In Depth Releases for the Neck & Thoracic Outlet (Phase 4)
July 11-12
Portland, OR, USA
9am-6pm
Class Description
This class takes the principles of Ortho-Bionomy and applies them to the neck and thoracic outlet, going beyond the standard moves taught in the Spine & Pelvis (Phase 4) class. When applied these releases can affect the bony structure and musculature of the entire thoracic outlet region. Class techniques will include working with the Anterior Neck (Scalenes, Sternocleidomastoid muscle), Jaw, Clavicular Attachments, Pectoralis Minor, and Ribs 1-3. The gentleness and ease of using these techniques will amaze you and your clients.
This class is NCBTMB approved.
This class can be used for Phase 4 requirements or to fulfill an elective requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International’s Associate, Practitioner, and Advanced Practitioner programs.
NCBTMB Course# CE4022226
Jim Berns
Course Fee
$370
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
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.