Conferences, Publications & Press

IBCcare Conferences, Publications & Press

Dr Iona Bramati’s work and research have been recognised internationally. Below you’ll find selected publications, press features, awards and courses.

RESEARCH

Publications & Research

BRAMATI-CASTELLARIN, I., PATEL, V. and DRYSTDALE, I.P. Faecal Calprotectin and a Twenty-Four-Parameter Questionnaire in Autistic Children with Gastrointestinal Symptoms. SM J Psychiatry Ment Health. 2017; 2(1): 1009.

BRAMATI-CASTELLARIN, I., PATEL, V. B. & DRYSDALE, I. P. Repeat-measures longitudinal study evaluating behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism before, during and after visceral osteopathic technique (VOT). Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies In Press – 2016.

CASTELLARIN, I. B., DRYSDALE, I. & PATEL, V. 2013. Evaluation of behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in autistic children after visceral osteopathic treatment.International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 16, e13-e14.

CASTELLARIN, I. B., F.HUCKLEBRIDGE, PATEL, V. I. & DRYSDALE,I.2010. Effect of osteopathic treatment on the gastrointestinal system function of autistic children.International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2010, Page 120.

REVIEWS

Publications Reviews

SORENSON, MatthewWalden, Matt et al. Visceral factors in rehabilitation & health.Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies , Volume 20 , Issue 4 , 920 – 925

KING, H (2016) Eye Contact, Appetite, and Vomiting Improved in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder After Visceral Osteopathic Technique. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, May 2016, Vol. 116, 324-325. doi:10.7556/jaoa.2016.064

PRESS

Press & Media Mentions

The Natural Healthcare Network Podcast – November 2020

13ª Edição – Adriana Chiari Magazine – September 2018

Revista Brasil na Mão – Set. 2018 – #56 (pg 40-41)

The Independent, Visceral Osteopathy Treatment (VOT) at IBC Care, by Rachel Hosie, December 2017

El Confidencial, Salud: La clave alternativa para tener una buena digestión, December 2017

Yahoo, Vida e Estilo Internacional, Será a massagem estomacal o segredo de uma boa digestão?, December 2017

Massagebook, What does massage do to these 6 Vital body parts, December 2017

Your Healthy Living Magazine, Your Health, Question&Answers October 2017 by Dr Ioná Bramati-Castellarin

Autisme 71 – GEPAP, Kinésithérapie et autisme, August 2017

Daily Mail, IBC Care and Visceral Osteopathy Treatment (VOT), by Journalist Anna Maxted, July 2017

L’Osteopathe, Autisme – quand l’osteopathe prend la main, interview with Dr Iona Bramati-Castellarin, Jun-Aug 2017

Osteopatia e Autismo, Amicomeopatia, Il Blog della Associazione per la Medicina Integrata e la Cultura Omeopatica, April 2017

Absolutely Mama, Positive steps to look after your back during pregnancy, by Dr Iona Bramati-Castellarin, Mar-Apr 2017

TA Times, The Treating Autism Members Newsletter December 2016

Osteopathy Today, Autism and the visceral connection by Dr Ioná Bramati-Castellarin, Jul- Aug 2016

Healthy Living Magazine, Your Health, Question&Answers July 2016 by Dr Ioná Bramati-Castellarin

Daily Mail, Health – Could the symptoms of autism be helped by massaging the stomach? April 2016

Angels & Urchins Magazine, Health News – Osteopathy & Autism Spring Issue 2016

Healthy Living Magazine, Your Health, Question&Answers January 2016 by Dr Ioná Bramati-Castellarin

Diálogos sobre Osteopatia – Gazeta de Pinheiros Sao Paulo Brazil 2014

Osteopatia é tema de palestra com especialista internacional no Instituto Vita. DCI –Mais 07/01/2014

Yoga Magazine, Bodywork by Katrine Repka, Issue 71, December 2008

Baby Therapies, Cranial craze, article by Sophia Hesselgren, The Spectator, May 2008

Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, Volume 5, Number1, April 2002

Osteopathy Today, British Osteopathic Association, April 2002, Volume 8.04

Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, Volume 6, Number 2, October 2003

Awards & Prizes

Best Osteopathy Clinic 2017

GHP Sport & Nutrition Awards 2017 – Best Osteopathy Clinic 2017 – London & Excellence Award for Nutritional Therapy – London

New Researcher Prize, 2014

Elsevier / International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research (ICAOR10) – New Researcher Prize, 2014

BNOA Research Grant

British Naturopathic and Osteopathic Association (BNOA) Research Grant Recipient

CONFERENCES

International Conferences

Bramati-Castellarin I, et al (2016) Repeated measures longitudinal study evaluating behaviour and gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism before, during and after NOV Conference ICIAMUPS – Utrecht The Netherlands, September 2016.

Bramati-Castellarin I, et al (2015) Effects of Osteopathic treatment on the gastrointestinal system function of autistic children. Proceedings International Conference in Paediatrics and Osteopathy. Berlin – Germany November 2015.

Bramati-Castellarin I, Drysdale I. (2014) Calprotectin, M2-PK and Lactoferrin concentrations in Autistic children suffering from Gastrointestinal symptoms measured before, during and after Visceral Osteopathic Techniques. Proceedings International Conference Advances in Osteopathic Research. Sao Paulo Brazil, November 2014

Bramati-Castellarin I, Drysdale I. (2014) Relationship between a biochemical marker and questionnaires in Autistic children suffering from GI dysfunction. Proceedings International Conference Advances in Osteopathic Research. Sao Paulo Brazil, November 2014

Bramati-Castellarin, I. & Drysdale I. Evaluation of behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in autistic children after visceral osteopathic treatment. Proceedings ICAOR9, International Conference of Osteopathic Research, September 2012 – London, UK

Bramati-Castellarin, I. Patel, V.I & Drysdale I. Role of osteopathy on the treatment of autistic children suffering from gastrointestinal problems. Proceedings ID’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), April 2012 – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Bramati-Castellarin, I. & Drysdale I. Visceral Osteopathy in children with autism. Proceedings 1st International Congress of Osteopathy, February 2011 – Lisbon, Portugal

Bramati-Castellarin, I. & Drysdale I. Effect of osteopathic treatment on the gastrointestinal system function of autistic children. Proceedings ICAOR8, International Conference of Osteopathic Research, May 2010 – Milan, Italy

Bramati-Castellarin, I. & Drysdale I. Effect of osteopathic treatment on the gastrointestinal system function of Autistic children. Poster Presentation at the National Autistic Society 2008 International Conference, September 2008 – London, UK

Effect of Visceral Osteopathy on the gastrointestinal abnormalities in children with autistic disorders. 3rd International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research, 16th – 17th February 2002

COURSES

International Courses

2026

26-28th November – An Osteopathic Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – The Bramati® Method - Autism Health Hub® - Netherlands

2025

16-18th May – An Osteopathic Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – The Bramati® Method - Autism Health Hub® - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2023

4-5th November – An Osteopathic Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – The Bramati® Method - Autism Health Hub® - Florianopolis, Brazil

2019

24th Feb & 3rd March – Introduction to Visceral Osteopathy – College of Osteopaths UK

22-23rd March – An Osteopathic Approach to Autism – SOMA Instituto Osteopatia Milano/ Italy

27 th April – Visceral – University College Osteopathy – London/ UK

17th May – Thinking Autism Conference ‘New Frontiers in Autism Research: Evidence-based Treatment of Medical Comorbidities ‘

13-15th June – Paediatric Osteopathic Integration – Aeroparc Gilze-Rijen/Netherlands

5th July – Advances in Gastroenterology Research and Possible applications in Visceral Osteopathy – Different Health – London/UK

15th September – Paediatric Sensory Integration and GI Dysfunction in Autistic Children – University College Osteopathy – London/UK

2018

15-17th March – An Osteopathic Approach to Autism – SOMA Instituto Osteopatia Milano/ Italy

24th March – Visceral Osteopathy – University College Osteopathy – London/UK

10th May – Congres Osteopathie Bij Kinderen – Antwerpen/Belgium

24-26th May – XXVII – I.A.P.N.O.R. – International Academy of Posture and Neuromyofascial Occlusion Research – San Benedetto del Tronto/ Italy

8th December – Refresher Course – University College Osteopathy – London/ UK