Phase 4

This foundation course 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.

Phase 5

The focus of Phase Five is to move to a more subtle level of awareness of the practice and principles 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.

Phase 6

This course 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.

Isometric and Isotonic Techniques – An Ortho-Bionomy Approach

Isometric and isotonic techniques work with inefficient muscular tension patterns as well as underdeveloped muscle tone that 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 these techniques also allow the client to participate actively in the session.

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 Ortho-Bionomy Code of Ethics.

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 wellbeing in the body. By gently exploring and supporting preferred patterns of movement or stillness, the client is invited to participate actively and to recognize their patterns.

Postural Re-education and Post Techniques

In this course, 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 practised. 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 neuromuscular re-education of postural habits.

Practitioner Training Seminar

This course addresses issues and questions that arise for individuals completing the Practitioner Training Programmes 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 best to 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 healthcare field.

The principles and techniques of Ortho-Bionomy can be applied in many different circumstances and situations.

Elective courses provide participants more specialised techniques and applications.

PHASE 7

This course demonstrates the principles and applications of the Phase Seven pattern to assist with self-correction.

The pattern addresses all levels of human experience and teaches participants a non-forceful, elegant way to approach problems of many kinds.

DEMONSTRATION SKILLS

In this course, participants learn how to describe and present Ortho-Bionomy to family, friends and the public in general.

Participants are encouraged to find ways to communicate the “unexplainable” and practice presenting Ortho-Bionomy in a clear and accurate way. Techniques for building confidence and for improving public speaking and presentation are included.

CHAPMAN’S NEUROLYMPHATIC REFLEXES – AN ORTHO-BIONOMY APPROACH

This course presents the Chapman’s Reflexes system of identifying and working with reflex points to facilitate lymphatic drainage and the balancing of the organs.

The course 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.

ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE

This course addresses the business side of having an Ortho-Bionomy practice.

Participants learn about issues such as marketing and advertising, developing a business plan, setting up an office, setting fees, and attending to tax and legal issues. The course also covers communication with clients, record keeping and staying within the scope of practice.

This course will demonstrate specific exercises that clients and practitioners can do, to facilitate release of structural imbalances and discomfort within themselves.

This provides clients with exercises that they can do after the session, to integrate the changes experienced within the session itself.

CRANIAL – AN ORTHO-BIONOMY APPROACH

This course applies the principles of Ortho-Bionomy energy work to the function of the cranial system.

Participants are encouraged to feel the energetic patterns existing in the cranial system and allow the recipient to find a better balance through the self-correcting reflexes.

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES

Additional to the listed electives above, other OBNZ approved electives are also accepted. 

Past elective topics have included:

• Ortho-Bionmy: Approach to Whiplash
• TMJ and Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
• Visceral Work
• Advanced Phase 4
• Witnessing and Clear Presence
• Shock and Trauma Resolution
• Beyond Technique and others…..