Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (DOMP) Practitioner with a DOMP is a manual therapist, not a medical doctor. They cannot prescribe medication, perform surgery, or diagnose medical conditions. Their practice focuses on hands-on therapy to improve mobility, reduce tension, and support systemic function, similar to massage, physiotherapy, or chiropractic care. Osteopathy, as practiced by a DOMP, is a natural medicine that aims to restore the body's function by treating the causes of pain and imbalance. It involves light pressure and stretching—a sense of touch—to assess and treat tissues such as muscles, fascia, bones, joints, nerves, blood vessels, and organs. DOMPs work to enhance the body's natural capacity to self-regulate and self-heal. There are many different techniques that DOMPs are trained in, which are selected based on the patient’s specific symptoms, conditions and the affected body system. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment is a non-invasive, medication-free treatment option that can be safely combined with other medical treatments to improve outcomes. It is considered safe with few side effects, typically minor soreness or stiffness.