Prof. Joe Rosario, PhD
Osteopathy, chiropractic and manual therapy courses in Porto with Prof. Joe Rosario, PhD.
A practical, in-person training path in Portugal for physiotherapists and health professionals. Complete the Manual Therapy Europe online course first, then study hands-on in Porto in Portuguese and English.
A clinician, scientist and teacher
Clinical credentials and academic background.
Physical Therapist
Licensed in Canada, Brazil and Portugal.
Osteopath
Licensed in Canada, Brazil and Ireland.
Chiropractor
Licensed in Ireland and Brazil.
Acupuncturist
Licensed in Canada, Ireland and Brazil.
Naturopath
Licensed in the United States, Canada and Brazil.
Homeopath
Licensed in the United States, Canada, Ireland and Portugal.
Phytotherapist
Licensed in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Ireland and Portugal.
Scientist and teacher
Two PhDs, postdoctoral research and more than 10,000 clinicians trained.
Two decades of practice
Over 10,000 clinicians trained across clinics, universities, professional courses and international conferences.
In-person courses in Porto
Osteopathy, chiropractic and manual therapy courses taught in Porto
01Osteopathy
A complete in-person osteopathy training path in Porto, with online theory and intensive practical classes for health professionals.
02Chiropractic
Hands-on chiropractic training in Porto, focused on safe assessment, spinal manipulation, extremities and clinical reasoning.
03Traditional Chinese Medicine
A professional formation in Traditional Chinese Medicine as part of the broader manual therapy curriculum.
04Chiropractic for the Spine
A focused module on spinal assessment and essential chiropractic adjustments for clinical practice.
05Chiropractic for Extremities
Practical training for assessment and manipulation of upper and lower limbs, including sacroiliac mechanics.
06Trigger Points
Clinical assessment and treatment of myofascial trigger points, pain patterns and muscle dysfunction.
07Dry Needling
Needle-based treatment training for myofascial pain, trigger points and neuromuscular dysfunction.
08Myofascial Release
Manual and decompressive fascial techniques for mobility, pain and tissue restriction.
09Cranial Therapy
Hands-on cranial therapy training for professionals who work with subtle manual contact, cervical mechanics and patient regulation.
10Visceral Manipulation
Manual visceral techniques focused on mobility, breathing mechanics and the relationship between organs, fascia and posture.
11Postural Balance
Advanced postural re-education based on Prof. Joe Rosario’s research in posture and movement.
12Instrumental Chiropractic
Instrument-assisted chiropractic techniques for precise, repeatable and clinically controlled adjustments.
Study with Prof. Joe
Where to learn manual therapy with Prof. Joe
The Porto course is the in-person stage for osteopathy, chiropractic and manual therapy practice. Manual Therapy Europe provides the online foundation required before joining the hands-on classes.
- Porto · in-person
Prof. Joe Rosario · Porto
Hands-on osteopathy, chiropractic and manual therapy classes in Porto with Prof. Joe Rosario. Taught in Portuguese and English for health professionals.
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Manual Therapy Europe
The Manual Therapy Europe online foundation required before joining the in-person Porto training.
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Joe Rosario Canada
Joe Rosario’s Canadian site, with clinical background and authority signals that connect with the Portugal training.
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Beyond courses
Talks, mentoring and clinical collaboration for professionals who want evidence-informed manual therapy training.