Online SOBI Sponsored Study Groups

The Society of Ortho-Bionomy International sponsors monthly Online Study Groups. They are primarily in a conference call format and are taught by various Registered Ortho-Bionomy Instructors via Zoom.

Our Study Groups cover a variety of topics and also count towards the study group requirements in the Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner Training Programs.

The receipt received upon registration will have a link to download the handout, any preview materials and the Zoom link. Be sure you have these materials available before you login to the study group.

There is a limit to class size, so be sure to register early.

After a group finishes, all attendees will be emailed an evaluation form for that session. To receive study group credit attendees must attend the class live, keep their cameras on during the study group, and complete and submit the evaluation form within two weeks.

Recordings of select past study groups are also available in the SOBI Bookstore.

The study groups are a full three hours, with no credit given for homework time.

Out of respect for the instructor and the other students, please be on time for the study group.

Chapman's Reflexes Self-Care

with SOBI Registered Advanced Instructor Sara Sunstein

October 15, 2026

6 PM Eastern, 5 PM Central, 4 PM Mountain, 3 PM Pacific, 12 PM Hawaii (US and Canada)

Three hours--Online through Zoom

SOBI member $55; non-member $75

We'll be using Chapman’s Reflexes, identified by osteopath Frank Chapman in the 1920s, to stimulate nerve and lymph flow to individual organs and glands. Working with the reflex points, we improve the body's self-regulating abilities, overall functioning, and lymph flow. Grouping specific points together, we can address different systems of the body.

Being lymphatic reflexes, the points are just under the skin and do not require deep pressure to be awakened. The hands-on contact is gentle, and requires attention, not force, to be effective.

In this 3-hour study group, you will learn and practice on yourself:

The location, identification, and palpation of Chapman’s Reflex points, plus ways to navigate the Chapman’s book
Gentle methods to stimulate and release the points and corresponding organs and glands
Groups of reflexes to address: immune system; lungs, bronchials, and throat; digestive and more (time allowing)
Common applications of reflex points during a hands-on session, for when we’re touching clients

Required text: An Endocrine Interpretation of Chapman’s Reflexes by Charles Owens, DO, or Chapman’s Reflex Charts, by Denise Deig, both available through the SOBI Bookstore.

About Sara

Sara Sunstein, M.A, Advanced Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy, is praised for her warmth, expertise, and clarity. She practices in Berkeley, specializing in the resolution of pain and trauma, the interplay of emotions and body, and befriending the body. She's been integrating Chapman's Reflexes into her sessions and personal life for decades now, discovering "secrets," and supporting clients' deeper healing.

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Past Study Groups

Did you miss a previous study group? Recordings of select past study groups are available in the SOBI Bookstore. Take advantage of these excellent resources to deepen your understanding and practice of Ortho-Bionomy. The two newest available recordings include:

Understanding the Fascia of the Neck
with Advanced Instructor Sheri Covey

Understanding the fascia of the cervical spine is crucial for expanding your therapeutic tools in treating whiplashand neck trauma. This study group will delve into the intricate layers of the neck, providing insights into the deep and superficial fascia. By gaining a deeper understanding of these layers, you’ll forge a stronger connection with other aspects of fascia that significantly impact neck health. This connection can enhance your Ortho-Bionomy sessions and broaden your work with clients.

Anterior Neck, Hyoid, and Trachea
with Associate Advanced Instructor Melissa Malm

Do you want to expand your comfort in working with the anterior neck? This study group explores the anatomy ofand techniques for the hyoid and trachea. The hyoid bone is an essential element to swallowing, anchors multiple muscles in the region of the mouth and throat, and is the only bone not to have an articulation with any other bone in the body. Making sounds, coughing, breathing, moving the tongue, and the larynx are all tied in with the function of the hyoid bone. Working with the trachea can help with the breath, speaking, singing, and expressing oneself. The gentleness of Ortho-Bionomy can allow your client to feel safe when you work with this important area of the body.