Classes

Learning to work with the extremities is an essential tool to any bodywork practice.

Derived from Osteopathy, Ortho-Bionomy® is a neurological and structural based bodywork that enables the body to self-correct without pain or force.

Come experience this elegant, principle based work that capitalizes on the body’s ability to understand itself as a whole.

This foundational class will cover releases for the for the upper and lower extremities and explore their relationship with the rest of the body, the nervous system and their role in discharging unresolved trauma.

Join us and learn to engage with the nervous system’s profound intelligence and work with the body’s self corrective reflexes, promoting self-recognition, pain relief, structural balance, and deep healing.

All skill levels are welcome to this class.

Phase 4 Advanced Spine will take a deeper look at assessing and working with the thorax - spine, ribs, shoulder girdle and associated anatomy.

We will combine our Phase 4 techniques and layer experiences together.

 NCBTMB Approved Provider

This fundamentals 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 the body create structural alignment and balance from within.

This course is typically taught for specific body area/anatomy, such as Spine, Extremities, Thoracics, etc. to break the coursework into more manageable sections.

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

This fundamentals 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 the body create structural alignment and balance from within.

This course is typically taught for specific body area/anatomy, such as Spine, Extremities, Thoracics, etc. to break the coursework into more manageable sections.

In this part two Basic class you will continue applying the concepts and principles as you gain a deeper understanding of how they relate to the body. Your takeaway: Practical application of techniques by starting each day with full body 20 minute exchanges that shows you how to apply the work and how good it feels to receive Ortho-Bionomy.

This foundational class covers the history and principles of Ortho-Bionomy and specific positioning techniques to stimulate natural self-correcting neuro-muscular reflexes for all parts of the body.

These techniques facilitate the release of pain and tension patterns, promote expanded range of motion, and offer a greater sense of well-being.

This work is easy to learn, easy on your body, highly effective, and combines well with any system of health care.

In this class we will explore how to release deeper patterns in the shoulders and ribs.

We will look at patterns of individual constrictions, the relationships between the shoulders and ribs, and how the tension patterns of the shoulders and ribs affect each other.

We will also experience the reflexive nature of the shoulders and ribs to the rest of the body.

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.

This class expands from the basic release techniques to advanced considerations for working with the spine and structures, 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.

 NCBTMB Approved Provider

Come explore the Practice and Principles of Ortho-Bionomy® as we explore the more subtle levels of this elegant, principle based bodywork, in a Phase 5 class.

Derived from Osteopathy, Ortho-Bionomy®️is a neurological and structural based therapeutic modality that enables the body to self-correct without pain or force by capitalizing on its ability to understand itself as a whole.

In Phase 5, we learn to connect and sense both physically and energetically at the same time.

You will develop your understanding and proprioceptive sensitivity of the unique, self corrective, client initiated, responses, that emerge spontaneously, as muscular tension is released, range of motion is increased and pain reduced. In this class we will learn Phase 5 approaches to address areas throughout the body including the soft tissue, fasciae , viscera and structure.

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you are discovering Ortho-Bionomy for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding and practice.

We are more than our muscles and bones. We are our energy, emotions, and all the experiences that have led us to this moment. How would it feel to connect with all of who you are?

This Ortho-Bionomy class provides you with the awareness that all around our bones, muscles, and organs there is energy. When we make contact with this energy, we allow ourselves to deeply be recognized and respond at more profound level, in our clients and within ourselves.

You will learn specific touch and energetic skills that take any healing modality that you use to a deeper and more profound level. This class will significantly increase your sensitivity and ability to connect and work with your clients on physical, emotional, and energetic levels.

NCBTMB approved.

This class is designed to help participants access and track sensation and energetic perception in themselves and in their clients, and 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.

In this class we use hands-on passive movements to assess, to release, and to integrate different areas of the body.

This is a technique that folds in seamlessly with any kind of bodywork you are already doing, and not only is it fun to do but it also feels so good!

Using the body’s innate wisdom, you will fine tune your ability to sense patterns in the movement of the tissue, the responses of the proprioceptive reflexes and use them in your practice.

This class focuses on opening restrictions in the body by exploring and observing the movement patterns of joints and muscles.

Participants learn to recognize and palpate functional, inherent and preferred movement capacity. Techniques for sensing, assessing and releasing tension and restrictive patterns through movement are demonstrated and practiced.

In this class you will learn to work with posture, assess to recognize postural habits, use techniques and exercises to work with curvatures of the spine including scoliosis and to teach specific self-care exercises to the client for use between sessions.

You will learn how to use Post techniques to assess your phase 4 spine and pelvis work as a check and balance system for effectiveness in context to standard releases.

You will then learn how to use the post techniques as integration to carry newly restored movement beyond the session.

Often structural imbalances are the result of unequal stresses of the musculature around the joints of the body.

Through the use of isometric and isotonic techniques we can facilitate the relaxation of hypertonic (tense) muscles while encouraging the toning of those with less tone (hypotonic).,br>
By enlisting the active participation of the client we can assist the self correction of postural imbalances and chronic pain patterns, and gently create significant and long-lasting change.

Often structural imbalances are the result of unequal stresses of the musculature around the joints of the body.

Through the use of isometric and isotonic techniques we can facilitate the relaxation of hypertonic (tense) muscles while encouraging the toning of those with less tone (hypotonic).,br>
By enlisting the active participation of the client we can assist the self correction of postural imbalances and chronic pain patterns, and gently create significant and long-lasting change.

1920 Frank Chapman, DO discovered a Reflex link between Endocrine Glands, the Viscera & Lymphatics. “An Endocrine Interpretation of Chapman’s Reflexes”, was written by Charles Owens, DO (Chapman’s brother-in law) in 1937. In this book, he proposes that the stimulation of the Chapman’s Reflexes contributes to lymphatic drainage, balances the Autonomic Nervous System, and is beneficial to the Reflex’s target Organs and Glands. He suggests certain protocols for working with these Reflexes and describes the key role the Endocrine system plays when considering a more systemic approach to their use. We will first learn the rational behind the use of Chapman’s Reflexes. We will then learn the Anterior Points followed by the Posterior Points. We will finish by learning about treating using related Groups of Chapman’s Points.

Please consider joining us for this Class. You will gain a wealth of knowledge for you and your family’s Self-Care and for your Clients.

Learn to recognize and address transference and counter-transference. Receive guidelines for working with clients who experienced trauma. Learn to recognize “non-ordinary” states of consciousness. Get clear about how to resolve differences and difficulties with your clients respectfully. Receive more details on how to handle an emotional crisis. Investigate more thoroughly how to hold yourself accountable. Examine your own need for personal growth and support.

We all are effected and influenced by the culmination of our life experiences. In Understanding and Resolving Trauma you will learn the profound effect these experiences, in relationship with the nervous system, has on ones perceptions and responses in life.

We will take a deep look into the various components of the nervous system and their relationship to trauma as well as learn skills to discharge unresolved trauma for both oneself and ones clients.

This is great class for anyone, the understanding you will gain is truly empowering and you will come away with a deeper understanding of yourself, a greater capacity for compassion for yourself and those around you and an enhanced ability to respond to life’s challenges in a more effective way.

I hope you will join us for this life changing class.

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

In addition, participants discuss the guidelines for professional conduct and review the Society of Ortho-Bionomy® International's Code of Ethics.

In this class you will be guided to: take an inventory of your Skills and Resources. Clarify your own needs and desires. Describe and implement your vision and purpose of your work. Create your professional image. Investigate the practitioner client relationship. Review the components and structure of a session. Investigate what causes burn-out and how you can keep the passion in the work.

In this class you will learn to: balance all aspects of your life and work. Clarify your vision. Set specific goals. Increase your capacity to maintain motivation and positive attitude during times of challenge. Investigate your beliefs about money. Set up an effective system for time and money management. Learn about different legal structures for your business. Take care of taxes and legal obligations. Choose a work situation that is most aligned with your personality and resources.

16 hours- four days, 4 hours each, on November 7, 8, 14, 15 (M, T, M, T).

Every time you talk about Ortho-Bionomy, whether you are interacting with a client, someone you meet, or a friend, you are presenting yourself professionally and giving an “introductory talk.” Your feelings and excitement about Ortho-Bionomy come across in your words, energy, and body language.

To help you clearly and easily communicate about Ortho-Bionomy, this class will help you clarify:

What is Ortho-Bionomy?

What does an Ortho-Bionomy session look like?

How does Ortho-Bionomy feel?

What are the benefits of getting an Ortho-Bionomy session?

This Demonstration Skills Class will give you the confidence, knowledge, and experience to embody “being” Ortho-Bionomy, not just talking about it.

Students will practice together in a safe, open, and supportive atmosphere.

Whether you are a beginning student or finishing your practitioner program, this class can be an incredible experience!

This class is a requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International’s Practitioner Training Program.

No practice partner required. It is NCBTMB approved as a business/marketing class.

Come deepen your skill and experience with Ortho-Bionomy. Paddle on the lake, hike in the mountains, restore your self. Watch your understanding and ability grow as your soul in refreshed. We will be in our lodge in the White Mountains on Ossipee Lake.

5 days, 6 nights. Arrive Wednesday May 3rd. Depart Tuesday May 9. Location: Douglas Ranch Training Stables.

This ranch is located in the heart of Central California in the historic and picturesque Panoche Valley. (Don Douglas is Jeanne’s brother). Rustic cabins, RV sites.

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

Answer your questions

Plus, much more!

TBD: Simple horse clinic (from Don)

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. Douglas Ranch: You enter the Panoche Valley on the old stagecoach route.

Since settling here the Don Douglas Family has created a diverse place where visitors can experience beauty and tranquility in a western ranch setting. The scenery is breathtaking from sunup to sunset with wide open spaces and beautiful panoramas at every turn.

The ranch is a “Lessons and Boarding Facility,” and hosts groups for Horsemanship Lessons, Cow Working Clinics, Back Country Rides. AND NOW AN ORTHO-BIONOMY RESIDENTIAL!

The ranch has open areas to hike or explore. The creek bed is a great place to rock and fossil hunt, and, also fun for frisbee golf! There are many species of birds, owls and raptors in the trees and meadow near the cabins for bird enthusiasts. There is a pool and spa (Hot Tub), and Mercey Hot Springs is nearby.

A 40 hour Residential is a requirement of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner training programs.

Douglas Ranch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7y6Z_yjThw

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.

Learn how to use your innate structural balance to “sit up straight”—without effort or scolding! Time permitting we also address efficient transitions to and from sitting, and maybe gait too.

Easy to translate into helping clients as well. See linked site below and scroll down to class title to see full details and registration info.

Study Group - bring your questions, share in group discussions and learn more about the embodiment of the principles and the techniques of Ortho-Bionomy.

 NCBTMB Approved Provider

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

Groups are broken up into 3hour increments and are offered as ½ day classes throughout the program.

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

Groups are broken up into 3 hour increments and are offered as ½ day classes throughout the program.

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

Groups are broken up into 3hour increments and are offered as ½ day classes throughout the program.

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.

Study Groups are broken up into 3hour increments and are offered as ½ day classes throughout the program

Practice and explore at your own pace via distant learning and then complete your course with a private one-on-one consultation with me! Similar in structure and approach as the Communication Skills for the Body-worker, this course is designed with a broader focus to include our personal relationships and interactions in our daily lives and without strict focus on the therapeutic relationship. Since the course is so extensive, students are free to choose from the offered exercises to what is most relevant to their lives. In Communication Skills for Life course, you will practice and learn how to: Identify your needs Communicate your needs without making them into demands Differentiate thoughts from true feelings Investigate thought and speaking habits and determine which are life enhancing and which may be outdated Hear other people’s needs without agreeing to fulfill them Say “no” compassionately Disagree without closing your heart “Translate” criticism and objections into needs Differentiate between appreciation and manipulation Experience the joy of contributing to other's happiness And much more

"Female Problems"--Learn how to address most of the physical issues that come up for those born as females. and guess what? It does have to do with our anatomy!

Explore structural differences, how that affects hormones, and more.

Full info on my Classes page linked below.

An advanced educational experience that deepens the practitioner’s understanding of the relationships of the pelvis, organs and the upper thorax. This class examines the relationships that often influence the structural integrity within the human system.

Ortho- Bionomy at a foundational level is known as a structure oriented bodywork. The renewed understanding of the Phased Reflexes has taught us that often the Reflexes communicate within the fascia and start the process of correction from the intelligence of the fascia. This broad cellular matrix has extreme sensitivity and relays our pain. Discovery of the speed of the fascia’s ability to move understanding is catching up with our unique Ortho Bionomy listening skills and our ability to work with self-correction.

We will be exploring fascia and the relationship it has with self-correction and Reflexes.

Join us for this new class and find out for yourself...what you have been doing in your practice.

Ortho-Bionomy® Self Care is about tuning in to our own inner experience.

We all run around too busy to pay attention to all that our body is trying to tell us. We become so overloaded with layers of complex stress patterns that we ignore signs and signals that indicate we are out of balance.

In this class you are going to learn how to recognize the signs and signals….and how to move away from the tension and stress patterns and back towards balance, comfort and ease within ourselves.

This class will help you to understand yourselves in a deeper way. You will develop observation skills that will make you aware of your own natural alignment, your own tension patterns, energy blocks as well as structural misunderstandings.

What You Will Learn: Simple positions, movements and subtle observation techniques. You will learn to recognize the link between lines of tension in your body and tension in your breathing patterns. You will learn to move away from discomfort and towards ease and balance. You will learn to choose comfort in your daily lives

The advanced study of the principles that govern the Ortho-Bionomy® relationship to the brain, fluids and structure.

In this class we will be working with the structure and skin-muscle-bone (Phase 4), unwinding (Phase 5), and the energetics of the cranium (Phase 6).

We will explore how the dynamic of relaxing the practitioner can deeply release the client.

With the influence of the different nerves, blood, meridians, and brain stimulations going through the neck, head, and face, the effects of this work can be quite powerful. It can give the saying “get your head together” a whole other meaning.

This may be different from any other cranial class you have taken. The skills and sensitivity gained from this class can be used with any modality throughout the whole body.

In this study group we will work with three perspectives of the horse’s spine: spinal junctions and how the change in the shape of the various vertebrae may influence movement, spinal curves, and degrees of motion available in the spine. Spinal Junction/Function.

As with humans, the places where the vertebrae change to a different shape, such as at C0/C1, C1-C2, C7-T1, T17-18-L1 (in horse), L6-S1 (in horse), S5-Coccygeal 1, are areas where there can be tension, miscommunication, or misalignment.

We may ask the questions: are the vertebrae raised in that area? Is there swelling? Is there a shear? Is the fur disturbed, raised or flattened?

Additionally, horses have spinal curves just as humans do. These curves may suffer from scoliosis, kissing spine, swayback and other common ailments. By working with these spinal curves we can find the communication between them and offer space between vertebrae.

We can explore range of motion and degrees of motion available in the spine to educate ourselves to what is anatomically possible for the horse and respond accordingly. By employing Equine Ortho-Bionomy® we can provide an avenue to health and movement with curiosity, preferred and exaggerated position and recognition.

The study group includes handout, video list, 3D anatomy exploration and a look at vertebral bones. The study group will count for 3 hours of credit. After the group all attendees will be emailed an evaluation form. To receive credit you will need to fill out and submit the form within two weeks of the class.

What’s the big deal about the horse’s spine? You might say. While people are fond of saying ‘no hoof no horse’ you could say ‘no spine no horse.’ The spine is the central structure of the body that makes possible all movement, flexion and extension, and sustains health in all other areas.

To work with the spine is to work on the entire being, holistically. The spine contains the nervous continuation of the brain, the spinal cord. Each of the different types of vertebrae have their function, but ideally work in concert with one another. By working with the spine we can release non-productive patterns in the equine body.

This lively workshop aims to foster a holistic view of the equine through application of non-force techniques and principles devoted to the spine. Equine Body Balance balances the horse’s systems and allows for better functionality. It allows people to be more proactive in their horse’s health care by learning how to observe a horse’s condition, and hands-on techniques to address injury, restriction and improve overall movement, health and soundness.

The work is a complement to veterinary care, not a substitute.

Class Content: Approaching and listening to the horse – greeting, coming into connection.

Assessment: observe the horse, the gait, movement patterns of the spine and gestures.

Techniques to address the specific needs of the spine. Learning to feel tissue differences.

Response: Learn to notice the horse’s ability to respond to the treatment, including reflexive action.

Learn to work at the level of each horse, and tailor the session to the needs of the individual horse. Take home materials.

The work helps: reduce stress improve energy levels relieve pain address structural challenges, arthritis and lameness, both chronic and acute improve organ function, lymph and blood mobility ease digestive disturbances.

Learn to recognize and address transference and counter-transference. Receive guidelines for working with clients who experienced trauma. Learn to recognize “non-ordinary” states of consciousness. Get clear about how to resolve differences and difficulties with your clients respectfully. Receive more details on how to handle an emotional crisis. Investigate more thoroughly how to hold yourself accountable. Examine your own need for personal growth and support.

In this class you will learn to: balance all aspects of your life and work. Clarify your vision. Set specific goals. Increase your capacity to maintain motivation and positive attitude during times of challenge. Investigate your beliefs about money. Set up an effective system for time and money management. Learn about different legal structures for your business. Take care of taxes and legal obligations. Choose a work situation that is most aligned with your personality and resources.

Marketing with a Heart Part 2 Customized to Your needs, at your own pace via distant learning; 2 - 3 private consultations with me included. Marketing with Heart”, Part Two Please contact me for this course, so we can customize it for you. This course will give you suggestions for a multitude of amazing and highly effective marketing tools. Since everyone is different, you choose what suits your particular style and personality. The course is very extensive, therefore, we tailor your learning experience to what is most relevant to your current needs, expertise and interests. In the “Marketing with Heart” Course Part Two, you will: Discover important strategies that apply to all marketing efforts Analyze your current business and increase the effectiveness your existing marketing endeavors Discover your “Unique Selling Proposition” and why that has everything to do with your success Discover why analyzing your target market is crucial to your success Learn fun new marketing strategies and implement them right away Learn how “risk reversal” will increase your income more quickly than you could ever imagine Learn why “Test and Track” is so important Avoid client attrition and increase your customer base all at the same time Create at least one piece of effective promotional written material And much, much more – this course will be an important reference and inspiration for many years to come! Please be sure to have the “Business Mastery 4″ book by Cherie Sohnen Moe as supplemental text. ISBN: 0-9621265-7-8 Having completed Marketing with a Heart, Part One is very useful, however, if your main focus is to acquire specific marketing skills, you may also take this course by itself. Please e-mail me with any questions or concerns.

; Practice and explore at your own pace via distant learning and then complete your course with a private one-on-one consultation with me! Communication Skills for the Body-Worker covers both basic and advanced principles and applications of effective communication in the therapeutic relationship. A wealth of specific exercises helps you implement the theoretical knowledge offered in the course In the Communication Skills for the Body-Worker course, you will learn to: Differentiate between observation and judgment Reflect and clarify what you heard (active Listening) Recognize different conversational styles and how they affect communication Set boundaries with compassion Resolve differences in a supportive way Communicate your own needs in a respectful but firm manner Ask questions that empower the client Avoid giving advice Make interventions that honor both client and practitioner And much more

Companion Study Group to the Advanced Releases for the Pelvis (Phase 4) Class.

The Instructor Training Seminar (ITS) in the Instructor Training Program (ITP) is divided into 2 segments: ITS 1 and ITS 2. This 5 day seminar is the first part.

The ITS is an important part of the educational process that prepares trainees to teach Ortho-Bionomy at the foundational level and to assume the many responsibilities of an instructor.

Join us in Santa Fe for this enriching, deepening, and inspiring experience!

For more info, read the ITP Handbook at www.ortho-bionomy.org. Click on "Instructor Training Program" under "Training Programs".