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What is Ortho-Bionomy?
Ortho-Bionomy is rooted philosophically and scientifically in Osteopathy,
a 100-year-old health care system that recognizes the body's self-healing
and self-regulating capacity. The process began in 1964 when American
Osteopath Lawrence Jones developed "positional release," a
technique using exaggerated
body positioning to release pain and tension. Inspired by this work,
British Osteopath Arthur Lincoln Pauls began exploring the principles
of non-force corrective techniques. By 1976 he had developed the
Phased Reflex Techniques of Ortho-Bionomy, an integration of positional
release and energetic methods that enable clients to consciously
experience and participate in their body's ability to self-correct.
Ortho-Bionomy is now taught and practiced world-wide.
Ortho-Bionomy creates an atmosphere for clients to connect with their
inner wisdom by awakening self-corrective reflexes that open the door
to healing, awareness and structural balance.
During a typical Ortho-Bionomy session the practitioner tracks the
flow of the client’s experience and responds with a variety of
techniques. These techniques include: gentle, conscious contact with
the hands, locating and addressing points of tension and sensitivity,
comfortable body-positioning for release with compression into the
joints, isometrics, and integrative re-education exercises.
The alchemy of Ortho-Bionomy exists within the relationship between
practitioner and client. The practitioner embodies the principles
of Ortho-Bionomy using various supportive techniques, and by remaining
present in a way that engages the client’s natural responsiveness
and healing awareness.
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