there is no such thing as a form of medical treatment that is 100% safe in every individual circumstance. in saying that osteopathy has one of the best safety records of any medical profession. due to the high level of training and continuing education osteopaths are able to recognise conditions that are not suited to osteopathic treatment and will refer on to the appropriate professional. all practitioners working at the centre participate in regular ongoing professional development education seminars to ensure patients safety is at the forefront of every consultation.