Ortho-Bionomy®
Santa Fe
About Ortho-Bionomy®
ortho = correct bio = life nomy = study
Ortho-Bionomy is a holistic healing art that studies the innate process of self-correction:
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responsiveness to stimulus
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self-recognition
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change motivated from within
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a natural follow-on response that allows changes to integrate and continue on in accordance with one’s own nature.
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support for change via self-care and postural re-education
Clients typically seek out O-B for
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the gentle relief of pain
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injuries old and new
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musculoskeletal imbalances
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effects of trauma and stress
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reconnecting with a more comfortable and complete sense of self
Each session is unique, creative, and in concert with a person’s physical and energetic bodies. Client and practitioner work together to to address the client’s situation both in a session and with at-home self-care.
Ortho-Bionomy is done clothed and its gentle approach is appropriate for people of all ages.
History
Ortho-Bionomy was developed by British osteopath Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls, DO in the early 1970’s, inspired by osteopathic non-force techniques, homeopathy, and Pauls’ practice of Judo.​After deeply studying the positional release work of Lawrence Jones, DO, Pauls began to understand the body’s natural reflexive self-correcting mechanisms and applied his understanding in physical, structural and energetic techniques he called the Phased Reflex Techniques.After seeing that his own work had moved on from Jones' approach, Pauls coined the new name Ortho-Bionomy.​The work is currently taught in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Why Study O-B?
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Learn to practice professionally or to work with your family, friends, your animal friends, and yourself.
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Study is open to students without previous training in the healing arts.
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Learn an integrated system of physical, structural and energetic techniques that can be used in support of all the body's systems.
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Bring new tools and new perspective to your existing practice.
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Discover a gentle and effective approach that is also easy on your hands and body as a practitioner.
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