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Ortho-Bionomy ®

500 Hour Ortho-Bionomy Practitioner Training Certification

Requirements and Credits
Complete Program is 534 units. Each Module is 47 units.
The Residential is 40 units. All course work is documented on an Official Academy Transcript and all Ortho-Bionomy units are accepted by the Society of Ortho-Bionomy, Into.® Program students receive a Diploma upon successful completion of
the program. The following two categories of study include all program units and requirements.

Classroom Study 322 Units
• Includes six modules and the Residential

Practical Study 212 Units
• Anatomy and Physiology 32 unit Course
• 22 Tutorials* (includes sessions for feedback, sessions received, and private discussions)
• 3 Sessions for Evaluation*
• 1 Observed Lecture/Demonstration*
• 150 Documented Sessions
• 1 Written Essay
• Elements of a Successful Practice 4 unit Course*

Additional cost paid directly to instructor where noted with an asterisk*

Entering the Program & Transferring Courses
Students may take a course, module or the entire program. Students must enter the Program in either Foundation Module.
At any time students can apply part-time credit to the program and become a Basic Practitioner program student.

Continuing Education
Students may take any course for which they have fulfilled the prerequisite. All classes are approved for CEs for the State of
New Mexico and Category A (NCBTMCB). Units are equal to CE credits.

Financial Aid
The Academy offers a pay as you study plan. Financial aid is available to program students who qualify.

Tuition
Please contact us at 1-888-808-5188 or locally at 505-982-6271 for tution information.

Additional Expenses
Estimated prices may vary
Tutorials 22 $70+tax each
3 feedback sessions, 10 sessions received, 9 private discussions (can be shared with other students)
Sessions for evaluation 3 $70+tax each
Observed lecture/demonstration 1 $100
Residential Lodging & Food (average) $450

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Classroom Study Schedule

Foundation: Contact & Positioning
Oct 11-17, 2009 | Oct 17-23, 2010
No Prerequisites for Foundation Module.
Essentials of Ortho-Bionomy® 4 Units
Phase 4: Spine & Shoulders 16 Units
Phase 4: Extremities 8 Units
Study Group 3 Units
Phase 5 & 6 16 Units


Foundation: Reflexes
April 5-11, 2009 | March 7-13, 2010
No Prerequisites for Foundation Module.
Practitioner Training 4 Units
Exploration of Movement 16 Units
Study Group 3 Units
Phase 4: Spine/Phys. & Energetic 16 Units
Phase 5 & 6: Reflexes 8 Units

Residential
Sept 26 - Oct 2, 2008 Spiritual Renewal Center • 40 Units

Prerequisite for Residential Module: 24 Units: Phase 4 • 16 Units: Phase 5 & 6
also May 2010, Sangre de Cristo

Conversation: Advanced Energy and Pelvis Techniques
Jan 25-31, 2009 | Aug 29 - Sept 4, 2010
Prerequisite for Conversation Module: 24 Units: Phase 4 • 16 Units Phase 5 & 6
Practitioner Training 4 Units
Phase 4: Advanced Pelvis 16 Units
Demo Skills 8 Units
Study Group 3 Units
Advanced Phase 5 & 6 16 Units

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Beyond Form: Thorax, Extremities, Cranium
March 1-7 2009 | Oct 17 - 23, 2010
Prerequisite for Beyond Form Module: 24 Units: Phase 4 • 16 Units Phase 5 & 6
Practitioner Training 4 Units
Phase 4: Advanced Thorax 16 Units
Successful Practice 8 Units
Study Group 3 Units
Ortho-Bionomy Cranial 16 Units

Engaging: Muscles, Fluids, Organ Function
June 14-20, 2009
Prerequisite for Engaging Module: 16 Units: Phase 4
Practitioner Training 4 Units
Isometrics & Isotonics 16 Units
Phase 4: Extremities 8 Units
Study Group 3 Units
Chapman’s Reflexes 16 Units


Relationships: Exploring the Somatic Experience
Jan 31 - Feb 6, 2010
Prerequisite for Relationships Module: 16 Units: Phase 4
Successful Practice 4 Units
Posture & Post-Techniques 16 Units
Demo Skills 8 Units
Study Group 3 Units
Ethics/Emotions 16 Units


For more information about the Ortho-Bionomy program go to: Courses, Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner, Practical Study, Faculty, Description and Society pages.

Call us at 1-888-808-5188, or e-mail us at info@nmhealingarts.org for more information.

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