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| Ortho-Bionomy is a form of bodywork that helps people experience comfort, balance and an enhanced sense of well-being. It is highly effective in working with symptoms from chronic stress, and pains or problems associated with postural and structural imbalances. The practitioner acts as a facilitator to educate the person being worked with. Positions of comfort, gentle movements, compressions, and subtle techniques are used to stimulate reflexes that initiate a relaxation response through the body. Self care is taught to support the changes that occurred during a session. Ortho-Bionomy relieves pain, tension and discomfort and brings about a feeling of wellbeing through a process that is interactive, educational and supportive. |
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| Typically, Ortho-Bionomy sessions last approximately an hour. Wearing comfortable, loose fitting clothing is suggested to allow a full range of motion. The practitioner works with you to identify areas of discomfort, tension and pain as well as areas of comfort and ease of movement. The use of gentle movements, comfortable positioning and compression are incorporated. No forceful movements are used. Every Ortho-Bionomy session is specifically designed around your individual needs. Verbal feedback will guide the practitioner to find the movements and positions that facilitate your body’s release of stress and tension. Home self care is often suggested to further aid in relieving pain, restoring balance and function throughout the body. |
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| Yes, many people find relief from chronic pain using Ortho-Bionomy. Ortho-Bionomy stimulates the body's natural ability to learn to move away from pain. Self-correcting and self-balancing ability is stimulated by way of the reflexes located in our joints and muscles and tissues. Self care movements taught to people help with the ongoing relief of chronic pain. |
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| Ortho-Bionomy helps people to break the cycle of pain. It works by stimulating appropriate reflexes that monitor the lengthening and contracting of our muscle system. This then allows the body to change the stress and pain patterns, which are causing the discomfort. Educational movements may be taught to help perpetuate the release of tension and muscle contractions. The release of tension and stress in the body brings about the relief from pain and discomfort. |
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| Yes. Ortho-Bionomy can help with pain management. Ortho-Bionomy helps people to break the cycle of pain and it also helps people to manage their pain. Self care movements and releases are taught to the client who may then be able to manage their own pain in between sessions. |
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As a member of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy your dues will support the perpetuation of the training programs and the protection of our trademark. You will also receive:
1. A quarterly newsletter, sent to all members
2. A discount on Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals membership.
3. A listing in our membership directory.
4. Discounts on some classes that are repeated. Click here for a complete list of benefits.
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| Click here to get an up-to-date listing of classes. Classes are also listed in our newsletter. To see instructors in your area see practitioner/instructor page click here
For detailed information concerning training and training programs, click here. |
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| No previous background is required to take Ortho-Bionomy classes. |
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| Instructors are located throughout Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. Many instructors travel to teach, so you can check your particular location under practitioner/instructor page or under class listing. |
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| Though there are Massage and Bodywork schools that teach Ortho-Bionomy, there is not a specific school run by the Society of Ortho-Bionomy. Instead, instructors are able to come to your community or near your community to teach Ortho-Bionomy. In some cities, instructors teach Ortho-Bionomy classes monthly or quarterly. |
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Instructors are registered by the Society of Ortho-Bionomy.
A general outline of the Instructor Training Program:
1. All instructor trainees must have completed the 1000 hour Practitioner/Advanced Practitioner Training Program
2. All instructor trainees must complete a recommended number of classes and tutorials
3. All instructor trainees must attend two Instructor Training Seminars
4. All instructor trainees must complete a recommended number of bench assists, co-teaches and at least one Supervised Teach
5. All instructor trainees must be approved by the Instructor Review Committee
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| The time it takes to complete the various level of training may vary. It is up to each individual student to determine what pace is best for them. Most classes are generally two days or around 16 hours per weekend. |
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For a complete explanation of our training programs please click here.
Outline of requirements:
1. Associate Member - 112 hours.
2. Practitioner - 500 hours (this would include the hours used for the Associate Level).
3. Advanced Practitioner - 520 hours. Click here for classes. Associate Level forms and the Practitioner Training Handbook are available to download. Click here to go to the Forms page.
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| Costs vary according to the class, its location and instructor fees. Contact the coordinator or instructor listed on the class schedule page for specific information. The range is typically $200 - $450 per class. |
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| You may click here to go to the Overview and Development of Ortho-Bionomy. For more technical information, check out the Products/Advertising portion, where you can purchase books and manuals on Ortho-Bionomy. Click here for Products/Advertising. |
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| To find an instructor in your area you may check our instructor/practitioner list found on this website. You may also look at our class listings to see if someone is teaching in your area. Some of our instructors travel to teach classes, so if there is not an instructor in your area, you may contact any instructor on our list to discuss teaching Ortho-Bionomy at your massage school. |
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| Yes. Please click on our Products/Advertising section for manuals and videos. |
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1. Download the waiver request form under the FORMS link found on the SOBI website
2. Have your advisor sign off on your waiver request.
3. Waivers should be sent in at least 2 – 4 weeks prior to the completion of your training program. If you are outside the United States please send your packet in 4-6 weeks prior to the committee meeting.
4. Submit 4 copies of all required information to the society office, where it will be sent to the committee for review. Please send your paper work at least 2-4 weeks prior tp the deadline for the committee meeting.
Our office is only staffed part time so is important that you send the paperwork to the office with no signature required upon delivery. (Please keep your receipt!).
Remember!
The committee does not meet every month so give your self ample time to obtain the waiver. Make sure you keep a copy for yourself.
Please send your paperwork to the office by:
December 1, March 1, June 1, September 1.
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You should receive an e-mail or postcard from the office stating your documentation has been received. Please do not call the office unless you do not receive notice from the office within two weeks of submission.
Timeline for processing paperwork:
The timeline for processing practitioner/instructor evolvements is approximately 4 months or less, depending on when in the period the committees are available to meet
You will receive notice of your evolvement by the next committee meeting period. For example, if your paperwork went to the committee in June, you will have notice back by September. |
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| Students choose an Instructor or Practitioner as an advisor during their training. The advisor assists the student while they complete their curriculum through one-on-one discussions as well as feedback and evaluation sessions. After completing all of the training program requirements, make sure your advisor has signed your forms. Submit the appropriate fees and 4 copies of all your paperwork to the society office. You will be notified on the status of your submission. See previous question for answers on timelines. If you are considering the Associate or Practitioner Training Programs, you may download our Practitioner Training Handbook (click here) for copies of the forms and more information. Note: you must have completed and received your notification of acceptance as a Registered Practitioner, before you can apply for Advanced Practitioner status, since the levels of evolvement are considered one at a time by the Practitioner and Instructor Review Committees. |
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| You may contact a board member via email at board@ortho-bionomy.org. |
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