Learn Ortho-Bionomy®
with Melissa Malm and Jim Berns
Ortho-Bionomy Releases for the Breath
Feb 21-22
Corvallis, OR
9am-6pm
Class Description
Breath is life. Each breath we take is a picture of who we have been, who we are, and who we yearn to be.
Using osteopathic-based principles of Ortho-Bionomy, in this hands-on training we will:
· Recognize restrictions of the breath and offer it new options
· Bring awareness to the connections between the breath and other parts of the body
· Explore the possibilities of where the breath can lead us
· Use painless comfortable positions to release tension patterns in the structure associated with the breath
It is amazing how such gentle techniques can give such deep releases. Ortho-Bionomy is easy on the practitioner and can easily be integrated into any massage or bodywork session.
Ortho-Bionomy uses gentle painless positions and movements to allow the body to self-correct back to balance and ease. It is easy on the practitioner to do and comforting for the client to receive.
This class is NCBTMB approved.
This class can fulfill an elective requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International’s Associate, Practitioner, and Advanced Practitioner training programs.
Course Fee
$340 by Jan 30, $390 after Jan 30
Discounts:
Bring a friend Discount $20 (each)
Table discount per table (we will let you know whether we will need your table one week before class, and will confirm your discount at that time) $10. per table
PACKAGE PRICE: $410 for both F 2/20 & Sa-Su 2/21-2/22 classes;
$370 (each) to "bring a friend" to both classes
Prerequisite Requirements
Three-Hour Introductory Class
I will take the Three-Hour Class the day before this course
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.