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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) research at WesternU is grounded in core osteopathic principles with an emphasis on the interrelationship between structure and function and the body’s ability to self-regulate. Our studies aim to understand how hands-on treatments influence physiological processes, improve patient outcomes, and support the body’s natural ability to heal.

Our clinicians and scientists work together to investigate the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) across various conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, immune function, and systemic health. Key research areas include the role of OMT in enhancing lymphatic flow, modulating inflammatory responses, and promoting whole-person care.

Through interdisciplinary collaboration and ongoing clinical trials, our researchers are strengthening the evidence base for OMT and osteopathic practice. Learn more about our research and clinical trials at: https://research.westernu.edu/omm-research

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)

Portrait of Rebecca Giusti

Rebecca Giusti

COMP

Associate Professor of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine / Chair, NMM/OMM

rgiusti@westernu.edu

Portrait of Jesus Sanchez

Jesus Sanchez

COMP

Professor of Neuromusculoskeletal / Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine / Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs

jsanchez@westernu.edu

Portrait of Brian Loveless

Brian Loveless

University Medical Center

Professor of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine / Chief Medical Officer / Medical Director

bloveless@westernu.edu

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Janice Blumer

COMP-NW

Assistant/Associate Professor, Vice Chair NMM/OMM

jblumer@westernu.edu

Portrait of Sebastian Fuchs

Sebastian Fuchs

Basic Medical Sciences -COMP

Associate Professor of Pharmacology

sfuchs@westernu.edu

Portrait of David Redding

David Redding

COMP

Associate Professor of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

dredding@westernu.edu

Portrait of Edward Goering

Edward Goering

COMP-NW

Assistant Professor of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

egoering@westernu.edu

Portrait of Raymond Hruby

Raymond Hruby

COMP

Professor Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

rhruby@westernu.edu

Portrait of Hendrik Szurmant

Hendrik Szurmant

Basic Medical Sciences-COMP

Professor of Microbiology

hszurmant@westernu.edu

Portrait of Mindy Chilman

Mindy Chilman

COMP

Assistant Professor, NMM/OMM

chilmanm@westernu.edu

Portrait of Krista Lund

Krista Lund

COMP

Professor NMM/OMM

lundk@westernu.edu