Remembering the Master with affection and gratitude on the 17th  Anniversary of his Passing

John Wernham began his career in Fleet Street but it was interrupted at the invitation of J. M. Littlejohn to study Osteopathy in 1928.  This was no small problem, but many students at that time were people who had been recruited from other jobs, and the decision was not long in the making.

From that time onwards, for over 70 years, John Wernham studied, lectured, and practiced in accordance with Dr. Littlejohn’s teaching and, in addition, produced a considerable library of osteopathic texts dealing with the Principles, Technique and Practice, as they were laid down by Dr. Littlejohn.

“The supreme scholarship and profundity of his work did not render Littlejohn popular.  Presenting his case has been a turbulent experience.  But there is evidence that Classical Osteopathy is here to stay and that nothing can prevent its progress and a permanent place in this present time and in the future.”
(John Wernham 1997)

In 1985, John Wernham founded the Maidstone College of Osteopathy devoted entirely to the teaching of Dr. J. M. Littlejohn.  The College was renamed The John Wernham College of Classical Osteopathy in 1996 in honour of its Founder. The College continues John Wernham’s legacy through the Postgraduate Clinic, Postgraduate Courses, and publishing the texts.

John Wernham was practicing, teaching, writing, and publishing up to the time of his demise.  He was in his 100th year.

John wrote many books in his lifetime. Why not visit our Bookstore to learn more about the great collection of writings we have.

There is much to learn about John and the JWCCO, our bookstore is a great place to start. Remember to check it out.

Tension Lines & Triangle of  Forces

This diagram shows the lines of balanced compression and tension in the normal body.

“The underlying principle, as applied to Osteopathy, is expressed in the word ‘Adjustment’

 

- Principles 1907 Dr J M LittleJohn

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