Scientific research on flat feet in children — within the master’s program of University College London (UCL), the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) and the Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and Sport. More than 35 children took part in the study. Academic supervisor — Prof. Mike Lusemoure (UCL, United Kingdom).
Chief physician
Dr. Elfana Suleymanova
Director of ELF Health Center, internist and osteopathic physician, holistic (integrative) medicine physician
Practice location
Education and professional path
One of the first osteopaths in Azerbaijan. She earned her medical degree in Azerbaijan, studied osteopathy in Russia and took part in a clinical training program in Germany. She continues to learn new techniques from internationally recognized specialists.
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Medical degreeAzerbaijan Medical University, Faculty of General Medicine (2001–2007)
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Osteopathic qualificationSaint Petersburg Institute of Osteopathy (since 2014)
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Clinical training in GermanyNiedersachsen Klinikum Leer — hands-on experience in spinal surgery, treatment of herniated intervertebral discs
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Work experienceInternist and osteopathic physician at the “Bioloji Müalicə” (Biological Treatment) Clinic since 2014
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Chief physicianChief physician of the “Bioloji Müalicə” (Biological Treatment) Clinic in Masalli (2018–2020)
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ELF CenterDirector of ELF Health Center since 2022
In my medical practice and in the work of our center, our main goal is to treat the person as a whole, without harming the body.
Science and teaching
Scientific and academic activity
Developing osteopathy in Azerbaijan and training future specialists is an integral part of Dr. Elfana’s work.
Founding partner and host of the Azerbaijan branch of the German Academy of Osteopathy (Osteopathie Schule Deutschland).
Founder of the Scoliosis Academy — a group rehabilitation program for children up to age 16.
Author of the course “Holistic Treatment of Scoliosis” — a 10-lesson continuing education program for rehabilitation specialists and physiotherapists.
Instructor of her own course on kinesiology taping (kinesio taping).
Regular meetings and a clinical placement program for students of the Faculty of Physiotherapy and Medical Rehabilitation at Azerbaijan Medical University (since 2022).
Clinical placement program for final-year students of the Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and Sport.
Award
Professional Osteopathic Physician Award
Woman Global Awards
At an event held in Azerbaijan with participants from more than 20 countries
Talks and events
- “The Role of the Pelvic Bones in Women’s Health” — GələcəkSən project
- “Beauty Starts from Within” — breast health program, ELF Center
- “The Role of Movement in Healthy Aging” — a joint educational training program by Güvən Nanny Service, the Career and Development Academy, ELF Center and Seni Azerbaijan
- Podcast appearance on stress management
Video archive
Seminars and TV appearances
18 videos on Dr. Elfana Suleymanova’s YouTube channel — from seminars to the “Həkim işi” (Doctor’s Work), “Analar məktəbi” (Mothers’ School) and “Antivirus” programs.
8 min 03 sec
“An End to Scoliosis” — seminar
Scoliosis
10 min 01 sec
Raising children with good posture and no scoliosis
Scoliosis
7 min 44 sec
Pregnancy and osteopathy — “A Step Toward Conscious Motherhood”
Women’s health
1 min 00 sec
Osteopathic treatment is not painful!
Osteopathy
31 min 35 sec
What is scoliosis? How does it develop?
Scoliosis
28 min 33 sec
A different approach to spinal problems with Dr. Elfana Suleymanova — “Həkim işi” (Doctor’s Work)
TV appearances
Press
In the press
Osteopathic physician and internist Elfana Suleymanova held a meeting for Azerbaijan Medical University students
22 students from the Faculty of Physiotherapy and Medical Rehabilitation of Azerbaijan Medical University held a meeting at ELF Health Center. Dr. Elfana Suleymanova said that the meetings would continue and that at the next meetings students would have the opportunity to observe procedures.
Read the articleTV appearances
- “Həkim işi” (Doctor’s Work) — Osteopathy for spinal problems
- “Analar məktəbi” (Mothers’ School) — Scoliosis and other postural disorders
- “Antivirus” — Diseases of the spine
Team
We don’t work alone
Behind every good result there is always teamwork. At ELF Center, osteopaths, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, massage therapists and coaches work together.
Dr. Lala Rzayeva
Lead osteopath · Rehabilitation specialist
Dr. Lala Rzayeva — profileOsteopathyRehabilitationKinesiology tapingSports medicine
Dr. Konul Mammadova
Physiotherapist-osteopath
Dr. Konul Mammadova — profilePhysiotherapyOsteopathyScoliosisTraction
Seymur Suleymanli
Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist
Seymur Suleymanli — profilePhysiotherapyRehabilitationScoliosis and kyphosisShoulder and knee rehabilitation
Eldar Aliyev
Physiotherapist
Eldar Aliyev — profilePhysiotherapyPosture correctionBack and neck painRehabilitation
Ramin Rustamov
Specialist physiotherapist · Manual therapist
Ramin Rustamov — profileManual therapyPhysiotherapyHerniated discsScoliosis and kyphosis
Ms. Bilgeyis
Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist
Ms. Bilgeyis — profilePhysiotherapyRehabilitationScoliosisValgus