Classes

This class will cover upper and lower body extremities. Anatomy and physiology along with release techniques for the feet, knees, hip joints, hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulder points will be demonstrated.

Students will have the opportunity for hands on learning and to experience how the extremities can affect the entire body and being.

This course offers continuing education for bodyworkers, movement educators, and anyone interested in supporting the body’s self-corrective reflexes and innate healing abilities.

No prerequisites or prior bodywork experience are required—this class is open to all. In this class, you’ll explore the history, philosophy, principles, and methods of Ortho-Bionomy® while gaining hands-on experience with foundational techniques for working with the joints of the arms and legs.

Learn to engage the body’s natural responses through Phase 4 techniques, which use gentle movement and positions of comfort to release muscular tension, reduce stress, and stimulate self-corrective reflexes.

These techniques promote structural alignment and balance from within, empowering the body to heal itself.

Ortho-Bionomy® uses osteopathic-based, gentle, comfortable body positions and movements to stimulate self-correcting reflexes within the muscles and nerves. This method is specific and structure oriented.

The techniques of this foundation class can alleviate tension patterns of the pelvis within 10-30 seconds. It is easy on the practitioner and can be integrated into any massage or bodywork session. Included in the class tuition is access to a pre-requisite online video with necessary information about Ortho-Bionomy, so that we can spend more class time doing hands on work. If you have recently taken an Ortho-Bionomy class this requirement may be waived, please ask for more details.

The Releases for the Hand 4 hour class will include hands on techniques for the Carpals, Metacarpals, and Phalanges. The Anterior Shoulder, Posterior Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist, and Hand mini classes in combination are the equivalent of the 16 hour Releases for the Upper Extremities (Phase 4) class.

This class is NCBTMB approved. This four hour “mini class” can be used for Phase 4 requirements for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® Associate and Practitioner training programs.

This class will be taught over the course of four Tuesdays, two weeks apart, on April 29, May 13, May 27, and June 10, 2025.

This Ortho-Bionomy foundation class works with painless, comfortable positions to release tension patterns of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, plus the psoas, ilium rotation, and sacrum. It is amazing how such gentle and simple techniques can give such deep releases.

It is easy on the practitioner and can easily be integrated into any massage or bodywork session. NCBTMB approved, course # CE402028.

This Ortho-Bionomy foundation class works with painless, comfortable positions to release tension patterns of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, plus the psoas, ilium rotation, and sacrum.

It is amazing how such gentle and simple techniques can give such deep releases. It is easy on the practitioner and can easily be integrated into any massage or bodywork session.

This class is NCBTMB approved. This class is a requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® Associate and Practitioner training programs.

This course provides students a fresh way of addressing tensions and pain in the body. Derived from Strain-Counter Strain aspect of Osteopathy, Ortho-Bionomy® is gentle for both the client and the one practicing it, so students learn ways to work smarter instead of harder, as well as how to meet/blend with someone without merging.

The focus during the class is truly understanding the principles and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy®, and how they underlie the techniques. To that end, the principles are pointed out throughout the class as students learn and practice techniques for each segment of the spine, pelvis, ribs, shoulders and limbs. By the end of the class, students can support ease and re-education in most parts of the body, whether that part was specifically taught in class or not.

This class is being taught over a period of 3 Saturdays: May 31st, June 6th and June 14th. Attendance at all three classes is required for full 24 hour class credit.

Ortho-Bionomy® uses osteopathic-based, gentle, comfortable body positions and movements to stimulate self-correcting reflexes within the muscles and nerves.

This method is specific and structure oriented. The techniques of this foundation class can alleviate tension patterns of the interosseous membranes within 10-30 seconds. It is easy on the practitioner and can be integrated into any massage or bodywork session.

Included in the class tuition is access to a pre-requisite online video with necessary information about Ortho-Bionomy, so that we can spend more class time doing hands on work. If you have recently taken an Ortho-Bionomy class this requirement may be waived, please ask for more details.

The Releases for the Interosseous Membranes of the Forearm & Lower Leg 4 hour class will include hands on techniques for the Radius & Ulna of the forearm and Tibia & Fibula of the lower leg, to help release each area’s Interosseous Membrane.

This class can be taken as a stand-alone class, or to complement any other Phase 4 class.

This class is NCBTMB approved. This four hour “mini class” can be used for Phase 4 requirements for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® Associate and Practitioner training programs.

This course provides students a fresh way of addressing tensions and pain in the body. Derived from Strain-Counter Strain aspect of Osteopathy, Ortho-Bionomy® is gentle for both the client and the one practicing it, so students learn ways to work smarter instead of harder, as well as how to meet/blend with someone without merging.

The focus during the class is truly understanding the principles and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy®, and how they underlie the techniques. To that end, the principles are pointed out throughout the class as students learn and practice techniques for each segment of the spine, pelvis, ribs, shoulders and limbs. By the end of the class, students can support ease and re-education in most parts of the body, whether that part was specifically taught in class or not.

This class is being taught over a period of 3 Saturdays: May 31st, June 6th and June 14th. Attendance at all three classes is required for full 24 hour class credit.

This course provides students a fresh way of addressing tensions and pain in the body. Derived from Strain-Counter Strain aspect of Osteopathy, Ortho-Bionomy® is gentle for both the client and the one practicing it, so students learn ways to work smarter instead of harder, as well as how to meet/blend with someone without merging.

The focus during the class is truly understanding the principles and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy®, and how they underlie the techniques. To that end, the principles are pointed out throughout the class as students learn and practice techniques for each segment of the spine, pelvis, ribs, shoulders and limbs. By the end of the class, students can support ease and re-education in most parts of the body, whether that part was specifically taught in class or not.

This class is being taught over a period of 3 Saturdays: May 31st, June 6th and June 14th. Attendance at all three classes is required for full 24 hour class credit.

This class takes the principles of Ortho-Bionomy and applies them to the neck and thoracic outlet, going beyond the standard moves taught in the Spine & Pelvis (Phase 4) class.

When applied these releases can affect the bony structure and musculature of the entire pelvic region. Class techniques will include working with the Anterior Neck (Scalenes, Sternocleidomastoid muscle), Jaw, Clavicular Attachments, Pectoralis Minor, and Ribs 1-3. The gentleness and ease of using these techniques will amaze you and your clients.

This Class will be on June 27, 28, 30, and July 1 (F, Sa, M, T 2025 , from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm Pacific Time

NCBTMB Approved 16 hours

This class takes the principles of Ortho-Bionomy and applies them to the neck and thoracic outlet, going beyond the standard moves taught in the Spine & Pelvis (Phase 4) class.

When applied these releases can affect the bony structure and musculature of the entire pelvic region. Class techniques will include working with the Anterior Neck (Scalenes, Sternocleidomastoid muscle), Jaw, Clavicular Attachments, Pectoralis Minor, and Ribs 1-3. The gentleness and ease of using these techniques will amaze you and your clients.

This Class will be on June 27, 28, 30, and July 1 (F, Sa, M, T) 2025 , from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm Pacific Time.

NCBTMB Approved 16 hours

Ortho-Bionomy® uses osteopathic-based, gentle, comfortable body positions and movements to stimulate self-correcting reflexes within the muscles and nerves. This method is specific and structure oriented.

The techniques of this foundation class can alleviate tension patterns of the pelvis within 10-30 seconds. It is easy on the practitioner and can be integrated into any massage or bodywork session. Included in the class tuition is access to a pre-requisite online video with necessary information about Ortho-Bionomy, so that we can spend more class time doing hands on work. If you have recently taken an Ortho-Bionomy class this requirement may be waived, please ask for more details.

The Releases for the Cervical Spine 4 hour class will include hands on techniques for the Upper, Middle, and Lower Neck. The Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, and Pelvis mini classes in combination are the equivalent of the 16 hour Releases for the Spine & Pelvis (Phase 4) class.

This class is NCBTMB approved. This four hour “mini class” can be used for Phase 4 requirements for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® Associate and Practitioner training programs.

This foundation class covers the history, philosophy and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy® and provides an overview of the basic release techniques for the joints of the extremities.

Movements and positions of comfort are demonstrated to facilitate the release of muscular tension and overall stress by stimulating the inherent, self-corrective reflexes of the body which help the body create structural alignment and balance from within.

This foundation class covers the history, philosophy, and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy and provides an overview of the basic release techniques and anatomy for each major joint in the body.

Movements and positions of comfort are demonstrated to facilitate the release of muscular tension and overall stress by stimulating the inherent, self-corrective reflexes of the body, which help create structural alignment and balance from within.

This course is typically taught for specific body areas/anatomy, such as spine, extremities, thoracics, etc. to break the coursework into more manageable sections.

Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls, the founder of Ortho-Bionomy, organized his work into Phases Four, Five, Six and Seven, with the foundation work beginning with Phase Four. This is covered in the Phase Four course.

Ortho-Bionomy® uses osteopathic-based, gentle, comfortable body positions and movements to stimulate self-correcting reflexes within the muscles and nerves. This method is specific and structure oriented.

The techniques of this foundation class can alleviate tension patterns of the pelvis within 10-30 seconds. It is easy on the practitioner and can be integrated into any massage or bodywork session. Included in the class tuition is access to a pre-requisite online video with necessary information about Ortho-Bionomy, so that we can spend more class time doing hands on work. If you have recently taken an Ortho-Bionomy class this requirement may be waived, please ask for more details.

The Releases for the Lumbar Spine 4 hour class will include hands on techniques for all five Lumbar Vertebrae. The Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, and Pelvis mini classes in combination are the equivalent of the 16 hour Releases for the Spine & Pelvis (Phase 4) class

This class is NCBTMB approved. This four hour “mini class” can be used for Phase 4 requirements for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® Associate and Practitioner training programs.

This class expands from the basic release techniques to advanced considerations for working with the pelvis and organs, and finding more challenging positions of comfort to facilitate the release of muscular tension and overall stress by stimulating the inherent, self-corrective reflexes of the body which help the body create structural alignment and balance from within.

A thorough review of Phase 4 concepts and applications from basic to advanced.

Theis class expands form the basic release techniques to advance considerations for working with the Spine, ribs and underlying structures.

A thorough review of Phase 4 concepts and applications from basic to advanced.

Phase Five moves to a more subtle level of awareness of the practice and principles of Ortho-Bionomy®. Phase Five techniques develop and increase the student's understanding and proprioceptive sensitivity to the self-corrective movements initiated by the client.

Through observation, following and supporting subtle movement patterns, muscular tension is released, range of motion is increased and pain is reduced.

In Phase Five, students are encouraged to do less and let the client be the guide for his/her exploration of change.

Phase 5 is an elemental mode of working in Ortho-Bionomy. It's a hands on, subtler approach than the techniques learned in the fundamental classes. It requires a more sensitive approach and is especially appropriate for releasing acute pain, chronic patterns, and for people who respond to a lighter touch.

In this class you'll learn gentle and effective release techniques, how to refine your skills to be present, to become more aware, and to listen. In this mode we are encouraged to do less and to allow the client to be the guide for their self corrective process. In the fundamental classes you learned to detect a rebound, or pushing away after a positional release.

This response is what Dr. Arthur L. Pauls referred to as a reflex. In this class, we'll explore this further and learn how to employ other reflexes as defined by Dr. Pauls, in order to elicit a self corrective response. Dress comfortably.

This Ortho-Bionomy class combines sensitivity training with subtle physical releases. The student learns to follow the client’s self-corrective reflexes. 

These releases are excellent for people experiencing deep pain, including highly sensitive people who can not tolerate more vigorous work. This work bridges the body-mind connection and can be easily integrated into any bodywork session.

Ortho-Bionomy Subtle Physical and Unwinding Techniques can offer the practitioner specific tools: To allow a further unwinding of a pattern To help clients find further clarity in their nervous system about their tension To find a fuller embodiment experience for the client.

Specific areas of focus in the class will include: Neck Shoulders Ear Balance Elbow Ribs Lumbar Region Sacrum Jim Berns And Melissa Malm will be co-teaching this class.

Taking a phenomenological view of Ortho-Bionomy, we will hold focus as much as possible on your own experience as a practitioner.

The body schema is your body's own subjective experience of itself. The body schema works in at least three moods: the indicative, the imperative, and the subjunctive.

That is to say, it describes how the body is arranged in relation to its immediate surround (indicative mood), it gives commands (imperative), and considers possibilities (subjunctive).

The subjunctive is the as-if body. Before the flesh-body moves through space, it is preceded by the as-if body. The body schema plays a key role in responding to trauma.

R. Valasek considers Chapman's Reflex Network to be of the body schema.

This class teaches participants to access and track sensation and energetic perception in themselves and in their clients, to learn how to make contact without necessarily engaging physically.

Techniques will be presented that monitor and acknowledge the inter-relationship between energetic, emotional and physical levels, and that demonstrate how energetic shifts can affect changes in physical patterns.

Connection and healing can happen when we are near someone and also when we are far away.

What does it take to create that connection and healing from a distance? In this experiential 16 hour class we will explore:

• Specific techniques to sensitize our body to feel more subtle energy.

• What do we feel in our body when we “tune in” to someone from far away?

• How can we soften and quiet ourselves to feel a shift or a response while connecting with someone from a distance?

• We will explore the inter-connectedness we all have with each other

For some, this class is the next step in their understanding of the “bigger picture” of Ortho-Bionomy. For others, it brings all that they have studied into a more concrete and clearer perspective.

This Online Class will be held Aug 7, 8, 12, 13, from 9:00am- 1:00 pm Pacific time

Connection and healing can happen when we are near someone and also when we are far away.

What does it take to create that connection and healing from a distance? In this experiential 16 hour class we will explore:

• Specific techniques to sensitize our body to feel more subtle energy.

• What do we feel in our body when we “tune in” to someone from far away?

• How can we soften and quiet ourselves to feel a shift or a response while connecting with someone from a distance?

• We will explore the inter-connectedness we all have with each other

For some, this class is the next step in their understanding of the “bigger picture” of Ortho-Bionomy. For others, it brings all that they have studied into a more concrete and clearer perspective.

This Online Class will be held Aug 7, 8, 12, 13, from 9:00am- 1:00 pm Pacific time

In this class we use hands-on movements to assess, to release, and to integrate areas of pain or tension in the client’s body. Using Ortho-Bionomy principles and the body’s innate wisdom, you will fine tune your ability to sense patterns in the movement of the tissue and the responses of the neuromuscular proprioceptive reflexes.

These hands-on movements fold in seamlessly with any kind of bodywork you are already doing, and are fun to do! These techniques are so important that Melissa uses them in every single session.

This class is a requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® Practitioner training program.

In Exploration of Movement participants learn to recognize and palpate patterns of joint and muscle movement to facilitate increased range of motion and promote a sense of well-being in the body.

By exploring and supporting preferred patterns of movement or stillness, the client is invited to actively participate and recognize their patterns.

This work is an assessment, ROM and a bridge between all the Phases. Crucial in the educational process.

Exploration of Movement focuses on opening restrictions in the body by exploring, supporting, and observing the movement patterns of joints and muscles.  Participants learn to recognize and palpate functional, inherent, and preferred movement capacity.

This class has the potential to open up fascial restrictions, range of motion, and tension patterns.  The application of exercises learned have a broad application across the breadth of Ortho-Bionomy® coursework.

Using Isometric and Isotonic resistance techniques encourages mobility and helps releases happen more readily in the body. By enlisting the participation of a client, these techniques can assist the self-correction of postural imbalances and chronic tension patterns.

These techniques consist of slight restraint against a gently engaged muscle followed by the completion of the movement. As a practitioner, you can facilitate relaxing tense muscle patterns while encouraging toning of other muscles.

In this class, participants learn how the use of gentle resistance exercises with the client can help promote change from rigid patterns in the muscles and joints to greater mobility.

Techniques for working with inefficient muscular tension patterns as well as underdeveloped muscle tone are presented and practiced.

Through the use of restraining movement while the muscle is engaged, self-correcting reflexes are stimulated and habitual holding patterns can be released.

Participants learn how the conscious use of obstacles can help promote change from rigid physical patterns to greater mobility and allows the client to actively participate in the session.

Participants will learn skills to appropriately and professionally address emotional responses that may arise during a session. In addition, participants discuss the guidelines for professional conduct and review the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International's Code of Ethics.

Part 2 Monday April 28th.

If interested in attending via zoom please contact the coordinator. 8 or 16 hours available

Participants learn skills for addressing emotional responses that may arise during a session in an appropriate and professional manner.

 Emotions is focused on Trauma and how to work with the nervous systems that are effected by trauma. It is based on the work of Peter Levine and Stephan Porgeses.

This seminar addresses the inner process of how to hold the energy of Ortho-Bionomy. It is time for the student to learn how to work with clear boundaries and a stronger sense of self. It is profound and important step that allows the student to deepen the level of work they can hold within their own experience and awareness.

Practitioner Training Programs help participants synthesize their entire training experience. The class format includes time to discuss questions or problems that arise during a session, an opportunity to receive feedback and supervision about difficult cases, and information on how to best structure a session, set fees, and communicate with clients.

The Practitioner Training Seminar is grounded in the nuts and bolts of a session (e.g. the intake/interview process, where to work next, clearing your own tension, efficiently closing a session), while also working with the less tangible aspects of being a bodywork practitioner (e.g. preparing yourself for a session, clearing energy (“Ortho-Bionomy Feng Shui.”)

Through self-awareness, enhanced by both discussion and exercises, the student is given a chance to expand into a more authentic practitioner, build their confidence, and ask clarifying questions related to developing their practice or pursuing their studies.

While this class is designed to be part of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International Practitioner Training Program, it can greatly benefit anyone who is looking to deepen their connection to their practice.

The dates of this class are: May 21, 22, 28, 29 from 9:00am - 1:00pm Pacific

This class is NCBTMB approved as a business/marketing class. This class is a requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International’s Practitioner Training Program.

The Practitioner Training Seminar is grounded in the nuts and bolts of a session (e.g. the intake/interview process, where to work next, clearing your own tension, efficiently closing a session), while also working with the less tangible aspects of being a bodywork practitioner (e.g. preparing yourself for a session, clearing energy (“Ortho-Bionomy Feng Shui.”)

Through self-awareness, enhanced by both discussion and exercises, the student is given a chance to expand into a more authentic practitioner, build their confidence, and ask clarifying questions related to developing their practice or pursuing their studies.

While this class is designed to be part of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International Practitioner Training Program, it can greatly benefit anyone who is looking to deepen their connection to their practice.

The dates of this class are: May 21, 22, 28, 29 from 9:00am - 1:00pm Pacific

This class is NCBTMB approved as a business/marketing class. This class is a requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International’s Practitioner Training Program.

Through learning more about yourself and your strengths, this class will enhance your business and marketing skills. Your intentions can become clearer, your confidence can grow, and you can feel more comfortable receiving value for the work you do.

This class is designed for seasoned professionals and entry level practitioners alike. You will walk away from this class with a clearer sense of how to promote yourself. While this class is designed to be part of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy’s Practitioner Training Program, it can greatly benefit anyone who is looking to deepen their connection to their practice.

The dates of this class are: July 8,16,22, and 30 (T, W, T, W), from 9:00am- 1:00pm Pacific

This class is NCBTMB approved as a business/marketing class. This class is a requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International’s Practitioner Training Program.

Through learning more about yourself and your strengths, this class will enhance your business and marketing skills. Your intentions can become clearer, your confidence can grow, and you can feel more comfortable receiving value for the work you do.

This class is designed for seasoned professionals and entry level practitioners alike. You will walk away from this class with a clearer sense of how to promote yourself. While this class is designed to be part of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy’s Practitioner Training Program, it can greatly benefit anyone who is looking to deepen their connection to their practice.

The dates of this class are: July 8, 16, 22, and 30 (T, W, T, W)”. from 9:00am- 1:00pm Pacific

This class is NCBTMB approved as a business/marketing class. This class is a requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International’s Practitioner Training Program.

Come immerse yourself in Ortho-Bionomy in the tranquility of the Panoche Valley. This remote, high desert valley is an hour from the nearest town and is surrounded by the Diablo Mountains.

Are you just beginning your journey into Ortho-Bionomy, or are you a seasoned Ortho-Bionomist? Both ends of the spectrum, and all levels in-between, will find comfort, ease, relaxation, and maybe develop new awareness yourself and Ortho-Bionomy.

We will blend the Phases of Ortho-Bionomy and give you insights on how to improve your work.

We will cover: 

• Taking care of yourself at the table
• Body awareness and session ergonomics
• Meeting your client where they are 
• Putting together a session 
• Addressing the body 
• Pacing your session to finish in the allotted time 
• The business of Ortho-Bionomy 
• Receiving clients and session intake 
• Receiving and giving sessions v Answer your questions

Plus, much more! A residential gives us time to come together in community to deepen our understanding of ourselves, and, Ortho-Bionomy principles and techniques, through discussion, shared insights and experiences, instruction, and hands-on practice. All without the distractions of everyday life.

The 5 days allow us to explore and experience “follow-on” as the week progresses.

In this online course, anatomical and physiological structures and functions relevant to the practice of Ortho-Bionomy are presented from a bodywork perspective. We will look at the main systems of the body from holistically.

Our textbook will be Job’s Body by Deane Juhan (Third Edition), the most widely used resources in therapeutic bodywork. In this book Juhan explores the skin, connective tissue, bone, muscles, nerve and fascia, the impact of touch, evolutionary impacts, the brain, proprioception, and recent developments that challenge and expand on our understanding of the body, mind and spirit. It includes insights from biochemistry, cell biology, energy medicine, neurophysiology and quantum consciousness.

This course will be 11 three-hour sessions every three weeks on a Wednesday. There will be required reading and homework for each time we meet. The class will include reading guides for Job’s Body, additional readings and videos that enhance the topics.

Group discussion is an important part of each class.

Classes will be recorded. $675.00 (Payment plans available)

You can schedule a free consultation if you would like to know more.

2025 Schedule: 

• 2/5/25    Introduction, Job’s Dilemma and Skin
• 2/26/25  Connective Tissue
• 3/19/25  Bones
• 4/9/25    Muscles
• 4/30/25  Nerves
• 5/21/25  Muscle as an Organ of Sense, Part 1
• 6/11/25  Muscle as an Organ of Sense, Part 2
• 7/2/25    Sense of Effort / Sensory Engrams
• 7/23/25  Movements Towards Disease and Health
• 8/13/25  Further Views at the Turn of the Century
• 9/3/25    Sweet Science / Epilogue / Conclusions

Times:

7:00-10:00 PM Eastern
6:00-9:00 PM Central
5:00-8:00 PM Mountain
4:00-7:00 PM Pacific

In this online course, anatomical and physiological structures and functions relevant to the practice of Ortho-Bionomy are presented from a bodywork perspective. We will look at the main systems of the body from holistically.

Our textbook will be Job’s Body by Deane Juhan (Third Edition), the most widely used resources in therapeutic bodywork. In this book Juhan explores the skin, connective tissue, bone, muscles, nerve and fascia, the impact of touch, evolutionary impacts, the brain, proprioception, and recent developments that challenge and expand on our understanding of the body, mind and spirit. It includes insights from biochemistry, cell biology, energy medicine, neurophysiology and quantum consciousness.

This course will be 11 three-hour sessions every three weeks on a Wednesday. There will be required reading and homework for each time we meet. The class will include reading guides for Job’s Body, additional readings and videos that enhance the topics.

Group discussion is an important part of each class.

Classes will be recorded. $675.00 (Payment plans available)

You can schedule a free consultation if you would like to know more.

2025 Schedule: 

• 2/5/25    Introduction, Job’s Dilemma and Skin
• 2/26/25  Connective Tissue
• 3/19/25  Bones
• 4/9/25    Muscles
• 4/30/25  Nerves
• 5/21/25  Muscle as an Organ of Sense, Part 1
• 6/11/25  Muscle as an Organ of Sense, Part 2
• 7/2/25    Sense of Effort / Sensory Engrams
• 7/23/25  Movements Towards Disease and Health
• 8/13/25  Further Views at the Turn of the Century
• 9/3/25    Sweet Science / Epilogue / Conclusions

Times:

7:00-10:00 PM Eastern
6:00-9:00 PM Central
5:00-8:00 PM Mountain
4:00-7:00 PM Pacific

In this online course, anatomical and physiological structures and functions relevant to the practice of Ortho-Bionomy are presented from a bodywork perspective. We will look at the main systems of the body from holistically.

Our textbook will be Job’s Body by Deane Juhan (Third Edition), the most widely used resources in therapeutic bodywork. In this book Juhan explores the skin, connective tissue, bone, muscles, nerve and fascia, the impact of touch, evolutionary impacts, the brain, proprioception, and recent developments that challenge and expand on our understanding of the body, mind and spirit. It includes insights from biochemistry, cell biology, energy medicine, neurophysiology and quantum consciousness.

This course will be 11 three-hour sessions every three weeks on a Wednesday. There will be required reading and homework for each time we meet. The class will include reading guides for Job’s Body, additional readings and videos that enhance the topics.

Group discussion is an important part of each class.

Classes will be recorded. $675.00 (Payment plans available)

You can schedule a free consultation if you would like to know more.

2025 Schedule: 

• 2/5/25    Introduction, Job’s Dilemma and Skin
• 2/26/25  Connective Tissue
• 3/19/25  Bones
• 4/9/25    Muscles
• 4/30/25  Nerves
• 5/21/25  Muscle as an Organ of Sense, Part 1
• 6/11/25  Muscle as an Organ of Sense, Part 2
• 7/2/25    Sense of Effort / Sensory Engrams
• 7/23/25  Movements Towards Disease and Health
• 8/13/25  Further Views at the Turn of the Century
• 9/3/25    Sweet Science / Epilogue / Conclusions

Times:

7:00-10:00 PM Eastern
6:00-9:00 PM Central
5:00-8:00 PM Mountain
4:00-7:00 PM Pacific

In this online course, anatomical and physiological structures and functions relevant to the practice of Ortho-Bionomy are presented from a bodywork perspective. We will look at the main systems of the body from holistically.

Our textbook will be Job’s Body by Deane Juhan (Third Edition), the most widely used resources in therapeutic bodywork. In this book Juhan explores the skin, connective tissue, bone, muscles, nerve and fascia, the impact of touch, evolutionary impacts, the brain, proprioception, and recent developments that challenge and expand on our understanding of the body, mind and spirit. It includes insights from biochemistry, cell biology, energy medicine, neurophysiology and quantum consciousness.

This course will be 11 three-hour sessions every three weeks on a Wednesday. There will be required reading and homework for each time we meet. The class will include reading guides for Job’s Body, additional readings and videos that enhance the topics.

Group discussion is an important part of each class.

Classes will be recorded. $675.00 (Payment plans available)

You can schedule a free consultation if you would like to know more.

2025 Schedule: 

• 2/5/25    Introduction, Job’s Dilemma and Skin
• 2/26/25  Connective Tissue
• 3/19/25  Bones
• 4/9/25    Muscles
• 4/30/25  Nerves
• 5/21/25  Muscle as an Organ of Sense, Part 1
• 6/11/25  Muscle as an Organ of Sense, Part 2
• 7/2/25    Sense of Effort / Sensory Engrams
• 7/23/25  Movements Towards Disease and Health
• 8/13/25  Further Views at the Turn of the Century
• 9/3/25    Sweet Science / Epilogue / Conclusions

Times:

7:00-10:00 PM Eastern
6:00-9:00 PM Central
5:00-8:00 PM Mountain
4:00-7:00 PM Pacific

Anatomical and physiological structures and functions relevant to the practice of Ortho-Bionomy®.

This is a more advanced look at anatomy beyond bones and muscles.

We include all the systems of the body that are needed for a thriving Ortho-Bionomy Practice.

Anatomical and physiological structures and functions relevant to the practice of Ortho-Bionomy®.

This is a more advanced look at anatomy beyond bones and muscles.

We include all the systems of the body that are needed for a thriving Ortho-Bionomy Practice.

Times: 10:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific, 11:00 am-2:00 pm Mountain, 12:00 am-3:00 pm Central, 1:00-4:00 pm Eastern

This 3 hour study group explores the tarsals and metatarsals, going beyond the standard releases taught in the Lower Extremities Class.

The tarsals and metatarsals are key components of the arches of the feet, and thus the support and structure of the entire leg, pelvis, and torso.

These two detailed releases are techniques Melissa & Jim use in almost every session.

Time: 2:30-5:30 pm Mountain

Study groups are tailored to the participants’ needs and give students a chance to review techniques, receive clarification about the application and principles of Ortho-Bionomy® and to gain insight about specific client cases or situations that concern them.

This study group will be a follow on from the class on Fluids Fascia and the Lymphatic System. Tailored to the students needs and give them a chance to review any material that was presented in the class.

It will also include breath-work and small movements that are specific to fluid and lymphatic function in the body, There will also be a brief discussion of dry body following lymphatic pathways.

Time: 2:30-5:30 pm Mountain

Study groups are tailored to the participants’ needs and give students a chance to review techniques, receive clarification about the application and principles of Ortho-Bionomy® and to gain insight about specific client cases or situations that concern them.

Time: 2:30-5:30 pm Mountain

Study groups are tailored to the participants’ needs and give students a chance to review techniques, receive clarification about the application and principles of Ortho-Bionomy® and to gain insight about specific client cases or situations that concern them.

Time: 2:30-5:30 pm Mountain

Study groups are tailored to the participants’ needs and give students a chance to review techniques, receive clarification about the application and principles of Ortho-Bionomy® and to gain insight about specific client cases or situations that concern them.

Time: 2:30-5:30 pm Mountain

Study groups are tailored to the participants’ needs and give students a chance to review techniques, receive clarification about the application and principles of Ortho-Bionomy® and to gain insight about specific client cases or situations that concern them.

Ortho-Bionomy is more than the application of technique. What sets it apart is the indirect gentleness of the work, the curiosity of the practitioner, the non-attachment to outcome, and the recognition of the inherent capacity within each person to self-correct. In this class we will explore new approaches to assessment, how to develop our insight to clarify the issues in the tissues, and to become more proficient at addressing the ongoing patterns that our clients present by adopting a more wholistic perspective.

This class offers a model for widening our perceptions for coherent assessment and treatment. Assessment, observation and information exchange happen at many levels simultaneously because we are sensing organisms. How can we train ourselves to become aware of what we are sensing and begin to discipline our focus to see more clearly the physical, emotional, and postural patterns that our clients present.

This class expands from the basic release techniques to advanced considerations around working with the neck and shoulder, and the challenge to find movements and positions of comfort to facilitate release

In this class you will learn how Ortho-Bionomy® can facilitate the natural ability of the lymphatic system to function well.

The focus will be on understanding the nature of the lymphatic system and its relationship to the fascia and the fluids. The class will include discussion in the following areas: Basic anatomy physiology and microcirculation of the lymphatic system. Relationships between the parts; fluids fascia and the lymphatic System.

Ortho-Bionomy® techniques presented will release structural binding and blocking of the lymphatic system and encourage natural fluid flow.

Scar tissue refinement Specific techniques to address Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome This method will gently reduce general pain, refine post surgical scar tissue, and promote edema reduction. It is also an effective adjunct to Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy in the treatment of primary and secondary lymphedema.

Ortho-Bionomy® promotes working with ease and comfort for the client as well as the practitioner.

In this class you will learn how Ortho-Bionomy® can facilitate the natural ability of the lymphatic system to function well.

The focus will be on understanding the nature of the lymphatic system and its relationship to the fascia and the fluids. The class will include discussion in the following areas: Basic anatomy physiology and microcirculation of the lymphatic system. Relationships between the parts; fluids fascia and the lymphatic System.

Ortho-Bionomy® techniques presented will release structural binding and blocking of the lymphatic system and encourage natural fluid flow.

Scar tissue refinement Specific techniques to address Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome This method will gently reduce general pain, refine post surgical scar tissue, and promote edema reduction. It is also an effective adjunct to Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy in the treatment of primary and secondary lymphedema.

Ortho-Bionomy® promotes working with ease and comfort for the client as well as the practitioner.

This class takes a deep dive into the human fascia system and how we as Ortho-Bionomy Practitioners can not only listen to, but also address adhesions and trauma affected here.

This is a profound class and a lot of fun!

This class takes a deep dive into the human fascia system and how we as Ortho-Bionomy Practitioners can not only listen to, but also address adhesions and trauma affected here.

This is a profound class and a lot of fun!