Medical Education:
Kazakh State Medical Academy (KSMA) — General Medicine, 1999
Internship: General Practice (GP), 1999–2000
Clinical Experience:
26 years
Key Areas of Practice:
– Back and neck pain
– Somatic dysfunctions
– Postpartum rehabilitation
– Early childhood osteopathic care
Osteopathic Education:
In progress
Postgraduate Training and Seminars:
– Pediatrics
– Osteopathic approach to children with developmental delays (GDD, SLD)
– Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
– Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Brief Professional Profile:
I practice using gentle, delicate tissue and cranial techniques, with a strong focus on patient safety and comfort. My work is based on supporting the body’s natural self-regulation mechanisms. I apply an individualized approach tailored to each patient.

Medical Education:
Karaganda State Medical Academy — General Medicine, graduated in 2004
Internship: General Surgery, 2005
Clinical Experience:
21 years of medical practice
Key Areas of Practice:
– Musculoskeletal disorders and somatic dysfunctions
– Back and neck pain
– Care for pregnant women and postpartum rehabilitation
– Osteopathic work with children of all ages
Postgraduate Seminars and Training:
– Structural techniques for chronic pain syndromes, E. M. Miroshnichenko — Astana, 2024
– Osteopathic care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Speech Delay (SLD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD) — B. Sh. Usupbekova, Bishkek, 2025
Brief Professional Profile:
“I work gently and attentively, focusing not only on symptoms but also on the overall condition of the patient.”

Medical Education:
Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University — General Medicine, graduated in 1997
Clinical Experience:
Over 20 years of professional medical experience
1 year of practice as an osteopathic physician
Key Areas of Practice:
– Back and neck pain
– Somatic dysfunctions of the cranial region
– Visceral osteopathy
– Postpartum rehabilitation
– Osteopathic care for early childhood patients
Postgraduate Training:
– Participation in seminars on osteopathic care for children with Speech Delay (SLD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — 2025
Brief Professional Profile:
“I work gently and attentively, focusing not only on symptoms but on the patient’s overall condition.”

Medical Education:
Karaganda State Medical Institute, Faculty of Pediatrics — graduated in 1986
Internship in Pediatrics — 1987
Clinical Experience:
Total medical experience: 39 years
Osteopathic practice: 3.5 years
Key Areas of Practice:
– Early childhood care
– Postpartum rehabilitation
– Somatic dysfunctions
Osteopathic Education:
Eurasian School of Osteopathy (EURASIOM) — 4th year student
Postgraduate Training:
– Structural osteopathy
– Visceral osteopathy
– Pediatrics
– Biodynamic osteopathy
Brief Professional Profile:
“I work gently, viewing the person as a whole and focusing on the relationship between structure and function.”

Medical Education:
Semipalatinsk State Medical Institute, Faculty of Pediatrics — 1986
Internship in Pediatrics — 1986–1987
Clinical Experience:
39 years of medical practice
Osteopathic Education:
Kazakhstan Institute of Osteopathic Medicine (KIOM) — incomplete program
Total training: 2,800 hours

Medical Education:
Astana Medical University (AMU), Faculty of General Medicine — graduation year 2023
Internship in General Practice (Family Medicine) — expected graduation 2025
Clinical Experience:
Over 3 years of clinical practice
Main Areas of Practice:

• Recovery after sports injuries and physical overload
• Osteopathic correction for speech delay (SLD)
• Work with psychomotor development delay (PMD)
• Support for children with cerebral palsy (gentle tone regulation, mobility improvement, contracture prevention)
• Management of consequences of perinatal central nervous system injury
• Osteopathic care during the postpartum period
• Gentle correction of pelvic dysfunctions
• Postural recovery after pregnancy
• Reduction of muscular and emotional tension
• Improvement of overall well-being and body adaptation

Osteopathic Education:

• Completed: Year 1 — 1,400 hours
• Year 2, Seminar 2 — 96 hours

Postgraduate Training:
Participation in the seminar:
“Osteopathic Approach for Special Needs Children: Developmental Delay, Speech Delay, ASD, Cerebral Palsy, Autism” — 2025, Bishkek
Brief Professional Statement:
“In my practice, I apply gentle and precise osteopathic techniques aimed at restoring the body’s natural balance, reducing pain, and improving patients’ quality of life. I work with both adults and children, including support for neurological, orthopedic, and functional disorders.”

Medical Education:
West Kazakhstan Medical University named after Marat Ospanov, Aktobe
Bachelor’s Degree: General Medicine — 2010–2015
Internship: Pediatrics — 2015–2017
Residency: Neonatology — 2017–2019
Clinical Experience:
8 years of clinical practice
Main Areas of Practice:

• Back and neck pain
• Somatic dysfunctions

Osteopathic Education:
Osteopathic training program — 1,200+ hours
Postgraduate Training and Seminars:

• Palpatory Osteopathic Skills. Fundamentals of Craniosacral Osteopathy — September 11–16
• General Examination. Osteopathic Methodology. Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques — September 11–16
• Joint Mobilization Techniques (Articulatory Techniques). Posturology — November 8–9
• Bones of the Neurocranium: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Palpation. Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain — November 6–7

Brief Professional Statement:
“I work gently and precisely. Through delicate manual techniques, I help the body relax, release restrictions, and reduce tension. As balance is restored, circulation improves and the body’s natural healing processes are activated.”

Medical Education:
Medical University of Astana — General Medicine, Graduated 2023
Internship: General Practitioner — 2023–2025
Clinical Experience:
2 years of clinical practice
Main Areas of Practice:

• Back and neck pain
• Somatic dysfunctions

Osteopathic Education:
Osteopathic training program — 1,200+ hours
Postgraduate Seminars:

• Palpatory Osteopathic Skills. Fundamentals of Craniosacral Osteopathy — September 11–16
• General Examination. Osteopathic Methodology. Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques — September 11–16
• Joint Mobilization Techniques (Articulatory Techniques). Posturology — November 8–9
• Bones of the Neurocranium: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Palpation. Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain — November 6–7

Brief Professional Statement:
“I work gently and precisely, using careful manual techniques. I help the body relax, release restrictions and tension, and restore balance. This improves circulation and activates the body’s natural self-healing processes.”

Medical Education:
West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University, Aktobe — Faculty of Pediatrics, Graduated 2011
Master’s Degree — 2015
Doctorate — 2018
Internship: General Practitioner — 2022
Clinical Experience:
Over 14 years
Main Areas of Practice:

• Postural disorders and musculoskeletal-fascial imbalances
• Joint mobility restrictions
• Recovery after stress and increased muscular tension
• Pregnancy support (gentle techniques to reduce discomfort)
• Assistance with functional breathing and thoracic mobility issues
• Visceral dysfunction management (supporting normal mobility of internal organ tissues)
• Headache and muscular tension relief
• Support for older children’s adaptation (posture, mobility, consequences of overload)

Osteopathic Education:
Completed — 1st course: 1,400 hours
2nd course — 2 seminars: 96 hours
Postgraduate Seminars:
Participation in the seminar: “Osteopathic Approach for Special Children: Delayed Psychomotor Development (DPRD), Speech Delay (SD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Autism” — 2025, Bishkek
Brief Professional Statement:
“In my practice, I use gentle and precise osteopathic techniques, paying attention not only to the local problem but also to the body’s interconnected systems that may have contributed to it. I work carefully, comprehensively, and consciously, focusing on the whole patient and their individual characteristics.”

Medical Education:
NAO "Astana Medical University" — Internship: General Practitioner, 2024
Residency: Rehabilitation Specialist, 2026
Clinical Experience:
2 years of practice
Main Areas of Practice:

• Child development: Delayed psychomotor development (DPRD), torticollis, hypertonia/hypotonia, constipation/colic
• Back and neck pain
• Prenatal preparation / postpartum rehabilitation

Osteopathic Education:
Training program — 1,200+ hours
Postgraduate Seminars:
Osteopathic approach for children with DPRD, speech delay (SD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, cerebral palsy (CP), autism — 2025
Brief Professional Statement:
“In my practice, I rely on evidence-based medicine and gentle, safe techniques that help improve nervous system function, coordination, and overall child development. My goal is to help children unlock their potential while giving parents peace of mind and a clear understanding of the recovery process.”

Doctor of Osteopathy, Medical Doctor, Founder and Head of the Osteopathy Center of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh Institute of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Elaman Usupbekov is one of the leading osteopaths in the CIS, a physician with international recognition and a strong academic background. A medical doctor and graduate of the School of Medicine at Nazarbayev University, he earned his osteopathy degree at the Eurasian Institute of Osteopathic Medicine (EurasIOM), where he also actively participates in teaching and research in Kazakhstan and internationally.
He is the founder and head of the Osteopathy Center of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh Institute of Osteopathic Medicine (KIOM) — the country’s first postgraduate osteopathic education institute for licensed medical doctors. His clinical practice spans Almaty, Astana, and internationally, providing care for both adults and children.
Dr. Usupbekov is recognized as the top specialist in the CIS for working with children with delayed psychomotor development (DPRD), speech delay (SD), enuresis, sleep disorders, colic, hypertonia, as well as pregnant women experiencing symphysis pain and other conditions.
He represents the CIS on the international osteopathy stage:

• Invited speaker at the IOA (International Osteopathy Alliance) Congress in Ottawa, Canada (2025) on DPRD and SD
• Representative of Kazakhstan at the World Osteopathy Congress in Sydney (2024)
• Participant in international sessions in London and Canada (2023)

In his practice, he combines clinical rigor, anatomical precision, and a warm human approach. Elaman is known not only as an osteopath but also as an educator, researcher, and a person with a genuine mission — to make osteopathy safe, evidence-based, and accessible to everyone in need of care.