Osteopathic Medical Doctors With Experience
Our Instructors
A professional team of Osteopathic Medical Doctors dedicated to teaching, advocate and advance Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathy locally in Lebanon and regionally in the surrounding countries.
Elie Malek
Dr. Elie Malek earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2004 from Saint-Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut, Lebanon. Following his graduation, he relocated to Paris to specialize in Osteopathic Manual Medicine at the renowned Hôtel-Dieu de Paris Hospital, within the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Vertebral Pathology. He obtained specialty diplomas in Osteopathic Manual Medicine from both Paris V-René Descartes and Paris XIII-Bobigny Universities. Concurrently, Dr. Malek pursued a specialty diploma in Sports Medicine at Paris VI-Pierre et Marie Curie University, training at the Sports Medicine Department of La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital. He also completed postgraduate training in Functional Osteopathic Medicine at Ostéo-Formations, the French Association for Postgraduate Training in Osteopathic Medicine, where he later served as an instructor.
In 2009, Dr. Malek returned to Lebanon, practicing in several prominent Class A hospitals and private medical centers. He also traveled regularly to Gulf countries to treat patients and continued his teaching role at Ostéo-Formations in Paris. Recognizing the value of integrating Eastern medical practices, Dr. Malek studied Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in 2011 at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), a World Health Organization-certified institution.
In 2017, identifying a significant need in the management of musculoskeletal disorders, Dr. Malek founded the Allopathic Alternative Clinic (AAC), a multidisciplinary center that combines allopathic and alternative specialties to provide comprehensive care for musculoskeletal issues. The following year, he underwent specialized training in Focused and Radial Shockwave Therapy with Dr. Stephen Schwartz, a pioneer in the field. Dr. Malek continues to practice his specialties at AAC and major Class A hospitals, participating in international conferences and workshops.
In 2023, Dr. Malek joined the Family Medicine Department at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) as an Osteopathic Physician and Medical Acupuncturist, where he practices and teaches both disciplines. He is also part of the department’s Wellness Center, contributing to the integration of osteopathic medicine into the hospital’s core practices. In 2024, he expanded his practice to the Keserwan Medical Center (KMC), a satellite hospital of AUBMC, continuing to provide osteopathic and acupuncture services.
Dr. Malek is a member of Ostéos de France, the French Syndicate for Osteopathic Physicians, which is part of the European Register for Osteopathic Physicians (EROP). He is also affiliated with the French Society for Orthopedic and Osteopathic Manual Medicine (SOFMMOO) and the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ISMST).
Dr. Elie Malek earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2004 from Saint-Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut, Lebanon. Following his graduation, he relocated to Paris to specialize in Osteopathic Manual Medicine at the renowned Hôtel-Dieu de Paris Hospital, within the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Vertebral Pathology. He obtained specialty diplomas in Osteopathic Manual Medicine from both Paris V-René Descartes and Paris XIII-Bobigny Universities. Concurrently, Dr. Malek pursued a specialty diploma in Sports Medicine at Paris VI-Pierre et Marie Curie University, training at the Sports Medicine Department of La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital. He also completed postgraduate training in Functional Osteopathic Medicine at Ostéo-Formations, the French Association for Postgraduate Training in Osteopathic Medicine, where he later served as an instructor.
In 2009, Dr. Malek returned to Lebanon, practicing in several prominent Class A hospitals and private medical centers. He also traveled regularly to Gulf countries to treat patients and continued his teaching role at Ostéo-Formations in Paris. Recognizing the value of integrating Eastern medical practices, Dr. Malek studied Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in 2011 at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), a World Health Organization-certified institution.
In 2017, identifying a significant need in the management of musculoskeletal disorders, Dr. Malek founded the Allopathic Alternative Clinic (AAC), a multidisciplinary center that combines allopathic and alternative specialties to provide comprehensive care for musculoskeletal issues. The following year, he underwent specialized training in Focused and Radial Shockwave Therapy with Dr. Stephen Schwartz, a pioneer in the field. Dr. Malek continues to practice his specialties at AAC and major Class A hospitals, participating in international conferences and workshops.
In 2023, Dr. Malek joined the Family Medicine Department at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) as an Osteopathic Physician and Medical Acupuncturist, where he practices and teaches both disciplines. He is also part of the department's Wellness Center, contributing to the integration of osteopathic medicine into the hospital's core practices. In 2024, he expanded his practice to the Keserwan Medical Center (KMC), a satellite hospital of AUBMC, continuing to provide osteopathic and acupuncture services.
Dr. Malek is a member of Ostéos de France, the French Syndicate for Osteopathic Physicians, which is part of the European Register for Osteopathic Physicians (EROP). He is also affiliated with the French Society for Orthopedic and Osteopathic Manual Medicine (SOFMMOO) and the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ISMST).
Guillaume Levavasseur
Dr. Guillaume Levavasseur earned his medical degree from the University of Rouen in 2002. During his studies, he obtained a specialization in sports medicine and biology the same year, as well as an inter-university diploma in manual osteopathic medicine from Paris XIII-Bobigny. In 2022, he furthered his education with a university diploma in musculoskeletal ultrasound from the University of Paris V.
Between 2005 and 2013, Dr. Levavasseur practiced osteopathic manual medicine and sports medicine in private practice in Rouen. Since 2013, he has been part of the Pôle Santé Sport, a multidisciplinary center in Rouen, collaborating with various specialists to provide comprehensive patient care. He also serves as a consultant at the Institut Régional de Médecine du Sport et de la Santé.
From 2005 to 2009, he was the sports physician for the Rouen ice hockey team, participating in several European Cups. Since 2011, he has been the physician for France's national youth basketball teams, taking part in European and world championships. Since 2019, he has been a member of the medical team for the Roland-Garros International Tennis Tournament and was appointed Sport Manager Physician for the tennis tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Since 2014, Dr. Levavasseur has been a lecturer at the University of Paris XIII – Bobigny for the Specialty Diploma in Manual Osteopathic Medicine and is involved with Ostéo-formations, a postgraduate training association for osteopathic physicians. He has been a board member of the Société Normande de Médecine du Sport since 2008, serving as president from 2013 to 2015. Since 2015, he has chaired the Association de Formation Post-Universitaire des Médecins Ostéopathes – Ostéopratique / Ostéo-formations.
Since 2004, he has participated in seminars and conferences on osteopathic manual medicine, covering various fields such as visceral, cranial, myofascial, and functional approaches. He is a member of Ostéos de France – Syndicat Français des Médecins Ostéopathes, affiliated with the European Register of Osteopathic Physicians.
Dr. Guillaume Levavasseur earned his medical degree from the University of Rouen in 2002. During his studies, he obtained a specialization in sports medicine and biology the same year, as well as an inter-university diploma in manual osteopathic medicine from Paris XIII-Bobigny. In 2022, he furthered his education with a university diploma in musculoskeletal ultrasound from the University of Paris V.
Between 2005 and 2013, Dr. Levavasseur practiced osteopathic manual medicine and sports medicine in private practice in Rouen. Since 2013, he has been part of the Pôle Santé Sport, a multidisciplinary center in Rouen, collaborating with various specialists to provide comprehensive patient care. He also serves as a consultant at the Institut Régional de Médecine du Sport et de la Santé.
From 2005 to 2009, he was the sports physician for the Rouen ice hockey team, participating in several European Cups. Since 2011, he has been the physician for France's national youth basketball teams, taking part in European and world championships. Since 2019, he has been a member of the medical team for the Roland-Garros International Tennis Tournament and was appointed Sport Manager Physician for the tennis tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Since 2014, Dr. Levavasseur has been a lecturer at the University of Paris XIII – Bobigny for the Specialty Diploma in Manual Osteopathic Medicine and is involved with Ostéo-formations, a postgraduate training association for osteopathic physicians. He has been a board member of the Société Normande de Médecine du Sport since 2008, serving as president from 2013 to 2015. Since 2015, he has chaired the Association de Formation Post-Universitaire des Médecins Ostéopathes – Ostéopratique / Ostéo-formations.
Since 2004, he has participated in seminars and conferences on osteopathic manual medicine, covering various fields such as visceral, cranial, myofascial, and functional approaches. He is a member of Ostéos de France – Syndicat Français des Médecins Ostéopathes, affiliated with the European Register of Osteopathic Physicians.
Michel Nguyen
Dr. Michel Nguyen graduated in General Medicine in 2001 from the University of Paris XII, Créteil, France. Following his degree as a General Practitioner, Dr. Nguyen specialized in Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine at the University of Paris XIII.
From 2001 to 2024, with a group of friends, Dr. Nguyen founded the civil company "Médecins à Domicile 94" in 2001, providing home healthcare services.
Since 2002, Dr. Nguyen has also been a medical regulator at the SAMU 94 emergency medical service, where he remains an active member.
In 2003, Dr. Nguyen also specialized in Sports Medicine and Biology at Paris VI - Pierre and Marie Curie University, Paris, France.
Following this specialization, Dr. Nguyen continued his progression and obtained a specialty diploma in Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Paris XIII-Bobigny in 2005 and continued his evolution to obtain a European diploma in Osteopathic Medicine from the EROP (European Register of Osteopathic Physicians) in 2007.
From 2000 to 2005, Dr. Nguyen was the team doctor for the Créteil football section for children as well as for the second division team. In addition, from 2010 to 2011, Dr. Nguyen was the federal doctor of the French Kung Fu Wu Shu federation.
Since 2008, Dr. Nguyen has been practicing Osteopathic Medicine and Sports Medicine in his private practice in Paris 10, and, since 2016, he has been a part-time consultant in Posturology and Sports Medicine at the Ellasanté center in Paris 8, France.
Since January 2019, he has been part of the therapeutic team of the KISS/KIDD Syndrome Consultation Center (https://syndromedekiss.com/fr/syndrome-kiss/), where children are treated with a four-handed approach to ensure complete osteopathic, visceral, and cranio-sacral care.
Since 2005, Dr. Nguyen has participated in major conferences and workshops at the local and national level in Osteopathic Medicine and Sports Medicine. He is also part of the teaching team of “Ostéo-formations” with Dr. Guillaume LEVAVASSEUR. Dr. Nguyen is a member of Ostéos de France – French Syndicate of Osteopathic Physicians which is a member of the EROP (European Register of Osteopathic Physicians).
In essence, Dr. Nguyen is a highly qualified medical professional with a strong background in both conventional medicine and complementary therapies, particularly osteopathy. He has a wealth of experience in various medical fields, including emergency medicine, sports medicine, and osteopathy.
Dr. Michel Nguyen graduated in General Medicine in 2001 from the University of Paris XII, Créteil, France. Following his degree as a General Practitioner, Dr. Nguyen specialized in Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine at the University of Paris XIII.
From 2001 to 2024, with a group of friends, Dr. Nguyen founded the civil company "Médecins à Domicile 94" in 2001, providing home healthcare services.
Since 2002, Dr. Nguyen has also been a medical regulator at the SAMU 94 emergency medical service, where he remains an active member.
In 2003, Dr. Nguyen also specialized in Sports Medicine and Biology at Paris VI - Pierre and Marie Curie University, Paris, France.
Following this specialization, Dr. Nguyen continued his progression and obtained a specialty diploma in Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Paris XIII-Bobigny in 2005 and continued his evolution to obtain a European diploma in Osteopathic Medicine from the EROP (European Register of Osteopathic Physicians) in 2007.
From 2000 to 2005, Dr. Nguyen was the team doctor for the Créteil football section for children as well as for the second division team. In addition, from 2010 to 2011, Dr. Nguyen was the federal doctor of the French Kung Fu Wu Shu federation.
Since 2008, Dr. Nguyen has been practicing Osteopathic Medicine and Sports Medicine in his private practice in Paris 10, and, since 2016, he has been a part-time consultant in Posturology and Sports Medicine at the Ellasanté center in Paris 8, France.
Since January 2019, he has been part of the therapeutic team of the KISS/KIDD Syndrome Consultation Center ( https://syndromedekiss.com/fr/syndrome-kiss/), where children are treated with a four-handed approach to ensure complete osteopathic, visceral, and cranio-sacral care.
Since 2005, Dr. Nguyen has participated in major conferences and workshops at the local and national level in Osteopathic Medicine and Sports Medicine. He is also part of the teaching team of "Ostéo-formations" with Dr. Guillaume LEVAVASSEUR. Dr. Nguyen is a member of Ostéos de France - French Syndicate of Osteopathic Physicians which is a member of the EROP (European Register of Osteopathic Physicians).
In essence, Dr. Nguyen is a highly qualified medical professional with a strong background in both conventional medicine and complementary therapies, particularly osteopathy. He has a wealth of experience in various medical fields, including emergency medicine, sports medicine, and osteopathy.