Richard Geshel, DO

Dr. Geshel is a graduate of Northern Arizona University holding both a BS in Zoology and BA in History. He attended the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine where the tinder of curiosity sparked a conflagration within to study Osteopathy in all forms. Following his military service obligation, he completed his residency training in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at Michigan State University.

Dr. Geshel’s passions culminated in attaining his Board Certification in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine giving him a unique perspective on the inner workings of the human body. Under the umbrella of ‘Osteopathy’, Dr. Geshel primarily utilizes Still Technique to the betterment of his patients.

Dr. Geshel hails from Phoenix, Arizona and comes to us with a breadth of experience from his years of service in both the Army and Navy, as well as his previous appointments in academia and operation of his own medical practice. Being from the Valley of the Sun, Dr. Geshel enjoys the sun… and all it offers: warmth, light, the outdoors, traveling and adventures. He also enjoys pretty much all things Science Fiction… if it has ‘Star’ in the name, he’s a fan. In his spare time, aside from writing, he enjoys time with his three children and two dogs.

Courses Teaching:

• Osteopathic Manipulation
• History of Medicine and Osteopathy
• Osteopathic Research
• Strain-Counterstrain
• Still Technique

Research / Areas of Interest: 

• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Biomechanics

Professional Affiliations and Awards: 

• American Academy of Osteopathy 
• American Osteopathic Association 
• Numerous military awards / Campaign medals

Recent Publications and Presentations:

• ACRION. Page Publishing. 2024. Staten Island, NY. ISBN 979-8-89315-215-9
• The Wishing Star. Page Publishing, 2023. ISBN 979-8-88960-710-6
• Power of Touch. Page Publishing, 2020. ISBN 978-1-6624-0108-4
• Deliberate: An Overlooked Aspect of the Pearl Harbor Bombing. World of Warships Magazine. December 2019;34-41.
• Adolescent Scoliosis. Arizona Parenting Magazine. November, 2015.
• Chapter 24, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Injuries, The Sports Medicine Resource Manual, Elsevier Publishing, 2008;285-305 ISBN 978-4160-3197-0.
• Still-Littlejohn Course. Program Chair for AAO CME course. May 19-21, 2017.
• Scoliosis in Adolescents; Glendale Library lecture series
• Still Technique: Approaches to the Upper and Lower Extremity not in the current book. Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association conference, April 16, 2016
• Personalizing your Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Treatment for your Patients. Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association conference, April 14, 2015