osteopath

[ os-tee-uh-path ]

noun

1. a physician who specializes in osteopathy, practicing in all fields of medicine, particularly trained in preventive treatments and in assessing a patient’s well-being as a function of mind, body, and spirit: outside of the U.S., an osteopath is not necessarily a licensed physician.

Word History and Origins

Origin of osteopath¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; back formation from osteopathy

Example Sentences

The defence counsel said: "He could not get away from this fixation that the osteopath caused him permanent damage."

From BBC

She relocated to Phoenix, where she was placed under the care of several specialists, including her primary doctor, a doctor of naturopathy, holistic dentist, osteopath, chiropractor and two therapists.

From Los Angeles Times

Friends and family of 38-year-old osteopath Ashlee Good remembered her as a “beautiful mother, daughter, sister, partner, friend” and an “all-round outstanding human.”

From Seattle Times

“It made perfect sense what they did,” said Frank Bardon, 66, a retired physiotherapist and osteopath, who was walking his dog through the town’s main street with his family on Sunday.

From New York Times

As well as a strength and conditioning coach, Zitzelsberger is also an osteopath with a keen interest in nutrition.

From BBC