Training Programs

Ortho-Bionomy for the lumbar spineThe Society has developed and oversees professional training programs for Ortho-Bionomy® Practitioners: the Registered Practitioner Program and the Registered Advanced Practitioner Program. Both programs are designed to give students a thorough understanding of the principles and philosophy of Ortho-Bionomy in addition to providing extensive hands-on experience in both classes and supervised practice.

Trainees choose an Instructor as an advisor(s) during their training. The advisor(s) assists the student while they complete their curriculum through one-on-one discussions, feedback, and evaluation sessions.

Unlike a school setting, trainees choose the pace they wish to complete a program. They can complete the program in a short time, or slowly complete the training over years. They can take their classes in a variety of locations and with a variety of Registered Instructors. A 16-unit or weekend class cost ranges from $250 - $400, depending on the costs to host a class in that location. Visit the Class Page for an up-to-date listing of Ortho-Bionomy classes currently scheduled.

Active Registered Ortho-Bionomy Instructors are the only Instructors who are approved by the Society to teach Ortho-Bionomy. Only credit from their classes will be recognized when students request evolvement to Associate, Practitioner,  Advanced Practitioner or Instructor status.

Associate Training and Membership

Practitioner Training Program

Advanced Practitioner Training Program

Instructor Training Program

Advanced Instructor Training Program


Testimonials for Training Programs

“After successfully recovering from a car accident with Ortho-Bionomy, I knew I needed to know more about Ortho-Bionomy, both for my own self care, and to support my bodywork clients. I began taking classes and was hooked. The blend of demonstration, hands on practice and handouts made the learning process easier for me. I am now an Ortho-Bionomy Practitioner and have transitioned my practice from Massage Therapy to almost exclusively Ortho-Bionomy. By working with my clients instead of “fixing” them, they seem to recover faster and stay well, even from issues that had been chronic. And, in a challenging economy, my client book has remained full.” - D.S.