Ortho-Bionomy®
Description of Workshops

Fulfill all of your CE requirements for Illinois State License Renewal
with SUNDAY SERIES plus ETHICS.
Fulfill 24 of 48 CE hours for NCBTMB Recertification (due every 4 years).

Illinois State License Renewal must be completed in 2008 (and every two years). The state requires 24 CE hours of which 2 hours must be in Ethics, Roles and Boundaries. NCBTMB Recertification requires 48 CE hours every 4 years, 6 of which must be in Ethics, two of which much be in Ethics, Roles and Boundaries.

SUNDAY SERIES The Body Knows Best, 18 CE Hours, 6 hours each Sunday. See calendar for dates.
No Pre-requisites. Perfect for Illinois Massage License Renewal.

The Shoulder: Muscles, Fascia & More, 6 CE
This is the class for the shoulder that so many massage therapists have been asking for — applying the effectiveness of Ortho-Bionomy proprioceptive release techniques to focus on specific muscles, fascia and other soft tissue work not traditionally presented in the Practitioner curriculum. Integrate new learning into your massage routine the next day to address clinical situations you see with clients everyday.  

Instruction is included in how to identify, assess, release and integrate increased movement for:

  • The upper, lower and mid-trapezius muscle.
  • The levator scapulae, minor and major rhomboids.
  • The rotator cuff:  supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and the subscapularis.
  • Teres major and latissimus dorsi.
  • Pectoralis major and minor.
  • Muscles not included in this workshop are covered in The Shoulder: Restoring Alignment & Circulation.
  • Discuss the relevance of these techniques to your work with clients and how to integrate new learning with your current modalities.


The Shoulder: Restoring Alignment & Circulation, 6 CE
Based largely on Osteopathic principles, Ortho-Bionomy focuses on restoring alignment and circulation for health, harmony and function of the whole body, the whole person. This is achieved by working with the body’s innate proprioceptive reflexes of self-correction.  Learn how to assess, release restrictions and integrate change to restore comfort, movement, alignment and circulation of blood and lymph for the shoulder and leg.

Students will be instructed in and will practice assessment, release and integration of improvements gained for the SHOULDER, including:

  • Bilateral movement of the shoulder and clavicle.  
  • The third rib (relates to shoulder problems and circulation as well as breathing).
  • Eight shoulder points critical to shoulder alignment, circulation and full function of the shoulder (which includes biceps, deltoid and others).  Relieve tension in thoracic outlet and alleviate impingement of nerves, blood vessels in the area.
  • Neurolymphatic reflexes related to circulation and symptoms of numbness and pain in the shoulders, arms and hands.
  • Discuss the relevance of these techniques to your work with clients and how to integrate new learning with your current modalities.


The Leg: Restoring Alignment & Circulation, 6 CE
Based largely on Osteopathic principles, Ortho-Bionomy focuses on restoring alignment and circulation for health, harmony and function of the whole body, the whole person. The way of achieving this is by working with innate proprioceptive reflexes that are part of the body's instinct / design for optimal function, self-regulation, and ultimately, survival. Learn how to assess, release restrictions and integrate change that require comfort and ease to restore alignment and circulation for the leg.

Students will be instructed in and will practice assessment, release and integration of improvements gained for the LEG, including:

  • The femur joint.
  • Structural alignment of the knee, including the patella.
  • Six knee points critical to the alignment of the leg and knee, and to the function of the meniscus.  Help prevent meniscus tears and knee surgery.   
  • Structural alignment of the lower leg to foot, tibia / talus.
  • An introduction to neurolymphatic reflexes that relieve lymphatic congestion of the lower body and restore circulation.

Please bring to class: 1 sheet for massage table, a pillow and a face cradle cover; pen or pencil and paper; plenty of water and a snack for yourself to enjoy at our mid-afternoon break; your license number.

The Series may be taken with or without the Ethics Workshop. Twenty-four (24) Hours are required by the State of Illinois, including 2 hours of Ethics regarding Roles and Boundaries. NCBTMB requires 6 contact hours of Ethics. This material is included in the Ethics & Emotional Issues Workshop.


ETHICS & EMOTIONAL ISSUES , 6 CE
For professional bodyworkers. See calendar for dates.

Having a clear, well-founded Code of Ethics provides therapists with a solid platform on which a successful practice can fluorish. As bodyworkers, it is crucial that we understand and are prepared to meet the special challenges that arise in an intimate work setting such as ours.  Creating a safe environment and effective communication with clients of expectations and limitations is foundational.  

The intention of this workshop is to support and empower therapists in refreshing their professional and personal Code of Ethics with renewed understanding that will enable them to make good decisions when challenges arise. Through an open-hearted, non-judgmental discussion of unusual situations that arise, surprises, fears and doubts and how to deal with them, therapists can feel less isolated and gain insight.  Topics covered will be open to participants and will include the broad scope of ethics, clarifying boundaries, roles, limitations, emotional energy and sacred space, what to do when emotions arise, areas of personal growth and how to meet them responsibly.

Please bring to class: pen or pencil and paper, and a willingness to discuss challenging situations at work.