Supporting the body to respond in direct relationship through its organs has a profound effect on their function and vitality. In this study group we will explore the qualities of the heart, lungs, and kidneys and how to come into relationship with each of them individually to remind the body of their place in the whole. Some of the exploration and techniques will include the following:

• Recognizing energetic and physical qualities of Phase 4, 5, and/or 6 of meeting an organ to facilitate self-correction 

• Using palpation skills to explore the movement of organs in three dimensions

• Practice Ortho-Bionomy® techniques to stimulate self-correction of the pleura of the lungs 

• Understand the relationship between the heart and lungs and the importance of movement and glide with each other

• Explore breath and movement patterns sensing from the lobes of the lungs 

• Learn the physiology and anatomy of the respiratory system through visuals and exploring from a felt sense internally 

• Practice self-care movement and awareness to enhance an embodied understanding of these structures from within 

• Your specific questions and curiosities

DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

TIMES: 1-4pm Eastern Time

12-3pm Central Time

11-2pm Mountain Time

10-1pm Pacific Time

PRICING: $60

PREREQUISITES: 16 Hours of Phase 5

CEUs AVAILABLE: 3 Continuing Education Credits available through NCBTMB

3 SOBI study group credits

INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Mark, Advanced Instructor

LOCATION: ONLINE via Zoom

THE NOT SO FINE PRINT

• No practice partner is required for this course. Techniques will be shown and you have the option of practicing on a client simultaneously, but may prefer practicing the techniques from the recording at a later date.

• Credit can only be issued for students with cameras on for the duration of the class. No credit is issued for partial attendance without instructor permission.

• A recording will be made available to all students within 24 hours of the live class. Students can download this recording for their personal use within 3 weeks of the class. The recording will not be available after this time.

• A 15 minute break will occur about halfway through the class.

• Please be in communication with your advisor if you are able to receive credit for online study groups. SOBI has policies regarding the number of courses available for credit and they are located on their website (https://www.ortho-bionomy.org).

• Out of courtesy to the instructor and other students, please be mindful not to be walking, traveling in a vehicle, in your jujitsu class, or otherwise occupied with other tasks with your camera on. We are happy for you to tune in live during any of those activities, but without your camera or sound on. As a reminder, you cannot receive credit if your camera is off. In general, the best rule is to treat online courses like an in person one.

One of the wonders of the endocrine system is its ability to support clarity and alignment of the body’s structure when the structure itself might contain disorganization. This system is also adept at increasing flow in the energy centers of the spine and bringing a sense of connection to the groundedness of earth and the spaciousness of the cosmos. Through awareness, touch, and gentle movement, we will explore how the communication in the endocrine system can relate to other body systems and structures and how it may facilitate connection to universal wisdom. 

We will also examine the qualities and characteristics of fifteen endocrine glands and organs, their interrelationships, and how this system can be used to deepen our understanding of the body as a whole. Techniques of integrating these glands and organs through the principles of Ortho-Bionomy® will be offered and can be utilized for self-care or work with clients. 

DATE: Thursday, March 21, 2024

TIMES: 5-8pm Eastern Time

4-7pm Central Time

3-6pm Mountain Time

2-5pm Pacific Time

PRICING: $45 SOBI Members, $55 Non SOBI Members 

PREREQUISITES: None 

CEUs AVAILABLE: 3 Continuing Education Credits available through NCBTMB

3 SOBI study group credits

INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Mark, Advanced Instructor

LOCATION: ONLINE via Zoom

REGISTRATION: Available through The Society of Ortho-Bionomy® International online. Register directly on their website:

https://www.ortho-bionomy.org/aws/SOBI/pt/sp/online-study-groups

Supporting the body to respond in direct relationship through its organs has a profound effect on their function and vitality. In this study group we will explore the qualities of the liver, gallbladder, and digestive sphincters and how to come into relationship with each of them individually to remind the body of their place in the whole. Some of the exploration and techniques will include the following: 

• Recognizing energetic and physical qualities of Phase 4, 5, and/or 6 of meeting an organ to facilitate self-correction 

• Using palpation skills to explore the movement of organs and sphincters in three dimensions

• Understand the relationship between the liver and gallbladder

• Learn the function, anatomy, and movement properties of the digestive sphincters

• Practice self-care movement and awareness to enhance an embodied understanding of these structures from within 

• Learn about the neuro reflexive properties of the sphincters and their relationship to the digestive and nervous systems 

• Your specific questions and curiosities

DATE: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TIMES: 1-4pm Eastern Time

12-3pm Central Time

11-2pm Mountain Time

10-1pm Pacific Time

PRICING: $60

PREREQUISITES: 16 Hours of Phase 5

CEUs AVAILABLE: 3 Continuing Education Credits available through NCBTMB

3 SOBI study group credits

INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Mark, Advanced Instructor

LOCATION: ONLINE via Zoom

THE NOT SO FINE PRINT

• No practice partner is required for this course. Techniques will be shown and you have the option of practicing on a client simultaneously, but may prefer practicing the techniques from the recording at a later date.

• Credit can only be issued for students with cameras on for the duration of the class. No credit is issued for partial attendance without instructor permission.

• A recording will be made available to all students within 24 hours of the live class. Students can download this recording for their personal use within 3 weeks of the class. The recording will not be available after this time.

• A 15 minute break will occur about halfway through the class.

• Please be in communication with your advisor if you are able to receive credit for online study groups. SOBI has policies regarding the number of courses available for credit and they are located on their website (https://www.ortho-bionomy.org).

• Out of courtesy to the instructor and other students, please be mindful not to be walking, traveling in a vehicle, in your jujitsu class, or otherwise occupied with other tasks with your camera on. We are happy for you to tune in live during any of those activities, but without your camera or sound on. As a reminder, you cannot receive credit if your camera is off. In general, the best rule is to treat online courses like an in person one.

In this study group, we will dive a little deeper in our understanding of the clavicles, scapula, shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hands from a structural lens. Some of the elements of the class will include:

• Shoulder girdle releases seated, standing, and side-lying

• Experiential and cognitive anatomy of the upper extremities

• Self-care exploration

• Review and clarify the Phase 4 shoulder points with the “Shoulder Point Dance”

• Investigate the spiral movements of the whole arm from scapula to capitate

• Your specific questions and curiosities

DATES: Tuesday, January 30, 2024

TIMES: 1-4pm Eastern Time

12-3pm Central Time

11-2pm Mountain Time

10-1pm Pacific Time

PRICING: $60

PREREQUISITES: 16 Hours of Phase 4 Extremities or permission of instructor

CEUs AVAILABLE: 3 Continuing Education Credits available through NCBTMB

3 SOBI study group credits

INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Mark, Advanced Instructor

LOCATION: ONLINE via Zoom

THE NOT SO FINE PRINT

• No practice partner is required for this course. Techniques will be shown and you have the option of practicing on a client simultaneously, but may prefer practicing the techniques from the recording at a later date.

• Credit can only be issued for students with cameras on for the duration of the class. No credit is issued for partial attendance without instructor permission.

• A recording will be made available to all students within 24 hours of the live class. Students can download this recording for their personal use within 3 weeks of the class. The recording will not be available after this time.

• A 15 minute break will occur about halfway through the class.

• Please be in communication with your advisor if you are able to receive credit for online study groups. SOBI has policies regarding the number of courses available for credit and they are located on their website (https://www.ortho-bionomy.org).

• Out of courtesy to the instructor and other students, please be mindful not to be walking, traveling in a vehicle, in your jujitsu class, or otherwise occupied with other tasks with your camera on. We are happy for you to tune in live during any of those activities, but without your camera or sound on. As a reminder, you cannot receive credit if your camera is off. In general, the best rule is to treat online courses like an in person one.

As bodyworkers, our self care can easily drop to the bottom of the priority list. We can often feel burn out, overwhelm, and/or resentment creep in when we least expect it. Our capacity for sustainability in our lives and within our career can be enhanced by understanding our relationship to our autonomic nervous system. Practices to help bring awareness and understanding to your unique nervous system to work toward increased vitality and ease will be the focus of this class. 

Through the principles of Ortho-Bionomy, we will learn how to recognize and engage the resources within our own bodies using safe, comfortable positioning and gentle movement exercises. This class is excellent for anyone wishing to relieve pain, gain adaptability, and increase ease of movement in the body. 

Objective of this course include:

• Learning options for restorative practices and breath awareness exercises to tone and support the parasympathetic nervous system.

• Exploring Ortho-Bionomy self care techniques to listen for the body’s natural self-corrective response. 

• Understanding the anatomy of stress in relation to our enteric nervous system, vagus nerve, and adaptability  of our autonomic nervous system. 

• Identifying how stress inhabits in the body, ways stress can metabolize, and how ease is sensed physiologically. 

• Exploring techniques to provide options for movement and choice through the fluid system, support structural integrity and boundaries through the skeletal system, and cultivate space through awareness of energetic relationships.

• Understanding the physiology of how the systems of our body work together to store and release energy. 

$150 Early Bird Tuition – register by 8/1/23 (Use code NEBSC2023 at checkout)

$175 Regular Tuition 

Need a payment plan? Email us.

Info@orthobionomy.net

8 Hours of NCBTMB credit

8 Hours of SOBI elective credit

No prerequisites needed.  

The enteric nervous system, or gut brain, is a vast network of neurons and glia that controls the gastrointestinal functions on a physiological level and is the body’s truth detector on the energetic level. When the organs of our enteric nervous system are able to communicate with ease, there is resonance and vitality. When the gut is offline, feelings of safety and comfort may be difficult to find. 

In this study group, we will learn basic anatomy and physiology of the enteric nervous system, practice explorations of self care to facilitate awareness and communication in the gut, learn about intestinofugal neurons and how they increase the reflexive capacity of the gut, and practice Ortho-Bionomy® techniques and principles to work with various areas of the enteric nervous system. 

This study group can stand alone, and is also enriched with the learnings in the Peripersonal Space and Electromagnetic Field of the Heart Study Groups offered in February and March.

Tuesday, April 18

3-6pm Eastern Time

$60 — Single Class

$149— Series of 3 Study Groups

3 SOBI Credits for Study Group offered for live attendance. Credit can only be issued for live attendance for the full 3 hours.

No practice partner is required. There will be a 15 minute break about half way through the class. Class will be recorded and if you cannot attend live, you will be sent the recording to watch or download within 3 weeks of the live class however no credit will be granted.

Online platform will be through Zoom. You will be emailed a zoom link one week prior to class and again the day before class. If you do not receive an email with the link, please email us: info@orthobionomy.net.

The heart is the most powerful generator of electromagnetic energy in the body and has the strongest rhythmic field. When trauma is unresolved, the field of the heart shrinks, develops holes, and can lack in its fullness. These elements can prohibit the heart from feeling safe, alive, and resilient. When the heart field is intact and engaged, it is able to have more compassion and feel more connected in the world. 

In this study group, we will explore our own electromagnetic heart field, understand the heart field’s relationship to the brain and the structures that map the peripersonal space, and learn Ortho-Bionomy® techniques and principles to work with the heart field.  

This study group can stand alone, and is also enriched with the learnings in the Peripersonal Space and Enteric Nervous System Study Groups offered in February and April. 

Tuesday, March 28

3-6pm Eastern Time

$60 — Single Class

$149 — Series of 3 Study Groups

3 SOBI Credits for Study Group offered for live attendance. Credit can only be issued for live attendance for the full 3 hours.

No practice partner is required. There will be a 15 minute break about half way through the class. Class will be recorded and if you cannot attend live, you will be sent the recording to watch or download within 3 weeks of the live class however no credit will be granted.

Online platform will be through Zoom. You will be emailed a zoom link one week prior to class and again the day before class. If you do not receive an email with the link, please email us: info@orthobionomy.net.

The term ‘peripersonal space’ (PPS) was first introduced in 1981 to define the space within an arm and leg’s length from the body that is mapped in structures of the brain called the putamen and tectum. This space is the interface between our bodies and our environment and plays an important role in our ability to find safety. When this space is engaged and online, it works with the electromagnetic heart field and enteric nervous system to create an integrated and flexible network to support the body’s response to its environment, its sense of self, and its connection to present time. 

In this study group, we will explore the neurology of the PPS; learn the anatomy of the tectum, putamen, and multimodal neurons; discuss the impact of trauma on the PPS; and practice Ortho-Bionomy® techniques and principles to work with this area. 

This study group can stand alone, and is also enriched with the learnings in the Electromagnetic Field of the Heart and Enteric Nervous System Study Groups offered in March and April. 

Tuesday, February 28

3-6pm Eastern Time

$60 — Single Class

$149 — Series of 3 Study Groups

3 SOBI Credits for Study Group offered for live attendance. Credit can only be issued for live attendance for the full 3 hours.

No practice partner is required. There will be a 15 minute break about half way through the class. Class will be recorded and if you cannot attend live, you will be sent the recording to watch or download within 3 weeks of the live class however no credit will be granted.

Online platform will be through Zoom. You will be emailed a zoom link one week prior to class and again the day before class. If you do not receive an email with the link, please email us: info@orthobionomy.net.

Description

In Phase 7 we work through symbols, either in a client's presence or at long distance, to assist in self-correction. The Phase 7 symbols (also called patterns) address all levels of human experience and allow practitioners a non-forceful, elegant way to connect with the client in a universal place. They can be used to connect with a client individually and/or with a situation as a whole.

Dates Thursday, November 10th

Friday, November 11th

Time 12pm - 4pm EST

Price $175 Early Bird, $199 Regular  (use 2022P7 at checkout)

Prerequisites 16 Credits of Phase 6

Credits Issued 8 Credit Hours of SOBI offered 

Curious about becoming an Ortho-Bionomy® Instructor? Interested in how the program is structured or what you might need to work towards in order to become an Instructor?

In preparation for the upcoming Instructor Training Seminar in April of 2023, we invite you to a free, live, online question and answer opportunity for you to learn more about this training. You will have a chance to meet the three instructors who will be teaching this ITS1: Ursula Hofer, Lynne Marotta and Jessica Mark. They are looking forward to meeting you and answer your questions.

This informational event is FREE, but you must register in advance to receive the zoom link. If you cannot attend live, you can also receive the recording to view later.

Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Advanced Practitioner Program OR already an Advanced Practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy.

JOIN US!

Tuesday, October 18

7-8:30pm Eastern

Sign up with link below, or email your interest to receive the zoom link to:

Jessica@orthobionomy.net

Description

This class offers a blend of learning from the inside and the outside. For the inside exploration we will use different approaches like tuning into our own bodies, drawing and tracing.  Learning from the outside we will look at pictures and slides with descriptions of the anatomy and physiology. These slides will also be provided as PDFs.

We will explore:

• Cranial and Spinal Structures: Bony Relationships, Meninges, Hind-, Mid- and Forebrain; Conus Medullaris, Cauda Equina, Filum Terminale

• Fluids: Cerebral Spinal Fluid, Central Canal, Venous Sinuses, Lymph of the Cranium and Central Nervous System, Glymphatic System, Ventricles and Choroid Plexuses

• Neural Pathways and their Communication: Proprioception, Peduncles, Commissures, Decussation and the Function of the Non-Neural Glia Cells

• The Gut Brain Axis, a bidirectional communication network that links the enteric and the central nervous system: Neural, Endocrine and Immune Connections

During this course we will practice different ways of Self-Care, all integrated in the principles of Ortho-Bionomy.

Date Fridays, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, and Oct. 7

Time 12 - 4pm EST

Price $480 Early Bird (use CRANIAL2022 at checkout thru 8/19), $525 Regular

Credits 20 credit hours of SOBI offered 

Prerequisite 16 hours of a Cranial class

Needed for Class 

• Massage table or something with a firm surface for lying down while exploring

• Firm Chair which allows good back support if needed

Class Capacity is 12 students

Chapman’s Reflexes Review

Tuesday, August 23

3pm-6pm 

ONLINE

In this study group, some of our objectives are to: 

• Review techniques of working with the Chapman’s reflexes 

• Discuss how practice with the reflexes has gone with clients

• Deepen understanding of the relationship between each reflex point as an interconnected network system

• Answer individual questions around this theme from participants 

Participants will receive a zoom link 5-7 days prior to the class. The class recording will be available for each student to download within a week of the class. Live attendance is required for credit. Because it is challenging to have a practice partner available for the full three hours of this class, it is not necessary to bring a partner to class. However, if you would like to practice in real time as Jessica reviews the techniques, a partner is welcome to join. Since the recording will be available, these techniques can also be practiced at a separate time. 

3 SOBI Study Group credits

Phase 4--Advanced Pelvis

w/ Jessica Mark

Tuesday, June 21

3pm-6pm EDT

1pm-4pm MDT

12-3pm PDT

ONLINE

In this study group, some of our objectives are to: 

• Review basic Phase 4 releases for the pelvis

• Review the anatomy of the pelvis

• Learn or review releases for the psoas, ilium, pubic bone, coccyx, tensor fascia latae, femur, piriformis, and ischial tuberosities

• Learn self-care exercises for the psoas, pubic bone and sacroiliac joint relationship, and ilium rotation

• Answer individual questions around this theme from participants 

Participants will receive a zoom link 5-7 days prior to the class. The class recording will be available for each student to download within a week of the class. Live attendance is required for credit. Because it is challenging to have a practice partner available for the full three hours of this class, it is not necessary to bring a partner to class. However, if you would like to practice in real time as Jessica reviews the techniques, a partner is welcome to join. Since the recording will be available, these techniques can also be practiced at a separate time. 

Reflexes and Phase 5 Review

Tuesday, May 24 

3pm-6pm Eastern Time

ONLINE

In this study group, some of our objectives are to: 

• Review Phase 5 techniques and reflexes

• Explore each reflex through developing an awareness of how to feel them in our own bodies

• Discern when to use reflexes and how to listen for right timing when utilized

• Differentiate between Phase 4 and 5 in relation to when one might be used more effectively vs. the other 

• Refine Phase 5 listening techniques

• Share specific client issues in relationship to Phase 5 and Reflexes

• Answer individual questions around this theme from participants 

Participants will receive a zoom link 5-7 days prior to the class. The class recording will be available for each student to download within a week of the class. Live attendance is required for credit. Because it is challenging to have a practice partner available for the full three hours of this class, it is not necessary to bring a partner to class. However, if you would like to practice in real time as Jessica reviews the techniques, a partner is welcome to join. Since the recording will be available, these techniques can also be practiced at a separate time. 

3 SOBI Study Group credits 

Elements of a Successful Practice (Business Practices)

w/  Jessica Mark

Description 

Learn and understand the elements of a successful and sustainable business using Ortho-Bionomy principles with an experienced business owner. With over 20 years of experience as a business owner, Jessica currently manages 12-15 staff members, operates two locations of a fitness and wellness studio, and attracts loyal clients to her Ortho-Bionomy practice. This class gives you accessible steps to market, advertise, and create a thriving business. Optional homework assignments will be offered as a supplement to actively creating the successful and sustainable business you desire. 

Dates

Wednesday, May 4

Thursday, May 5

Wednesday, May 11

Thursday, May 12

Time

12-4pm Eastern Time

There will be a 30-minute break about 2 hours into the class each day. 

Price

$349 Regular

$299 Early Bird (use code Success2022 at checkout through April 13)

Prerequisites

None

Credits Issued

16 SOBI credits

Phase 4 Review and Client Curiosities

Friday, April 22 

12pm-3pm Eastern Time 

ONLINE

In this study group, some of our objectives are to:

• Review the 8 Shoulder Point and 5 Lumbar Spine Releases

• Review Phase 4 techniques on any area requested from the class

• Refresh or learn the anatomy associated with the structure we are studying

• Share specific client issues in relationship to the structure

• Offer options for Phase 4 self care 

• Answer individual questions around this theme from participants 

Participants will receive a zoom link 5-7 days prior to the class. The class recording will be available for each student to download within a week of the class. Live attendance is required for credit. Because it is challenging to have a practice partner available for the full three hours of this class, it is not necessary to bring a partner to class. However, if you would like to practice in real time as Jessica reviews the techniques, a partner is welcome to join. Since the recording will be available, these techniques can also be practiced at a separate time.

Bring Your Questions and Curiosities

Tuesday, March 29

3-6pm Eastern Time

ONLINE

The beauty of an open ended study group is the ability to meet each individual and offer the support they need to continue learning and deepening their understanding of Ortho-Bionomy. Please bring your own questions and curiosities as we dive into learning curated exactly for you!

3 SOBI Study Group credits 

Participants will receive a zoom link 5-7 days prior to the class. The class recording will be available for each student to download within a week of the class. Live attendance is required for credit.