Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy

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To promote osteopathy and inspire osteopaths

The Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy is a charitable organisation dedicated to promoting osteopathy and inspiring osteopaths through post-graduate education in cranial osteopathy across the UK and Europe.

Excellent teaching in the cranial field

The Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy continues to deliver interactive and practical courses enabling students to carry new knowledge and skills into their own practices.

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Rollin Becker Memorial Lecture & Workshop 2026

Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 November 2026

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Upcoming courses

Der lebendige, atmende Knochen

€2,027

Lebendiger, atmender Knochen

1.–3. März 2027 Proitze, Deutschland

Babys und Kleinkinder

€2395

Babys und Zweiglein

14.–17. September 2026 Heiligkreuztal, Deutschland

Osteopathische Medizin

€2,411

Osteopathische Medizin

5. – 8. Oktober 2026 Proitze, Deutschland

Small group work on osteopath's shoulder

Sutherlands Kranielles Konzept in der Osteopathie

18 Januar 2027 Heiligkreuztal, DE Dieser Kurs gibt einen Überblick über das gesamte kraniale Konzept un beinhaltet alle Schlüsselbereiche. Jedes Thema wird in weiterführenden Modulen detaillierter behandelt.

The Circulation 2: Heart Matters

20 – 22 February 2027 Stroud, UK

Reciprocal Tension

12-14 March 2027The Hill, Stroud, UK Develop your palpatory awareness of the connective tissue throughout the whole body.

Babies and Infants

Babies & Infants

8 - 11 April 2027 Stroud, UK

Balanced Ligamentous Tension: A Whole Body Approach

BLT

27 - 30 May 2027Hawkwood College, Stroud, UK

Osteopathic Medicine

3 - 6 June 2027 Stroud, UK

Application

26 - 28 September 2026 London, UK

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Application

7 - 11 April 2027

Hamburg, Germany

Growing a Frame

Growth, Motor Development and Structure

17 - 19 October 2026 Dorset, UK

Application of the Cranial Approach to Osteopathy in Practice (Previously M2)

03-05 September 2027The Hill, Stroud, UK During this course we study and clinically apply the key hypotheses that comprise 'Osteopathy in the Cranial Field' as developed by W.G. Sutherland. Over the course of 50 years Dr. Sutherland developed key concepts, calling them the five phenomena, as a way of

BLT

€2.595

Balanced Ligamentous Tension

19. - 23. April 2027 Proitze, Deutschland

Anmeldung

€2,780

Anmeldung

21.– 25. Juni 2027 Proitze, Deutschland

Reziproke Spannung

€1.635

Reziproke Spannung

25. – 27. Oktober 2027 Heiligkreuztal, Deutschland

Anmeldung

€2,760

Anmeldung

17. – 21. Januar 2028 Heiligkreuztal, Deutschland

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Osteopathische Medizin

Betrag TBD

Osteopathische Medizin

6. – 9. März 2028 Proitze, Deutschland

Recognising the Unwell Child and Red Flags

This online course must be completed before attending any of the SCCO Paediatric Workshop Weekends.

Gut Health, Trauma and Adolescence

6 – 8 February 2027Dorset, UK This course introduces how the developing gut, from embryology through to childhood, can play an important role in general development outcomes.

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Neurology, Neurodevelopment and Behaviours

5 - 7 February 2028 Dorset, UK This course focuses on the neuroanatomy that is growing and changing during childhood.

BLT

15-19 Mai 2028 Proitze, DE In diesen Annäherungen finden wir daher eine wichtige Verbindung zwischen der Osteopathie Dr. Stills und dem, was wir als „kranielle Osteopathie“ bezeichnen.

Rollin Becker Memorial Lecture & Workshop 2026

28-29 November 2026 Hawkwood, Stroud SCCO is delighted to welcome Kok Weng Lim as the speaker for the 2026 Wollin Becker Memorial Lecture & Workshop.

Cardiorespiratory & Immune Health

13 - 15 November 2027 Dorset, UK This paediatric course introduces the physiology and development of the circulatory system, and its close relationship with the heart and lungs.

Integration of the Cranial Approach to Osteopathy in Practice

27 FEBRUARY 2027 REIGATE, UK A one day course aimed at helping you to integrate cranial work into your existing osteopathic practice, and to give you the confidence to communicate effectively with your patients.

Explore your VLE

Have an explore. Check your courses, see your credits, update your information and take a look at what is available on the VLE!

If you don’t know how to log in or can’t remember your details, simply use the following link and you will be able to reset your login details: https://vle.scco.ac/login/forgot_password.php

You can also follow this handy Student Walkthrough – Getting started with the VLE.

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SERVICES For Patients

Find an Osteopath

Our comprehensive database of SCCO Fellows and Members, contains osteopaths you can trust to provide the highest quality of care and to help you make the right treatment choices.

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The Dove Children’s Clinic

Based in Dorchester, the Dove Children’s Clinic offers affordable osteopathic treatment in child-friendly surroundings to families with children from birth up to 18.

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"Attentive and supportive tutor. Small group. Location pleasant for course and for getting out at lunch time. Covered all essentials to equip with confidence going back into practice. Mix of theoretical and practical skills."

Integration of the Cranial Approach to Osteopathy in Practice (M10)

"Great interaction which was facilitated by the tutors. An opportunity to develop my skill set and confirmation that I am on the right track with things. Opportunity to discuss and network with the other osteopaths"

Integration of the Cranial Approach to Osteopathy in Practice (M10)

"Fabulous course director and tutors. They were all very knowledgeable. Working with other students, having the time to work cranially and give and receive feedback, I found this very good for development. A lovely retreat-like vibe."

Foundations of Osteopathy for Babies and Infants (M9)

"The environment is an excellent place to learn, allowing you to completely immerse yourself in the education and networking with others. The subjects covered gave a really good base knowledge to work confidently with children."

Foundations of Osteopathy for Babies and Infants (M9)

"The sharing of knowledge and the tutors are inspiring, they provide such a wealth of information and support all weekend."

Spark in the Motor: Potency and Primary Respiration in Osteopathic Practice (M7)

"Warm and welcoming atmosphere in a beautiful calm learning environment looking out at the garden and trees. Incredibly inspiring tutors - Always willing to give you their time and make me feel comfortable to ask any questions however simple the questions. Confidence building and reassurance on tap when learning new techniques."

Spark in the Motor: Potency and Primary Respiration in Osteopathic Practice (M7)

"Being surrounded with interesting, humble, super wise colleges that are willing to share time, experience and warmth! And being so well looked after by the organisation behind!"

SCCO Pathway to Fellowship

SCCO Paediatric Diploma & Certificate

Specialist Short Courses

Upcoming courses

€2,027

Lebendiger, atmender Knochen

1.–3. März 2027 Proitze, Deutschland

€2395

Babys und Zweiglein

14.–17. September 2026 Heiligkreuztal, Deutschland

€2,411

Osteopathische Medizin

5. – 8. Oktober 2026 Proitze, Deutschland

The Circulation 2: Heart Matters

20 – 22 February 2027 Stroud, UK

Babies & Infants

8 - 11 April 2027 Stroud, UK

BLT

27 - 30 May 2027Hawkwood College, Stroud, UK

Osteopathic Medicine

3 - 6 June 2027 Stroud, UK

Application

26 - 28 September 2026 London, UK

Application

7 - 11 April 2027

Hamburg, Germany

Growth, Motor Development and Structure

17 - 19 October 2026 Dorset, UK

€2.595

Balanced Ligamentous Tension

19. - 23. April 2027 Proitze, Deutschland

€2,780

Anmeldung

21.– 25. Juni 2027 Proitze, Deutschland

€1.635

Reziproke Spannung

25. – 27. Oktober 2027 Heiligkreuztal, Deutschland

€2,760

Anmeldung

17. – 21. Januar 2028 Heiligkreuztal, Deutschland

Betrag TBD

Osteopathische Medizin

6. – 9. März 2028 Proitze, Deutschland

Recognising the Unwell Child and Red Flags

This online course must be completed before attending any of the SCCO Paediatric Workshop Weekends.

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Nurturing supervision and support

Extensive osteopathic study options

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SERVICES For Patients

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Testimonials

Integration of the Cranial Approach to Osteopathy in Practice (M10)

Integration of the Cranial Approach to Osteopathy in Practice (M10)

Foundations of Osteopathy for Babies and Infants (M9)

Foundations of Osteopathy for Babies and Infants (M9)

Spark in the Motor: Potency and Primary Respiration in Osteopathic Practice (M7)

Spark in the Motor: Potency and Primary Respiration in Osteopathic Practice (M7)

Living, Breathing Bone in Osteopathy: Growth, Adaptation and Trauma (M6)

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Find an Osteopath

The Dove Children’s Clinic