Course Description

In this workshop, you will learn Ortho-Bionomy-based partner isometrics for the upper extremities. We will work with our shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, hands and fingers. These exercises can be done standing, sitting or lying down — no special equipment is needed besides a chair. Please wear non-restrictive clothing and layers for your comfort.

This workshop is for everyone but was created especially for friends of Madison Circus Space. You can come with a partner or solo, as we’ll have many chances to practice with each other!

Tuition

• Suggested full price is $40

About Ortho-Bionomy®

Ortho-Bionomy® is a gentle, osteopathically-based form of body therapy that is 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. 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 by reducing chronic muscle tension, soothing the joints, increasing flexibility, improving circulation, and relaxing the entire body. Ortho-Bionomy helps people break the cycle of pain— without creating more pain. It is effective for recovering from injuries, surgery, and stress.

About The Practitioners

Morel Stackhouse is a Registered Advanced Practitioner and Instructor with the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International®, and a Wisconsin licensed massage therapist/bodyworker. She began her study of Ortho-Bionomy in 1984 and was fortunate to have studied with Arthur Lincoln Pauls D.O., the system’s Founder. Morel has been teaching throughout the US since 1989 and maintains a private practice in Madison, WI. Find her at www.morelstackhouse.com.

Haley New has been teaching Pilates since 2014. Aligned with her core mission to help people, she began learning Ortho-Bionomy with Morel in 2020. She is currently an Ortho-Bionomy Associate and a Wisconsin licensed massage therapist/bodyworker. She teaches Pilates and practices therapeutic bodywork at Marilyn Pilates in Cottage Grove, WI Find her at www.marilyncg.com.

In 2023, Morel and Haley began collaborating to bring Ortho-Bionomy to the Madison community and beyond, not just for professional bodyworkers but for everyone. Classes are offered on a regular basis. Follow them on Instagram @ortho_bionomy_madison

Contact

Morel: morel@morelstackhouse.com