PCC Osteopathy

04/08/2026

NEW KINDLE EBOOK RELEASE

The Quiet Rhythm Within
— Cranial Osteopathy —
From Infants to the Elderly

Can the lightest touch make a meaningful difference?

For nearly thirty years, I have worked with infants, children, adults, and elderly patients, using cranial osteopathy as part of an integrative approach to manual care. Throughout that time, I have witnessed how gentle, precise treatment can help support the body's natural capacity for adaptation and recovery.

This book is written not for healthcare professionals, but for patients, families, and anyone curious about this unique field of manual therapy.

Inside, you will discover:

• Real clinical stories based on decades of practice
• Easy-to-understand explanations without difficult medical terminology
• Why cranial osteopathy is used for people of all ages—from newborns to older adults
• The philosophy and history behind this gentle approach to care
• A practical introduction to how the body functions as an integrated whole

Rather than presenting complex medical theory, this book invites you to understand the human body with fresh eyes—through the experiences of real people and the lessons learned in everyday clinical practice.

Whether you are a parent searching for answers, someone living with recurring discomfort, or simply interested in holistic healthcare, I hope these pages will help you appreciate the remarkable wisdom and resilience of the human body.

Thank you for your continued support.

Jiro Yamahata
Director, PALMS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
Osaka, Japan

Now available on Amazon Kindle.
Blue Book Series — General Reader's Edition

04/08/2026

NEW publication for Patients and people who does not know the difference between;
Chiropractic : Osteopathy : Physiotherapy

"Above Down Inside Out: Innate Intelligence Within You" - The correction happens at my hands. The healing was always yours -

Most people think a chiropractor simply cracks backs for pain relief. This book explains what the profession actually claims — and what it has never claimed.

Drawing on nearly thirty years of clinical practice, Dr. Jiro Yamahata walks readers through the real history, philosophy, and mechanics of chiropractic care: how a specific, correctable interference in the nervous system differs from the vague, dramatic image so much of social media has built around this profession.

In this book, you'll learn:

What chiropractic actually is — and how specific correction differs from general spinal manipulation

Why the sound an adjustment makes has nothing to do with whether it worked, and why "louder" or "harder" is not "more effective"

Why chiropractic was never a medical degree, and what it means when a practitioner claims otherwise

The anatomy and neurophysiology behind spinal function, explained in plain language

What the Vertebral Subluxation Complex actually is — and isn't

Why regular spinal checkups matter even when nothing hurts

How functional testing — leg length analysis, manual muscle testing — locates a true cause rather than just an effect, including why a curved spine is often the result, not the source, of the problem

The history of D.D. and B.J. Palmer, told honestly, including where the founding story is thinner than the legend

Universal Intelligence, Innate Intelligence, Above-Down Inside-Out, the Safety Pin Cycle, and the Meric System — chiropractic's core philosophy, explained and connected to modern neuroscience

Real patient cases spanning infancy to old age — colic, migraines, pregnancy, athletic injury, and balance in the elderly

Why movement, sleep, and nutrition determine whether a correction actually holds

How to tell a qualified, specific practitioner from a performer

This is not a technical manual for professionals, and it is not a substitute for medical care. It is a plain-spoken, honest guide for patients and families who want to understand what they're actually receiving before anyone touches their spine — including two forms of misinformation about chiropractic that circulate widely online, and the tools to recognize them.

Above all, this book asks one thing of its reader: trust that your body, once whatever is interfering with it is removed, already knows how to heal.

Author: Jiro Yamahata
President of PALMS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE, Osaka, Japan. He has worked in clinical practice and education for more than twenty-five years, treating patients across every stage of life. He is also the author of the companion volume on cranial osteopathy, The Quiet Rhythm Within. He practices alongside his wife, treating patients together as the foundation of their daily clinical work.

SOON be available on Amazon.com / POTHI INDIA

30/07/2026

好きな時間、好きな場所で学べる「完全自学自習型」
リニューアルで更に学びやすく進化
基礎医学修了者認定コース　2026.８/８申込受付開始！！
Basic Medical Sciences Certificate Program
主催：PALMS Chiropractic College
オリジナルテキスト使用：PCC PRESS White Book Series
https://www.j-hsa.com/chiropractic/基礎医学コース/

30/07/2026

**Dear DSc. (Chiropractic Science) Conversion Course Candidates and Students,**

As you prepare for the upcoming **DSc. (Chiropractic Science) Conversion Course**, we strongly encourage every candidate to study the three official **Complete Editions** published by **PALMS Chiropractic College Press**. These textbooks form the academic foundation of both the **pre-course examination** and the **main course curriculum**.

# # # Required Textbooks

**1. Complete Basic Medical Science (600 pages)**
Covers:

* Anatomy
* Physiology
* Pathology
* Microbiology & Public Health

A solid understanding of these subjects is essential before progressing to advanced manual medicine and chiropractic sciences.

**2. Complete OMT Manual (730+ pages)**
Covers:

* Osteopathic Philosophy
* Osteopathic Science
* Functional Evaluation
* FPR
* Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
* HVLA
* Cranial Osteopathy

This volume provides the osteopathic knowledge required for the DSc. conversion program.

**3. Complete Chiropractic Manual (700+ pages)**
Covers:

* Chiropractic Philosophy
* Neurophysiology
* Functional Biomechanics
* Specific Analysis
* Full-Spine Chiropractic
* Upper Cervical
* Drop Table Techniques
* Functional Instrument Techniques
* Cranial Integration

This is the principal chiropractic textbook for the conversion course.

Together, these three volumes represent **over 2,000 pages of structured education**, providing a complete progression from **Basic Medical Science**, through **Osteopathic Manual Medicine**, to **Advanced Chiropractic Science**.

We encourage all candidates to begin their preparation as early as possible. The pre-course examination has been designed to ensure that every participant enters the program with a common academic foundation, allowing the practical modules to focus on advanced clinical application rather than introductory theory.

We look forward to welcoming you to the next stage of your professional journey and helping you develop into a highly competent practitioner of Chiropractic Science.

**PALMS Chiropractic College**
**DSc. (Chiropractic Science) Conversion Course**
**Teach. Explain. Empower.** Since 2003.

26/07/2026

RENEWAL！ 基礎医学修了認定コース

好きな時間、好きな場所でいつでも学習し試験にのぞめる！
「PCC基礎医学修了認定コース2026」がリニューアルいたしました！

本コースは徒手療法全般の専門教育に不可欠な基礎医学知識を、体系的に学ぶための自学自習型認定プログラムです。

本コースは、動画配信やリアルタイム講義を行う　いわゆる「オンライン講座」とは異なり、公式テキスト（PCC PRESS発行「White Book Series」）を用いて、ご自身で学習を進めていただくスタイルとなります。

ご自身の専門性を高め、患者様（クライアント）の健康を支える一助として、ぜひ本コースをお役立てください
■ 受講費用
受講料: 33,000円（税込）
※オリジナル教材一式込み
■ 申込受付開始
受付開始: 2026年8月8日（土）
お申込みに関するお問い合わせはパームスOfficeまで

07/07/2026

🚨 BEWARE OF 'UNIQUE' CHIROPRACTIC ACCREDITATION CLAIMS IN INDIA! 🚨
Don't be misled by universities claiming to hold the "only" accreditation or boasting faculty with medical degrees. When it comes to your education and career, the curriculum matters more than the credentials.
🛑 The Reality Check:Medical Degrees $\neq$ Chiropractic Expertise: Medical skills do not automatically qualify a faculty member to teach chiropractic care.Not a Medical Field: Chiropractic is NOT medical science—it is a specialized Healing Art based on Neurophysiology.Lack of Recognition: Chiropractic is still not officially recognized by the Government of India. Deceptive claims of "exclusive" accreditation cannot mask a deficient curriculum.
📚 What Proper Chiropractic Education Actually Focuses On:Philosophy: Understanding the fundamental principles of innate intelligence and the body’s self-healing capabilities.Science: A rigorous, dedicated study of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.Art: Developing highly skillful manual adjustments and precise patient assessment.
👉 Demand Proof, Not Titles! Before enrolling, look beyond the marketing and demand a rigorous, internationally aligned clinical curriculum.

06/07/2026

PCC Japan presents
頭蓋オステオパシー (PHASE 1–4)　９月開講決定！
「臨床の可能性を広げる、頭蓋オステオパシーの実践プログラム」
患者の症状を追いかけるだけの治療に限界を感じていませんか。
慢性的な頭痛、顎関節の問題、頚部痛、めまい、自律神経系の不調、原因のはっきりしない慢性症状など、多くの患者は筋肉や関節だけでは説明できない複雑な問題を抱えています。
頭蓋オステオパシーは、頭蓋骨・硬膜システム・脳脊髄液の循環・静脈還流・神経機能を統合的に評価し、身体全体の機能回復を目指すアプローチです。
本セミナーでは、単なるテクニックの習得ではなく、臨床現場で実際に活用できる頭蓋オステオパシーの評価法と調整法を体系的に学びます。
柔道整復師、鍼灸師、理学療法士、作業療法士、マッサージセラピスト、カイロプラクター、オステオパス、医師、歯科医師など、あらゆるヘルスケアプロフェッショナルにお勧めのプログラムです。
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このような先生方におすすめ
✓ 慢性症状への新しいアプローチを学びたい
✓ 手技療法の精度をさらに高めたい
✓ 頭痛や顎関節症への対応力を向上させたい
✓ 自律神経系へのアプローチを臨床に取り入れたい
✓ オステオパシーの頭蓋分野を体系的に学びたい
✓ 他院との差別化につながる専門技術を習得したい
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カリキュラム
　PHASE 1　基礎
　　頭蓋オステオパシーの土台となる評価と調整技術を学びます。
　　・コアリンク
　　・静脈洞ドレナージ
　　・頭蓋冠の評価
　　・クラニアルメカニズムの基礎
　　・触診能力の向上
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PHASE 2　頭蓋底
　頭蓋機能の中心となる頭蓋底の評価と調整。
　　・蝶形後頭底結合（SBS）
　　・側頭骨
　　・頭蓋底機能障害の評価
　　・神経系との関連理解
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PHASE 3　顔面頭蓋
　顔面頭蓋の構造と機能を理解し、顎顔面領域への臨床応用を学びます。
　　・篩骨
　　・鋤骨
　　・頬骨
　　・上顎骨
　　・下顎骨
　　・顔面頭蓋の統合的評価
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PHASE 4　応用・臨床
　より高度な臨床テクニックと難治ケースへの対応。
　　・縫合障害
　　・出生時トラウマ
　　・V-Spread
　　・再形成テクニック
　　・骨内病変へのアプローチ
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受講日　
　Phase-1 ２０２６年９月２６日（土）
　Phase-2 ２０２６年９月２７日（日）
　Phase-3 ２０２６年１０月３１日（土）
　Phase-4 ２０２６年１１月１日（日）
受講費
　【全4回一括申込】
　　100,000円
　【各回分納】
　　27,500円
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必須教材
　『統合クラニアル・マニピュレーティブ・テクニック教本（BLACK BOOK）』
　　3,960円（税込）
　　※受講者全員にご購入いただきます。
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頭蓋オステオパシーは、身体全体を一つの機能的ユニットとして捉えるオステオパシー哲学の集大成とも言える分野です。
臨床に新たな視点を加えたい方、より深いレベルで患者を理解し、結果を追求したい方に最適なセミナーです。
あなたの臨床に、もう一つの可能性を。
皆様のご参加を心よりお待ちしております。

05/07/2026

【お詫びと訂正（正誤表）】
2026年7月４日までにBLUE BOOK Vol. 1『統合頭蓋オステオパシー 教本』をご購入いただいた方にお詫びと訂正のお知らせ。
平素よりPCC PRESS出版物をご愛読いただき、誠にありがとうございます。
このたび、刊行いたしました書籍の一部に誤記があることが判明いたしました。
読者の皆様ならびに教育機関・医療関係者の皆様にご迷惑をおかけしましたことを、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
正しい内容につきましては、下記の「正誤早見表（Errata）」をご参照ください。
PCC PRESSでは、今後も内容の正確性と品質向上に努め、より信頼性の高い教材の提供に尽力してまいります。
ご理解とご協力を賜りますよう、よろしくお願い申し上げます。
PCC PRESS
Jiro Yamahata, BCSc.
https://www.j-hsa.com/pcc-press/正誤表/
正誤早見表（Errata）
書名：BLUE BOOK Vol. 1『統合頭蓋オステオパシー 教本』日本語翻訳版
版数：1
初版発行日：2026年6月22日
　１．１４２ページ 　Chapter２３　
（誤）乳様突起：外側・後方へ　→　（正）乳様突起：内側・後方へ
　２．１４３ページ 　Chapter２３　
（誤）乳様突起：内側・前方へ　→　（正）乳様突起：外側・前方へ

オステオパシー国際・国内DIPLOMAセミナー（カウンターストレイン、MET、セミナー、クラニオセイクラル、内臓マニピュレーション）大阪、東京、柔道整復師、PT/OT、理学療法士、作業療法士