Aimo

What Aimo does

AIMO (Accademia Italiana Medicina Osteopatica) is a privately held Italian osteopathic education academy headquartered in Saronno (Varese province), operating under the legal entity AIMO S.r.l. with registered office in Milan. Founded in 2011 and employing 101–250 staff, the institution delivers a structured portfolio of osteopathic training programs through three primary academic pathways: a five-year full-time post-diploma course awarding a BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Sciences degree; a three-year part-time course for healthcare graduates leading to the Diploma in Osteopathy (D.O.); and a three-year part-time track for Sports Sciences graduates. The academy serves recent high school graduates, licensed healthcare professionals (physiotherapists, physicians, nurses, obstetricians, radiologists), sports science graduates, and practicing osteopaths seeking specialization.

The academy's core technical and pedagogical asset is the CFTO (Centro di Formazione e Tirocinio Osteopatico), an internal osteopathic clinic attached to the Saronno campus where students complete 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice on real patients out of a total 4,500 training hours. The CFTO is the exclusive venue for the mandatory clinical internship across all programs. Programs comply with the European UNI EN 16686 standard and the academy holds ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 21001 (educational organization management) certifications. AIMO is the only osteopathy school in the world whose courses are validated by Health Sciences University (HSU) in the United Kingdom, allowing students to obtain 180 ECTS-anchored Bachelor degrees with international recognition.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from tuition fees: multi-year annual tuition for the full-time BSc pathway (subscription-style recurring), postgraduate one-time fees for specialized master/certificate programs in Pediatric and Neonatal Osteopathy (€4,148–€4,636), Scoliosis Management (€2,175–€2,416), Sport Performance Therapy (€2,600–€3,200), and Visual System and Posture (€216–€240), plus ECM (Continuing Medical Education) credit revenue for healthcare professionals. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the academy's website, an in-house orientation office (Ufficio Orientamento), Open Days, Academy Days, and career fairs; financing is supported through a BNL student-loan partnership (Prestito FuturoiamO). International student exchange is delivered through the OsEAN network, and selected postgraduate courses are co-delivered at partner venues (Ultra Strength, Cantoni Lab) alongside the home campus.

Name

Aimo

Legal name

AIMO S.r.l. Accademia Italiana Medicina Osteopatica

Website

https://aimoedu.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AIMO is an Italian osteopathic education academy in Saronno that delivers BSc (Hons)-validated osteopathy degree programs, postgraduate specializations, and clinical training through its CFTO center, serving high school graduates, healthcare professionals, and sports science graduates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Osteopathic Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Osteopathy education
• Osteopathic training
• Postgraduate healthcare courses
• Clinical osteopathic training
• Healthcare professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Saronno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Core Osteopathy Programs: AIMO generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from its osteopathy training programs, including full-time post-diploma courses (BSc Hons pathway), part-time post-healthcare-degree courses, and post-Sports Sciences degree programs. These are multi-year programs with structured fee schedules.
2. Postgraduate and Continuing Education Fees: Revenue from specialized postgraduate courses including Pediatric and Neonatal Osteopathy, Scoliosis Master, Sport Performance Therapist, and Visual System and Posture courses. These short programs (several months to one year) offer ECM credits for healthcare professionals.
3. ECM Credits: Healthcare professionals can earn ECM (Continuing Medical Education) credits through various courses, which contribute to professional development requirements in Italy.
4. Student Loans Partnership (BNL Futuroiamo): Partnership with BNL for student loans (Prestito FuturoiamO) to finance tuition costs, providing financing options to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AIMO delivers multi-year osteopathic education programs leading to a BSc (Hons) in Osteopathic Sciences validated by Health Sciences University (HSU, UK) and to the Diploma in Osteopathy (D.O.) compliant with UNI EN 16686. The academy also offers postgraduate specialization courses (pediatric/neonatal osteopathy, scoliosis master, sport performance therapist, visual-posture relations) and runs the CFTO, an internal clinical training center providing 1,000 hours of supervised hands-on practice on real patients.

Product overview

AIMO (Accademia Italiana Medicina Osteopatica) is an osteopathy educational academy in Saronno, Italy, offering a comprehensive portfolio of osteopathic training programs. The institution operates a 3+2 year structure with two main pathways: a BSc Hons validated by Health Sciences University (HSU) for high school graduates, and D.O. diplomas for healthcare graduates. Specialized post-graduate programs include the Master Scoliosi, Pediatric and Neonatal Osteopathy training, Sport Performance Therapist Course, and Visual System-Posture Relationship course. All clinical training is conducted through the CFTO (Centro di Formazione e Tirocinio Osteopatico), providing students with hands-on experience on real patients.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• CFTO: Centro di Formazione e Tirocinio Osteopatico - Internal osteopathic clinical training center operating within AIMO's premises in Saronno, providing hands-on clinical practice on real patients

Products and services

• Corso di Osteopatia Post Diploma (BSc Hons Osteopathic Sciences) Full-time five-year osteopathy training program (3+2 structure) for students holding an Italian secondary school diploma (maturità), validated by Health Sciences University (HSU) of the United Kingdom, leading to the BSc (Hons) in Osteopathic Sciences degree with 180 European ECTS credits. Includes 4,500 training hours and 1,000 hours of clinical internship at the CFTO. No entrance exam is required for admission; healthcare professionals can earn 48 ECM credits per academic year.
• Corso Triennale di Osteopatia Post Laurea Sanitaria Three-year part-time osteopathy training program for graduates in healthcare disciplines (physiotherapists, physicians, nurses, obstetricians, radiologic technologists), leading to the Diploma in Osteopathy (D.O.) compliant with the UNI EN 16686 European standard. Includes 1,000 hours of clinical internship at CFTO.
• Corso Triennale di Osteopatia Post Laurea in Scienze Motorie Three-year part-time osteopathy training program tailored for graduates holding a Sports Sciences (Scienze Motorie) degree or ISEF diploma, leading to the Diploma in Osteopathy (D.O.) and providing a clinical pathway for professionals entering osteopathy from the sports sciences field.
• BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Sciences (Professional Pathway) 12-month part-time professional conversion pathway that enables practicing osteopaths who already hold the D.O. diploma to convert it into the BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Sciences university degree with 180 ECTS credits, awarded by Health Sciences University (HSU) of London.
• Master Scoliosi - Scoliosi in una prospettiva globale Postgraduate master course on the multidisciplinary management of spinal deformities (scoliosis), organized by AIMO in collaboration with Scoliosis Academy. Comprises online on-demand modules and in-person lectures, awards 32 ECM credits, and is priced with early-bird (€2,175 + VAT) and standard (€2,416 + VAT) tiers.
• Corso di Formazione Avanzata in Osteopatia Clinica Pediatrica e Neonatologica Advanced postgraduate training in pediatric and neonatal osteopathy, structured in two modules, with focus on clinical practice on real patients. Includes 60 hours of supervised practical internship and 32 ECM credits per module, available separately or as a combined pathway with a 15% bundle discount. Priced at €4,148 (early bird) or €4,636 (standard), VAT included.
• Sport Performance Therapist Course Six-month advanced theoretical-practical course for osteopaths, physiotherapists, and sport professionals focusing on athletic performance. Delivered in collaboration with ULTRA Strength (Giussano) and Cantoni Lab (Milan) with mixed online and in-person formats, including field internship observation. Awards 32 ECM credits. Priced at €2,600 (early bird) or €3,200 (standard), VAT included.
• Relazione tra Sistema Visivo e Postura Short 8-hour postgraduate course on the connections between the visual system and posture, aimed at orthoptists, physiotherapists, orthopedic technicians, and osteopaths. Provides 8 ECM credits and practical tools for clinical assessment. Priced at €216 (early bird) or €240 (standard), VAT included.
• CFTO - Centro di Formazione e Tirocinio Osteopatico Internal osteopathic clinical training center (Centro di Formazione e Tirocinio Osteopatico) operated by AIMO at its Saronno campus, unique in Italy for its clinical training standards and the volume of supervised practice on real patients. Serves as the clinical internship site for all AIMO osteopathy programs, providing 1,000 hours of hands-on training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000 hours of supervised clinical practice on real patients at CFTO
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Health Sciences University (HSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSU is the validating university for AIMO's osteopathy programs, enabling students to earn internationally recognized Bachelor degrees with 180 European ECTS credits. This is a flagship partnership making AIMO the only HSU-validated osteopathy school worldwide.
• University of InsubriamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIMO collaborates with the Department of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Insubria in Varese for teaching biomedical subjects in the osteopathy curriculum. Faculty members from the university contribute to the educational program.
• OsEAN NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student exchange network allowing AIMO students to participate in the Students Exchange Programme with European osteopathy schools. Project contact: Dr. Laura Letruria.
• Scoliosis AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScoliosis Academy, founded by Dr. Sabrina Donzelli, Dr. Salvatore Atanasio, and Osteopath Carlo Broggini, collaborates with AIMO to deliver the Master Scoliosi course. The academy provides interdisciplinary training in scoliosis management.
• BNL (Banca Nazionale del Lavoro) - FuturoiamominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBNL offers student loans (Prestito FuturoiamO) to help students finance their osteopathy education at AIMO. The academy promotes this financing option on its website.
• Ultra StrengthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports performance training partner for the Sport Performance Therapist course. Ultra Strength provides field training, internship observation opportunities, and expertise in athletics coaching. Located in Giussano, MB.
• Cantoni LabmajorTechnology or IntegrationBiomechanics laboratory partner for the Sport Performance Therapist course. Provides advanced motion analysis technology, EMG systems, and expertise in movement analysis. Located in Milan.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS): Online-focused osteopathy education provider offering degree programs internationally. Comparable to AIMO in osteopathy credentialing but differentiated by online-first delivery model that competes for international students.

Direct peers

• European School of Osteopathy (ESO): Maidstone, UK-based osteopathy school founded in 1952, offering full-time and part-time osteopathy programs with integrated clinical practice. Comparable to AIMO in program structure, clinical training emphasis, and target learner profile.
• SOMA - Scuola di Osteopatia Milano: Italian osteopathy school offering professional training programs with clinical internships. Directly comparable to AIMO as a domestic Italian osteopathy education competitor targeting the same Milan-area healthcare professional and graduate pools.
• British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM): UK osteopathy school offering integrated osteopathic medicine programs with naturopathy. Directly comparable to AIMO as a private osteopathy education institution with clinical training infrastructure and accredited degree pathways.
• Health Sciences University (HSU): UK-based university that validates AIMO's BSc programs. As the validating university partner, HSU is directly comparable as a health sciences higher education institution and is the closest reference point for AIMO's credentialing and curriculum model.
• International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO): Belgian osteopathy school operating across multiple European countries with part-time programs for healthcare professionals. Comparable to AIMO as a pan-European osteopathy training provider targeting healthcare professional upskilling.
• University College of Osteopathy (UCO): UK-based osteopathy educational institution offering BSc and master's-level osteopathy programs with integrated clinical training. Comparable to AIMO as a dedicated osteopathy higher education provider focused on practitioner credentialing.
• Istituto Superiore di Osteopatia (ISO): Italian osteopathy higher education institution offering full-time and part-time pathways for healthcare professionals. Direct competitor to AIMO in the Italian osteopathy education market with similar D.O. and clinical training offerings.

Regional players

• CEESO Lyon: French osteopathy school (Centre d'Études Européen Supérieur d'Ostéopathie) offering undergraduate and postgraduate osteopathy programs. Comparable to AIMO in program structure and OsEAN membership, but serves the French market primarily.
• Universidad Europea del Atlantico (osteopathy programs): Spanish university offering osteopathy degree programs within a broader health sciences portfolio. Comparable to AIMO in osteopathy credentialing focus, with stronger regional presence in Spain.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AIMO_Saronno
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-HaCmosh0fhaUQgRpAeTXQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/AccademiaItalianaMedicinaOsteopatica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aimo-accademia-italiana-medicina-osteopatica
• Instagraminstagram.com/aimo_accademia_osteopatia/?igshid=ld77d7ysj9rw

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