Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathy has a history of 125 years. It is not alternative medicine. Just like MDs, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are fully trained and licensed medical physicians. Osteopathic medicine is a complete system of medical care. The philosophy is to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. It emphasizes the interrelationships of structure and function, and the appreciation of the body's ability to heal itself. Doctors of  Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) practice this distinct field of medicine. DOs and MDs are the only physician in the United States who are fully trained and hold unrestricted licenses to perform surgery and prescribe medicine. Osteopathic physicians understand how all the body’s systems are interconnected and how each one affects the others. They focus special attention on the musculoskeletal system, which reflects and influences the condition of all other body systems. D.O.s know that the body’s structure plays a critical role in its ability to function. They can use their eyes and hands to identify structural problems and to support the body’s natural tendency toward health and self-healing. Dr. Adi Philpott,  222 St. John St., Suite 130,  Portland, ME  04102   1-888-598-5445     Email: drphilpott@drphilpott.com                                                                    www.DrPhilpott.com