Jöry Pauwels is a respected specialist in osteopathy, physiotherapy and manual therapy, as well as an experienced educator of international renown. He began his professional career with studies in physiotherapy, manual therapy and education, and subsequently completed his osteopathic training at the Flanders International College of Osteopathy (FICO).

As WOMA Academic Programme Director, Jöry Pauwels is responsible for the development and coordination of the programme curriculum, ensuring its compliance with the European standards of osteopathic education and the guidelines of OsEAN (Osteopathic European Academic Network), where he also serves as an active board member.