{"id":60505,"date":"2026-05-26T10:49:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pro-osteo.com\/?p=60505"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:49:41","slug":"meet-the-speaker-frank-h-willard-phd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pro-osteo.com\/en\/meet-the-speaker-frank-h-willard-phd\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Speaker &#8211; Frank H. Willard PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the coming weeks, we\u2019ll introduce the speakers of the Osteopathy International Conference, September 18-19, 2026 | Deep within \u2013 Innovations and Insights in Visceral Osteopathy.   <br>Discover the people, expertise and ideas behind this international event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if one of the world\u2019s leading anatomy experts could completely change the way you understand pain, fascia and visceral relationships?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At PRO-OSTEO we are honored to welcome Frank H. Willard \u2014 internationally respected professor of anatomy, neuroanatomy researcher and one of the pioneers connecting fascia research with clinical osteopathic practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For decades, Dr. Willard has influenced the global manual therapy and osteopathic field through groundbreaking research on: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the thoracolumbar fascia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>spinal pain mechanisms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>neuroanatomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>proprioception &amp; interoception<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>viscerosomatic integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chronic inflammation and pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His publications on the thoracolumbar fascia and sacroiliac biomechanics are among the most cited within fascia and manual medicine research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Professor of Anatomy at the University of New England and long-time educator within international osteopathic education, Frank Willard is known for his rare ability to bridge: science, anatomy, clinical reasoning and hands-on relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the conference Dr. Willard will present two lectures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 1 \u2014 Viscerosomatic Integration<\/strong><br>An in-depth exploration of the complex interactions between visceral function, the nervous system and musculoskeletal adaptations. Discover how visceral dysfunction may influence somatic pain patterns and clinical presentation through neurophysiological and fascial pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 2 \u2014 Interoception &amp; Osteopathy<\/strong><br>A fascinating session on the emerging science of interoception \u2014 the body\u2019s internal sensory system \u2014 and its relevance within osteopathic care, regulation, chronic pain and patient perception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More info and registration, click on the link below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-pro-osteo wp-block-embed-pro-osteo\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Cvf0BGjsDx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pro-osteo.com\/courses\/international-conference-2026-deep-within-innovations-and-insights-in-visceral-osteopathy\/\">International Conference 2026 | Deep within innovations and insights in visceral osteopathy<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;International Conference 2026 | Deep within innovations and insights in visceral osteopathy&#8221; &#8212; Pro Osteo\" src=\"https:\/\/pro-osteo.com\/courses\/international-conference-2026-deep-within-innovations-and-insights-in-visceral-osteopathy\/embed\/#?secret=ty4HFzt2MU#?secret=Cvf0BGjsDx\" data-secret=\"Cvf0BGjsDx\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the coming weeks, we\u2019ll introduce the speakers of the Osteopathy International Conference, September 18-19, 2026 | Deep within \u2013 Innovations and Insights in Visceral Osteopathy. 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