Ortho-Bionomy® Portland Area Training
The Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® (SOBI) was founded in 1984 and oversees the training of all its practitioners and instructors. Our website posts approved training information for classes in the Portland, Oregon area. Most of these classes do not have pre-requisites or only require one previous Ortho-Bionomy Phase 4 class. For more information on Ortho-Bionomy® see Ortho-Bionomy FAQs or SOBI website at www.ortho-bionomy.org
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Ortho-Bionomy Study Group:
Review of the Spine Instructor: Susan Smith April 3, 2020 Canby, Oregon (Near Portland, Oregon) (Pre-requisite: One Phase 4 Ortho-Bionomy class) |
3-hour Study Group, held before the weekend Posture and Post-Techniques class. This Study Group provides a "prequel" to our Posture and Post class, strengthening our understanding of Phase 4 spine techniques. Questions welcome!
Details & Registration: Natural Whisperings LLC website, Susan Smith Classes
Coordinator Contact: Joanna DeRungs, Contact Page
Coordinator Contact: Joanna DeRungs, Contact Page
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Posture and Post-Techniques:
Posture as Expression and Rhythm Instructor: Susan Smith April 4-5, 2020 Canby, Oregon (Near Portland, Oregon) (Pre-requisite: One Phase 4 Ortho-Bionomy Spine class) |
Posture and Post-Techniques
In Ortho-Bionomy we work with posture to engage a more comfortable and functional way of being in our bodies. Posture expresses our identity, our energies, nervous systems, and is influenced by the work and play we engage in. It reflects our past and present and is dynamic and individual, with its own set of rhythms that can be employed with post-technique movements.
Post-techniques refer to techniques we use during or after an Ortho-Bionomy session, to help re-educate the structural integrity of the spine, pelvis and ribcage. By finding the natural rhythms in the body we also support that re-education process. In Ortho-Bionomy we don’t seek visual symmetry or what we think the body should do, but rather, go with the direction of ease that the body presents, to find a more functional posture that creates proprioception, inner connection and integration.
In Ortho-Bionomy we work with posture to engage a more comfortable and functional way of being in our bodies. Posture expresses our identity, our energies, nervous systems, and is influenced by the work and play we engage in. It reflects our past and present and is dynamic and individual, with its own set of rhythms that can be employed with post-technique movements.
Post-techniques refer to techniques we use during or after an Ortho-Bionomy session, to help re-educate the structural integrity of the spine, pelvis and ribcage. By finding the natural rhythms in the body we also support that re-education process. In Ortho-Bionomy we don’t seek visual symmetry or what we think the body should do, but rather, go with the direction of ease that the body presents, to find a more functional posture that creates proprioception, inner connection and integration.
Details & Registration: Natural Whisperings LLC website, Susan Smith Classes
Coordinator Contact: Joanna DeRungs, Contact Page
Coordinator Contact: Joanna DeRungs, Contact Page
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Advanced Neck & Shoulders and
Chapman's Reflexes Instructor: Sheri Covey May 14-16, 2020 Portland, Oregon (Pre-requisite: One Phase 4 Ortho-Bionomy class) |
Chapman’s Reflexes - May 15-16
The Reflexive system that allows us to work with balancing and effecting the endocrine, lymphatic and organs of the body. This class includes Visceral and cutting edge perspective on the expansion of Visceral, Endocrine and Lymphatic work build into the Depth of Ortho Bionomy. This class will inspire and help practitioners understand the complex interweaving of their clients health and chemical balance.
Advanced Neck and Shoulders - May 14
Providing more options and skills both to work with the relationship of the shoulders and with the neck. This recreated class will help provide information on how to work with fascia patterns in other areas of the body that will lock and limit the necks recovery. Each student may explore more advanced options that will assist in clearer and more powerful neck techniques and understanding.
Registration: http://www.rmobcenter.com/classes-offered/class-registration/?ee=455
Contact: Sheri Covey Rmobcenter@gmail.com or 970-209-9400
The Reflexive system that allows us to work with balancing and effecting the endocrine, lymphatic and organs of the body. This class includes Visceral and cutting edge perspective on the expansion of Visceral, Endocrine and Lymphatic work build into the Depth of Ortho Bionomy. This class will inspire and help practitioners understand the complex interweaving of their clients health and chemical balance.
Advanced Neck and Shoulders - May 14
Providing more options and skills both to work with the relationship of the shoulders and with the neck. This recreated class will help provide information on how to work with fascia patterns in other areas of the body that will lock and limit the necks recovery. Each student may explore more advanced options that will assist in clearer and more powerful neck techniques and understanding.
Registration: http://www.rmobcenter.com/classes-offered/class-registration/?ee=455
Contact: Sheri Covey Rmobcenter@gmail.com or 970-209-9400
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Spine & Pelvis Releases
Instructor: Jim Berns May 16-17, 2020 East West College of the Healing Arts Portland, Oregon (No pre-requisite) |
Spine & Pelvis Releases - Phase 4
Ortho-Bionomy uses osteopathic-based gentle body positions and movements to stimulate self-correcting reflexes within the muscles and nerves. Those responses can move the client out of pain and discomfort within 10-30 seconds. This method is very specific and structure oriented. In this class, you will learn how to apply gentle pain relief techniques for the neck, thoracic, lumbar, ilium, and sacrum. This work is amazingly effective yet gentle, and easy on your body.
Class Details: https://www.objimberns.com/spine-pelvis-phase-4
Registration East West College Website: https://www.eastwestcollege.com
Continuing Education https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp
Ortho-Bionomy uses osteopathic-based gentle body positions and movements to stimulate self-correcting reflexes within the muscles and nerves. Those responses can move the client out of pain and discomfort within 10-30 seconds. This method is very specific and structure oriented. In this class, you will learn how to apply gentle pain relief techniques for the neck, thoracic, lumbar, ilium, and sacrum. This work is amazingly effective yet gentle, and easy on your body.
Class Details: https://www.objimberns.com/spine-pelvis-phase-4
Registration East West College Website: https://www.eastwestcollege.com
Continuing Education https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp
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Foundational Phase 4 - Exploration of Movement
Instructor: Sheri Covey & Charity Keyes May 21-22, 2020 Portland, Oregon (No pre-requisite) |
Foundational Phase 4
This is a foundational or beginning phase 4 class. All are welcome.
Registration: http://www.rmobcenter.com/classes-offered/class-registration/?ee=455
Contact: Sheri Covey Rmobcenter@gmail.com or 970-209-9400
or Charity Keyes Charity@obbody.com
This is a foundational or beginning phase 4 class. All are welcome.
Registration: http://www.rmobcenter.com/classes-offered/class-registration/?ee=455
Contact: Sheri Covey Rmobcenter@gmail.com or 970-209-9400
or Charity Keyes Charity@obbody.com
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Equine Body Balance: Bodywork for Equines
Online Video Course Instructor: Susan Smith Start anytime (No pre-requisite) |
Description: The online class format for Equine Body Balance “Bodywork for Equines” class is adapted from the actual hands-on class in order to provide a rewarding student experience without the student needing to leave their own homes or barns. The student may also take the course at their leisure, without having to adhere to a specific time and place requirement. Access to the lessons are available for 90 days from date of purchase. Take the online course now and be ready for the next Susan Smith hands-on workshop!
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Equine Body Balance:
Heal Equine Trauma Through Bodywork Instructor: Susan Smith June 13-14, 2020 Canby, Oregon (Near Portland, Oregon) (No pre-requisite) |
Description: Whether human or accident caused, a horse doesn't need to remain triggered by trauma forever. We may never know the entire story of why a horse is holding trauma in his/her body, but we can work with the symptoms that present themselves through careful observation, palpation and calming techniques. We will begin with the way the horse presents, what she is capable of, to begin the process of unraveling the mystery of what tension the body is holding.We will work with the self-corrective response in the horse to restore natural rhythms, change respiration, empower movement, diminish flight/fright reflex and much more.We will work with specific trauma responses as they arise.
Details & Registration: Natural Whisperings LLC website, Susan Smith Classes
Coordinator Contact: Joanna DeRungs, Contact Page
Coordinator Contact: Joanna DeRungs, Contact Page
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Postural Re-education and Scoliosis
Instructors: Luann Overmeyer & Paula Forehand June 19-20, 2020 (Fri-Sat) Moving Mountain Institute, Portland, Oregon (Phase 4 is a Pre-requisite for this class) Chapman’s Neuro-lymphatic Reflexes Instructor: Luann Overmeyer June 21-22, 2020 (Sun-Mon) Moving Mountain Institute, Portland, Oregon (No Pre-requesite) |
Postural Re-education and Scoliosis (June 19-20)
Posture can be looked upon as the shape of experience. Within posture we can observe heredity, early-learned patterns, present capacity, and the will to manifest aspirations. Bringing awareness to the body assists clients to maintain connection with the body’s sensations, preferences and natural responsiveness. Increasing the awareness of postural patterns, engages and empowers the client toward balanced postural embodiment. This Posture class focuses on how to assess, release, and re-educate inefficient postural patterns with your clients and assist them through simple movements and positioning to restore alignment and flexibility. Techniques to work with spinal curvatures and scoliosis will also be presented and practiced.
Chapman’s Neuro-lymphatic Reflexes (June 21-22)
In the early 1900’s Osteopath Frank Chapman identified nerve reflexes that could be used to assess and treat lymphatic blockage and inflammation of tissue. After his death, his work was compiled, published, and further interpreted by Dr. Charles Owens. Dr. Owens presented the pelvic thyroid syndrome, recognizing the importance of the imbalance of the sacra-iliac joint “as probably the most potent predisposing factor in bodily ills.” This class offers an increased perspective into the relationship of structure to lymph, viscera, nervous system, and soft tissue. It emphasizes the benefits of using these neuro-lymphatic reflexes for lymphatic drainage and organ balance as well as their influence on the endocrine system and emotional balance.
Coordinator Contact & Registration: Coleen Pearson; Coleenp3@comcast.net or 503-901-7989
Or via PayPal: https://www.luannovermyer.com/classes
Posture can be looked upon as the shape of experience. Within posture we can observe heredity, early-learned patterns, present capacity, and the will to manifest aspirations. Bringing awareness to the body assists clients to maintain connection with the body’s sensations, preferences and natural responsiveness. Increasing the awareness of postural patterns, engages and empowers the client toward balanced postural embodiment. This Posture class focuses on how to assess, release, and re-educate inefficient postural patterns with your clients and assist them through simple movements and positioning to restore alignment and flexibility. Techniques to work with spinal curvatures and scoliosis will also be presented and practiced.
Chapman’s Neuro-lymphatic Reflexes (June 21-22)
In the early 1900’s Osteopath Frank Chapman identified nerve reflexes that could be used to assess and treat lymphatic blockage and inflammation of tissue. After his death, his work was compiled, published, and further interpreted by Dr. Charles Owens. Dr. Owens presented the pelvic thyroid syndrome, recognizing the importance of the imbalance of the sacra-iliac joint “as probably the most potent predisposing factor in bodily ills.” This class offers an increased perspective into the relationship of structure to lymph, viscera, nervous system, and soft tissue. It emphasizes the benefits of using these neuro-lymphatic reflexes for lymphatic drainage and organ balance as well as their influence on the endocrine system and emotional balance.
Coordinator Contact & Registration: Coleen Pearson; Coleenp3@comcast.net or 503-901-7989
Or via PayPal: https://www.luannovermyer.com/classes
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Subtle Physical & Energetic Releases - Phase 5
Instructor: Jim Berns Sept 19-20, 2020 East West College of the Healing Arts Portland, Oregon (No pre-requesite) |
Subtle Physical & Energetic Releases - Phase 5 Class
This Ortho-Bionomy® Class provides you with the sensitivity, awareness and palpation skills to engage the client’s physical and energetic body. Bridging the gap of the body and the mind, the physical and the emotions, and the conscious and the nervous system, allows our work to go even more deeply within our clients and ourselves.
Class Details: https://www.objimberns.com/phase-5-releases
Registration East West College Website: https://www.eastwestcollege.com
Continuing Education https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp
This Ortho-Bionomy® Class provides you with the sensitivity, awareness and palpation skills to engage the client’s physical and energetic body. Bridging the gap of the body and the mind, the physical and the emotions, and the conscious and the nervous system, allows our work to go even more deeply within our clients and ourselves.
Class Details: https://www.objimberns.com/phase-5-releases
Registration East West College Website: https://www.eastwestcollege.com
Continuing Education https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp
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Ethics and Emotions: Practitioner-Client Relationships
Oct 23-24, 2020 (Fri-Sat) (Fulfills requirement for SOBI trainings) When Clients' Emotions Surface Oct 25, 2020 (Sun) Instructor: Sara Sunstein Canby, Oregon (Near Portland) (Both Pre-requesite 32 hours of Ortho-Bionomy® classes and 10 hours of practice) |
Ethics and Emotions:Practitioner-Client Relationships (Oct 23-24)
One’s ethics begin with one's relationship with her/himself. From there, one moves into establishing relationships with others; in this case, our relationships with clients and colleagues. This class delves into both. Through discussion, role-play, and hands-on exercises, students come to a deeper awareness of their own process and development as ethical and authentic practitioners.
When Clients’ Emotions Surface (Oct 25)
An introduction to addressing emotions in the body when they surface, and remaining within scope of practice. Learn affirming language, beingness, and hands-on (and -off) to support your clients’ understanding and resolving of body-psyche interweavings.
Details & Registration: Natural Whisperings LLC website, Sara Sunstein Classes
Coordinator Contact: Joanna DeRungs, Contact Page
One’s ethics begin with one's relationship with her/himself. From there, one moves into establishing relationships with others; in this case, our relationships with clients and colleagues. This class delves into both. Through discussion, role-play, and hands-on exercises, students come to a deeper awareness of their own process and development as ethical and authentic practitioners.
When Clients’ Emotions Surface (Oct 25)
An introduction to addressing emotions in the body when they surface, and remaining within scope of practice. Learn affirming language, beingness, and hands-on (and -off) to support your clients’ understanding and resolving of body-psyche interweavings.
Details & Registration: Natural Whisperings LLC website, Sara Sunstein Classes
Coordinator Contact: Joanna DeRungs, Contact Page
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Releases for the Upper Extremities
“Structure Governs Function” Class Instructor: Jim Berns Nov 14-15, 2020 East West College of the Healing Arts Portland, Oregon (No pre-requesite) |
Releases for the Upper Extremities “Structure Governs Function” Class
'Structure Governs Function' is an Osteopathic principle that works with the understanding that when the musculo-skeletal system is balanced properly the functioning (blood, nerve, emotions, meridian) of the body will flow more efficiently. This osteopathic principle has allowed me to help more of my clients out of pain than any other technique I have studied. The Releases for the UPPER EXTREMITIES ‘Structure Governs Function’ CLASS uses Osteopathic-based gentle body positions and movements to stimulate self-correcting reflexes within the muscles and nerves. These responses can move the client out of pain and discomfort within 10-30 seconds. This method is very specific and structure-oriented.
Class Details: https://www.objimberns.com/releases-for-the-upper-extremities
Registration East West College Website: https://www.eastwestcollege.com
Continuing Education https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp
'Structure Governs Function' is an Osteopathic principle that works with the understanding that when the musculo-skeletal system is balanced properly the functioning (blood, nerve, emotions, meridian) of the body will flow more efficiently. This osteopathic principle has allowed me to help more of my clients out of pain than any other technique I have studied. The Releases for the UPPER EXTREMITIES ‘Structure Governs Function’ CLASS uses Osteopathic-based gentle body positions and movements to stimulate self-correcting reflexes within the muscles and nerves. These responses can move the client out of pain and discomfort within 10-30 seconds. This method is very specific and structure-oriented.
Class Details: https://www.objimberns.com/releases-for-the-upper-extremities
Registration East West College Website: https://www.eastwestcollege.com
Continuing Education https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp