What is Osteopathic Medicine?
Osteopathic medicine is a distinct branch of medical practice in the United States. The osteopathic philosophy of medicine sees an interrelated unity in all systems of the body, with each working with the other to heal in times of illness.
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, or DOs, are fully licensed physicians who practice in every medical specialty. DOs practice a whole-person approach to medicine, focused on looking beyond your symptoms to understand how lifestyle and environmental factors impact your wellbeing.
The profession is one of the fastest growing segments in health care today, with one out of every four medical students enrolled in an osteopathic medical school.
What is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment?
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, is a set of techniques used by Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine to treat illness and injury.
Using OMT, a DO moves a patient's muscles and joints using techniques that feel like stretching, gentle pressure, and resistance.
OMT can help patients of all ages. Although it is often used to treat muscle and joint pain, it can also help provide relief for asthma, sinus disorders, tension-type headache, TMJ, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
In many cases, the treatment can be used to complement, or even replace, drugs or surgery.
Welcome to Central Maine Osteopathic Manual Medicine
Raymond Stone, DO
Susan Nichols, Office Manager
Jessica Poulin, DO
Dr. Stone has been a highly regarded member of the Lewiston Auburn medical community since 1997 and specializes in Osteopathic Manual Medicine.
Jessica Poulin, DO
Susan Nichols, Office Manager
Jessica Poulin, DO
Dr. Poulin is the newest member of our team. She is board certified in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. osteopathic doctor
Susan Nichols, Office Manager
Susan Nichols, Office Manager
Susan Nichols, Office Manager
Sue has been an integral member of Central Maine Osteopathic Manual Medicine since 1985.