Mirka Peththahandi

Mirka Peththahandi is a Lecturer at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, specializing in osteopathy and health promotion. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Osteopathy and is a vocational teacher (AmO). Her roles include career guidance for first-year osteopathy students and teaching at the Turbiini Myllypuro business incubator. She is actively involved in innovation projects focused on remote rehabilitation, health promotion, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Education: Osteopathy (Bachelor's degree)
• Key Responsibilities: Clinical practice supervision, project management in innovation initiatives

Her research interests span osteopathic practices, functional anatomy of the spine and thorax, manual therapy techniques, and entrepreneurship in healthcare. She has co-authored publications on remote healthcare services and peer mentoring strategies, emphasizing digital tools and community-driven solutions.

Key projects include the HyMy village initiatives (2014–2023), focusing on sustainable health services and marketing, as well as ergonomic studies on backpacks and reducing sedentary behavior. She is a member of the Finnish Education Professional Association (OAJ) and the Osteopathic Association.

Her work integrates innovation, education, and healthcare, with a focus on holistic health promotion and cross-sector collaboration.