Ms Maja Meneghin-Pliska 

Maja Meneghin

Osteopath

Thanks to osteopathy, my horizons have expanded, and my life has been enriched. My interest in osteopathy was sparked during my early experiences as a physiotherapist. This interest led me to pursue a five-year part-time study at SKOM, which I completed with a diploma in 2009. In 2011, I wrote my scientific thesis, and in 2012, I obtained the inter-cantonal GDK diploma. Alongside this, I attended various advanced training seminars and courses, particularly on pregnancy and pediatrics.

Since childhood, animals—especially horses and dogs—have been an important part of my life. It was a great wish of mine to also treat these wonderful creatures osteopathically. A few years ago, I decided to pursue a three-year part-time study in animal osteopathy. I completed this at the International College for Research in Osteopathy (I.C.R.E.O.) and obtained my diploma in early 2016.

As a passionate athlete and ambitious runner with many successes, I have a strong interest in osteopathic treatment for athletes, incorporating my own experiences into my practice. However, I welcome all individuals with various complaints.

I am married and a mother of two young daughters. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor sports or going for walks with my dog and family.

Education:

• 1998 – 2001 Physiotherapy school LFK Bad Krotzingen, diploma
• 2004 – 2009 Part-time study at SKOM, School of Classical Osteopathic Medicine, Postgraduate Study Center, Bad Zurzach
• 2009 – 2010 Additional year at SKOM, 7 modules in differential diagnosis in conventional medicine
• 2010 – 2011 Thesis: Anatomical relations of the cranium, hyoid, temporomandibular joint, superior thoracic aperture, and pharynx. Approved by the diploma committee, awarded the title of Osteopath D.O.
• 16.11.2012 Inter-cantonal Diploma GDK-CDS
• 2013 – 2016 Part-time study in animal osteopathy (equine and canine) at ICREO (D/NL), International College for Research in Equine Osteopathy. Diploma obtained with thesis: Homeostasis under an osteopathic viewpoint and the definition of its role in osteopathic treatment, defended and presented at the Equine Congress in Belgium.

Professional Experience:

• 2001 – 2004 Physiotherapy, Schmerzklinik Kirschgarten, Basel
• 2004 – 2005 Physiotherapy, Gesundheitszentrum Liestal
• 2005 Physiotherapy, Nova Reinach
• 2006 Self-employed physiotherapist at Praxisgemeinschaft Reflex, Binningen
• 2007 – 2008 Self-employed physiotherapist in Basel
• 2009 – Present Self-employed therapist in private practice in Basel; also worked as a freelancer at Osteopathy Practice Arnhild Hartmann in Rheinfelden
• 2017 – 2019 Additionally, self-employed at Praxisgemeinschaft and Hebammenpraxis Rundum in Laufen
• 2020 Opened a private practice within Centre médicale Le Point Santé in Delémont