Osteopathic Center for Children

Osteopathic Center for Children Offering research, training, and resources to physicians and families

As we wrap-up this Giving Tuesday, we want to thank all of you who have contributed and helped make today a success. You...
12/03/2025

As we wrap-up this Giving Tuesday, we want to thank all of you who have contributed and helped make today a success. Your donation will help the next phase of our OPT-IN research and we can’t wait to share our results with you!

If you haven’t already, there’s still time to give. Consider supporting our study and know that your donation —of any size— will greatly impact the lives of the children and families you are helping to support.

https://osteopathiccenter.org/giving/ (link in profile)

Select “Funds for Research” as the giving priority.

Thank you OCC community for being here, following along, and encouraging us.

We are currently looking at the safety and feasibility of our OPT-IN study and have presented 2 posters showcasing these...
12/03/2025

We are currently looking at the safety and feasibility of our OPT-IN study and have presented 2 posters showcasing these results.

Here’s why families felt so strongly about OMT as a non-invasive approach to addressing the head shape:
* 100% of parents felt their child was safe during the OMT and 100% were satisfied with the treatment results. Parents consistently described OMT as “gentle,” “effective,” and “incredible.” 
* No significant adverse events occurred. Concurrent symptoms were mild, resolved quickly, and were not bothersome to families (94%).
* Incredible secondary benefits that extended far beyond just head shape: improved neck motion (79%), improved sleep (52%), reduced fussiness (41%), and improved feeding (breast and bottle) (41%).

We have seen incredible dedication from our families showing the feasibility of our study: We have 100% compliance among all 55 participants who have completed the study, showing how committed families are to this non-invasive approach (one family even traveled 147 miles round trip!).

This data reinforces OMT as a feasible and valuable option for managing positional plagiocephaly, offering relief, and a whole-body approach.

Help us create more great results by giving on this Giving Tuesday, https://osteopathiccenter.org/giving/ (link in profile)

Select “Funds for Research” as the giving priority

Are you wondering what it’s like to be a patient in the OPT-IN study? Check out our video here for a behind the scenes l...
12/03/2025

Are you wondering what it’s like to be a patient in the OPT-IN study? Check out our video here for a behind the scenes look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogafeUdj87Y

You can see Dr. Wolf using OMT, a gentle, non-invasive treatment to address flatness of the head. This is a safe and feasible option to treat plagiocephaly.

Check out our other videos on pediatric OMT here: https://www.youtube.com/

Our previous funding cycle has come to an end, and the next phase of our study now depends on community support. Your contribution—of any size—helps us maintain momentum and continue this important research. If you believe in our mission, please consider supporting us today with a tax-deductible donation: https://osteopathiccenter.org/giving/ (link in profile)

We can’t wait to analyze our OPT-IN data and share the exciting results we see on a day to day basis when treating the b...
12/03/2025

We can’t wait to analyze our OPT-IN data and share the exciting results we see on a day to day basis when treating the babies in our study. We have captured the difference a single OMT treatment can make on an infant’s head shape by taking pre- and post-treatment measurements just a few minutes apart! Check out these exciting images (taken 15 minutes apart) to see how much the shape of a head can change from 1 treatment.

It’s a 53% change in head shape from 1 OMT session. Imagine what 8 treatments can do!

We are so excited to do our data analysis and share more, but we need additional community support for this next phase of our research. Your contribution—of any size—helps us maintain momentum and continue this important research.

https://osteopathiccenter.org/giving/ (link in profile)

Select “Funds for Research” as the giving priority

Hot off the presses and something we want to share with you on this Giving Tuesday…..The latest episode of The D.O. or D...
12/02/2025

Hot off the presses and something we want to share with you on this Giving Tuesday…..

The latest episode of The D.O. or Do Not Podcast. This dropped TODAY and features Dr. Wolf talking about the foundations of cranial osteopathy, Dr. Frymann’s legacy, the OPT-IN study, CORK, and more. To learn more about the OPT-IN study and other exciting work happening at OPC, listen and share today!

https://www.doordonotpodcast.com/podcast/episode/7da19eda/episode-165-dr-kim-wolf-do-osteopathy-in-the-cranial-field-and-its-role-in-the-pediatric-population

As we work to get our OPT-IN study across the finish line, we need people like you who support osteopathy to join us on this Giving Tuesday.

Help us fund the next phase of our study by giving today, select “Funds for Research” as the giving priority: https://osteopathiccenter.org/giving/ (link in profile)

Today is Giving TuesdayThis year we are grateful for supporters like you who have helped drive our research and continui...
12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday

This year we are grateful for supporters like you who have helped drive our research and continuing medical education. We can’t do what we do without you.

We also need you now more than ever. Our previous funding cycle has come to an end, and the next phase of our study now depends on community support. Your contribution—of any size—helps us maintain momentum and continue this important research. If you believe in our mission, please consider supporting us today with a tax-deductible donation: https://osteopathiccenter.org/giving/

Select “Funds for Research” as your giving priority and help push the OPT-IN study across the finish line.

We have enrolled 75 participants (61%) and 55 have completed all 10 study visits with 100% compliance!!!

Please donate today to help us bring osteopathy to more families and finish this groundbreaking study!!! https://osteopathiccenter.org/giving/

You can catch Dr. Wolf tomorrow at Fit4Mom in Balboa Park. She’ll be speaking directly after the 9:30am Stroller Strides...
05/27/2025

You can catch Dr. Wolf tomorrow at Fit4Mom in Balboa Park. She’ll be speaking directly after the 9:30am Stroller Strides to share more about the magic of osteopathic medicine with San Diego moms.

Find more information here: https://balboapark.fit4mom.com/

Today is clinical trials day! We are so thrilled to have been part of the second annual community clinical trial health ...
05/20/2025

Today is clinical trials day! We are so thrilled to have been part of the second annual community clinical trial health forum put on by Diverse Research Now (DRN) this past weekend to celebrate this important day. Thank you to DRN for the opportunity to share our OPT-IN research study and the importance of diversity in clinical trials. Dr. Wolf was able to share what osteopathic medicine is with the local community and how it can be an alternative to other treatment options. We loved connecting with community members and healthcare providers and researchers who all have a common goal of supporting research that is representative.

The Osteopathic Center for Children proudly acknowledges our recent presentation of the OPT-IN study at the American Aca...
05/02/2025

The Osteopathic Center for Children proudly acknowledges our recent presentation of the OPT-IN study at the American Academy of Osteopathy’s RPM (Research Proposal and Mentorship) Grand Rounds at Convocation 2025!

Here we had the opportunity to talk about how our own research design benefited from RPM in 2023 and where we are now two years later. Our Research Coordinator, Jessica Martone, gave this update and also served on the panel of physicians and researchers who reviewed and provided feedback on three research projects. Two of those projects were proposed by osteopathic medical students and one by a pediatric hematology/oncology fellow. The panel of judges selected a winner and this year’s RPM award went to Summer McElwain (OMS-IV at WVSOM) for her cranial strain pattern research proposal. Dr. Martone will be Summer’s mentor and provide support over the next year as Summer refines and carries out her proposed project.

We are honored that we could take part in RPM 2025 and share exciting OPT-IN updates and also support new research projects that are in development. It's inspiring to see our team contributing to important discussions and knowledge shared within the medical community!


We're thrilled to announce expanded scholarship opportunities for the 2025 Foundations of Osteopathy in the Cranial Fiel...
04/24/2025

We're thrilled to announce expanded scholarship opportunities for the 2025 Foundations of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (FOCF) course! Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors, including a significant contribution from the Osteopathic Cranial Academy Foundation, more students can access this high-quality osteopathic education.

What makes this course truly special? Our faculty includes Dr. Kimberly Wolf, a pediatrician who specializes in pediatric osteopathy, bringing invaluable expertise not often seen in cranial courses. Furthermore, our unique curriculum now integrates a dedicated pediatric lab, offering unparalleled hands-on experience not found in other introductory cranial courses.

Osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows, and early-career physicians: Apply now for full or partial scholarships! Funding opportunities are available through generous organizations, including The American Academy of Pediatric Osteopathy (AAPO).

Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
For scholarship details and application process, visit: https://the-promise.org/2025-focf-scholarship/

We’re excited to share that OPC had a tremendous success at Convocation 2025!Dr. Wolf received a well-deserved standing ...
04/22/2025

We’re excited to share that OPC had a tremendous success at Convocation 2025!

Dr. Wolf received a well-deserved standing ovation, with attendees recognizing her inspiring leadership and vision for advancing osteopathic research.

It’s clear that OPC’s commitment to driving research forward resonates with the osteopathic community.

If you missed Dr. Wolf’s inspiring lecture at Convocation, you can find her at the Conference on Osteopathic Research and Knowledge (CORK), a conference she co-founded with Dr. Jordan Keys, later this week at NYITCOM. There are in-person and virtual attendee spots still available:

CORK: where innovation meets inspiration!
🔗 Register now: https://comapp.nyit.edu/omm-center/cork-2025/
🌎 Virtual options available!
📩 Questions? Email [email protected]

Osteopathy’s Promise to Children is proud to sponsor the second annual CORK Conference! Join us and hear from featured s...
04/17/2025

Osteopathy’s Promise to Children is proud to sponsor the second annual CORK Conference! Join us and hear from featured speaker Jessica Martone, Ph.D., MSW, Research Coordinator for ’s OPT-IN study, who will be running a breakout session on how to start a research project and sharing about her exciting role with OPT-IN.

Founded by Dr. Kim Wolf of the Osteopathic Center for Children and Dr. Jordan Keys, CORK offers a unique platform for osteopathic physicians, students, and researchers. Expect two days of stimulating lectures, enriching hands-on OMT workshops, networking, mentorship, inspiring student research presentations, and more!

Presented by Osteopathy’s Promise to Children and the Osteopathic Medicine Center of NYITCOM, will feature renowned international osteopaths, research scientists, and nationally recognized D.O.s.

CORK: where innovation meets inspiration!
🔗 Register now: https://comapp.nyit.edu/omm-center/cork-2025/
🌎 Virtual options available!
📩 Questions? Email [email protected]


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