Ortho-Bionomy® is one of the main techniques I use in my sessions. Ortho-Bionomy was developed by Arthur Pauls, a British osteopath and Judo instructor and is now taught and used around the world.

The goal of Ortho-Bionomy is to help the client find their position of most comfort. By using gentle movements, supporting muscles in their preferred contraction or stretch a practitioner can locate and support a position of comfort, allowing the body to self correct.

One concept of Ortho-Bionomy is to exaggerate the pattern held in the body. By exaggerating a movement, the innate wisdom of the body is allowed to self correct. Pain points may also be addressed. Once a pain or tender point is identified, release positions are held from 10-30 seconds with a slight compression toward a corresponding joint.

Ortho-Bionomy® will give you the ability to focus on areas of tension, pain patterns, or where you feel as though you are spiraling out of control. You will learn how to allow those same patterns to loosen, unwind and release. Techniques vary from subtle to very interactive, but are always applied within your level of comfort.

The techniques can be done in a variety of settings - in a chair, lying on a massage table or floor, or walking around the room. Generally performed through clothing, without oils or lotions, the client may be asked to remove their shoes, though I do incorporate the technique into an oil massage if you prefer.

Self care exercises help reinforce the session and further enable you to stay "in comfort."

Experience it for yourself!

I teach Ortho-Bionomy classes and study groups to interested clients and therapists. If you would like to learn more, please Contact me for details or click Here to be re-directed to that web site.

For further information - Ortho-Bionomy® or Ortho-BionomyWithTracy.com