Dr. Hesham Khalil, PT, DO
Since 2005, his work has been devoted to the introduction, legitimization, and structured development of osteopathy within the region.
To lead a global shift in healthcare where the connection between Body, Mind, and Spirit is the standard of care, rather than an alternative. I envision a world where the "language of the body" is understood and addressed early, preventing the progression from emotional trauma to chronic physical disease.
A Pioneer’s Journey
Dr. Hesham is a dual-certified healthcare practitioner with over three decades of clinical evolution. Originally trained as a Physical Therapist, Dr. Hesham’s career path was fundamentally transformed in 1991 following a series of car accidents that shifted his perspective on healing. Seeking a more holistic understanding of the human body, he dedicated seven years to studying Osteopathic Medicine in Canada.
Since 2011, Dr. Hesham has served as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) representative for the International Academy of Osteopathic Medicine. As a specialist in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), he bridges the gap between traditional medicine and manual therapy. His expertise lies in identifying the root causes of chronic pain—specifically how emotional trauma, stress, and physical dysfunction intersect to manifest as disease. By integrating anatomy and physiology into a single functional model, Dr. Hesham helps patients move beyond symptom management toward true structural recovery.
Mission
My mission is to restore the body’s innate ability to heal through Integrative Osteopathic Medicine. By combining rigorous scientific research with skilled manual techniques, I aim to:
History of Osteopathy in the Middle East and North Africa
Cairo – Egypt21+
- ConferenceJuly 2006 – at The Egyptian PT syndicate
- Workshop26-29 December, 2007, Global osteopathic approach– Nasser Institute – Egypt
- LectureJanuary 4th, 2008 The Global Osteopathic Approach, School of Medicine – Egypt
- WorkshopMarch 8th to 11th, 2008, Visceral manipulation Cairo – Egypt.
- LectureJanuary 9th, 2009 on The First International Symposium of Physical Therapy
- WorkshopJanuary 10th, 2009 The First International Symposium of Physical Therapy
- WorkshopJanuary 11th to 14th, 2009, The CranioSacral Vs Osteopathy in Cranial field Egypt
- WorkshopJanuary 16th to 17th, 2009 at The General Physical Therapy Syndicate, Alex. Egypt
- WorkshopJanuary 23rd to 26th, 2009 an Introduction in Global Manual osteopathic Concept for Professors, and Leadership of PT School at Cairo University
- WorkshopMarch 8th, 2009 an Osteopathic Approach in Upper Respiratory dysfunctions) The National Institute of Neuromuscular System – Imbaba /Egypt for MDs and PTs.
- LectureJanuary 9th, 2010 a Global Osteopathic approach – Promoting Osteopathic thinking for healthcare professional, at Meetghamer Central Hospital – Egypt
- Osteopathic Treatment DayJanuary 13th, 2010 treating 10 patients with global Osteopathic approach at Prof. Dr. Sami Nasief, Dean of Faculty of PT at Faros – University in Alex. Egypt
- LectureJanuary 16th, 2010 A Global Osteopathic approach for PT/MD at Dar- El Mona Rehabilitation Hospital, Cairo–Egypt.
- Workshop & LectureOctober 14th, 2011 at Pharos University/ Physical therapy School (full day Seminar) with Robin Kirk, DO – England ( Dean of London school of Osteopathy – London) General Osteopathic approach for PT’s Alexandria – Egypt
- Workshop & LectureOctober 16th, 2011 at Egypt Air Hospital- one of the Largest private Hospital in Egypt, owned by Egypt Air (full day Seminar) with Robin Kirk, DO England (Dean of London school of Osteopathy –London) Cairo– Egypt
- WorkshopFebruary 19th to 22nd, 2012 Global Osteopathic Approach – An introduction on GOT “General Osteopathic Treatments” (hands-on workshop) at Prim-Physio UK and Prime Training Egypt. Course Keynote speaker and 1st Day Visitor lecturer: Jon Parson, DO, Head of ESO, international branch (UK)
- Lecture/ WorkshopJanuary 31, 2013 (Full day) an introduction on Global manual Osteopathic Approach at the Police authority hospital Cairo- Egypt, organized by higher Police Medical academy of Egypt.
- Workshop & LectureMay 14th, 2010 A Global Osteopathic approach Lecture/ hands-on workshop on different Fascia applications of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine for adult and children at Rahma Children Centers of Dr Ehab Waly Office, Giza, Egypt.
- LectureMay 16th 2010 Global Osteopathic approach at Police Sports Academy Hospital –Al-Abasia Cairo Egypt.
- *Public announcement and 1st Meeting of the Egyptian Osteopathic Society on December 25th, 2010 +(Founders and Cofounders meeting) Agriculture, Dokki, Cairo/ Egypt
- Many More till Current
Doha – Qatar1+
- WorkshopJanuary 29th to 31st, 2009 an Introduction in Global Fascia Concept in Osteopathy at Hamad Medical Corporation Doha – Qatar
UAE2+
- General lectureOctober 9th, 2009 Introduction on Osteopathy Sharja University – Sharja UAE, Coordinated by the college of applied Sciences.
- WorkshopOctober 9th to 10th, 2009 Introduction in Global Fascia Concept in Osteopathy (12 hours CMUs) Sharja University – Sharja UAE, Coordinated by Department of Physical Therapy
Jordan2+
- Lecture/ WorkshopFebruary 10th, 2013 (Full day) an introduction on Global manual Osteopathic Approach at Jordanian PT association, Amman organized by JPTS- Amman.
- Lecture and 4 days’ WorkshopAugust 10th to 13th, 2013 an introduction on Global manual Osteopathic Approach Amman/ Jordan, organized by Jordanian PT association
Saudi Arabia9+
- General LectureApril 24th, 2010 (9:00AM-12:00PM) on Global Osteopathic Approach Somatic Dysfunctions at Riyadh Military Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- WorkshopApril 24th to 27th, 2010 Part-1 Global Osteopathic Approach – Fascia Concept (hands-on workshop) at Riyadh Military Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- General LectureApril 28th, 2010 (9:00AM-12:00PM) A Global Osteopathic Approach at King Feisal Hospital. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Workshop & LectureApril 29th to 30th, 2010 Global Osteopathic approach for PT’s at Children Ability for early Intervention (Private Rehabilitation center )Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Workshop(full day) on the Globality of fascia, importance of integrating Fascia assessment to traditional PT assessment at National Guard Medical city – King Abdul Aziz University Riyadh Saudi Arabia,
- WorkshopDecember 11th to 14th, 2010 Part-2 Global Osteopathic Approach – An introduction for Visceral Manipulations (hands-on workshop) at Riyadh Military Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Keynote SpeakerInternational PT Conference at the National Guard Medical city /King Abdul-Aziz University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia, 14-16 May 2012, the global Osteopathic Concept /Holistic approach in physical therapy.
- Lecture & Workshopfrom September 9th to 13th, 2013 an introduction on Global manual Osteopathic Approach at National guard Hospital Riyadh- Saudi Arabia, organized by NGH – Training Center
- WorkshopFebruary 4th to 7th, 2012 Part-3 Global Osteopathic Approach – An introduction on Osteopathy in the cranial field (hands-on workshop) at Riyadh Military Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Oman4+
- WorkshopMay 17th to 20th, 2012 The Fascia –Global osteopathic approach– Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Muscat Oman, under care of the Oman Physical therapy association.
- LectureMay 21st, 2012 on The Global Osteopathic Approach and the future of Manual Medicine in Middle East at IHS, School of Physical therapy – Muscat, OMAN. Coordinated by the Omani PT association.
- Lecture and WorkshopAugust 25th to 28th, 2013 an introduction on Global manual Osteopathic Approach / Osteopathy in Cranial field Sultan Qaboos University hospital Muscat/ Oman, organized by Omani PT association.
- KeyNote Speaker, lecture and workshopAugust 31st to September 1st, 2012 International PT and Rehabilitation Conference
Sudan1+
- LectureMay 23rd, 2013 on The Global Osteopathic Approach and the future of Manual Medicine in Middle East – AlKharttom – Sudan Coordinated by the Sudanese PT association.
Building Osteopathy in Egypt & The Middle East
This collection of pictures are the key moments in the journey of establishing and developing osteopathic education, clinical practice, and professional awareness in Egypt and The Middle East region.
Each image represents a step in a larger mission: to bring osteopathy closer to people, practitioners, students, and families with integrity, depth, and respect for the human body.