Jan Petrus Koop, LMT, German DO
Massage Therapist
Jan Petrus Koop is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a German-trained Osteopath and Naturopath.
Jan graduated from SKOM (School of Classical Osteopathic Medicine) in Hamburg, Germany. He is a faculty and fellow with the SCCO (Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy), and the president of the Kindersprechstunde (Children’s Free Osteopathic Clinic).
In 2003, Jan traveled to America to train with Dr. James S. Jealous, founder and developer of Biodynamics of Osteopathy. The Biodynamic model of Osteopathy is designed to explore the limits of primary respiration as a therapeutic process. In a clinical setting, this means observing with hands rather than applying an external force; the motion present in the lesion field is accessed through synchronization with the inhalation phase of primary respiration. This technique uses subtle and gentle treatments to achieve profound results.
At the Kaplan Center, Jan will be using his extensive experience as a massage therapist and osteopath to help our patients restore harmony and balance to the body’s structure.