Dr. Lauren Noto Bell is an associate professor, clinician, and faculty member in the
Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). She is actively involved in
the education and mentorship of osteopathic medical students and residents, and she
teaches OMM internationally through the Deutsch-Amerikanische Akademie für Osteopathie
(DAAO), to physicians in Europe.
Dr. Noto Bell is the faculty advisor for the Student American Academy of Osteopathy,
and she is the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) residency Program
Director, as well as the Director of Osteopathic Education for all residency programs
at PCOM. Her primary clinical specialty is Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic
Manipulative Medicine.
Post-residency Fellowship: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative
Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
Residency: Family Medicine, Christiana Care Health System
Medical School: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Colgate University
Osteopathic Principles and Practice
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment weekly lab didactics
Dr. Noto Bell has published on the comparison of different types of osteopathic manipulative
treatment (OMT) on cervical somatic dysfunctions.
She has manuscripts being prepared for publication:
-Measuring the principles of palpation using a computer program that identifies and
measures shape change
-The effects of OMT on lateral deviations of the spine, using a computer program that
identifies and measures shape change
-Incorporating self-reflection into course content to improve the learning experience
and develop expertise
She also has studies underway:
-The effect of an osteopathic technique on the modulation of the autonomic nervous
system
-Assessing the effectiveness of an osteopathic technique on ankle function and swimming
time in children and adolescents
City Avenue Physicians Award (2010), presented to the residents who demonstrate a strong dedication to teaching and serving the Philadelphia area community
American Academy of Osteopathy
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
American Osteopathic Association
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physician Society
