Biography
Prof. Joe Rosario, PhD
Prof. Joe Rosario is a Physical Therapist, Osteopath and Naturopath both in Brazil and Canada; Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Homeopath and Phytotherapist in Brazil. His expertise spans manual therapy, posture, acupuncture and emotions. He develops methods to treat biomechanical problems through posture and myofascial release.
As a Post-doctoral fellow at one of the best Medical Schools in South America, he created a methodology called Postural Balance, based on Yoga. He has trained over 500 course participants in the Postural Balance concept and methodology.
His research focuses on clinical practice, aiming to achieve better treatment results for patients — including the effect of mindfulness and meditation, and the effect of religious beliefs on the human emotional–postural system.
Education
- DO – Diplome in Osteopathy, Manual Therapy Academy
- Post-doctoral fellow, Psychobiology, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) – 2018
- Post-doctoral fellow, Psychobiology, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) – 2015
- Ph.D., Naturopathy, Trinity School – 2013
- Ph.D., Psychobiology, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) – 2010
- M.S., Osteopathy, Instituto Terapia Manual – 2018
- M.S., Chiropractic, Instituto Terapia Manual – 2017
- M.S., Acupuncture, Unisaúde – 2009
- M.S., Medical School of University of São Paulo (FMUSP) – 2004
- B.D., Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) – 2001
Research experience
- Post-Doctoral Fellow – Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) – 2015–present
- Post-Doctoral Fellow – Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) – 2013–2015
- Professor – State University of West-Center (UNICENTRO), Paraná, Brazil – 2011–2013
Teaching experience
- Professor – Manual Therapy Academy – 2018–present
- Professor – Instituto Terapia Manual – 2014–present
- Professor – State University of West-Center (UNICENTRO), Paraná, Brazil – 2011–2013
- Professor – Postural Reeducation, Postural Balance and Pilates – Instituto Saude / Instituto Physion – 2005–2010
- Professor – Santa Cecilia University – 2003–2005
Clinical experience
- Licensed Physical Therapist, Osteopath, Naturopath – Clinique Soluvie, Montréal – 2019–present
- Licensed Physical Therapist, Osteopath, Chiropractor, Naturopath, Acupuncturist – Doutor da Coluna (spine specialty clinic) – 2014–present
- Licensed Physical Therapist, Chiropractor – Instituto Saude (orthopedics & adult neurology) – 2005–2010
Special skills
- Master Certification in Manual Therapy
- Postural treatment
- Myofascial Release
- Acupuncture
- Yoga instructor
- Pilates instructor
- Traditional Chinese Medicine training: Chi Kung, Taikiken, Nishino Ryu Kokyu Hou
- Trigger Points Therapy
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Manual Therapy / Chiropractic / Osteopathic Manipulations
Awards and honors
Mención de Honor al Desarrollo Científico en La Categoría de Trabajo Finalista, Confederación Latinoamericana de Fisioterapia e Kinesiología — 2006.
Books
Ed Baraúna, São Paulo — 2011
- Manual prático de facilitação neuromuscular proprioceptiva
- Manual prático de reeducação postural
- Avaliação do corpo para tratamento emocional
- Tratamento pneumo-ortopédico
- Pilates clínico
Book chapters
Nova Publisher — 2014
- Emotion: The missing link in posture (pp. 55–70)
- Old Problems and New Perspectives for Postural Analysis (pp. 1–14)
- Efficacy of Modified Yoga Positions and Postural Chains Therapy for Spinal Pain Treatment (pp. 137–158)
- The Influence of Fear, Happiness and Concern on Posture (pp. 71–80)
Scientific journal articles
18 peer-reviewed articles published between 2002 and 2017, including in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies and EC Orthopaedics, covering posture analysis, stretching, emotions and yoga effects.
Presentations
International conference presentations delivered between 2006 and 2010 in Basel, Bristol, Manchester, Melbourne, Budapest, Nijmegen and Bogotá — on posture, emotions and movement therapy.
Other relevant activities
- Counselor of the Regional Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy of São Paulo (CREFITO) – 2004–2012
- Organization of the I Brazilian Physical Therapy Congress (I InterCOBRAF) – 2006