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Helping you find your inherent ability to heal 

Meet Bethany J. Prater, D.O.

Dr. Bethany J. Prater is a highly skilled osteopathic physician specializing in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and Cranial Osteopathy.  With many years of experience, Dr. Prater treats patients of all ages from infants to adults, serving the greater Hudson Valley and CT regions.

Education and Expertise

Dr. Prater earned her D.O. medical degree and Master of Science with distinction from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM). A recipient of the Stanley Shiowitz Award for Excellence in Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Prater also took 1st place in the national A. Hollis Wolf Competition for her presentation involving OMM on a hospitalized cancer patient with severe constipation.  She completed her post-graduate training in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (NMM) and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) at St. Barnabas Hospital Bronx, the leading residency program in the U.S., where she served as Chief Resident.  There she gained extensive experience treating both inpatient and outpatient populations: newborns, children, peri through postpartum, intensive care, pre/post-surgical, trauma, and nursing home.  Dr. Prater has completed hundreds of additional hours of training in Osteopathy in the cranial field and advanced studies in the Fulford percussion hammer. 

Clinical and Academic Experience

With a passion for teaching, Dr. Prater has held various academic appointments, including positions at NYITCOM and Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TOUROCOM) teaching future generations of osteopathic physicians.  She currently serves as adjunct faculty in the OMM department at TOUROCOM in Middletown.   Her dedication to education extends beyond the classroom as she not only has contributed to books, presented at conferences, and conducted research in the field of osteopathic medicine, but also educates her patients with whom she addresses lifestyle management i.e. nutrition, exercise, breathing, sleep habits, stress reduction, etc. 
 

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Professional Affiliations and Continuing Education

Dr. Prater is board-certified in NMM/OMM and holds a New York State medical license. She remains actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Osteopathy, and The Osteopathic Cranial Academy. Dr. Prater's commitment to excellence is evident in her pursuit of continuing education, regularly attending courses and workshops to stay at the forefront of her field.

Experience Beyond Medicine

Prior to her medical career, Dr. Prater was a professional modern dancer, choreographer, and teacher.  She is also a certified Pilates and Yoga instructor, having taught throughout NYC and Long Island.  This diverse background allows for a unique perspective to her manual medicine practice, enriching her approach to patient care, emphasizing the interconnectedness of anatomy and physiology, along with the mind, body, and spirit.

Contact Dr. Bethany J. Prater

Whether you're seeking relief from pain or looking to optimize your health and wellness, Dr. Prater offers compassionate care tailored to your individual needs. Contact her today to schedule an appointment at her practice in Brewster, NY or (coming soon) Lagrangeville, NY.

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Phone: (845) 303-5041
Email: drprater@praterosteopathy.com

Locations:

Brewster:  1456 NY-22 a022, Brewster, NY 10509

Lagrangeville (Coming Soon): 26 Kuchler Dr.,   Lagrangeville, NY 12540

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What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and how can it help?

Osteopathy is a distinct practice and philosophy of medicine applied to standard medical care that focuses on the health and inherent ability to heal.  D.O.’s are trained to look at the body as a whole and not as a single organ or musculoskeletal system; everything is connected and has an influence on one another.  Therefore, gentle hands-on manual medicine uses the musculoskeletal system as a handle to access and affect the organ systems of the body.  OMM is a non-invasive approach to healing that helps to restore normal structure and function to areas restricted and/or affected by disease, injuries, trauma, and normal wear and tear.  OMM can positively affect the musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and developmental systems of the body.

Conditions that OMM may help:

  • Muscle tension/imbalance/spasm/soreness/pain

  • Low back pain

  • Sciatica

  • Scoliosis

  • SIJ pain

  • Neck pain

  • Shoulder pain

  • Frozen shoulder

  • Migraine Headaches

  • Tension Headaches

  • Cervicogenic headaches

  • Post-concussion syndrome

  • TMJ

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Asthma

  • Sinus conditions

  • Chronic ear infection

  • Acid Reflux

  • Hiatal Hernia

  • Constipation

  • Bowel Issues

  • Autism

  • Stress and Anxiety

  • Lymphedema

  • Carpal Tunnel

  • De Quervain tenosynovitis

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

  • Pelvic floor dysfunction

  • Infertility

  • Pregnancy related pain

  • Pre-surgical optimization and post-surgical healing and pain

  • Tinnitus

  • Chronic Ear Infections

 

For Infants

  • Plagiocephaly

  • Feeding/Latching difficulties

  • Reflux

  • Colic

  • Blocked tear duct

  • Torticollis

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