Knowledge that sets you apart from the average
Confidence in challenging cases
Results that build trust
Expertise that advances your career
Željko Radmanović, Director of Higeja, MSc in Osteopathy, BSc, D.O.
Senior lecturer in manual therapy at the Faculty of Physiotherapy, founder of the Osteosan clinic, and a postgraduate osteopathy student with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He combines his knowledge with daily clinical practice, professional research and continuous education, sharing his expertise through lectures and providing a broader understanding of manual therapy.
Courses he teaches: Osteopathic Manipulation of the Spine and Extremities
Kristijan Zulle, MSc in Physiotherapy
Senior lecturer at the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka. Since 1988, he has worked in the field of manual therapy as the owner of Zulle Spa Solutions. As a physiotherapist, he has worked with athletes from various disciplines, focusing on injury prevention, rehabilitation and optimizing physical performance. His work is based on an in-depth understanding of movement biomechanics, myofascial connections and modern manual therapy approaches.
Courses he teaches:
John Gibbons, BSc (Ost.), D.O.
British osteopath, international lecturer and author of professional books on manual therapy, functional anatomy and sports injury rehabilitation. He graduated in osteopathy from Oxford Brookes University and has been educating physiotherapists, osteopaths and other therapists worldwide for many years. He brings his extensive knowledge of musculoskeletal assessment, manual therapy and clinical reasoning to participants of the Academy of Manual Therapy as a guest lecturer.
Courses he teaches: John Gibbons Masterclass
Dejan Gjorgjievski, BSc in Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, specialist in neurorehabilitation, and Bowen and Schroth therapist with extensive clinical experience. He runs a private physiotherapy practice in Skopje, where he combines his expertise in neurorehabilitation, the Schroth method and modern manual therapy approaches. He continuously expands his professional knowledge and shares his practical experience through lectures.
Courses he teaches: Bowen Therapy, Tuina Chinese Massage
Juan José Boscà, D.O.
Spanish osteopath, physiotherapist and internationally recognized lecturer in manual therapy with more than 30 years of clinical and teaching experience. His professional work focuses on manipulative techniques, orthopedic manual therapy, the treatment of spinal pain and musculoskeletal conditions. As a guest lecturer, he shares his knowledge and extensive practical experience with Academy participants, combining it with modern scientific knowledge.
Courses he teaches: Cervicalgia and Cervical Disc Herniations
Matej Štrukelj, DPT, Manual Therapist
PhD candidate in physiotherapy, graduate of the Academy of Manual Therapy and manual therapist with more than 15 years of experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions. He runs a private practice in Kranj, where he combines his knowledge with daily clinical practice and modern manual therapy approaches, sharing his expertise through lectures.
Courses he teaches: Dry Needling, Physio Cupping
Ivan Didović, MSc in Physiotherapy
Master of Physiotherapy with more than 30 years of clinical experience, working at the Physical Therapy Department of the Rijeka Health Centre and as a physiotherapist for NK Orijent. For more than 20 years, he has been a member of the medical team at the ATP tournament in Umag, where he has treated numerous top tennis players, including Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. He combines his experience in sports physiotherapy, rehabilitation and musculoskeletal conditions with teaching at the University of Rijeka and Alma Mater Europaea.
Courses he teaches: Athlete Rehabilitation
Andrej Valek, BSc in Physiotherapy
Certified manual therapist with more than 16 years of experience in manual therapy, rehabilitation and functional assessment of the musculoskeletal system. He runs a private practice in Maribor, where he focuses on the diagnosis and conservative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. He combines his knowledge with daily clinical practice, professional development and practical experience, which he shares through lectures to provide a broader understanding of therapeutic work.
Courses he teaches: Dorn Breuss Therapy Course
Gérard Stopin, D.O.
French osteopath and international lecturer with decades of clinical and teaching experience. His professional work focuses on functional osteopathy, clinical assessment, and the treatment of musculoskeletal and functional disorders. As a guest lecturer, he shares his extensive clinical experience, osteopathic philosophy and modern approaches to manual therapy with participants of the Academy.
Courses he teaches:
Dunja Bernot, BSc in Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy with experience in rehabilitation, manual therapy and myofascial techniques. She works at the Orthopedic Clinic of the University Medical Centre Ljubljana and has also gained experience in sports settings. She combines her knowledge with daily clinical practice and additional professional training, sharing her expertise through lectures to provide a practical understanding of therapeutic work.
Courses she teaches: Classic Massage, Myofascial Techniques
Mitja Surina, MSc in Sports and Movement Sciences
Master of Sports and Movement Sciences, graduate of the Academy of Manual Therapy and lecturer in the field of manual therapy. He combines his knowledge with experience in sports rehabilitation, spa settings and private practice, where he focuses on treating injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. He continuously expands his professional expertise and shares it through lectures, combining practical experience with a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic work.
Courses he teaches: Sports Massage
David Lintonbon, D.O., MSc
British osteopath, international lecturer and author of professional literature in the field of manual medicine. With more than 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, his work focuses on manual medicine, manipulative techniques, clinical assessment and the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. As a guest lecturer, he shares his extensive clinical experience and up-to-date knowledge of manual medicine and clinical reasoning with Academy participants.
Courses he teaches: Lecturer in professional manual therapy subjects at the Academy of Manual Therapy
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hrvoje Vlahović
Head of the Department of Physiotherapy at the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, and Doctor of Biomedical Sciences with more than 20 years of teaching experience. His professional work combines physiotherapy, biomechanics, rehabilitation and sports for people with disabilities. As a physiotherapist and head of medical services, he has contributed to the success of Croatian para-athletes and shares his expertise through research and teaching, contributing to a modern understanding of physiotherapy.
Courses he teaches: Articulation of the Spine and Extremities
Miha Krevs, MSc in Kinesiology
Master of Kinesiology, graduate of the Academy of Manual Therapy, and manual therapy and rehabilitation therapist. He runs a private practice in Ljubljana, where he focuses on individualized treatment and identifying the underlying causes of conditions. He combines his knowledge with experience from clinical and sports settings and shares it through lectures, providing a practical understanding of rehabilitation and manual therapy approaches.
Courses he teaches: Physio Flossing
Eva Lenart, MSc in Kinesiology
Master of Kinesiology and graduate of the Academy of Manual Therapy. She combines her knowledge with an understanding of the human body, manual therapy approaches, therapeutic exercise, lymphatic drainage and breathing techniques. She continuously expands her professional expertise through additional education and shares it through lectures, connecting practical approaches with a broader understanding of working with people.
Courses she teaches: Classic Massage
Ivan Založnik, BSc in Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, reflexologist and Tuina therapist working at the Osteosan clinic. He also participates in the assessment and certification of National Vocational Qualifications (NPK) for massage therapists and reflexologists. He combines his extensive experience with additional professional training and practical work, sharing his knowledge through lectures and providing a deeper understanding of therapeutic techniques.
Courses he teaches: Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage, Tuina Chinese Massage
Dr. Li Kejun, Physician and Specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Physician and specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine, living and working in Slovenia. He gained his clinical experience at the First University Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Tianjin, where he specialized in neurology. He combines his knowledge of acupuncture, moxibustion and Tuina therapy with clinical practice and shares it through authentic lectures, providing insight into traditional approaches to treatment.
Courses he teaches: Tuina Chinese Massage
Dejan Gvoić, MSc in Physiotherapy
Master of Physiotherapy with experience in sports and rehabilitation physiotherapy. As a physiotherapist for the Croatian women's senior volleyball national team, he was part of the team that won the gold medal at the 2018 Mediterranean Games. He works as a physiotherapist for the Croatian Swimming Federation and runs the Akrion Rehabilitation Centre in Labin, where he focuses on manual therapy, conservative and postoperative rehabilitation, and the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
Courses he teaches: Fundamentals of Functional Assessment
Marina Baćić, BSc in Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, massage therapist, reflexologist and Tuina therapist, as well as the director of a private physiotherapy practice. She combines her experience in orthopedics, traumatology and spa rehabilitation with a holistic approach to musculoskeletal conditions. She continuously expands her professional knowledge and shares it through lectures, combining practical experience with a professional understanding of therapeutic work.
Courses she teaches: Classic Massage
Petar Papuga, MD, MSc, Specialist in Acupuncture
Physician, acupuncture specialist and expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine. He acquired his knowledge at the Faculty of Medicine in Zagreb and through several years of studying Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing and Shanghai. He runs the DAOFA clinic, where he combines conventional and traditional medicine and shares his expertise through lectures, providing insight into Chinese therapeutic approaches.
Courses he teaches: Tuina Chinese Massage
Thorsten Fischer, osteopath and expert in the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM)
After completing five years of osteopathic education in Hamburg, he further expanded his expertise by training with leading specialists in the field of FDM. As a lecturer, he has participated in numerous seminars and workshops across Europe and Asia. Until 2023, he worked as an assistant to a professor at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), where he was involved in research projects related to FDM. In 2021, he co-founded the ETAMED Hannover Center for Physiotherapy and FDM in Hanover.
Trainings he leads:
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Beginners with no prior knowledge
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Aspiring massage therapists
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Professional massage therapists
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Beauticians
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Wellness therapists
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Reflexologists
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Physiotherapists
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Sports and fitness trainers
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Healthcare professionals
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Therapists
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Salon owners
