The Biodynamic Phase curriculum offers Osteopaths a detailed program designed to explore Osteopathic thinking & training based on the traditional Osteopathic teachings of Doctors Still, Sutherland, Becker, Wales, Day, Fulford and many more who handed a lineage of knowledge & learning to Doctor Jealous.
Richard teaches the Phase courses and a Foundations course in the methodology which explores Jim’s transition from the biomechanical model of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field to the Biodynamic. Richard is a member of the International Biodynamic Osteopathy Faculty teaching the work of Doctor Jealous and is a guest lecturer at Biobasics UK.shirebiodynamics@gmail.com
Richard graduated from the European School of Osteopathy 2005, clinical degree in Osteopathy BSc (Hons) Ost & DO and has a BA in History & Philosophy, Kingston University 1994. He is a certified Wu-Style Tai Chi Chuan teacher and member of the International Federation of Wu Style Family Tai Chi Chuan, certified 2016.
Richard married into an Osteopathic family, his in laws are Doctor Jealous’s early students and friends, Richard & Susan Allen DO. They became mentors and have assisted Richard in his Osteopathic journey for over 20 years. Doctor Jealous was Richard’s teacher for 12 years and Christian Sullivan DO, is Richards teaching mentor. Doctor Jealous invited Richard to join the faculty & teach the biodynamic phase program in 2020.
Richard graduated from the European School of Osteopathy 2005, clinical degree in Osteopathy BSc (Hons) Ost & DO and has a BA in History & Philosophy, Kingston University 1994. He is a certified Wu-Style Tai Chi Chuan teacher and member of the International Federation of Wu Style Family Tai Chi Chuan, certified 2016.
Richard married into an Osteopathic family, his in laws are Doctor Jealous’s early students and friends, Richard & Susan Allen DO. They became mentors and have assisted Richard in his Osteopathic journey for over 20 years. Doctor Jealous was Richard’s teacher for 12 years and Christian Sullivan DO, is Richards teaching mentor.
Foundations of Biodynamic Osteopathy, Introductory course.
“The Foundation in Biodynamic Osteopathy course is designed to introduce the history, topics and skills that will build an understanding of the core principles of the phase curriculum. This has been created by Richard Metliss with key input from Christian Sullivan DO and Doctor James Jealous DO. It describes the osteopathic sensory & perceptual journey of Doctor Jealous from the 5 phenomena – mechanical model of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field to the Biodynamic model.”
The Foundation in Biodynamic Osteopathy course is designed to introduce the history, topics and skills that will build an understanding of the core principles of the phase curriculum. This has been created by Richard Metliss with key input from Christian Sullivan DO and Doctor James Jealous DO. It describes the osteopathic sensory & perceptual journey of Doctor Jealous from the 5 phenomena – mechanical model of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field to the Biodynamic model.
Group E December 7-10th 2026
Group E 2027 date to be announced
An in-depth perception of fluid dynamics at 2-3CPM. Rates. CV4-EV4 techniques. Automatic shifting
Group D June 7th-10th 2027
Group C September 20th-23rd 2027
The midline as a therapeutic force. The reciprocal tension of the potency. The ignition.
Group B Phase 4 May 10th-13th 2027
Group A Phase 5 March 8th-11th 2027
Treatment of the extremities using Sutherland’s power points. (Dr. Ruby Day’s explanation of W.G. Sutherland’s use of potency inside bones.)
Finding the Health. Feeling the physical presence and substance of the perfect form.
The Biodynamic Osteopathy zoom series has flowered from the desire of osteopaths to talk about the Phase details after the course. These reviews include considerable detail regarding the language, review of the principles & processes of each phase, applying the principles and processes in practice, and the wider philosophy of osteopathy. Often the tempo and direction is set by the questions that arise from attendees. The zooms are recorded and emailed for personal use. Below is the list of zooms that are available for 2026/7. Please email for any more details needed. There are dedicated sessions for each phase and combined phase reviews – 1/2 & 3/4. We look forward to seeing you online.
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