Practitioners of osteopathy are referred to as osteopaths. Osteopathic manipulation is the core set of techniques in osteopathy. The Ministry of Health recognizes homeopathy, acupuncture, osteopathy and chiropractic as reimbursable alternative treatments. Germany has both "osteopathy" and "osteopathic medicine". It also serves as a directory for osteopaths who practice osteopathy exclusively. In the late 19th century in North America, therapies including osteopathy and chiropractic became popular. Mencken was a supporter of scientific progress, and was critical of osteopathy and chiropractic. It overlaps with other manual-therapy professions such as osteopathy and physical therapy. He is a practicing physician as a Doctor of Osteopathy. The non-physician manual practice of osteopathy is practiced in most Canadian provinces. The practice of osteopathy began in the United States in 1874. Barrett has been quoted as saying, "the pseudoscience within osteopathy can't compete with the science". KCU opened in May 1916 as the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery. The practice of osteopathy has a long history in the United Kingdom. In 1899, Still published his second book, "Philosophy of Osteopathy".