The Franco-American and British Osteopathic Association
“Man was not made to build walls, but to build bridges”
AFABO's purpose
Osteopathy originated in the United States, then arrived in the United Kingdom and France, where it experienced significant growth.
These three leading osteopathic nations needed a common association. Introducing AFABO, the association that preserves the osteopathic tradition rooted in shared philosophies, concepts, and professional ethics standards.
Join AFABO! You’ll be part of a supportive international community dedicated to promoting quality osteopathy based on original concepts.
why join the association?
Join a community of committed and supportive osteopaths.
Better communicate your practice to doctors and patients.
Share and exchange
with international
osteopaths.
Be invited to exclusive national and international events.
our privileged partner
The Institute of Osteopathy Our longstanding partner, the Institute of Osteopathy (iO), represents the largest osteopathic association in the United Kingdom and Europe. It brings together the majority of osteopaths practicing in the UK. Osteopathy, which originated in the United States in 1874, arrived in Europe in 1913, in the United Kingdom, with the founding of the British Osteopathic Association (BOA), which changed its name in 2014 to become the iO.
The American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM). Founded in 1976, is the oldest American academy of osteopathic sports medicine.The privileged relationship between AFABO and AOASM were built very "naturally", following meetings and exchanges between the driving forces and members of the two associations, and thanks to the professional and friendly relationships forged over the years on both sides of the Atlantic.
![IMG-20240203-WA0022[1]](https://afabo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG-20240203-WA00221-e1707917834952-768x465.jpg)
AFABO: THE FRENCH-AMERICAN-BRITISH OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION
