Iona Bramati Castellarin was recognised this year for her outstanding research on the management of gastrointestinal symptoms in autism using visceral osteopathy. Iona was honoured with the Elsevier/International Conference on the Advancement of Osteopathic Research New Researcher Prize.
‘I am honoured to accept this prize, knowing how important this work will be to the future development of osteopathy and how osteopathy can help support autistic children with gastrointestinal symptoms. I look forward to returning to London and seeing my patients, and carrying on this important work.’
~ Iona Bramati Castellarin, Osteopath
Iona accepting this year’s New Researcher PrizeIona accepting this year’s New Researcher Prize
Dr Bramati PhD, BSc (Hons) Ost Med, DO, ND is an experienced Osteopath & Naturopath and the only known specialist with a doctorate on clinical osteopathy in autistic children suffering from gastrointestinal dysfunction. She was awarded a PhD by The University of Westminster in conjunction with the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) on the ‘Effectiveness of Visceral Osteopathic Treatment on Gastrointestinal Indicators and Behaviour Patterns in Autistic Children; Using Questionnaire and Biochemical Markers to Measure Outcomes’. The project was approved for collaboration with King’s College Hospital, London and endorsed by the National Autistic Society and sponsored by BCOM via a grant from the British Naturopathic and Osteopathic Association. She is committed to helping improve the quality of life and wellbeing of children on the spectrum using a non-invasive form of therapy – Visceral Osteopathy.
