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Ortho-Bionomy Class Descriptions
Chapman’s Reflexes
This class presents the Chapman's Reflexes system of identifying and stimulating reflex points to facilitate lymphatic drainage and the balancing of the organs. The class also focuses on the relationship between the neurolymphatic reflexes and the endocrine system and its affect on structural balance as well as the individual's physical and emotional well-being.
Ethics and Emotional Issues
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. Prerequisite: Phase Four
Exploration of Movement Patterns
Exploration of Movement Patterns adds a dynamic dimension to the positional release techniques. Participants will learn to recognize and palpate patterns of joint and muscle movement in order to facilitate increased range of motion to promote a general sense of well-being in the body. By gently exploring and supporting preferred patterns of movement or stillness, the client is invited to actively participate and recognize their patterns. Prerequisite: Phase Four
Fluids Fascia and the Lymphatics – Upper Body
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.
Fluids Fascia and the Lymphatics – Lower Body
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.
Isometrics
Isometric and isotonic 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. Prerequisite: Phase Four
Lecture Demo - Ortho-Bionomy
This introduction will explain Ortho-Bionomy, its origins and how it can be used to help relieve pain, tension and general discomfort. This is a gentle method that is highly effective and promotes ease for the client as well as the practitioner. Participants are encouraged to volunteer for demonstrations
Lecture Demo - Ortho-Bionomy: Fluids, Fascia and the Lymphatic System
This is a two hour lecture and demonstration that will introduce you to the principles, philosophy and practice of Ortho-Bionomy. It will include a basic description of the lymphatic system as well as discussion of microcirculation and how it can be influenced by and Ortho-Bionomy approach. Ortho-Bionomy promotes working with ease and comfort for the client as well as the practitioner.
Postural Re education and Post Techniques
In this class participants learn to evaluate and address inefficient postural habits through accurate observation and simple exercises. Techniques to work with spinal curvatures and scoliosis are presented and practiced. Post techniques focus on assessing and releasing areas of tension as well as integrating the work done in a session. In addition, exercises are taught to facilitate the client's ability to maintain balance through the neuro-muscular re-education of postural habits.
Phase V
The focus of Phase Five is to move to a more subtle level of awareness of the practice and principle of Ortho-Bionomy. Specific techniques develop and increase the student's understanding and proprioceptive sensitivity to the self-corrective movements initiated by the client. Through the practice of observing, 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. Prerequisite: one or two Basics/Phase Four classes.
Phase VI
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. Prerequisites: Phase Four and Phase Five.
Study Groups
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.
Practitioner Training Seminar
This seminar addresses issues and questions that arise for individuals completing the Practitioner Training Programs and helps 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. Participants can also discuss their changing role in the community as they move from being a student to becoming a professional in the health care field. Prerequisite: Phase Four
Residential
Residential training programs provide participants with the opportunity to broaden and deepen their understanding of Ortho-Bionomy techniques and principles through an in-depth immersion for five or more days of uninterrupted study. Residentials allow time for learning and personal growth as well as relaxation to facilitate the integration of technique, philosophy and the qualities of "Be-ing" rather than "doing". Prerequisite: Phase Four and Five
Scar Tissue refinement
Specific techniques to work with post surgical cancer and non cancer treatments will be presented with an upper body focus. This method will gently reduce general pain, refine post surgical scar tissue and promote edema reduction. It is also an effective adjunct to CDP in the treatment of primary and secondary lymphedema. Ortho-Bionomy promotes working with ease and comfort for the client as well as the practitioner.
Ortho-Bionomy Intro: Phase 4 – Exploration of Movement – Isometrics/Isotonics
This class is designed as a prerequisite to Ortho-Bionomy: Fluids, Fascia and the Lymphatic System. It presents Ortho-Bionomy principles as they apply to a number of different styles of working. It will give you a basic understanding this method and how it promotes comfort and balance in a non invasive manner. Application of skills developed in this class is an excellent preparation for Ortho-Bionomy: Fluids, Fascia and the Lymphatic System.
Phase 4 - Basic
This foundation class covers the history, philosophy and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy and provides an overview of the basic release techniques 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.
