Dr Raymond Perrin

A chance discovery.

In the late 1980s, Dr. Raymond Perrin, an osteopath specialising in sports injuries, treated a former professional cyclist who also suffered from ME. Over the course of seven months, the patient reported a complete recovery from ME, attributing his improvement to Dr. Perrin's treatment.

Intrigued by this outcome, Dr. Perrin delved into research to understand the underlying reasons for such significant results. This curiosity led him to a career as a neuroscientist, where he became a renowned expert in ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, and post-viral fatigue syndromes.

Dr. Perrin's extensive research culminated in the development of the Perrin Technique, an osteopathic diagnostic and treatment protocol that has successfully helped thousands of patients since 1989. His dedication to pioneering research has resulted in numerous research papers and clinical trials.

Pioneering Research

Pioneering in thinking and approach.

In immersing himself in pioneering research, Dr Perrin has written research papers and developed clinical and research trials.

His hypotheses initially railed against established scientific and medical thinking, the test of time and research from scientists across the world has proven Dr Perrin to have been pioneering in his thinking and approach.

For example, the lymphatic system and lymphatic drainage system of the brain was traditionally dismissed. Only in 2017 when scans on humans showed a lymphatic drainage system of the brain did it prove what Dr Perrin had hypothesised since 1989.

Dr Perrin has become a leading authority on neurolymphatic dispersers through his theory and research. He continues to undertake research and writings whilst lecturing and teaching his The Perrin Technique across the world.

Future

“If it was a drug it would have been licensed.”

Initially, Dr. Perrin's theories challenged conventional scientific and medical perspectives. However, over time, research from global scientists has validated his innovative approaches. For instance, the concept of the brain's lymphatic drainage system, once dismissed by traditional science, was confirmed in 2017 through human scans, supporting Dr. Perrin's hypothesis from 1989.

Dr. Perrin has established himself as a leading authority on neurolymphatic dispersal through his ground-breaking theories and ongoing research. He continues to advance his studies and share his knowledge by lecturing and teaching The Perrin Technique worldwide.

The success of his trials has been noteworthy, with one scientist remarking that if the Perrin Technique were a drug, it would have met efficacy standards for licensing.

We will keep this page updated with new information. To stay informed and support ongoing research, you can engage with the Fund for Osteopathic Research Into ME (FORME), a charity dedicated to funding research on osteopathic treatments for ME/CFS. To learn more or contribute, click here.