Osteopathy, as a form of treatment, began in the late 19th century, focusing on the work of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still. A physician, surgeon, and author-researcher, Dr. Still was passionate about promoting a therapeutic approach that would optimally restore health with the least invasive medical technique. He believed that the musculoskeletal system is the engine of the human body and that understanding the proper position and function of each bone, muscle, ligament and internal organ paves the way for the right function of the body. For the creator of osteopathy, maintaining this integrity is a prerequisite for good health.