This is the first book on Ortho-Bionomy, a bodywork technique which is quickly gaining popularity among laypeople and therapists from all bodywork disciplines. Kathy Kain gives clear descriptions of the philosophy and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy. The illustrations and easy to understand technical instructions show the standard releases taught in Ortho-Bionomy classes. The student is guided from the beginning of a session to the end in learning this gentle, effective approach to somatic re-education. Ortho-Bionomy’s primary benefit lies in helping people to break the cycle of pain by learning how to correct structural and somatic dysfunction and to release stress. This noninvasive, quick acting approach is an effective preparation for mobilization, movement and therapeutic exercise.
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"Kathy Kain, one of the foremost international instructors of Ortho-Bionomy, has managed in this book to be both technically and humanly accurate. Anyone who wants to be qualified at a master level of practice in bodywork would benefit from being fully familiar with the methods and philosophy of Ortho-Bionomy.”
-Julie Henderson, Ph.D., Somaticist, author of The Lover Within and Restoring the Mother
-Julie Henderson, Ph.D., Somaticist, author of The Lover Within and Restoring the Mother
About the Author
Kathy has been teaching and practicing Ortho-Bionomy since 1980. She has trained extensively with, and co-taught classes and Instructor Training Seminars with, Arthur Lincoln Pauls, the founder of Ortho-Bionomy. She was President of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International for six years,when she oversaw the creation of the Practitioner Training Program curriculum, and is both an Advanced Instructor and Advanced Instructor Trainer of Ortho-Bionomy. More recently the focus of Kathy’s work has moved toward the fields of somatics and trauma recovery. She teaches regularly in Australia, Europe, Canada, and the U.S. and maintains a private practice in Berkeley, California, where she lives.
Jim is a Registered Advanced Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy and has been trained directly by the founder, English Osteopath Arthur Lincoln Pauls, D.O. He has been a Registered Instructor since 1980, and has taught Ortho-Bionomy internationally. He resides and has a private practice in Northern California.
Jim is a Registered Advanced Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy and has been trained directly by the founder, English Osteopath Arthur Lincoln Pauls, D.O. He has been a Registered Instructor since 1980, and has taught Ortho-Bionomy internationally. He resides and has a private practice in Northern California.
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Ortho Bionomy Manual - Great for practicing therapists,
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This review is from: Ortho-Bionomy: A Practical Manual (Paperback)
Ortho Bionomy, a practical manual is a good summation of the various techniques for practicing this theraputic modality. I consider Ortho Bionomy to be a bit like Chiropractic, in that it deals with manipulating the joints. It is a great technique for massage therapists to add to thier repertoire. I would recommend taking a weekend seminar in this methodology, rather than just trying to pick it up from the book. Many techniques are such that you need to observe them first person. For therapists wishing to utilize Ortho Bionomy as part of thier practice, the book is certainly useful, even more so when combined with a seminar taught by a qualified instructor.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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A very healing modality,
By Julie "book-aholic" (Manhattan Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ortho-Bionomy: A Practical Manual (Paperback)
I am an acupuncturist, with some training in orthobionomy by seminar. This book is a wonderful aid for reviewing the techniques taught in person and beyond. Orthobionomy is a fantastic way of relieving trigger points and other aches and glitches in the body that more traditional healing therapies have a hard time fixing. I use many modalities, but this therapy seems to be the one my patients most ask for.
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It works!,
This review is from: Ortho-Bionomy: A Practical Manual (Paperback)
For the practitioner who would like a quick and easy way to help heal any type of physical discomfort. Easy to follow and understand. Simple to use. VERY EFFECTIVE. Add even one of these techniques (which can take about 5 minutes or less!) to ANY type of physical therapy or healing and you've increased your practice 10 fold. THIS WORKS.
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The history of the development of Ortho-Bionomy gives some important clues to its current practice. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
best release position, client supine, release indicators, release positions, client prone, slight flex, history taking interview, other imbalances, side posture, fine tune the position, general segments, indicator point, individual ribs, first rib, individual bones, available movement Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The history of the development of Ortho-Bionomy gives some important clues to its current practice. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
best release position, client supine, release indicators, release positions, client prone, slight flex, history taking interview, other imbalances, side posture, fine tune the position, general segments, indicator point, individual ribs, first rib, individual bones, available movement Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Shoulder Point, The Upper Limbs, Vertebral Column, Specific Evaluation, Trigger Location, Supine Similar New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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