Jochen Schomacher, PT, DPT, PHD

Jochen Schomacher, a German physiotherapist, has been passionate about Manual Therapy for over 35 years. After earning his international OMT certification in 1994, he worked closely with Freddy Kaltenborn, who encouraged him to further his studies with Ola Grimsby. In 2002, Jochen obtained his DPT from the Ola Grimsby Institute (OGI).

Over 30 years ago, alongside his clinical practice, Jochen began teaching, which evolved into his primary passion. He pursued specialized teacher training in France (MCMK) to hone this skill. In 2003, he deepened his understanding of physiotherapy through academic pursuits, earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Germany, followed by a PhD in Denmark.

Jochen has authored over 90 articles, several book chapters, and three books on Manual Therapy, one of which has been translated into seven languages. He views physiotherapy and manual therapy as a skilled craft grounded in science and tailored to each patient’s unique psychosocial context. Inspired by Kaltenborn, Jochen believes that physiotherapy/OMT is far simpler than often portrayed, built on a foundation of robust scientific knowledge and dedicated practice.