Osteopathie Schule Deutschland

What Osteopathie Schule Deutschland does

Osteopathie Schule Deutschland (OSD) is a private, Hamburg-headquartered German osteopathy education institution operating as OSD Osteopathie Schule Deutschland GmbH under founder and Managing Director Torsten Liem. The company delivers BAO-certified full-time and part-time vocational training, plus AHPGS-accredited Bachelor and Master of Science degree programs in partnership with the state-recognized DIPLOMA Hochschule, producing graduates eligible for health insurer recognition in Germany. Its platform architecture is a hybrid model combining in-person training at campuses in Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, and Warsaw, a partner location in Salzburg, and channel partnerships in Greece and Turkey, supported by an OnlineCampus learning management system, Zoom-based virtual classes, the Lemniscus practice management software in teaching clinics, and a WooCommerce-based multilingual course catalog processed via Mollie.

OSD monetizes through four revenue streams: multi-year tuition for vocational and degree-track programs (annual cadence, subscription-like), individual postgraduate masterclass courses priced €198–€792 sold on a per-course basis, transaction-fee revenue from the annual international Osteopathy Congress, and teaching-clinic service revenue from supervised patient treatments at the Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, and Kinderklinik clinics. Customer segments span aspiring osteopaths (full-time and part-time trainees, including healthcare professionals reskilling), practicing osteopaths seeking advanced specialization, degree-seeking students, and patients at teaching clinics. Strategic differentiation rests on BAO certification, a 100+ international lecturer pool, proprietary textbooks and the Osteopathic Research Institute, and the VOSD alumni association, together forming a vertically integrated education-to-practice ecosystem in the DACH and selected CEE/Greek/Turkish markets.

Name

Osteopathie Schule Deutschland

Legal name

OSD Osteopathie Schule Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://osteopathie-schule.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OSD is a Hamburg-based private osteopathy school offering BAO-certified vocational training, B.Sc./M.Sc. degrees via DIPLOMA Hochschule, and postgraduate masterclasses across Germany, Austria, Poland, Greece, and Turkey for aspiring and practicing osteopaths.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Osteopathy Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Post-Surgical/Medical Return-to-School PT Support (EDAKAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric/School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT) (EDAKAFAA), Occupational Therapy & Fine-Motor / Sensory Integration Instructional Materials (EDAGAMAG)

Keywords

• Osteopathy training programs
• Postgraduate osteopathy courses
• Healthcare vocational education
• Osteopathic clinical training
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Osteopath Training Programs: Full-time and part-time osteopath training programs, with tuition fees charged to students. OSD is VAT-exempt under German tax law §4 No. 21a) bb) UstG.
2. Bachelor and Master Degree Programs: University degree programs (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) offered in cooperation with DIPLOMA Hochschule, which is the degree-granting institution.
3. Postgraduate Masterclass Courses: Individual postgraduate courses and course series (e.g., Hormonal Osteopathy, Pediatric Osteopathy, Sports Osteopathy, etc.) sold individually at per-course fees ranging from approximately €198 to €792 per course, with gala dinners and course packages available as add-ons.
4. International Congress Tickets: Revenue from the annual international osteopathy congress (e.g., OSD Kongress 2026 – Osteopathy: What works?), which also features gala dinners and social events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Osteopathie Schule Deutschland (OSD) delivers BAO-certified full-time and part-time vocational training programs that prepare students for professional practice as osteopaths, complemented by accredited Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree pathways offered in cooperation with DIPLOMA Hochschule. The school also offers an OSD Masterclass portfolio of postgraduate continuing-education courses in specializations such as hormonal, pediatric, geriatric, uro-gynecological, sports, and psychosomatic osteopathy, with practical clinical experience provided through teaching clinics (Lehrpraxen) in Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich plus a dedicated children's clinic.

Product overview

Osteopathie Schule Deutschland (OSD) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of osteopathy training programs. The core offerings include full-time and part-time vocational training programs leading to osteopathy certification, as well as Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree programs conducted in partnership with DIPLOMA Hochschule. These are supplemented by the OSD Masterclass postgraduate course series covering specialized areas such as Hormonal Osteopathy, Pediatric Osteopathy, Geriatric Osteopathy, Uro-Gynecology & Obstetrics, Sports Osteopathy, and Psychosomatic Osteopathy. Supporting services include teaching practices (Lehrpraxis) in Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich, the OSD Children's Clinic (Kinderklinik), an OnlineCampus for digital learning, the annual Osteopathy Congress, and the Osteopathic Research Institute (ORI) for scientific research. OSD also publishes educational materials including the bestselling self-help book 'Das Osteopathie Selbsthilfe Buch.' The institution operates as a platform combining vocational training, academic education, continuing education, clinical practice, and research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OSD Masterclass: Postgraduate courses for osteopathic continuing education
• OSD Kongress
• Osteopathic Research Institute (ORI)

Products and services

• Osteopath-Ausbildung (Vollzeit) — Full-time Osteopath Training Full-time vocational training program covering the complete curriculum required to become a qualified osteopath, delivered at OSD campuses in Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich. Designed for students able to commit to full-time study and leads to a BAO-accepted professional qualification.
• Osteopath-Ausbildung (Teilzeit) — Part-time Professional Osteopath Training Part-time vocational osteopathy training program conducted alongside existing work, with weekend-based courses. BAO-certified and recognized by German health insurance companies and professional associations. Targets working professionals and career-changers.
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Osteopathie — Full-time Full-time Bachelor of Science degree program in osteopathy offered in cooperation with the state-recognized DIPLOMA Hochschule and accredited by AHPGS. Combines academic study with practical osteopathic training.
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) Osteopathie — Part-time Part-time Master of Science degree program in osteopathy for postgraduate professionals, offered in cooperation with DIPLOMA Hochschule. Accredited by AHPGS and provides a state-recognized academic degree alongside advanced professional development.
• OSD Masterclass — Postgraduale Kursreihen (Postgraduate Course Series) Advanced postgraduate course series for trained osteopaths covering specialized topics including Hormonal Osteopathy, Pediatric Osteopathy, Geriatric Osteopathy, Uro-Gynecology & Obstetrics, Sports Osteopathy, and Psychosomatic Osteopathy. Sold individually (per course, €198–€792) or as course packages. Multilingual (German, English, Polish) via WooCommerce catalog.
• Internationaler Osteopathie Kongress (Annual Osteopathy Congress) Annual international osteopathy congress featuring expert lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities for osteopathic professionals. Tickets sold separately; gala dinners and social events may be bundled or sold separately. Includes upcoming 2026 edition 'Osteopathy – What works?'
• Lehrpraxis OSD (Teaching Clinics — Hamburg, Berlin, München) OSD-operated teaching clinics in three German cities (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich) providing supervised osteopathic treatment to patients at affordable rates while students accumulate required clinical practice hours. Also referenced individually at lehrpraxis.berlin/ and the Munich page.
• OSD Kinderklinik (Children's Osteopathy Clinic) Specialized osteopathic clinic for children, serving as both a treatment facility for pediatric patients and a practical training location for OSD students. Operated as a separate sub-brand under OSD.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 students have graduated from OSD with their osteopathy qualification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and supporting.

• DIPLOMA HochschulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSD partners with the state-recognized DIPLOMA Hochschule to offer Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree programs in osteopathy. DIPLOMA is the degree-granting institution and handles student matriculation, while OSD provides the osteopathic training. Programs are accredited by AHPGS. OSD also uses Microsoft 365 provided by DIU (DIPLOMA's IT department).
• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Osteopathie (BAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSD was a founding member of the BAO and its professional training programs are BAO-certified. BAO certification is critical for recognition by health insurance companies and professional associations in Germany. OSD supports BAO's activities to establish osteopathy as an independent professional field.
• Osteopathic Research Institute (ORI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSD founded and hosts the Osteopathic Research Institute (ORI), dedicated to promoting science and research, public and professional health education. ORI supports student thesis work (Bachelor's and Master's theses) and awards the annual ORI Poster Award.
• Centre for Osteopathic Medicine Collaboration (COME)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOME is a non-profit foundation pursuing international and multidisciplinary partnerships in osteopathic medicine. OSD supports COME as a key international collaboration partner.
• European Society for Pediatric Osteopathy (EGKO / E.C.O.)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSD supports EGKO alongside other leading European institutions to promote osteopathic treatment of children and quality assurance for pediatric osteopaths in Europe.
• German Society for Pediatric Osteopathy (DGKO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSD supports the DGKO alongside other institutions in Germany to promote osteopathic treatment of children and quality assurance for pediatric osteopaths in Germany.
• Liem Institute for Psychosomatic OsteopathymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Liem Institute combines scientifically grounded findings from physiology, psychology, and cultural sciences with mindful perception and targeted therapy for psychosomatic osteopathy. Founded by OSD's managing director Torsten Liem, it represents a key specialization area for OSD.
• Verband Osteopathie Schule Deutschland (VOSD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVOSD was founded to represent OSD students and alumni, providing a community network for graduates and maintaining engagement with the school's ecosystem.
• Epimorfosis (Greece)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEpimorfosis is the OSD cooperation partner for the OSD location in Greece, enabling OSD to offer courses and programs in the Greek market.
• Osteopathic College of Turkey (OCT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOCT is OSD's Turkish cooperation partner with the goal of teaching the anatomy, physiology, and osteopathic approach of the human body in Turkey.
• inama Institut SalzburgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe inama Institut in Salzburg, Austria (Biodorf-Weg 4, 5164 Seeham) is listed as an OSD course location partner for certain programs.
• Lemniscus (Practice Management Software)supportingTechnology or IntegrationOSD's teaching clinics use Lemniscus practice management software for administrative workflows. Server location is in Germany, subject to strict German data protection regulations.
• Mollie (Payment Service Provider)supportingTechnology or IntegrationOSD uses Mollie B.V. (Netherlands) as its payment service provider for processing online payments for courses and congress tickets via WooCommerce.
• WP Amelia (Appointment Booking)supportingTechnology or IntegrationOSD uses WP Amelia by Touch Me Soft doo (Serbia) for its online appointment booking system in teaching clinics, processing names, email addresses, and phone numbers for scheduling.
• Zoom Video CommunicationssupportingTechnology or IntegrationOSD uses Zoom for online teaching and virtual meetings. Data transfers to the USA are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC). Data processed includes meeting metadata, audio/video content, and chat data.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Still Academy: German osteopathy school offering full-time and part-time vocational training plus degree pathways — direct competitor to OSD in the same DACH market with overlapping BAO-style positioning and lecturer pools.
• College Sutherland Deutschland: German osteopathy training institution offering vocational and degree-track programs. Closely comparable to OSD in target customers (aspiring osteopaths), curriculum structure, and BAO-affiliated positioning.
• International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO): Pan-European osteopathy school with locations in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and beyond. Competes with OSD for postgraduate and full-program students across DACH with similar degree and continuing-education offerings.
• Wiener Schule für Osteopathie (WSO): Austrian osteopathy school offering part-time training and academic degree programs in cooperation with local universities. Direct comparable to OSD in curriculum, target segment, and BAO-equivalent regulatory positioning.
• European School of Osteopathy (ESO): UK-based osteopathy school offering undergraduate (MOst) and postgraduate training with strong clinical placement component. Comparable to OSD's blended academic-clinical model and international student recruitment.
• University College of Osteopathy (UCO): Formerly the British School of Osteopathy, UCO offers accredited MOst degrees with teaching clinics. Comparable to OSD on academic accreditation, integrated teaching-clinic operations, and postgraduate CPD portfolio.
• Osteopathie Schule Berlin: Berlin-based osteopathy training school offering vocational and degree programs with teaching clinics. Direct competitor to OSD in the Berlin catchment and broader German postgraduate market.

Regional players

• Swiss International School of Osteopathy (SICO): Swiss osteopathy school offering training aligned with Swiss federal osteopathy regulation. Comparable to OSD in curriculum and target segment but operates under a different national regulatory regime.

Others

• DIPLOMA Hochschule: State-recognized German university that grants OSD's B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees and provides Microsoft 365 infrastructure. Listed as an ecosystem partner/peer because OSD's academic credentials flow through DIPLOMA's accreditation and IT stack.

Broad incumbents

• Hochschule für Gesundheit (HSG) Bochum: State-recognized German university offering applied health sciences degree programs. Broader incumbent in German health-professions education, competing for degree-track students who might otherwise consider OSD's B.Sc. pathway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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