Jane Eliza Stark

D.O.M.P., MS, D.Sc.O.

Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Jane Stark is one of osteopathy’s leading historians, widely recognized for her research and publications on the early development of the profession. Her best-known work,

Jane brings to her historical work thirty-four years as a certified athletic therapist and twenty-two years as an osteopathic manual practitioner—experience that deeply informs her ability to interpret the origins and evolution of osteopathic thinking. She has taught at osteopathic colleges across Canada, serving as an instructor, director of student research, and continuing education program director in Toronto, and as a faculty member for osteopathic colleges in Halifax, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. She also holds a master’s degree in clinical research administration.

Her leadership extends internationally through her service on the board of directors of the World Osteopathic Health Organization from two thousand nine to two thousand eleven. Today, Jane teaches and practises on a freelance basis in twelve countries, including Japan, the United States, and locations throughout Europe, where she is regularly invited to speak on historical topics.

Earlier in her career, Jane spent ten years at the University of Toronto’s David L. MacIntosh Sport Medicine Clinic and worked at several major athletic events, including the nineteen ninety-eight Commonwealth Games, the nineteen ninety-six ParaOlympics, and the nineteen ninety-one Canada Games. She also served as head athletic therapist for Canada’s National Men’s Rugby Team from nineteen ninety-two to nineteen ninety-five.