"Morel is the foundation of the New York City Ortho-Bionomy® community. She has consistently been generous with us with her time, energy, and expertise since she first came to teach a class in 1995. Her clarity and attention to detail in this work is unparalleled. We think that her influence is what has helped us to create our “NYC style”. We have grown together over the decades in a synergistic relationship for everyone’s benefit. Morel holds a high standard, has been willing to up her game, been supportive of our individual explorations, which in turn has motivated us to be our best."
- Rosa M. Rodriguez, LMT, MFA, Registered Advanced Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy®
Whether by fate, mission, or design, Morel Stackhouse is the catalyst, the Mother if you will, of the New York Ortho-Bionomy Community. She was the first Instructor to realize its untapped potential, nurture it, bind it together and bring the right resources and people to it. She kept coming to us sharing her knowledge, wisdom, and example, long before we realized we were a community and long before it was profitable to do so. She has been Teacher, Mentor, Advisor, Cheerleader, and Friend to us all and my life has been enriched in more ways than I can measure because of having taken my first Ortho-Bionomy class with her and having her as a role model as Practitioner and Instructor of Ortho- Bionomy.
- Gary Lee Williams, LMT, Registered Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy®
In this class you will learn how Ortho-Bionomy® can facilitate the natural ability of the lymphatic system to function well. The focus will be on understanding the nature of the lymphatic system and its relationship to the fascia and the fluids.
In this class you will learn how Ortho-Bionomy® can facilitate the natural ability of the lymphatic system to function well. The focus will be on understanding the nature of the lymphatic system and its relationship to the fascia and the fluids.
This class is designed to help participants access and track sensation and energetic perception in themselves and in their clients, and to learn how to make contact without necessarily engaging physically. Techniques will be presented that monitor and acknowledge the inter-relationship between energetic, emotional and physical levels and that demonstrate how energetic shifts can affect changes in physical patterns.
This 3-hour class will review the Biological Model of Trauma, how trauma affects people, and how practitioners of therapeutic bodywork can most effectively work with individuals who are affected by trauma. Participants will learn about the neurological basis of trauma in the autonomic nervous system and how to recognize signs of trauma in their clients. We will explore Trauma Resourcing in depth: specific verbal and energetic approaches as well as bodywork techniques for working with trauma-based dysfunction in the body. Participants will have the opportunity to practice in class.
This 3-hour class will cover ethical considerations such as roles and boundaries, power differentials, and dual relationships. Participants will learn skills for addressing emotional responses that may arise during a session in an appropriate and professional manner. In addition we will discuss guidelines for professional conduct and review the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International's Code of Ethics.
The focus of Phase Five is to move to a more subtle level of awareness of the practice and principle of Ortho-Bionomy. Specific techniques develop and increase the student's understanding and proprioceptive sensitivity to the self-corrective movements initiated by the client. Through the practice of observing, following and supporting subtle movement patterns, muscular tension is released, range of motion is increased and pain is reduced. In Phase Five, students are encouraged to do less and let the client be the guide for his/her exploration of change.
The Vagus nerve (CN X) is named after the Latin word for wandering as it begins in our cranium and travels through our body weaving and branching to many organs and systems, ending with our digestive system. In this class you will learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the wide reaching effects of this nerve. Participants will learn to recognize symptoms of an active vagal state, and will learn to address this nerve in a simple, gentle, and respectful way. Each student will develop skills to locate, sense and calm this nerve in the spine, costal-chondral joints, and neck. Self care for the vagus nerve will be demonstrated and practiced.
Ortho-Bionomy Fundamentals: Extremities covers the history, philosophy and basic concepts of Ortho-Bionomy. In this class you will observe and practice specific techniques for releasing imbalances of the shoulder girdle, arm, elbow, wrist and hand; hip, leg, knee, ankle and foot. These techniques result in the release of pain and neuromuscular tension patterns, promoting expanded range of motion, increased circulation and a greater sense of well-being.
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19.
THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE, TO BE DETERMINED.
Free Ortho-Bionomy® introductory lecture and demonstration with Morel.
Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, osteopathically-based form of body therapy, highly effective for chronic stress, injuries, pain, or problems associated with postural and structural imbalances. The practitioner uses gentle movements and positions of the body to facilitate the change of stress and pain patterns. Strong focus is placed on the comfort of the individual and no forceful manipulations are used. Ortho-Bionomy helps to 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. Ortho-Bionomy techniques are highly effective, easy to learn, easy on your body, and combine well with other bodywork and complimentary healing systems.
In this class, you will learn ways to assist your clients who are having, or who have had knee replacement surgery. Topics will include an overview of the knee replacement surgical process, preoperative care, i.e., the important areas to work with the day/night prior to surgery, postoperative care, i.e., the day of surgery and beyond, and complimentary medicine for healing. This class will also include ways to work with common postoperative issues such as difficulty with knee flexion and extension, fear/trauma, incision care, swelling, and pain. We will draw from Phase Four, Phase Five, Phase Six, Isometrics, Chapmans Reflexes and Exploration of Movement approaches.
This study group will review the Biological Model of Trauma, how trauma affects people, and how practitioners of therapeutic bodywork can most effectively work with individuals who are affected by trauma. Participants will learn about the neurological basis of trauma in the autonomic nervous system and how to recognize signs of trauma in their clients. We will explore Trauma Resourcing in depth: specific verbal and energetic approaches as well as bodywork techniques for working with trauma-based dysfunction in the body.
This course covers the history, philosophy and basic concepts of Ortho-Bionomy. In this class you will observe and practice specific techniques for releasing imbalances in the neck, thoracic spine and ribcage, lumbar spine, pelvic girdle and sacrum. These techniques result in the release of pain and neuromuscular tension patterns, promoting expanded range of motion, increased circulation and a greater sense of well-being.
Free Ortho-Bionomy® introductory lecture and demonstration with Morel.
Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, osteopathically-based form of body therapy, highly effective for chronic stress, injuries, pain, or problems associated with postural and structural imbalances. The practitioner uses gentle movements and positions of the body to facilitate the change of stress and pain patterns. Strong focus is placed on the comfort of the individual and no forceful manipulations are used. Ortho-Bionomy helps to 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. Ortho-Bionomy techniques are highly effective, easy to learn, easy on your body, and combine well with other bodywork and complimentary healing systems.
Ortho-Bionomy: Exploration of Movement Patterns adds depth and dimension to Phase Four Ortho-Bionomy, moving it from technique to art. In this class you will learn to observe and explore various patterns of movement throughout the body in skin, fascia, muscle, connective tissue, bone, nerves, and fluid. We will use movement as both a means of assessment and as a release technique. Bodies are designed to move - releasing them through the application of movement deepens the connection between form and function, integrates the releases with the rest of the system, and gives the body a deeply-felt experience of itself. These techniques form an excellent bridge from the physical to the energetic work of Ortho-Bionomy.
This class presents the Chapman's Reflexes system of identifying and stimulating reflex points to facilitate lymphatic drainage and balancing of the organs. The class also looks at relationships between the reflexes, endocrine system, and structural balance. Innovations in Chapman's Reflexes developed by the NYC Ortho-Bionomy® Lab group will be shared.
Ortho-Bionomy Fundamentals: Extremities covers the history, philosophy and basic concepts of Ortho-Bionomy. In this class you will observe and practice specific techniques for releasing imbalances of the shoulder girdle, arm, elbow, wrist and hand; hip, leg, knee, ankle and foot. These techniques result in the release of pain and neuromuscular tension patterns, promoting expanded range of motion, increased circulation and a greater sense of well-being.
Free Ortho-Bionomy® introductory lecture and demonstration with Morel.
Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, osteopathically-based form of body therapy, highly effective for chronic stress, injuries, pain, or problems associated with postural and structural imbalances. The practitioner uses gentle movements and positions of the body to facilitate the change of stress and pain patterns. Strong focus is placed on the comfort of the individual and no forceful manipulations are used. Ortho-Bionomy helps to 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. Ortho-Bionomy techniques are highly effective, easy to learn, easy on your body, and combine well with other bodywork and complimentary healing systems.
Advanced Phase Four Spine & Pelvis is a continuation of Phase Four Ortho‐Bionomy Fundamentals: Spine & Pelvis. In this class you will observe and practice specific techniques for releasing imbalances of the pubic bone, coccyx, hemi pelvis, femoral/coxal joint, facet joints, and muscles of the back and pelvis. You will also learn techniques for working with the spines of people with scoliosis and people who have undergone spinal fusions. These techniques result in the release of pain and neuromuscular tension patterns and promote an expanded range of motion, increased circulation and a greater sense of well being.
This course covers the history, philosophy and basic concepts of Ortho-Bionomy. In this class you will observe and practice specific techniques for releasing imbalances in the neck, thoracic spine and ribcage, lumbar spine, pelvic girdle and sacrum. These techniques result in the release of pain and neuromuscular tension patterns, promoting expanded range of motion, increased circulation and a greater sense of well-being.
This class looks at the Biological Model of Trauma, how trauma affects people, and how practitioners of therapeutic bodywork can most effectively work with individuals who are affected by trauma in ways that support their healing process. Participants will learn about the neurological basis of trauma in the autonomic nervous system and how to recognize signs of trauma in their clients. We will explore Trauma Resourcing in depth: specific verbal and energetic approaches as well as bodywork techniques for working with trauma-based dysfunction in the body. We will learn to work with various types of scar tissue, adhesions, broken bones, implanted hardware and prosthesis. Ways to support clients before, during and after surgery will be discussed.
Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, osteopathically-based form of body therapy, highly effective for chronic stress, injuries, pain, or problems associated with postural and structural imbalances. The practitioner uses gentle movements and positions of the body to facilitate the change of stress and pain patterns. Strong focus is placed on the comfort of the individual and no forceful manipulations are used. Ortho-Bionomy helps to 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. Ortho-Bionomy techniques are highly effective, easy to learn, easy on your body, and combine well with other bodywork and complimentary healing systems.
In this class you will explore the lower extremities in detail. Releases will be shown for the soft tissue structures as well as joints.
Ortho-Bionomy® Fundamentals for the Extremities covers the history, philosophy and basic concepts of Ortho-Bionomy. In this class you will observe and practice specific techniques for releasing imbalances of the shoulder girdle, arm, elbow, wrist and hand; hip, leg, knee, ankle and foot.
Free Ortho-Bionomy® introductory lecture and demonstration with Morel.
Registration
Please RSVP to:
Bree Schenkel
608-695-5881
bree@deeppilates.com
This class presents the Chapman's Reflexes system of identifying and stimulating reflex points to facilitate lymphatic drainage and the balancing of the organs. The class also focuses on the relationship between the neurolymphatic reflexes and the endocrine system and its affect on structural balance as well as the individual's physical and emotional well-being. Morel will share innovations in Chapman's Reflexes developed by the NYC Ortho-Bionomy® Lab group.
Phase 6
To register, contact:
Bonita Fox
815-962-1199
bonitafx@gmail.com
“What a gold mine of a class this has been - inspiring!”
“Enjoyable and enlightening beyond expectations.”
“I throughly enjoyed learning this information. I will use it in my practice immediately."
Ortho-Bionomy® Fundamentals for the Spine & Pelvis covers the history, philosophy and basic concepts of Ortho-Bionomy. In this class you will observe and practice specific techniques for releasing imbalances in the neck, thoracic spine and ribcage, lumbar spine, pelvic girdle and sacrum.
None
To register, contact:
Bree Schenkel
608-695-5881
bree@deeppilates.com
“I can’t wait to incorporate what I’ve learned into my bodywork sessions!”
“This will expand the effectiveness of my work.”
“A gifted instructor - Morel’s combination of simplicity, humor and patience were just what I needed.”
In this class, you will learn ways to assist your clients who are having, or who have had knee replacement surgery. Topics will include an overview of the knee replacement surgical process, preoperative care, i.e., the important areas to work with the day/night prior to surgery, postoperative care, i.e., the day of surgery and beyond, and complimentary medicine for healing. This class will also include how to work with common postoperative issues such as difficulty with knee flexion and extension, fear/trauma, incision care, swelling, and pain.
16 hours of Fundamentals/Phase 4 Extremities or 16 hrs of a Phase 4/Spine and Extremities class that included knee work
To register, contact:
Rosa Rodriguez
212-627-9440
rosa.m.rodriguez@icloud.com
This class looks at the Biological Model of Trauma, how trauma affects people, and how practitioners of therapeutic bodywork can most effectively work with individuals who are affected by trauma in ways that support their healing process. Participants will learn about the neurological basis of trauma in the autonomic nervous system and how to recognize signs of trauma in their clients. We will explore Trauma Resourcing in depth: specific verbal and energetic approaches as well as bodywork techniques for working with trauma-based dysfunction in the body. We will learn to work with various types of scar tissue, adhesions, broken bones, implanted hardware and prosthesis. Ways to support clients before, during and after surgery will be discussed.
Phase Five or Exploration of Movement
To register, contact:
Rosa Rodriguez
212-627-9440
rosa.m.rodriguez@icloud.com
“Life-changing weekend!”
“Amazing handout. Best overview of trauma I have heard.”
“Invaluable elective class that improves my understanding & skill set when working with clients who have scars or fractures.”
Free Ortho-Bionomy® introductory lecture and demonstration with Morel.
Registration
Please RSVP to:
Bree Schenkel
608-695-5881
bree@deeppilates.com
Spines with scoliosis are challenging to work with and conventional Ortho-Bionomy approaches are often unsuccessful. We will explore specific ways to adapt our table work approach to the client with scoliosis. We will review self care exercises developed by Arthur L. Pauls, and discuss postural re-education as it applies to these clients.
Phase Four, Posture and Post or by permission
To register, contact:
Lady Pelicer
Telephone: 561-601-9452
Email: info@bodyworkceus.net
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