The anatomical works has dedicated itself to a philosophy of rigorous continuing education. We have pursued extensive seminar and continuing education work with Michigan State University College of Osteopathy, University of St. Augustine, Upledger Institute, Myofascial Release Institute, Canadian College of Osteopathy.

It would suffice to say, that our armamentarium of techniques are deeply influenced by the osteopathic tradition. We have been enriched by a deep well of talented and experienced American, Canadian, French osteopaths. We have been influenced by incredible manual physical therapists in the USA and Canada.

Maitland, Kaltenborn and Cyriax, as well as Emma Dicke's connective tissue massage remain a grounding influence, as well as Mackenzie.

New Orleans' own Edna Doyle MD, Physiatry, deserves our special recognition and affection as a pioneer of manual medicine and prolotherapy in the metro New Orleans community. She is currently retired and living in Michigan.

And finally, we cannot forget the education and experience we have received from our patients in our collective 38 years of practice. Not so remarkably, as the New York Times has reported, if a practitioner listens to his or her patient, the patient will in 90% of circumstance, guide the health care practitioner to the solution of his or her problem.

The ultimate lesson in the journey of a practitioner and patient, is that learning never ends.