Learn Ortho-Bionomy®
with Melissa Malm and Jim Berns
2027 Residential Retreat "Putting It All Together"
April 24-30
5pm Saturday - 1pm Friday
Class Description
2027 Residential Retreat
Putting It All Together:
Journey Deeper into the Many Facets of Ortho-Bionomy
Twin Rocks Friends Camp
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Join us on the beautiful Oregon coast, where you will have the opportunity to learn, deepen, and live Ortho-Bionomy for a 7 day/6 night retreat.
In a beautiful natural setting surrounded by trees, walking trails, and a short pedestrian bridge to the beautiful ocean, you can learn more about the different facets of Ortho-Bionomy and how to Put It All Together:
~ Explore the many phases, layers, and dimensions of Ortho-Bionomy
~ Deepen your understanding of and confidence with the techniques
~ Gain deeper sensitivity in your hands and body
~ Become more comfortable & excited about human anatomy
~ Integrate more fluidly the many aspects of Ortho-Bionomy into your practice
Topics that will be covered will include:
~ Working with tension patterns that influence the Breath
~ Integrating Massage & Ortho-Bionomy
~ Delving more deeply into the anatomy of where you are working
~ Applying Ortho-Bionomy principles to Cranial work
~ Deeper applications of Exploration of Movement
We added an extra day to our Residential time, so that we would have extra opportunities for breaks between class modules.
Interspersed with the 40 hours of formal classroom time will be ample opportunities for practicing and receiving bodywork with classmates, walking, journaling, meditating, being in community, laughing, moving, and other activities that take care of you.
You will be given the chance to step away from your daily distractions, obligations, and commitments and really focus on YOU, both personally and professionally.
~ Deepen your Self Care skill levels
~ Explore working with parts of the body that may be new for you
~ Find more comfort with “Less is More”
~ Track patterns in your client’s body
Jim & Melissa have spent the last couple of years looking for a location that has the beauty of nature and is priced appropriately. We have decided to return to the comfortable and beautiful setting of Twin Rocks Friends Camp on the Oregon Coast. They took great care of us in 2022, and we can't wait to go back!
In Person Safety:
Due to the Instructors’ health histories, we are extra cautious about possible contagions, particularly anything respiratory. We strongly request (but don’t require) that everyone at the Residential wear N95 masks (or equivalent) in the classroom, especially when in close proximity. Masks can be provided by us. If you have any health symptoms before you arrive at the Residential please contact Deborah, the class coordinator, right away. We will give you a full refund or credit for a future class if you need to stay home due to contagious illness. If you become ill while at the Residential, please speak with Deborah right away to make arrangements. While we cannot create a zero-risk environment, we trust our students to help us to keep everyone as safe as possible in the classroom.
For questions about course content contact
Jim Berns (707) 217-9819 objimberns@gmail.com
or Melissa Malm (415) 595-0328 (texting best) melissa_malm@yahoo.com
or email info@LearnOrtho-Bionomy.com
For any questions on logistics, travel, or registration contact
Deborah Crawford (530) 521-1090 debchicohealer@yahoo.com
Course Fee
Instruction Fee:
$1,150 by October 19, 2026
$1,650 after October 19, 2026
Room & Board:
~ 6 nights, 3 meals/day plus dinner on arrival day, breakfast and bag lunch on departure day
~ Cafeteria-style food, some dietary restrictions can be accommodated
$900 shared room
(2 or 3 people per room. One queen-sized bed and a twin-sized bunk bed plus an attached bathroom per room. Bed linens and bath towels are provided.)
Early registrations will be given priority on requests for queen-sized bed and lower bunk.
***See note below re: triple occupancy rooms
$1,200 single room
Limited number of single rooms available. Early registrations will be given priority on requests for a single room.
$350 non-refundable deposit required to hold your space
Discounts:
$200 discount if paid in full at time of registration, before February 15, 2027
$50 discount per table, if we need you to bring a table (We will confirm with you by April 15, 2027 if your table is needed)
$150 discount if you pay by a means that doesn't charge us a fee, eg check, Zelle, Venmo. Inquire if you are unsure. Choose the "I'll pay later" option and send an email to melissa_malm@yahoo.com to confirm.
*** $300 discount for triple rather than double occupancy rooms. If you prefer a triple occupancy room, we will do our best. However, we will only be offering triple room occupancy once enough students have registered to meet the facility's costs, and we can not guarantee this discount. (We will make note of these requests, filling them in the order received, and will confirm no later than April 15, 2027.)
Balance due:
50% of your balance, after the deposit, is due by February 15, 2027.
75% of your balance, after any previous payments, is due by March 15, 2027.
The remaining full balance is due by April 15, 2027.
Cancellations:
By February 15, 2027 you will be refunded all but your $350 deposit.
By March 31, 2027 you will be refunded all but 50% of your total balance due.
After March 31, 2027 there will be no refunds except for in cases of contagious illness
If we cancel at any time you will receive a full refund.
Prerequisite Requirements
Instructor Approval
I have approval from an instructor to take this class
One 16-Hour Hands-On Ortho-Bionomy Class
I have taken at least 16 hours of hands-on Ortho-Bionomy class(es)
Important Registration Information
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A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space in the class. At the instructor's discretion, this deposit may be applied to a future class if you cannot attend.
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Balance is due by the first day of class.
In-Person Safety Practices:
Due to the instructors' health histories, we strongly request (but don't require) that everyone in class wear N95 masks or equivalent. Masks can be provided. If you have any health symptoms on the day of class, please contact us immediately. You may be eligible for a full refund or credit for a future class if you need to stay home due to illness.
Instructors
Melissa Malm
Melissa Malm has been a practitioner of massage and bodywork since 1997. She studied at the National Holistic Institute and the Acupressure Institute in the San Francisco Bay Area. Melissa is an Advanced Practitioner and in 2020 became a Registered Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy. Melissa's teaching encompasses deep anatomical knowledge, curiosity to explore new options, and refreshingly specific descriptions of hands-on techniques that can lead to further student insights.
Jim Berns
Jim Berns has taught internationally for over forty years. He is co-author of Ortho-Bionomy: A Practical Manual. Jim was trained by Arthur Lincoln Pauls, D.O., the founder of Ortho-Bionomy. A certified massage therapist since 1979, he was named 2013 Educator of the Year by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA.) Jim brings to his teaching detailed information, a compassionate heart, and a unique sense of humor.