Course description
An extensive course (2 x 5 days + 2 online) as an in-depth study of osteopathy in the visceral field. Starting from the anatomy, physiology and pathology, we will focus on the osteopathic perspective and functional interpretation. Osteopathy in the visceral field is relatively young and not so well understood, but popular. With over 35 years of experience in teaching, dissection, and practice, we will teach the details and personal practical application. In particular, the scientific substantiation and application of tests and techniques in daily practice are examined.
A course with an emphasis on traditional craftsmanship, precise palpation at a high level and daily practice, to actually help the patient in the many disorders that we encounter in osteopathic practice. We also focus on the relevance of visceral dysfunctions to low-back-pain, complaints of the shoulder, migraine, etc.
The dífferent approach of the viscera
An extra emphasis is placed on:
- Application of embryology and evolution theory;
- The phenomenologic (personal) approach of dysfunctions;
- The use of A.P.E.N. (Autocrine, Paracrine, Endocrine, Neurocrine cxommunication) in the explanation of hierarchy;
- Transparancy of the 5 osteopathic models; using the 5 models for explanation of the effect of therapy in stead of desisions what to treat.
- Integration, inhibition (relationship different dysfunctions) and interpretation of the dysfunction;
- Holistic approach: a different view and a multi-causal approach; in other words: treat the whole person & his own ability of self-healing.
Contents:
- Concept of osteopathy in the visceral field, Oesophagus, Gaster, Duodenum, Intestinum.
- History of the visceral field, Colon, Hepar, vesica Biliaris, Ren
- Vesica Urinaria, Rectum, Pancreas, Lien, Integration of the above.
Possible extension to Cor, Pulmones, Endocrinology, Diaphragmata, BBRS (Basic-Bio-Regulation-System).
Course Data (2 x 5 days) + Online-introduction.
- 14 November 2025 (introduction online)
- 01- 05 December 2025 (live Amsterdam)
- 06 March 2026 (online)
- 06-10 April 2026 (live Amsterdam)
(live dates picked for lower hotel & travel-costs).
Costs of the course
Euro 3.200,- total course of 2 online dates & 2 x 5 live days. (incl. the accessory books).
Course overview
Review:
Theatre & Osteopathy, then I think of Robert Muts. From start to finish, you will be taken into a great performance full of energy, passion, enthusiasm and an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience. Really great how Robert can combine all this together into practice. Osteopathy as osteopathy is meant to be. If you ask me, a course that you absolutely must have done. Very nice atmosphere, everything well organized and my big compliments also to the fine and very knowledgeable table assistants. Thank you!
Patrick van Mil DO.
Course topics
Data: 2025 – 2026
Program:
INTRODUCTION-1 – 14 November 2025 (online)
– The Concept of Osteopathy in the Visceral Field
– The Oesophagus
Online meeting: 09.00 – 17.00 hrs (CET)
Course I 01 -05 December 2025 (live)
Gaster, Duodenum, Intestinum & Colon
– All taught in anatomy, embryology, physiology,
pathology, dysfunctions, tests and therapy.
Live meeting:
Monday: 12.00 – 18.00 hrs (CET)
Tuesday: 09.00 – 18.00 hrs (CET)
Wednesday: 09.00 – 18.00 hrs (CET)
Thursday: 09.00 – 18.00 hrs (CET)
Friday: 09.00 – 15.00 hrs (CET)
.
Introduction-2 – 06 March 2026 (online)
– The History of Osteopathy in the visceral field
– Principles in osteopathy & viscera
Online meeting: 09.00 – 17.00 hrs (CET)
.
Course-2 10-13 April 2026 (live)
– Hepar & Vesica Biliaris, Ren, Vesica Urinaria, Rectum, Pancreas & Lien
– All taught in anatomy, embryology, physiology,
pathology, dysfunctions, tests and therapy.
Live meeting:
Monday: 12.00 – 18.00 hrs (CET)
Tuesday: 09.00 – 18.00 hrs (CET)
Wednesday: 09.00 – 18.00 hrs (CET)
Thursday: 09.00 – 18.00 hrs (CET)
Friday: 09.00 – 15.00 hrs (CET)
CET = Central European Time
Course teachers
Robert Muts DO, DM, MSC
Teachers from several disciplines will coach this Course for Perpetuum in the IMC at Amsterdam.
- Robert Muts DO, DM, MSC, teacher in osteopathy sinds 1991, mainly osteopathy in the visceral field, embryology, physiology & philosophy. More than 30 years experience in teaching and practice.
- Jeroen de Block DO, teacher in osteopathy in physiology and the visceral field and Head of Education.
- Jaap Zwaan DO, teacher in osteopathy in the cranial field, osteopathic philosophy & integration and Head of Clinics.
- Lex Flisijn DO, Msc BE, Msc HC Ost, teacher in osteopathy in the visceral field, finished his Master-Thesis ’treatment of the viscera in osteopathic practice in Europe’.
Book-series ‘Osteopathy in the visceral field’.
The course will be supported by the edition of the book ‘Osteopathy in the Visceral Field’, by Robert Muts.
This book, existing of 4 parts; with extensive knowledge, background, practical descriptions, will be published in 2024 – 2025.
The books are included in the costs of the course !
The foundations for knowledge are explained visually, complete with side steps to more interesting facts. The practice, divided into diagnostics and therapy, describes the implementation and assessment of the skills, accompanied by numerous images.
On the one hand, this book is a study guide for those who study for the profession of osteopath. On the other hand, it is an enrichment of knowledge for the already graduated osteopaths DO.
The series of four books is didactyly structured.
- Part 1 deals with the digestive system in all its facets (Oris, Oesophagus, Gaster, Duodenum, Intestinum, Colon);
- Part 2 describes the other digestive organs (Hepar, Ren, Peritoneum, Pancreas, Lien);
- Part 3 is about the Pelvis (woman & man) and the Thorax (Cor, Pulmones);
- Part 4 deals with the regulatory systems, such as endocrinology, diaphragms and the Basic-Bio-Regulation-System (BBRS).
Already take a look insight PART 1 & 2 with the link below.
Course location
Contact
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Teacher: Robert Muts D.O. et al.
Location: IMC, Perpetuum, Contactweg 145-153, 1014 BJ Amsterdam
Costs: € 3.200,- total course of 2 x 1 day online & 2 x five days live (incl. the books ‘Osteopathy in the Visceral Field’ )
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3.200,-
Aanbod postacademische cursussen
I. 04 - 06 september 2025
II. 02 - 04 oktober 2025
III. 27 - 29 november 2026
IV. 08 - 10 januari 2026
V. 26 - 28 maart 2026
VI. 28 - 30 mei 2026
Cursusleiding: Jaap Zwaan DO
Accreditatie NRO: in aanvraag
Accreditatie NOF: in aanvraag
Gehele cursus: € 4.500,-
Incl. syllabi.
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Cursusleiding: Coen van Der Kroon & Sayali Kendarkar
Accreditatie RM: in aanvraag
Gehele cursus: €195,-
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Cursusleiding: Jeroen de Block DO & Dennis Holverda DO.
Gehele dag: € 115,- (early bird € 95,-) student osteopathie € 60,-
15 Maart 2025
Cursusleiding: Jaap Zwaan DO, Danny van der Ven DO & Robert Muts DO.
Accreditatie NRO: 7,5 punten (aangevraagd)
Accreditatie NOF: 7,5 punten (aangevraagd)
Gehele dag: € 0,-
Intercollegiale bijeenkomst Datum: 07 juni 2025 Locatie: Integraal Medisch Centrum Amsterdam Cursusleiding: Academie, NVVM, NRM.
RM heeft 2 accreditatiepunten per dag toegekend
Cursuskosten € 25,- (lunch, koffie & thee)
Intro 1. 14 November 2025
Live 1. 05 - 08 december 2025
Intro 2. 06 march 2026
Live 2. 10 - 13 april 2026
Courselead: Robert Muts DO, DM, MSC, Jaap Zwaan DO, Lex Flisijn DO, Msc. Jeroen de Block DO.
Accreditation NRO: 72 punten
Accreditation NOF: 66 punten
Total course: € 3.000,-
Incl. 4 books 'Osteopathy in the Visceral Field'
I. 03 - 05 april 2025
II. 12 - 14 juni 2025
III. 11 - 13 september 2025
Cursusleiding: Jaap Zwaan DO
Accreditatie NRO: 72 punten voor gehele cursus
Accreditatie NOF: 69 punten voor de gehele cursus
Gehele cursus: € 2.475,-
24 & 25 Januari 2025
Cursusleiding: Danny Debouver D.O. & Tom de Lille D.O.
Accreditatie NRO: 15 punten
Accreditatie NOF: 15 punten
Accreditatie Belgie: 15 punten
Gehele cursus: € 750,-
I. 26 - 27 september 2025
II. 21 - 22 november 2025
III. 13 - 14 maart 2026
IIII. 05 - 06 Juni 2026
Cursusleiding: Catherine Clair DO, MSc. & Giacomo Consorti DO, MSc.
Waarde: 60 Britisch Credits (30 ECTS)
Accreditatie NRO: in aanvraag
Accreditatie NOF: in aanvraag
Gehele cursus: € 2.400,-
9 november 2024
Cursusleiding: Nathasia Nibte D.O. - mro & Kees Massar D.M. e.a.
Accreditatie RM: 2 punten
Gehele cursus: €185,-
