Ortho-Bionomy® Self-Care Classes
Live In-Person Classes
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November 2025
9am-5.30pm each day
$400 Early Bird, $480 after 14 November
Venue: Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Kendall St Canterbury (Melbourne)
Self-Care for Pain Relief & Posture Reset
A 2-day retreat for clients, prospective students, practitioners & therapists
This 2-day class - last held in Melbourne around 15yrs ago - is a rare opportunity to experience one of the 'super-powers' of Ortho-Bionomy. It's a combination of training and retreat - an immersive experience of deep rest and relaxation as you learn to tune in to your body and let it guide you towards ease and balance. Learn simple yet powerful techniques to gently relieve tension and pain, increase ease of movement in every joint and muscle region and restore natural postural alignment.
If you’re thinking of studying Ortho-Bionomy this is a great way to experience this gentle somatic healing in your own body first and it counts as an elective class towards your practitioner qualification. Plus it’s a great way to unwind and relax before the silly season really kicks in!
If you already have a bodywork practice you'll also learn how to teach these techniques to your clients to maximise their progress between treatments. These are vital tools for physiotherapists, massage therapists, somatic therapists and nurses.
What to bring:
3 pillows, a blanket and a yoga mat. A bolster is useful if you have one. Wear stretchy, comfortable clothing to allow easy movement.
Class includes:
A detailed manual covering all concepts & techniques
Certificate for 16 units of training in OBA’s programs and CE points for OBA plus other professional associations (massage therapists, ANTA, nurses, physiotherapists & more)
This class is an elective for those in the OBA Practitioner Training programs
Morning tea is provided (BYO lunch or local cafes)
If you have any questions contact Janine on 0422266190 or email janine@janinemccarthy.com.au
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“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
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Janine McCarthy
Advanced Practitioner & Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy
Hi, I’m Janine McCarthy.
I help people break free from pain by harnessing their body’s powerful self-healing intelligence.
Ortho-Bionomy was developed by an osteopath in the 1970s and has become a leading somatic therapy. It relieves tension, pain and stress without using deep pressure or forceful adjustments. It feels gentle and supportive while being quickly effective and giving lasting results.
In 25+ years of clinical practice I’ve seen so many people achieve lasting recovery from acute and chronic conditions. Ortho-Bionomy creates a deep sense of safety and activates the body’s natural ability to correct itself.
Book a free 20 minute Zoom call with me to find out if this could help you too - or book an appointment if you’re ready to get started.