October 4 - 5, 2025

Phase 5

Jim Berns and Melissa Malm Co-Teaching

Chico, CA

This Ortho-Bionomy class combines sensitivity training with subtle physical releases. The student learns to follow the client’s self-corrective reflexes. 

These releases are excellent for people experiencing deep pain, including highly sensitive people who can not tolerate more vigorous work. This work bridges the body-mind connection and can be easily integrated into any bodywork session.

Ortho-Bionomy Subtle Physical and Unwinding Techniques can offer the practitioner specific tools: To allow a further unwinding of a pattern To help clients find further clarity in their nervous system about their tension To find a fuller embodiment experience for the client.

Specific areas of focus in the class will include: Neck Shoulders Ear Balance Elbow Ribs Lumbar Region Sacrum Jim Berns And Melissa Malm will be co-teaching this class.