Online SOBI Sponsored Study Groups
The Society of Ortho-Bionomy International sponsors monthly Online Study Groups. They are primarily in a conference call format and are taught by various Registered Ortho-Bionomy Instructors via Zoom.
Our Study Groups cover a variety of topics and also count towards the study group requirements in the Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner Training Programs.
The receipt received upon registration will have a link to download the handout, any preview materials and the Zoom link. Be sure you have these materials available before you login to the study group.
There is a limit to class size, so be sure to register early.
After a group finishes, all attendees will be emailed an evaluation form for that session. To receive study group credit attendees must attend the class live, keep their cameras on during the study group, and complete and submit the evaluation form within two weeks.
Recordings of select past study groups are also available in the SOBI Bookstore.
The study groups are a full three hours, with no credit given for homework time.
Out of respect for the Instructor and the other students, please be on time for the study group.
A Structural Approach to Plantar Fasciitis
with SOBI Registered Advanced Instructor Rob Rich
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June 18, 2026 6 PM Eastern, 5 PM Central, 4 PM Mountain, 3 PM Pacific, 12 PM Hawaii (US and Canada) Three hours--Online through Zoom SOBI member $55; non-member $75 |
From Rob:
About 10 years ago I had a run of people with plantar fasciitis and found that working just with the leg did not lead to long term change in an efficient manner.
I then proceeded to throw out everything I thought I knew and start from scratch paying particular attention to weight distribution from the trunk down the legs.
In this study group we will run through the results of that exploration.
In general, it now takes me 2 sessions 1 week apart to help the body reorganise plantar fasciitis. The key is in how the weight falls through the pelvis & down the leg. A majority of the pain is sorted after the first session.
To assist with seeing how I work through the process a video will be shown during the study group and available to download by attendees.
A practice partner is recommended for this study group.
About Rob
Rob Rich, B.Nat. Res (UNE) is an Australian based Ortho-Bionomy Instructor with 25 years’ experience with Ortho-Bionomy.
Rob published a book called Exploring Your Intelligent Body in 2020 and for the last few years has had a podcast of the same name on Spotify.
Rob is interested in looking for the underlying drivers of dysfunction, which when found can lead to rapid changes to long term chronic conditions.
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Past Study Groups
Did you miss a previous study group? Recordings of select past study groups are available in the SOBI Bookstore. Take advantage of these excellent resources to deepen your understanding and practice of Ortho-Bionomy. The two newest available recordings include:
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The Psoas and Diaphragm Connection The diaphragm–psoas connection shows how the diaphragm, through breathing patterns or tightness, can affect the psoas, and how the psoas can, in turn, restrict the diaphragm. These two muscles work together to stabilize the spine and, when functioning properly, promote better posture and ease of breathing. We will look at Phase 4 and Phase 5 exercises that may benefit individuals with these patterns. This work can support clients who have experienced injuries, challenges related to childbirth, pelvic or low back pain, scoliosis, and more. Having a practice partner is encouraged. |
The Role of the Tailbone A consensus of an internet search is to call the tailbone vestigial, or a structure left over from our evolutionary journey that has no job in the body anymore. To quote one site, “it is a structure that at one time that served a purpose but has long since become useless”. From my own experience with a broken tailbone and the healing that has taken place over the course of many years, I don’t believe this statement. I feel like the tailbone is tied to much more than we give it credit for. Bringing this experience into my practice, I have discovered that the tailbone can often be the “thing” that doesn’t allow the pelvis to stabilize. A lot of chronic pelvic issues have been resolved in my clientele by detailed Ortho-Bionomy work around the tailbone and their dedication to self-care maintenance. This study group is an opportunity for me to share my Ortho-Bionomy passion for tailbone issues. |
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