What is Ortho-Bionomy®?
Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle type of bodywork that has the ability to
release dysfunctional patterns that no longer work well for the body. By exaggerating the body’s preferred postures,
the body’s self-healing process is engaged and the inherent wisdom of the body is honored. Releasing tension patterns
are made possible when options of movement are offered. It speaks to the body in a language it body can understand and
respond. Ortho-Bionomy is subtle yet powerful.
Who does it help? Clients include:
Ortho-Bionomy addresses • chronic and acute problems • back issues • arthritis • problems
associated with scoliosis • posture imbalances • neck and shoulder problems • everyone can feel better.
It is about making you more comfortable in your body.
What can Ortho-Bionomy do for someone?
• Break the cycle
of pain
• Promote recovery
from injury
• Increase
circulation
• Restore natural
balance and alignment
•
Promote relaxation and reduce tension in the body
•
Contribute to more restful sleep
•
Encourage fluidity in joints and movement
•
Increase range of motion
• Reduce tension and soften the tissue around scars
•
People report they have less restriction in their bodies
Does Ortho-Bionomy hurt?
No. It shouldn’t be painful or cause more pain. These movements and positions are non-forceful and are
designed to move toward ease and away from tension. If it hurts – tell us...don't be shy. Communication with the Practitioner
is important and essential for a productive session.
What happens in the body?
After a release, the body is able to
get a sense of its internal placement from the inside that it can't get from the outside. This gives it a chance to self-correct
its "misunderstandings" given the input through positioning. This type of therapy works deeply within the body without
working deeply. There is a resetting of joints by making them more balanced giving the body a chance to re-educate itself
through its internal feedback.
What happens
in a session?
Clients wear loose comfortable clothes so they may be
positioned with ease. The Practitioner gently moves the client into positions of comfort. Usually, this position is an exaggeration
of a preferred pattern of movement or place of comfort. It is through these preferred postures and positions releases that
a session unfolds. The Practitioner may suggest some home exercises to help reinforce the new and released areas. This helps
to integrate the changes. Sessions last about one hour in length though the work keeps on working within your body for days
after a session.
