About Alain Guierre - 9 Bd des Moneghetti, Beausoleil

Alain graduated from the British School of Osteopathy (London) in 1991.

• Member of the General Council and Register of Osteopaths (U.K.): 1991–1993.

• Official Registration in the United Kingdom: Member of the General Osteopathic Council (U.K.) from 1993 to 2015 (a title protected by the Osteopaths Act 1993).

In the United Kingdom, Osteopathy holds the status of an Allied Health Profession.

Osteopath D.O. (Title protected in France by Article 75 of Law No. 2002-303 of March 4, 2002).

Official registration in France in 2007 – Registered in the Shared Repository of Healthcare Professionals (RPPS) under number 10010766284001 and with the Regional Health Agency (ARS) of the Alpes-Maritimes.

His professional career is distinguished by extensive experience with international dance companies and a constant commitment to the dissemination of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in osteopathy, sports medicine, neurology, and the management of neck and back pain. He has played a significant role in denouncing pseudoscientific drifts within his field and was a pioneer in online information regarding osteopathy and dancer health.

Expertise in Elite Dance and Sports

• Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo: Alain served as the official osteopath for this prestigious company for many years. In 1993, thanks to Jean-Christophe Maillot, he became the first exclusive osteopath to work for the company in Monaco.

• Spirit of the Dance: He collaborated with this British company, expanding his experience in the world of professional dance.

• Todes: His career led him to work with the Russian troupe Todes, another significant milestone in the dance world.

• Elite Sports: He has provided care for numerous international Tour de France cyclists, Olympic medalists, and professional tennis players.

A Dedication to Knowledge Sharing

Translation of Reference Works: Currently, Alain focuses on publishing English-language reference works in osteopathy, sports medicine, and neurology, reflecting his commitment to scientific dissemination.

• Osteopathy: Realities and Myths: In 1997, he designed one of the first French expertise portals on the web: "English Osteopathy - French Osteopathy: Realities and Myths" (Archives available from 2002).

• Ballet Dancer's Injuries (1987-1997): He published the first website dedicated to dancer health (Archives available from 2000).

• Surface Anatomy (2006): He translated this work, the first French manual on palpation anatomy composed entirely of color photographs.

• Clinical and Radiological Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine: He translated this internationally recognized reference work for Elsevier, an essential resource for EBM practitioners.

• Emergencies in Sports Medicine: Alain coordinated the French edition of this practical guide for field therapists, emphasizing trauma management and emergency protocols.

• Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System (2008): A practical guide for students and clinicians managing peripheral nervous system lesions.

• Evidence-Based Management of Acute and Chronic Neck Pain (Elsevier 2011): A translation of the major work by Bogduk and McGuirk, serving as a cornerstone for strictly evidence-based cervical care.

• Craniosacral Therapy is Not Medicine: Translation of this critical article, contributing to the denunciation of pseudoscientific practices.

Evidence-Based Osteopathy (EBO)

The osteopathy practiced at this clinic follows the British university model: a modern, rational, and factual approach to manual therapy. It is crucial to clear up a major misunderstanding: while science has evolved, nearly 90% of 19th-century dogmas are still taught in many French schools. Concepts like "gentle osteopathy"—often based on esoteric theories—stand in contrast to a biomechanical approach.

Our principles are rooted in anatomy and neuroscience. We move away from "Somato-emotional" or "Visceral" drifts to focus on physical reality. Even regarding complex concepts like "Osteopathy & Quantum Physics," our objective remains explanation through verified facts.

Segmental Expertise and Ethical Commitment

Alain Guierre’s approach focuses on the synergy between the joint and its muscular support. Through the technical guides on this site, he details the management of each segment:

• Spine & Posture: Management of neck pain, headaches, back pain (Lumbago), and coccyx pain.

• Upper Limbs: Precise analysis of shoulder, elbow, and wrist pathologies.

• Lower Limbs: Specific protocols for the knee, ankle, and foot.

• Visceral Sphere: A critical analysis of foundations and evidence, including irritable bowel syndrome and an ethical analysis of the intrapelvic approach.

• Specialized Spheres: Expertise covering the jaw (TMJ), pediatric osteopathy, babies (plagiocephaly), gynecology, female infertility, and complex syndromes like Alcock’s or Carpal Tunnel.

Ethics and Deontology

As a professional registered with the RPPS, Alain’s practice is guided by total transparency regarding the nature of care and the legal framework. To inform your care path, he provides in-depth analyses on:

1. Transparency & Fraud Prevention: The imperative distinction between physiotherapy (state-contracted) and osteopathy (non-contracted) acts.

2. Regulation of Practice: A critical look at the status of osteopaths in France and the need for recognized status for exclusive practitioners.

3. Science & Public Health: Reflections on "FakeMed" and the necessity of a health system indexed on scientific evidence.

Toward Autonomy

The effectiveness of treatment lies in your ability to maintain mobility through exercises and postural advice. Whether in the context of Sports Osteopathy, Kinesio-taping, or comparing Osteopathy vs. Physiotherapy/Anti-inflammatories, the approach is always one of rigorous specialization.

Alain Guierre strives to combine clinical experience with a significant contribution to knowledge sharing, the defense of evidence-based practice, and specialized online information.