I graduated from The European School of Osteopathy in 1989 after completing a 4 year course. Since then I have been working in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, where I have enjoyed the challenge of treating a wide range of complaints. I regularly meet up with colleagues and also attend training course and seminars. All osteopaths are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of continual professional development (CPD) each year. Osteopathy is recognised by Government by the passing of The Osteopaths Act (1993), and the profession is regulated by The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). The GOsC administer the act with regard to registration, education and the conduct of all osteopaths. Only those registered with The GOsC may call themselves osteopaths.