Learn Ortho-Bionomy®
with Melissa Malm and Jim Berns
Practitioner Training Seminar
May 21, 22, 28, 29
Online
9am-1pm Pacific Time
Class Description
The Practitioner Training Seminar is grounded in the nuts and bolts of a session (e.g. the intake/interview process, where to work next, clearing your own tension, efficiently closing a session), while also working with the less tangible aspects of being a bodywork practitioner (e.g. preparing yourself for a session, clearing energy- “Ortho-Bionomy Feng Shui.”)
Through self-awareness, enhanced by both discussion and exercises, the student is given a chance to expand into a more authentic practitioner, build their confidence, and ask clarifying questions related to developing their practice or pursuing their studies. While this class is designed to be part of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International Practitioner Training Program, it can greatly benefit anyone who is looking to deepen their connection to their practice.
This class is NCBTMB approved as a business/marketing class.
This class is a requirement for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International’s Practitioner Training Program.
Course Fee
$300
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.