Ortho-Bionomy® Classes
Ortho-Bionomy Classes with Melissa Malm,
Registered Ortho-Bionomy Instructor
Ortho-Bionomy uses osteopathic-based gentle body positions and movements to stimulate self-correcting reflexes within the muscles and nerves. This highly specific and structure-oriented method can move the client out of pain and discomfort within ten to thirty seconds.
Ortho-Bionomy is a different approach to working with the body. As a somatic bodywork, Ortho-Bionomy works within the nervous system with the proprioceptors and self-correcting reflexes of the body. Ortho-Bionomy was developed by British Osteopath, Arthur Lincoln Pauls, DO. Pauls studied the work of Lawrence Jones, DO, and saw the value of Jones' unique approach. Pauls eventually developed this into Ortho-Bionomy, a principle-based system using self-corrective reflexes. Pauls contributed further to this indirect body of work by focusing on the palpation skills of the practitioner, a deep presence of the practitioner with the client, isometric exercises, other movements, and postural work. This combination can achieve a depth, creativity, and ability to meet each client in their particular individual circumstances.
Ortho-Bionomy is a principle-based work, and you can use what you learn in these classes to work anywhere in the body. Ortho-Bionomy can deeply increase your palpation skills and ability to safely be present with your client, and it can be an important component for trauma release. It provides extended levels of professional continuing education training with classes that address soft tissue, structure, lymph, and layers of constriction. Any manual practitioner can benefit from these skills to add to their treatment techniques.
Upcoming Workshops
Introduction to Ortho-Bionomy for Three-Hour Class (Shoulder, Psoas)
Friday, March 28th, 2025
2 pm - 5 pm
Location: Flicker & Fir
1470 SE Alexander Ave
Corvallis, OR 97333
Tuition: $65
Learn a safe and effective way to ease stress, promote relaxation, and release tension!
This class is a foundation class, open to everyone - no massage or bodywork experience needed. Great for beginners looking to find out more about Ortho-Bionomy and also for returning students who want to brush up on foundational skills. Learn how to gently and easily release pain and tension patterns. Ortho-Bionomy is easy to learn, and you can start helping yourself, as well as your friends and family, right away!
A three-hour class will be offered on Friday, March 28 from 2 to 5 pm that fulfills the pre-requisite for the 16-hour class the next two days. Tuition $35 if taken with the following weekend class, otherwise $65. The three-hour class can also be taken as a stand-alone class and is NCBTMB approved.
In Depth Releases for the Ribs (Phase 4)
March 29 & 30, 2025
9 am - 6 pm
Location: Flicker & Fir
1470 SE Alexander Ave
Corvallis, OR 97333
Tuition: $375
This class takes the principles of Ortho-Bionomy and applies them to the rib region, using osteopathic-based, painless, and gentle body positions. This method is practical, structure oriented, and works with neuromuscular self-correcting reflexes. When properly applied these releases can affect the thoracic vertebrae, breathing, shoulders, neck, digestion, intercostals, quadratus lumborum, and psoas. The gentleness and ease of using these techniques will amaze you and your clients.
Pre-requisite: One 16 hour Ortho-Bionomy Phase 4 class OR the Introduction to Ortho-Bionomy® Three-Hour Class (see above), when taken the same weekend.
This class is NCBTMB approved.
This class can be used for Phase 4 requirements or to fulfill an elective requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International’s Associate, Practitioner, and Advanced Practitioner training programs.
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