Lluís M. Horta
DO, MSc, PT – Physiotherapist – Osteopath – Educator – Researcher
Lluís M. Horta is a Spanish physiotherapist and osteopath with over three decades of experience in clinical practice, sports medicine, education, and osteopathic regulation in Europe. He earned his Physiotherapy degree from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain) in 1991, followed by his Diploma in Osteopathy (DO) in 2005 from the Escola d’Osteopatia de Barcelona (EOB), in collaboration with the European School of Osteopathy (ESO), Maidstone (UK). In 2023, he completed his Master’s degree in Healthcare (MSc Osteopathy) at the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki, Finland, with a focus on evidence-based osteopathic care.
Since 2005, Lluís Horta has been practicing as an osteopathic clinician both at his private clinic, Osteopatia Mallorca, and at a hospital setting in Palma de Mallorca. His clinical work combines a strong scientific foundation with a person-centred approach, emphasizing clinical reasoning and the integration of osteopathic principles within modern healthcare frameworks.
He has extensive experience in sports medicine and rehabilitation, having served as a consultant osteopath for the Spanish Olympic Sailing Team. He was an official member of the team’s medical staff during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, as well as at numerous international sailing events. His ongoing collaboration with elite athletes reflects his expertise in managing complex musculoskeletal dysfunctions, enhancing performance, and facilitating recovery through osteopathic and manual therapy interventions.
Lluís is deeply involved in the professional regulation and advancement of osteopathy in Europe. In 2015, he became the CEO of the Registro de Osteópatas de España (ROE), the national professional registry that represents and accredits qualified osteopaths in Spain. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the recognition and standardization of osteopathic practice at a national and European level.
He was also the Spanish Head Representative at the CEN Technical Committee (TC 450) responsible for developing the European Standard EN 16686:2015 “Osteopathic Healthcare Provision”, a landmark document that defines professional competencies and ethical standards for osteopaths across Europe.
Since 2020, he has been an active member of the Osteopathy Europe Board, currently serving as the Vice-President (VP) of the organization. Within Osteopathy Europe, he plays a key role in the Research and Communication Committees, promoting collaboration among European institutions, researchers, and professional bodies to strengthen the evidence base and visibility of osteopathic healthcare.
Beyond his clinical and organizational commitments, Lluís M. Horta is a passionate international lecturer and educator. He regularly teaches postgraduate seminars and continuing education programs in Europe and South America, focusing on topics such as clinical reasoning, evidence-based osteopathy, person-centred care, and integrative healthcare models. His teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, reflective practice, and the use of scientific evidence to inform osteopathic decision-making.
He has presented his research at several international conferences, including events in London and other European capitals, contributing to the global dialogue on modern osteopathic practice and its role in multidisciplinary healthcare.
