Osteopathy  and osteopaths shouldn't be confused with the legitimate and licensed medical practice of osteopathic doctor. It is a pseudo science and alternative medicine.

1 hour ago, Paladin said:

I was going to say "how appropriate, I had a session with my Osteopath today." In Australia to be an Osteopath you have to complete an approved qualification and be registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency so I assume he is the equivalent of the American Osteopathic Doctor. Oh and, I actually did have a session with my Osteopath.

They might be regulated in Australia, but they are n ot equivalent to a US osteopathic doctor.

3 hours ago, Paladin said:

I was going to say "how appropriate, I had a session with my Osteopath today." In Australia to be an Osteopath you have to complete an approved qualification and be registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency so I assume he is the equivalent of the American Osteopathic Doctor. Oh and, I actually did have a session with my Osteopath.

These are the requirements for an Osteopath in AU.

1. Complete an undergraduate degree in Health Science or a related field.
2. Pursue a Master's degree in osteopathy from an accredited program.
3. Obtain a current First Aid certificate.
4. Register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) upon graduation
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6. In comparison, an OD in the US needs a Batchelor's degree, four years medical school, and then one to seven years residency working under other doctors. They can prescribe medications and treat patients at the hospital.