Trauma Release Class
Based on David Berceli's Trauma Release Exercises. You will be shown nine exercises to help create a tremor in the deepest muscle of the body - the psoas. This muscle holds emotional issues and the exercises help release built up stress. Done barefoot and lying on the floor on a blanket/mat the set, once learned, will take 15-20 minutes to complete. Handout and instructions are included. Space is limited. Please call 512-869-0509 or email me to register. $15.00 per person.

Business Building
This class meets the six hour Texas Department of State Health Services requirement for continuing education for massage therapists. Organizational skills, needs to start (and keep) a successful bodywork practice going, and paperwork requirements are some of the focus points of the class. Effective networking and marketing ideas are explored, as well as personal and business assessments to keep you on track. Bring a sack lunch! Cost is $120.00 per person.

Dates: Feb. 17, Aug. 15
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CE's: 6 for Texas LMT's

Ortho-Bionomy® Introduction
No previous experience in Ortho is necessary to attend!!!
This group is to:
1) introduce the modality called Ortho-Bionomy® to people who are looking for a way to lengthen their work life span, decrease personal discomfort, &/ or help others feel better 2) offer an opportunity to learn a new modality that can be incorporated into your current practice and daily living 3) allow time for those who have taken a course (or two) to practice what they've learned 4) allow anyone who wants to experience the work to do so with minimum investment (whether you have taken a class or not) 5) create a network of people interested in creating comfort in their life and the lives of others. There will be a brief history of Ortho-Bionomy®, demonstrations and then time (if you choose) to practice the demonstrations.

Time: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 13, Feb. 16, March 18, April 17, May 18, June 11, July 14, Aug. 19, Sept. 2, Oct. 6, Nov. 2
Cost: (per each date, per person) $5.00
Location: The SanctuAerie in Georgetown unless otherwise noted.
Contact: Tracy at 512-869-0509 - no email reservations will be accepted.

Ortho-Bionomy® Seminars - I coordinate seminars with various instructors from the Society of Ortho-Bionomy® International. Classes are generally held on Saturday and Sunday for 16 hours of credit. Please contact me for specifics, to request a specific class, or to be put on the mailing list for upcoming classes.

I'm excited to help bring a series of classes to the central Texas area allowing you to reach the Associate level of training in Ortho-Bionomy® and be well on your way in the Practitioner level!

The idea is to offer all the classes required for the Associate level, in addition to providing you with opportunities to give and receive sessions from Instructors for feedback, evaluations and tutorials. All the classes offered here will count toward the Associate level program. They will also count toward requirements or electives for the Practitioner level as well.

There will be different instructors coming to teach, which will allow you to receive a variety of experiences in Ortho-Bionomy®. They are: Baeleay Callister, Advanced Instructor and Senior Practitioner from British Columbia, Canada, Terri Lee, Advanced Instructor, Senior Practitioner and former President of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy® from Washington and Darlene Smith, Advanced Instructor and Senior Practitioner from Lincoln, Nebraska.

I hope to also have Randall Winter, Advanced Instructor and Senior Practitioner and Susan Schoeller, Instructor and Senior Practitioner from Texas teach as well.

All classes, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the SanctuAerie in Georgetown. Attendees will be notified well in advance of any changes. Checks should be made payable to the individual instructor and mailed c/o Tracy Gilliam, PO Box 1866, Georgetown, TX 78627

2009 Classes

March 20 Study Group information coming soon

March 21, 22 Phase 5 information coming soon

May 23, 24 - Phase 4 Spine with Terri Lee - 16 NCTMB hours available

Phase 4 Spine as taught by Terri Lee, is a foundation class for those seeking self-help, continuing education or a career change. Spine will focus on the spinal column, but ribs, sacrum, scapulas are also on the agenda. You will come away with something more than a technique. With Terri as instructor, you will get a solid, firm foundation and understanding of the work called Ortho-Bionomy®. Terri helps students facilitate their own self-healing, awareness and integration of the body as a whole. Her nonjudgmental, affirming approach to the principles and concepts help provide the space and opportunity for each student to develop, expand and experience this gentle bodywork. Class is 9-5:30 both days.

Non-refundable deposit of $100 will hold your space. Class fee is $325 with an early bird of $300 paid by April 24th. Checks payable to Terri Lee.

July 17 Study Group information coming soon

July 18, 19 Phase 6 information coming soon

September 11 Study Group information coming soon

September 12, 13 Posture and Post Techniques information coming soon

November 6, 7, 8 - Total Phase 4 with Darlene Smith - 24 NCTMB hours available
Total Phase 4 is just like it sounds - all of Phase 4 Spine and Extremities in a three day format. Darlene presents the points in a straightforward manner with a touch of humor which allows you to learn with clarity and lightness while working with the subtleties of the bones . Lots of information, great handouts and a valuable class for anyone wanting to be immersed in Ortho-Bionomy's® foundation work. This is a great class for a beginner or for the advanced practitioner.

Non-refundable deposit of $100 will hold your space. Checks payable to Darlene Smith.

Sessions with Darlene, whether they are for a tutorial, evaluation or personal work, are available on Thursday the 5th on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Tracy to reserve a space.

2010 Classes
February 27 & 28 - Phase 4 with Terri Lee
October 15 & 17 - Phase 4 with Terri Lee

If you have need of a specific class to complete your Associate or Practitioner training, feel free to contact me about the possibility of coordinating it for you. 

About the Instructors
Baeleay Callister is an Advanced Instructor who has been involved with Ortho-Bionomy since early 1984. She has studied extensively with the Founder, Arthur Lincoln Pauls and many other wonderful Instructors that started with Arthur in 1978 or soon thereafter. She began a practice almost immediately and began teaching in 1991. She has since taught all over Canada and the U.S.

Terri Lee has been actively practicing and teaching Ortho-Bionomy since 1982. She is an artist of this extremely effective, subtle, gentle bodywork. Her nonjudgmental, affirming approach has helped thousands of students and clients facilitate their own self-healing, awareness, and integration of the body as a whole. Terri has been instrumental in developing and refining the curriculum and methodology of the Ortho-Bionomy Practitioner and Instructor Training Programs. She teaches workshops throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. She embodies the principles and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy in her life and teaching thus providing a living demonstration of the work. Her personal integrity, honesty, and commitment to living these principles have provided impetus for spiritual and personal growth for those she teaches.

Susan Schoeller, LMT, MTI, is a Senior Practitioner and Registered Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy. Susan has been an active member of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy and served as Vice resident
and conference coordinator on the Board of Directors. Susan has studied with the founder, Arthur Lincoln Pauls and began teaching the work in 2002. Susan has been using Ortho-Bionomy for over 12 years in her private practice in The Woodlands, Texas where she is a Texas CE provider.

Darlene Smith is a Registered Advanced Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy, a Licensed Massage Therapist and is recognized by the NCBTMB as a continuing education Approved Provider. Darlene has studied and practiced Ortho-Bionomy for 20 years. She has been teaching the work for 14 years, throughout the US and Canada. Darlene’s natural curiosity and her own life experiences have led her in the ongoing pursuit of a clearer and deeper understanding of the dance that evolves within the physical and energetic body. Darlene’s teaching embodies the principles of Ortho-Bionomy. She shares with her students, a clear and gentle approach to body work, which allows her students to learn in a relaxed, safe and comfortable atmosphere.

Randall Winter is an Advanced Instructor and Advanced Practitioner who has been using and teaching the work since 1990. He studied with the founder, Arthur Pauls before his death. Randall has taught Ortho-Bionomy® to his clients and to therapists and non therapists alike all over Texas. He was the featured presenter at the Texas AMTA convention in 2006 and offers his knowledge to various businesses and civic organizations through his talks and demonstrations. Randall is committed to connecting each student to the work. He provides instruction and presence to his classes through humor and compassion.