Ortho-Bionomy Classes

  • Women's Health Solutions Workshop

    Saturday 10 May 2-5pm AEST

    3hr Online study group

    In this workshop we’ll address the many health problems women can experience with menstruation, fertility and menopause - including PMS, PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis, pelvic pain and menopause symptoms. We’ll discuss how these issues are misunderstood, what causes them and how to address them with Ortho-Bionomy and lifestyle changes.

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  • Phase 4 - Fundamentals of Ortho-Bionomy for Women's Health

    24-25 May 2025 9am-5.30pm

    Venue: Health Down South - Invercargill, New Zealand

    Phase 4 is the foundation of the Ortho-Bionomy practitioner training program and the pre-requisite for many other classes. This time we’ll focus on how to apply Phase 4 techniques to women’s health to address issues with menstruation, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, pelvic pain, pregnancy and menopause. Start your bodywork career here or add this gentle and effective method to your existing practice.

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  • Phase 4 - Fundamentals of Ortho-Bionomy

    19-20 July 2025 9am-5.30pm

    Venue: Watson St Community Hall, Wodonga, Victoria

    This class is the foundation for the whole Ortho-Bionomy practitioner training program. You'll learn the key principles and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy plus pain relief techniques for the whole body that you can begin using immediately. Start your career as an Ortho-Bionomy Practitioner here or add this powerful method to your existing manual therapy practice. Get better results for your clients without forceful manipulations or deep pressure - all while taking care of your own body, avoiding strain or injury.

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  • Advanced Phase 4

    30-31 August 2025 9am-5.30pm

    Venue: Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre, Melbourne

    Advanced Instructor Bruce Stark assisted by Instructor Janine McCarthy

    In this class you will expand and further develop your skills in Phase 4 to include additional techniques for pelvic stabilisation, the joints of the extremities, Carpal Tunnel/RSI conditions, injuries and dysfunction in the knee, ankle and foot, working with joint replacements and vertebral fusions and Phase 4 cranial techniques.

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  • Phase 6

    25-26 October 2025 9am-5.30pm

    Venue: Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre, Melbourne

    Advanced Instructor Bruce Stark with Associate Advanced Instructor Karen Sonter

    Learn how to access and track sensation and energetic perception in yourself and your clients and learn how to make contact without necessarily engaging physically.

    Learn how to interact with energetic shifts that can affect changes in physical patterns.

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  • Phase 5: Reflexes & Movement

    8-9 Feb 2025 9am-5.30pm

    Venue: Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre, Melbourne

    Advanced Instructor Luann Overmyer assisted by Janine McCarthy

    In Phase Five we move to a more subtle level of awareness of the practice and principles of Ortho-Bionomy. Develop and increase your understanding and proprioceptive sensitivity to the self-corrective movements initiated by the client’s body.

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  • Phase 4 - Fundamentals of Ortho-Bionomy

    8-9 March 2025 9am-5.30pm

    Venue: 9b Studios, New Norfolk Tasmania

    This class is the foundation for the whole Ortho-Bionomy practitioner training program. Start your sustainable career as an Ortho-Bionomy Practitioner or add this gentle and surprisingly effective method to your existing manual therapy practice.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

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Janine McCarthy
Advanced Practitioner & Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy

Hi, I’m Janine McCarthy

I’m a registered Instructor with Ortho-Bionomy Australia (OBA) with over 25 years in practice and 8 years teaching Ortho-Bionomy. I offer classes, study groups and 1 to 1 training consultations in-person and online. I am also available to be your Advisor to support you through OBA’s training programs.

I have in-depth knowledge of Ortho-Bionomy training from my 8 years of service on OBA’s Board of Directors, the Instructor Review Committee (IRC) of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International (SOBI) in the USA and my current role heading OBA’s IRC.

The Ortho-Bionomy principles, concepts and techniques are simple to apply and my classes are relaxed, accessible and fun for all learning styles. 

I’d love to see you in one of my classes soon! And if you’re in the Practitioner Training Program and don’t yet have an Advisor, contact me to discuss your options.

Training FAQs

Why study Ortho-Bionomy?

Ortho-Bionomy follows simple principles and uses clear techniques that are easy to learn and become more effective with practise.

It is gentle and non-forceful for the client while being easy on the practitioner’s body too so you can feel great at the end of each day and enjoy a more sustainable career.

I have no experience in bodywork, can I study Ortho-Bionomy as a beginner?

Yes - Ortho-Bionomy can be studied as a stand-alone practice by beginners - no previous bodywork training is required

Where do I start? How long will it take to complete the Practitioner Training course?

Begin with one of the foundational classes: Fundamentals (Phase 4) or Exploration of Movement Patterns.

After this you can take the other classes in any order and at your own pace.

Training is offered around Australia online & in-person and you can take classes with any of OBA’s registered instructors.

The Practitioner Training Program is 512 units/hours of study including classes, tutorials, supervised clinic sessions and written work.

Can I incorporate Ortho-Bionomy into my massage practice (or somatic therapy, physiotherapy & more)

Yes, Ortho-Bionomy combines well with any other therapeutic massage or bodywork practice.

You can easily add it to your existing practice after taking one of the foundational 2-day classes: Fundamentals (Phase 4) or Exploration of Movement Patterns.

How will Ortho-Bionomy benefit my clients?

Ortho-Bionomy is a leading trauma-informed somatic therapy that relieves tension, pain & stress by gently activating the body’s natural self-corrective reflexes. It supports your clients to feel safer by avoiding forceful adjustments and painful deep pressure techniques.

It also empowers your clients to achieve lasting recovery – not just temporary relief.

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Students say:

The class was spacious and catered to a range of knowledge and skill levels. It was practice-oriented, integrating theory with experiential learning – which I really need! It was also a safe place to learn. Thanks Janine!”

Sheri

Ortho-Bionomy will help me be sustainable in my massage practice. Janine has a depth of knowledge and a great willingness to share information. There was always time for questions and understanding before moving on.

Selena

It was a wonderfully nurturing experience. The techniques are very helpful for clients dealing with chronic pain and restricted movement. Excellent and very enjoyable.

Louise

“Change can only come about when the self-corrective instincts of the body are summoned in such a way that the body does not resist change.”

Dr Arthur Lincoln Pauls