Learn Ortho-Bionomy®
with Melissa Malm and Jim Berns
Experiential Ethics & Emotional Issues
Jun 3-4
Davis, CA
9am-6pm
Class Description
This introspective exploration of who we are directly affects our therapeutic relationship with our clients. This class combines sharing of information, body awareness exercises, and self-awareness of patterns. You will walk away from this class with a deeper understanding of being a sensitive body therapist. Some students have wished that they had this class as part of their initial massage therapy training.
This class is NCBTMB approved and counts towards most states’ Ethics requirements.
This class is a requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® Associate and Practitioner training programs.
Course Fee
$370 by May 5, $405 after May 5
Prerequisite Requirements
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
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.