Ortho-Bionomy
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Ortho-Bionomy is a
gentle, non-invasive body therapy which is highly effective in working
with chronic stress, injuries and pains or problems associated with
postural and structural imbalances. Similar to
Positional Release, the practitioner uses gentle
movements and positions of the body to facilitate the change of stress
and pain patterns. A strong focus is placed on the comfort of the
individual, no forceful manipulations are used.
Ortho-Bionomy was
developed by Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls, a British osteopath, who wanted
to find a way to work with the body which honored the body's inherent
wisdom. From his experience as a Judo instructor and through his
training as an osteopath, he found ways of working with the body by
exaggerating the body's preferred postures, thereby permitting the
body's self-healing process to create greater balance and alignment. He
discovered that by working WITH the body and not against it, the body
could find balance on its own without having to use force to correct it.
Ortho-Bionomy is very effective in helping alleviate both acute and chronic pain and stress patterns by reducing chronic muscle tension, soothing the joints, increasing flexibility, improving circulation, and relaxing the entire body. |
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Ortho-Bionomy. A Practical Manual by Kathy L. Kain 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 non-invasive, quick-acting approach is an effective preparation for mobilization, movement and therapeutic exercise. This book is in-stock, can be delivered immediately |
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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, overseeing 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. Reviews/Endorsements: "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 |
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The Matrix Repatterning Program for Pain Relief by
Dr. George C. Roth Statistics suggest that nearly half of all doctor visits are prompted by pain that defies diagnosis, pain that is most often treated with pain-killing medication that masks or even worsens the underlying problem. In this book, George Roth, a noted chiropractic physician, adapts his revolutionary pain relief technique-until now available only to professionals-for general readers. This innovative system of low-impact body scanning and energy balancing offers readers simple but effective techniques to check the body for stress and tension and to relieve pain permanently. Known as the Matrix Repatterning Program for pain relief, Roth's method is grounded in a concept called the tensegrity matrix-an idea that conceives of the body as composed of a single lattice of tissue that extends to the cellular level. When one part of the body is injured or suffers strain or tension, the rest of the body also experiences stress. Pain caused by the initial injury can be referred to another part of the body-even one with no apparent connection to the original damage-while the actual location of the problem doesn't hurt at all. Through this process, stiff necks, back and joint pain, and muscle aches are often caused by injuries and imbalances elsewhere in the body. With an easy-to-follow series of photographs, readers will use this book to learn the Matrix Repatterning Program's three-part process: the body scan, the body check, and the self-treatment program. Relief from chronic pain will follow quickly with regular practice. This book is in-stock, can be delivered immediately |
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George Roth, DC, ND, is a chiropractor
and naturopathic physician. He teaches seminars to health professionals
and to the public on naturopathic medicine, preventative health care,
and nutrition. He specializes in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal
conditions, and has serves as a consultant to sports injury clinics and
professional athletes. He has published articles in the Journal of the
American Back Society, American Chiropractor, and Canadian Chiropractor.
Read Dr. Roth's article on Matrix Repatterning:
http://www.matrixrepatterning.com/patients/Pa_MR_article.htm Reviews/Endorsements: I have used "Matrix Repatterning" with patients who would not respond to the usual methods I use in chiropractic practice. This is a beautiful concept that I have only recently been exposed to. It has practical validity. Peter Robb DC, Melbourne The Matrix Repatterning Program for Pain Relief opened my eyes to a whole new way of appreciating my body and understanding why I have pain. It provides useful information, backed by scientific studies, in a clear, concise manner with lots of illustrations. It helped me to understand how pain works, and how it could come from a problem in another part of the body. I also appreciated the stories of people who had been able to overcome their difficulties with these gentle techniques. The self-help program was simple and easy to follow. I highly recommend this book. Barbara Jones, St. Johns, Canada |
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Bruce Stark, BA BMus. is an Advanced Instructor
and Practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy and has been in practice since 1989.
In addition to his private practice in Sydney, Bruce conducts training
seminars throughout Australia and New Zealand for bodywork and allied
health care professionals. He also specialises in anatomy and physiology
courses for somatic psychotherapists. Bruce served on the faculty of the
University of Wisconsin Medical School for 12 years teaching medical
interviewing and examination skills and he is a certified fitness
instructor. 
