardroom 124 Tobey
2:00 PM 3:00 PM 1h 0m Lecture: Infant Anatomy and Introduction to OCMM Boardroom 124 Hiserote
3:00 PM 3:15 PM 0h 15m Small Group: Infant Anatomy, OCMM Intro Lab 101 Wolf
3:15 PM 5:00 PM 1h 45m Lecture/Lab: Torticollis and Plagiocephaly Lab 101 Wolf
5:00 PM     Adjourn    
5:30 PM 6:00 PM   Faculty Meeting    
TOTAL   8h 0m      
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Start Time End Time Total Topic Location Instructor
8:00 AM 8:30 AM 0h 30m Lecture: Q&A/Review of Day 2 Content Boardroom 124 Wolf
8:30 AM 10:00 AM 1h 30m Lab: Intro to OCMM Lab Lab 101 Hiserote
10:00 AM 10:15 AM 0h 15m Small Group: OCMM   Boardroom 124 Wolf
10:15 AM 12:00 PM 1h 45m Lab: OMT for Latch Lab 101 Tobey
12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1h 0m Lunch    
1:00 PM 3:00 PM 2h 0m Lab: OMT for Colic/Constipation/Reflux Lab 101 Wolf
3:00 PM 3:15 PM 0h 15m Small Group: OMT for Colic/Constipation/Reflux Boardroom 124 Wolf
3:15 PM 3:45 PM 0h 30m Lecture: ABC's for Infant Boardroom 124 Wolf
3:45 PM 4:45 PM 1h 0m Lecture: Documenting, Billing, and Coding for OMT Boardroom 124 Conaway
4:45 PM 5:00 PM 0h 15m Lecture: Wrap-up/Q&A Boardroom 124 Wolf
5:00 PM 5:30 PM   Adjourn    
5:30 PM 6:00 PM   Faculty Meeting    
TOTAL   8h 0m      
TOTAL HOURS 24h 0m  

Dress Code

DRESS CODE NOTICE

The dress code for osteopathic OMM (Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine) labs typically includes:

1. Comfortable Clothing: Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement. This often includes gym clothes such as t-shirts, athletic shorts, or yoga pants.

2. Avoid wearing jewelry, especially items like necklaces, bracelets, or rings, as they can get in the way during manipulations.

3. Socks: You may be required to remove your shoes during the lab, so bring clean socks.

4. Minimal Layers: Since OMM labs involve physical contact and often the examination of body landmarks, it's recommended to wear minimal layers. For example, a simple t-shirt and shorts or leggings are common.
 

FRAGRANCE-FREE POLICY STATEMENT

In consideration of all participants, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, scented lotions, or any other fragranced personal care products to Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) events and labs. This policy is in place to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for everyone, particularly those who may have sensitivities or allergic reactions to fragrances.

Why This Matters:

1. Sensitivity to Fragrances: Many individuals are sensitive to the chemicals found in scented products. Exposure to these can cause a range of symptoms, from mild discomfort like headaches and dizziness to severe allergic reactions, including respiratory issues.

2. Maintaining a Neutral Environment: OMM labs require close physical proximity and hands-on practice. A neutral, fragrance-free environment ensures that all participants can focus on their learning and practice without distractions or discomfort caused by strong scents.

3. Respect and Inclusivity: By avoiding the use of scented products, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all participants feel respected and are able to fully engage in the educational experience.
 

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this fragrance-free policy, ensuring a positive and healthy experience for everyone involved.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

OPC reserves the right to change the delivery format, delay, or cancel a CME event due to any unforeseen circumstances. If an event is canceled, OPC will refund your registration fee in full. OPC will not be held responsible for the registrant's travel, hotel or other costs incurred resulting from the cancellation. Substitutions of other CME events may be made at any time without an additional charge; email cme@the-promise.org with your request. Refunds will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the event. However, an administrative fee of $100.00 will be charged for all refunds. “No shows” are subject to the full CME event fee. Cancellations/substitutions must be made in writing by email to cme@the-promise.org. No refunds or credits will be issued once the CME event has started.

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Event Location

Osteopathic Center San Diego

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3706 Ruffin Road, San Diego, California 92123, United States
(619) 548-8815
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