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 we will be working with the entire body in this class. 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.

Ortho-Bionomy Workshop

Exploration of Movement

June 22 & 23, 2024

Location: Next Level Institute 

               33866 SE Eastgate Cir

               Corvallis, OR 97333

               Tuition: $350

In this Ortho-Bionomy class, we add hands-on movement as an additional tool that can help your client release tension patterns and gain mobility. You will learn techniques and develop your sensitivity regarding moving the client's body on the table to evaluate where deeper blockages are, release the blockages, and integrate at a very deep level in the body. Tapping into the body’s innate wisdom, you will fine tune your ability to sense patterns in the movement of the tissue and the responses of the proprioceptive reflexes. This work can fold in seamlessly to any kind of bodywork you use in your practice, and not only is it fun to do but it also just feels so good!

This class does not have a pre-requisite- we will include the basic Ortho-Bionomy principles as part of the class, which is a good introduction for new students and a lovely review for those who have had Ortho-Bionomy classes before.

NCBTMB approved.

To Register, please visit Next Level Institute's website HERE

Ortho-Bionomy® is a registered trademark of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International, Inc. and is used with permission.