Rethinking psychosomatic osteopathy - your expert training at the Liem Institute with Torsten Liem

The LIEM Institute offers you a new dimension of osteopathic training: personally supervised, scientifically sound and practice-oriented.
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Torsten Liem – Osteopath

Torsten Liem - Founder of the LIEM Institute for Psychosomatic Osteopathy

Torsten Liem is the founder of the LIEM Institute and the founder of psychosomatic osteopathy. With over 30 years of experience in practice, teaching and research, his name stands for a profound and integrative view of health and healing.

As an author, speaker and practicing osteopath, he has passed on his in-depth knowledge in countless training courses and seminars worldwide. His practical and scientifically sound approaches make him a sought-after teacher and speaker.

Torsten Liem is also the founder of the Osteopathy School Germany (OSD), where he was instrumental in developing academic teaching programs for osteopathy, sports osteopathy and pediatric osteopathy.

In close collaboration with international colleagues, he developed a method that not only treats symptoms, but also connects body, mind and emotions holistically. Today, the LIEM Institute trains specialists who share and promote this vision of modern osteopathy.

His extensive training spans numerous renowned institutions. He also trained in acupuncture at the Hospital for Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China, and expanded his knowledge in the fields of psychotherapy, trauma therapy, NLP and hypnosis.

His specialist publications include works such as Psychosomatic Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy: Principles and Practice. He has taught and lectured in England, Canada, Brazil, Germany and elsewhere.

His approach combines osteopathic principles with elements of classical Chinese medicine, yoga as well as psychological and energetic aspects. His work is therefore aimed at both patients and therapists who want to deepen and expand their skills.

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Why psychosomatic osteopathy?

Psychosomatic osteopathy looks at the person as a whole – physically, emotionally and mentally. This method recognizes that psychological stress can trigger physical complaints – and vice versa. This holistic training was developed at the Liem Institute and is being continuously developed there.

As part of the training at the LIEM Institute, you will learn how to integrate this knowledge into your osteopathic practice and achieve deeper, more sustainable treatment success.

Holistic solutions from PSO:

  • Combining manual skills and psychological understanding
  • Promotion of long-term healing processes
  • Use in chronic and complex complaints

The training at the LIEM Institute has a modular structure and offers you maximum flexibility. From the basics to specialization – you decide how deep you want to go.

Holistic solutions through PSO methods

The methods of psychosomatic osteopathy enable therapists to recognize the underlying causes of complaints and treat them holistically. These approaches help patients to release physical and emotional blockages, thereby triggering long-term healing processes.

  • Physical symptoms such as back pain or digestive problems are analyzed in relation to soma, physiology, the patient’s experience and contextual factors.
  • Specific techniques are used to activate the body’s self-healing powers, identify, differentiate and actively inhibit dysfunctional mechanisms and regulate emotional stress.

Why now?

Psychosomatic osteopathy is becoming increasingly relevant as the need for holistic therapeutic approaches grows. This innovative method not only opens up new perspectives for treatment, but also for professional development as a therapist.

Your advantages at a glance

  • Scientifically sound: At the LIEM Institute, training is based on the latest findings in osteopathy, psychology, neuroscience and health sciences.
  • Practice-oriented: With proven techniques that can be integrated directly into everyday practice.
  • Individual: Flexible application to the needs of each individual patient.

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Your PSO training at a glance

Psychosomatic osteopathy is an innovative approach that places the body and mind at the center of therapy. Our comprehensive training series provides you with the knowledge, techniques and practical experience to support profound healing processes in your osteopathic practice.

Learn how to recognize and treat psychosomatic correlations in six specialized modules. Each module combines theory and practice so that you can apply what you have learned immediately. Each module was designed by the Liem Institute and is professionally supervised there.

Contents

Basics of psychosomatic osteopathy: connection of body and mind, palpation of the autonomic nervous system and stabilization work.

Module 1

PSO: Basic 1

  • 3 day workshop
  • German or English
  • Worldwide

Contents

Basics of psychosomatic osteopathy: connection of body and mind, palpation of the autonomic nervous system and stabilization work.

Module 2

PSO: Basic 2

  • 3 day workshop
  • German or English
  • Worldwide

Contents

Recognition and treatment of emotional regulation disorders: Basic emotions, emotional regulation and interoceptive techniques.

Module 3

PSO: Emotions & limbic interactions

  • 3 day workshop
  • German or English
  • Worldwide

Contents

Trauma therapy in osteopathy: stabilization, resolution of dysfunctional patterns and bilateral stimulation.

Module 4

PSO: Trauma and dissociation

  • 3 day workshop
  • German or English
  • Worldwide

Contents

Holistic pain therapy: pathophysiology, manual techniques and integrative approaches to pain relief and prevention.

Module 5

PSO: Pain, injury, prevention & traumatic brain injury

  • 3 day workshop
  • German or English
  • Worldwide

Contents

Neurological dysfunctions and plasticity: treatment of long COVID, brain fog and fibromyalgia.

Module 6

PSO: Neuronal integration and treatment of Long COVID & Brain Fog

  • 3 day workshop
  • German or English
  • Worldwide

The training series lasts 1.5 years and comprises a total of 6 modules, which take place at regular intervals. Upon successful completion, you will receive the “Psychosomatic Osteopathy – Advanced Training” certificate, which confirms your specialization and designates you as an expert.

Learn how to recognize and treat psychosomatic correlations in six specialized modules. Each module combines theory and practice so that you can apply what you have learned immediately.

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What participants say about training at the LIEM Institute

Participants in the PSO training course at the Liem Institute report profound “aha” experiences, professional development and personal growth.

Torsten Liem puts together in a clear and meaningful way many of the observations and conditions that many osteopathic physicians have seen and treated but not fully described, and expands them to include entirely new perspectives and clinical approaches, e.g. in the consideration of soma-physiology-experience-context-dysfunction patterns and new diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Some of the basic concepts that A.T. Still, MD. DO described and taught as to applied physiology and functional anatomy along with the mind body relationships are explained and are supplemented, for example, with holarchic bottom-up and top-down dynamics, person-context interactions, adaptivity, proactivity, and concepts of energy, energy provision and energy distribution.

William H. Devine, DO

Clinical Professor Osteopathic Medicine (USA)

The course with Torsten was transformative. It was a dream came thruth and now all that acknowlegment are present in my life and certainly improving the lives of many patients.

The way the Professor captivates people is magical, he is an exemple of Osteopath, a complete professional, and it was such an honor to learn from a world reference like him.

Dr. Rodrigo Sanchez

Osteopath (Brazil)

Torsten’s workshop about clinical approaches in psychosomatic osteopathy was mind-opening and definitely inspiring. His presentation was extremely useful for me and my future work. It opened up new perspectives and gave me insights into osteopathy in ways I hadn’t considered before. The LIEM Institute has created a space where modern osteopathic thinking is truly encouraged.

Vlasta Gregurić Karabegović

Osteopath D.O. (Croatia)

Torsten emphasizes the significance of adopting a holistic approach while maintaining critical thinking to adapt to each patient’s unique needs.

Sébastien Arcand-Tourigny

Osteopath D.O. (Québec)

In the workshop “Psychosomatic Osteopathy”, Torsten shared his massive knowledge of osteopathy grounded in science, and showed how osteopathic medicine can evolve in line with 21st-century biomedical findings. At the LIEM Institute, osteopathy is taught as a living discipline – not stuck in its origins, but constantly developing.

Dr. Sergio Marcucci

Osteopath DO, Doctor of Health Sciences (Luxembourg)

Torsten teaches to take into account the whole human aspects, such as the circulatory and endocrine systems, biopsychosocial aspects or chronic stress in an integrated approach.

Tomofumi Morita 森田智史

D.O. PT (Japan)

To approach the specific reason for the patient’s consultation, bearing in mind the multiple causes that may accompany that discomfort or dysfunction, incorporating a look at the patient in his or her totality (soma, physiology, context, life experience) and in his or her dynamic continuum. Life is movement. I am very satisfied and grateful for what I have learned, and I am now realizing my own experience in this new field of amplified consciousness.

Dr. Laura Dzwonik

Medica Osteopata D.O Argentina

Torsten inspires me with his extensive knowledge and passion for this subject. Through my own experiences, it is now possible for me to also accompany my patients in their personal development process. I am very grateful for this.

Nancy Protze Leao

B.Sc. East (Germany)

Torsten’s approach to the treatment of nose, ear, throat, eye and other complaints such as headaches is uniquely multi-layered. He integrates not only vessels, cranial nerves, hormones, the neurovegetative, brain chemistry, but also life contexts of the patient, as well as morphodynamic and evolutionary viewpoints. He explained the complex anatomy and the relationships between the individual anatomical structures in an easily accessible way. (…) He also recommended many scientific articles for us to read. Torsten Liem is an outstanding osteopath and teacher. Can’t wait to participate in further courses with Torsten.

Zofia Budkiewicz

MSc. Physiotherapy, Osteopathy (Poland)

The seminar on Fascia in the Osteopathic Field was very creative, clear and interesting, in order to be able to evaluate and then approach to a patient in different ways. I really appreciated the simplicity in conveying how important it is to carry out simple but effective tests and treatments that give fast results.

Domenico Montepaone

Osteopath DO (Italy)

Torsten Liem’s scope of knowledge is extraordinary. He has the rare gift of being able to explain complex systems and their interrelationships within an individual patient. No matter your nutritional knowledge, this man has something to teach you.

Danielle Woods

Dip OMP, RMT, BAH (Canada)

Excellent pediatric seminar by Torsten Liem in Madrid, one of the highlights of the year. The rich and thorough explanations about how anatomy, physiology, metabolism and psychology are interwoven were outstanding, as for the relationship between mother and child, all supported by the most cutting-edge science based studies. The hands on work is extremely precise and effective, while the evaluation protocol is a must-have reference of all interested in the pediatric approach in osteopathy.

Carlos González

Osteopath DO, Bsc (Hons), CST-D, CVMP (Spain)

I want to deeply thank Professor Torsten Liem for dedicating himself to the art and mission of teaching. He has an immense heart capable of serving and helping! The spirit of seeking within him encouraged me to want to understand more, to learn more, to be able to make the right connections on the path to understanding the, for now, mysteries of the human body. I left the course feeling a deep gratitude for everything he taught and for his willingness to come here to Brazil. It certainly turned a key in all of us! Without a doubt, he is not only an osteopath but also a mentor who nurtures the soul of his students to the best of his ability; time, presence, knowledge, availability, readiness… and most importantly love. I hope this was the first step on a greater path for all of us.

Simone Steigleder

DO (Brazil)

Psychosomatic osteopathy was a great source of inspiration for me, with a significant impact on my career and personal growth. I feel privileged to have learned from one of the best teachers – Torsten Liem. Thank you for touching my heart. The training at the LIEM Institute was truly transformative.

Hasan GENÇ

PT, DO (Turkey - Ankara)

The PSO training gave me a great deal of insight. It is a very powerful approach to discovering the self-healing powers, which are one of the basic principles of osteopathy. I recommend PSO to all my colleagues, as it offers a perspective that puts somatic dysfunctions into context and integrates them into a multi-layered approach. The LIEM Institute has set a new benchmark in how osteopathy can be taught and experienced.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Osman PALA

DO (Turkey)

The LIEM Institute cooperates with recognized educational institutions, research facilities and networks worldwide - Torsten Liem has conducted numerous workshops and seminars for renowned institutions, inspiring and empowering participants on their transformative journey.

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