Ortho-Bionomy is a hands-on, therapeutic bodywork based in Osteopathy that is an effective treatment suitable for both acute and chronic conditions. In an Ortho-Bionomy session, the client’s comfort is the first priority; gentle, non-invasive techniques are used to activate the innate self-correcting reflexes of the body. One of those reflex systems are the proprioceptive reflexes.

When there is an injury or trauma to some part of our body, our proprioception to that area can be affected, by either firing at the wrong time or not sending appropriate signals to our nervous system. This can affect the body’s ability to heal and affect its sense of space, balance, safety, and wellbeing.

This work of "spontaneous release by positioning" allows your body to recognize and release tension patterns by awakening your self-corrective reflexes.

Balance and re-align your neuro-muscular system with this safe, effective approach to bodywork.

When there is an injury or trauma to some part of our body, our proprioception to that area can be affected, by either firing at the wrong time or not sending appropriate signals to our nervous system. This can affect the body’s ability to heal and affect its sense of space, balance, safety, and wellbeing.

Neck and back pain

Shoulder pain

Sciatica

Knee pain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Plantar Fasciitis

Chronic Pain

Fibromyalgia

Chronic fatigue

Digestive difficulties

Recovery from injury or surgery

Dental and Jaw issues TMJ

Tinnitus, Vertigo

Headaches and sinus

Concussion, Whiplash

Frozen shoulder

Lack of energy

Anxiety

Physical symptoms associated with stress and emotional issues

Improvment of self - awareness and feeling grounded

General relaxation, well-being

Insomnia

Address limitations: physical and emotional

Somatic clearings are a trauma-informed complimentary method which gently supports us in discovering what may be at the root of chronic pain, anxiety, depression or general feelings of “stuck-ness”. These states are often referred to as “pain body”, “triggered response” or trauma. Trauma can simply be any experience that is overwhelming or can’t be processed at the time.



Often rooted in early experience, when released, we experience increased well-being, inner guidance, clarity, empowerment, intuition and feeling "centered". Facilitated and carefully guided via our “felt sense” we feel our way through to our shadowy bits. This client-led, facilitator guided process combines directed breath work, vagal regulation and peacemaking for resolution of issues we may have been carrying for a long time and can "run the show" of our lives.

Often referred to as Shadow-Work.

A game-changer.

What I don’t do:

- Remove "blocks"

- Cut "cords"

- Balance or manipulate your energy centers

- Extract "negative" energy from you

Healing comes from within. Our patterns - whether energetic, physical or postural are a symptom of something deeper. When the root cause is resolved, our intelligent body rebalances itself, often immediately. My re-arranging or manipulating anything about you or in you, feels invasive to me and akin to an allopathic model, which works at the symptom level and not the deeper causal level.

When we work with somatic clearings, we unearth the roots of our particular issues via body sensations. This way of working helps us gently release the "charge" associated with unresolved events or trauma held in our nervous system. The result is freedom from habitual or triggered responses, feelings of inner peace and reduction of chronic pain. Somatic clearings help us feel more connected and grounded to our Self, our inner guidance and fosters clearer perspective. This is truly loving ourselves and it is a privilege to accompany those in this sacred work of discovery.

Principal - Based

- Ortho-Bionomy methods do not use force to manipulate and honor the body’s unique timing

- While goals are often reached, Ortho-Bionomy is 'process oriented' rather than ‘goal-oriented’

- Ortho-Bionomy is ‘principle-based’, rather than ‘protocol-based’, often leading to unexpected connections related to client issues

- Ortho-Bionomy practitioners are trained to monitor awareness of self and client, cultivating presence and a space or curiosity and possibility

- Ortho-Bionomy is client-centered in that the practitioner invites ongoing feedback regarding the clients comfort

- Ortho-Bionomy practitioners work ‘with’ rather than ‘on’ the client, a collaboration that allows the client a greater sense of automony over their healing process

Ortho-Bionomy® founder Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls understood that our emotional and mental state directly affects our physical and energetic body.

It is well researched that sympathetic and parasympathetic states affect our immune system, digestive system, create headaches, body pain, sleep disturbances etc.

The unresolved trauma from an emotional or physical injury can be held in the body. Ortho-Bionomy's respectful and attentive "body listening" approach allows for the possibility of this state or energy to release. This is not forced in any way but is on the clients own terms and timing.

Sessions are attended fully clothed - please wear loose comfortable clothing.

After a Session:

If there was acute pain - you may feel much relief.

For chronic pain - relief and much relaxation. You may need additional sessions.

If you have been very busy with life and not had much of a break you may feel tired after a session.

Alternatively if you have been feeling sluggish you most likely will feel more energized and balanced.

Regular sessions can support well-being, groundedness, clarity, better connection to self and over-all improved health.

Frequency of Sessions:

Regular sessions are recommended for preventative maintenance and well-being.

Otherwise, as needed for acute or chronic care